ARGNetcast » Podcast http://www.argnetcast.com The ARG Netcast is a monthly show covering all things Alternate Reality Gaming, cross-media storytelling and whatever else strikes our fancy. Each episode, we discuss recent events, current projects and interview special guests. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:59:55 +0000 en-us hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 2006-2010 scpeters@gmail.com (Steve Peters & JC Hutchins) scpeters@gmail.com (Steve Peters & JC Hutchins) 1440 http://www.argnetcast.com/images/argnetcast_logo_144.jpg ARGNetcast » Podcast http://www.argnetcast.com 144 144 http://storyforwardpodcast.com/feed/podcast/ The ARG Netcast is a monthly show covering all things Alternate Reality Gaming, cross-media storytelling and whatever else strikes our fancy. Each episode, we discuss recent events, current projects and interview special guests. alternate, reality, game, alternate, reality, gaming, ARG, cross-media, transmedia, online, gaming, cross Steve Peters & JC Hutchins Steve Peters & JC Hutchins scpeters@gmail.com no yes 001: Jan Libby and Snow Town! http://www.argnetcast.com/2012/01/001-jan-libby-and-snow-town/ http://www.argnetcast.com/2012/01/001-jan-libby-and-snow-town/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:48:43 +0000 Steve Peters http://www.argnetcast.com/?p=678


In this special episode of StoryForward, co-host J.C. Hutchins chats with transmedia storyteller Jan Libby about her creative career, and her latest project, Snow Town.

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]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2012/01/001-jan-libby-and-snow-town/feed/ 0 0:15:46 In this special episode of StoryForward, co-host J.C. Hutchins chats with transmedia storyteller Jan Libby about her creative career, and her latest project, Snow Town. Links from this show: Jan Libby on Twitter Snow Town’s K[...] In this special episode of StoryForward, co-host J.C. Hutchins chats with transmedia storyteller Jan Libby about her creative career, and her latest project, Snow Town. Links from this show: Jan Libby on Twitter Snow Town’s Kickstarter Page Lonely Girl 15 Sameees Subscribe to the ARG Netcast feed through this link or via iTunes. Netcasts Steve Peters & JC Hutchins yes no ARGNetcast, Episode 128: Thomas Dolby and a BIG Announcement http://www.argnetcast.com/2012/01/argnetcast-episode-128-thomas-dolby-and-a-big-announcement/ http://www.argnetcast.com/2012/01/argnetcast-episode-128-thomas-dolby-and-a-big-announcement/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:15:18 +0000 Steve Peters http://www.argnetcast.com/?p=674


On this show, singer/songwriter Thomas Dolby joins hosts Steve Peters and JC Hutchins, as they discuss Science, pushing creativity forward through technology, and the unique game project he co-created for his latest album, The Map of the Floating City.

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]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2012/01/argnetcast-episode-128-thomas-dolby-and-a-big-announcement/feed/ 3 0:50:20 On this show, singer/songwriter Thomas Dolby joins hosts Steve Peters and JC Hutchins, as they discuss Science, pushing creativity forward through technology, and the unique game project he co-created for his latest album, The Map o[...] On this show, singer/songwriter Thomas Dolby joins hosts Steve Peters and JC Hutchins, as they discuss Science, pushing creativity forward through technology, and the unique game project he co-created for his latest album, The Map of the Floating City. Links from this show: JC Hutchins Metacortechs Thomas Dolby A Map of the Floating City (game and website) A Map of the Floating City (iTunes album link) Thomas Dolby Time Capsule Press Release Thomas Dolby Tour Page Storycode Transmedia LA StoryWorld Conference ARGFest Mouth Taped Shut Robot Heart Stories Zombies, Run! Phonopath ARGNet StoryForward Podcast Subscribe to the ARG Netcast feed through this link or via iTunes. Netcasts Steve Peters & JC Hutchins yes no ARGNetcast, Episode 127: Grassroots Serious Games http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/08/argnetcast-episode-127/ http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/08/argnetcast-episode-127/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:46:33 +0000 Steve Peters http://www.argnetcast.com/?p=661


On this show, indie ARG producer Kyle Woollums  joins host Steve Peters (NoMimes Media), and talks about grassroots Serious Games, measures of success, and the unique opportunities and challenges of using games as an educational tool. Will ARGs replace field trips? Who needs more ARG education, students or their teachers? Tune in and find out!

“Traditional education isn’t working, and we’re trying to get students engaged. But we fear the technology associated with engaging students.”

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]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/08/argnetcast-episode-127/feed/ 2 0:36:34 On this show, indie ARG producer Kyle Woollums  joins host Steve Peters (NoMimes Media), and talks about grassroots Serious Games, measures of success, and the unique opportunities and challenges of using games as an educational too[...] On this show, indie ARG producer Kyle Woollums  joins host Steve Peters (NoMimes Media), and talks about grassroots Serious Games, measures of success, and the unique opportunities and challenges of using games as an educational tool. Will ARGs replace field trips? Who needs more ARG education, students or their teachers? Tune in and find out! “Traditional education isn’t working, and we’re trying to get students engaged. But we fear the technology associated with engaging students.” Links from this show: Cuento Productions http://cuentoproductions.com/ Aguatero Industries http://aguateroindustries.com/ Our Water, Our Planet http://ourwaterplanet.wordpress.com/ Inception http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1375666/ Subscribe to the ARG Netcast feed through this link or via iTunes. Contact us at our special netcast email address, netcast@argnetcast.com with your tips, suggestions, concerns and submissions. Call us on our voicemail at 818-396-6463. Watch us live every week on Tuesday at 6:00 pm PT on our ARG Netcast LIVEpage (stream provided by Ustream). Netcasts Steve Peters & JC Hutchins yes no ARGNetcast, Episode 126: Heroes Creator Tim Kring http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/07/argnetcast-episode-126-heroes-creator-tim-kring-2/ http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/07/argnetcast-episode-126-heroes-creator-tim-kring-2/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:13:41 +0000 Steve Peters http://www.argnetcast.com/?p=659


On this show, Heroes creator Tim Kring joins host Steve Peters (NoMimes Media), and talks about the unique challenges of trailblazing transmedia projects in the world of network television, his immersive interactive participation drama Conspiracy for Good, and its surprising connection to Heroes.

Whether you’re a Heroes fan, ARG player or Transmedia developer, you won’t want to miss this insightful and revealing episode, where Tim talks about his plan to have us save the world not just by saving the cheerleader, but by connecting with each other in new and powerful ways.

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ETA: A special shout-out to Christy Dena for being instrumental in setting up this interview!

Subscribe to the ARG Netcast feed through this link or via iTunes. Contact us at our special netcast email address, netcast@argnetcast.com with your tips, suggestions, concerns and submissions. Call us on our voicemail at 818-396-6463. Watch us live every week on Tuesday at 6:00 pm PT on our ARG Netcast LIVE page (stream provided by Ustream).

]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/07/argnetcast-episode-126-heroes-creator-tim-kring-2/feed/ 2 0:35:27 On this show, Heroes creator Tim Kring joins host Steve Peters (NoMimes Media), and talks about the unique challenges of trailblazing transmedia projects in the world of network television, his immersive interactive participation [...] On this show, Heroes creator Tim Kring joins host Steve Peters (NoMimes Media), and talks about the unique challenges of trailblazing transmedia projects in the world of network television, his immersive interactive participation drama Conspiracy for Good, and its surprising connection to Heroes. Whether you’re a Heroes fan, ARG player or Transmedia developer, you won’t want to miss this insightful and revealing episode, where Tim talks about his plan to have us save the world not just by saving the cheerleader, but by connecting with each other in new and powerful ways. Links from this show: Conspiracy for Good http://www.conspiracyforgood.com http://www.twitter.com/conspiracy4good Crossing Jordan http://www.nbc.com/Crossing_Jordan Heroes http://www.nbc.com/heroes http://votepetrelli.com Nokia http://www.nokia.com http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/01/nokias-point-and-find-service-makes-reality-better/ ETA: A special shout-out to Christy Dena for being instrumental in setting up this interview! Subscribe to the ARG Netcast feed through this link or via iTunes. Contact us at our special netcast email address, netcast@argnetcast.com with your tips, suggestions, concerns and submissions. Call us on our voicemail at 818-396-6463. Watch us live every week on Tuesday at 6:00 pm PT on our ARG Netcast LIVE page (stream provided by Ustream). alternate, reality, game, alternate, reality, gaming, ARG, cross-media, transmedia, online, gaming, cross Steve Peters & JC Hutchins yes no ARG Netcast, Episode 125: Sock Heaven! http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/07/arg-netcast-episode-125-sock-heaven/ http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/07/arg-netcast-episode-125-sock-heaven/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:57:47 +0000 Steve Peters http://www.argnetcast.com/?p=649


This week, special guest Jim Babb joins host Steve Peters (NoMimes Media) at ARGFest 2010 in Atlanta, and talks about his upcoming game, Socks Inc.

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]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/07/arg-netcast-episode-125-sock-heaven/feed/ 1 0:29:10 This week, special guest Jim Babb joins host Steve Peters (NoMimes Media) at ARGFest 2010 in Atlanta, and talks about his upcoming game, Socks Inc. Show links: ARGFest 2010 http://www.argfest.com Socks Inc. http://www.kickstarter.c[...] This week, special guest Jim Babb joins host Steve Peters (NoMimes Media) at ARGFest 2010 in Atlanta, and talks about his upcoming game, Socks Inc. Show links: ARGFest 2010 http://www.argfest.com Socks Inc. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jimbabb/socks-inc-an-alternate-reality-game http://twitter.com/socks_inc http://www.facebook.com/socksinc#!/pages/Socks-Inc/126604487375044 Studio Cypher http://twitter.com/studiocypher Subscribe to the ARG Netcast feed through this link or via iTunes. Contact us at our special netcast email address, netcast@argnetcast.com with your tips, suggestions, concerns and submissions. Call us on our voicemail at 818-396-6463. Watch us live every week on Tuesday at 6:00 pm PT on our ARG Netcast LIVEpage (stream provided by Ustream). Netcasts Steve Peters & JC Hutchins yes no ARG Netcast, Episode 124: Secret Lewis, Xi and More! http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/06/arg-netcast-episode-124-secret-lewis-xi-and-more/ http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/06/arg-netcast-episode-124-secret-lewis-xi-and-more/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:34:18 +0000 Steve Peters http://www.argnetcast.com/?p=646


This week, special guest Patrick O’Luanaigh, the CEO of nDreams, joins host Steve Peters (NoMimes Media) at the 2010 Electronic Entertainment Expo and talks about Playstation’s ARG Xi, current game Secret Lewis, and what it’s like to be waved at by Spielberg.

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]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/06/arg-netcast-episode-124-secret-lewis-xi-and-more/feed/ 1 0:23:25 This week, special guest Patrick O’Luanaigh, the CEO of nDreams, joins host Steve Peters (NoMimes Media) at the 2010 Electronic Entertainment Expo and talks about Playstation’s ARG Xi, current game Secret Lewis, and what[...] This week, special guest Patrick O’Luanaigh, the CEO of nDreams, joins host Steve Peters (NoMimes Media) at the 2010 Electronic Entertainment Expo and talks about Playstation’s ARG Xi, current game Secret Lewis, and what it’s like to be waved at by Spielberg. Links from this show: nDreams http://www.ndreams.co.uk Xi http://www.ndreams.co.uk/ximainpage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCPruFOgpKY http://kotaku.com/5194426/playstation-home-xi-arg-mingles-with-reality Perplex City http://www.perplexcity.com Secret Lewis http://secretlewis.com Facade http://www.interactivestory.net Online Caroline http://jilltxt.net/txt/onlinecaroline.html Subscribe to the ARG Netcast feed through this link or via iTunes. Contact us at our special netcast email address, netcast@argnetcast.com with your tips, suggestions, concerns and submissions. Call us on our voicemail at 818-396-6463. Watch us live every week on Tuesday at 6:00 pm PT on our ARG Netcast LIVE page (stream provided by Ustream). Netcasts Steve Peters & JC Hutchins yes no ARG Netcast, Episode 123: Xtreme Transmedia!! http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/06/arg-netcast-episode-123-xtreme-transmedia/ http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/06/arg-netcast-episode-123-xtreme-transmedia/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:51:16 +0000 Steve Peters http://www.argnetcast.com/?p=644


This week, special guests Yomi Ayeni (Expanding Universe) and Lewis Murphy join host Steve Peters (NoMimes Media) in talking about the power and pitfalls of taking Transmedia and ARGs to the extreme. You won’t want to miss this extended-length ARGNetcast!

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]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/06/arg-netcast-episode-123-xtreme-transmedia/feed/ 0 0:00:01 This week, special guests Yomi Ayeni (Expanding Universe) and Lewis Murphy join host Steve Peters (NoMimes Media) in talking about the power and pitfalls of taking Transmedia and ARGs to the extreme. You won’t want to miss thi[...] This week, special guests Yomi Ayeni (Expanding Universe) and Lewis Murphy join host Steve Peters (NoMimes Media) in talking about the power and pitfalls of taking Transmedia and ARGs to the extreme. You won’t want to miss this extended-length ARGNetcast! Links from this show: WIRED http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2010-06/1/unlock-wired’s-new-issue-and-win-an-ipad http://challengerdispatch.com Clockwork Watch http://www.clockworkwatch.com http://seductivealchemy.info Breathe http://breathewith.me MimeFeed http://nomimes.com/newsblog/creating-buzz-vs-the-player-experience The Game http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119174 Anti-Design Festival http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=128196130541783 http://twitter.com/adf_10 ARGNet Breathe Article http://www.argn.com/2010/06/breathe_revived_as_recurring_event Improbable Island http://improbableisland.com ARG Tools iPhone App http://netninja.com/2010/06/06/arg-tools-for-iphone Subscribe to the ARG Netcast feed through this link or via iTunes. Contact us at our special netcast email address, netcast@argnetcast.com with your tips, suggestions, concerns and submissions. Call us on our voicemail at 818-396-6463. Watch us live every week on Tuesday at 6:00 pm PT on our ARG Netcast LIVEpage (stream provided by Ustream). Netcasts Steve Peters & JC Hutchins yes no ARG Netcast, Episode 122: Wagging the Dogtale http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/06/arg-netcast-episode-122-waggin-the-dogtale/ http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/06/arg-netcast-episode-122-waggin-the-dogtale/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:09:59 +0000 Steve Peters http://www.argnetcast.com/?p=643


This week, special guests Dee Cook and Marie Lamb (Dogtale Media) join host Steve Peters (No Mimes Media) as they discuss their new transmedia company, dogs, kids, interruptions, critiquing ARGs and more.

NOTE: Marie’s dog is fine. :)

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]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/06/arg-netcast-episode-122-waggin-the-dogtale/feed/ 1 0:00:01 This week, special guests Dee Cook and Marie Lamb (Dogtale Media) join host Steve Peters (No Mimes Media) as they discuss their new transmedia company, dogs, kids, interruptions, critiquing ARGs and more. NOTE: Marie’s dog is [...] This week, special guests Dee Cook and Marie Lamb (Dogtale Media) join host Steve Peters (No Mimes Media) as they discuss their new transmedia company, dogs, kids, interruptions, critiquing ARGs and more. NOTE: Marie’s dog is fine. Links from this show: Dogtale Media http://dogtalemedia.com/ World Without Oil http://www.worldwithoutoil.org Ruby’s Bequest http://rubysbequest.org A Criticism on the Lack of Criticism (giantmice.com) http://www.giantmice.com/archives/2010/06/a-criticism-on-the-lack-of-criticism/ ARGTalk http://www.argn.com/tag/argtalk/ The Lost Symbol http://www.thelostsymbol.com/main.html Sparrow Rock http://www.thrillerwriters.org/2010/04/sparrow-rock-by-nate-kenyon.html Triangle http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Triangle/70118364?trkid=191776 Subscribe to the ARG Netcast feed through this link or via iTunes. Contact us at our special netcast email address, netcast@argnetcast.com with your tips, suggestions, concerns and submissions. Call us on our voicemail at 818-396-6463. Watch us live every week on Tuesday at 6:00 pm PT on our ARG Netcast LIVE page (stream provided by Ustream). Netcasts Steve Peters & JC Hutchins yes no ARG Netcast, Episode 121: ARGs on TV: Play a Game, Get Killed! http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/05/arg-netcast-episode-121-args-on-tv-play-a-game-get-killed/ http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/05/arg-netcast-episode-121-args-on-tv-play-a-game-get-killed/#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 05:23:27 +0000 Steve Peters http://www.argnetcast.com/?p=641


On this week’s show, special guests Brooke Thompson (giantmice.com) and Lewis Murphy join host Steve Peters (No Mimes Media) as they discuss Alternate Reality Games as depicted on TV, serious game contender Conspiracy for Good, the Lost Finale and more!

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]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/05/arg-netcast-episode-121-args-on-tv-play-a-game-get-killed/feed/ 3 1:00:00 On this week’s show, special guests Brooke Thompson (giantmice.com) and Lewis Murphy join host Steve Peters (No Mimes Media) as they discuss Alternate Reality Games as depicted on TV, serious game contender Conspiracy for Good[...] On this week’s show, special guests Brooke Thompson (giantmice.com) and Lewis Murphy join host Steve Peters (No Mimes Media) as they discuss Alternate Reality Games as depicted on TV, serious game contender Conspiracy for Good, the Lost Finale and more! Links from this week’s show: Conspiracy for Good http://www.conspiracyforgood.com http://x0l.nu http://conspiracyforgood.com/thelist/show/225 http://www.street-child.co.uk http://conspiracyforgood.com/thelist Castle http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_(TV_series) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q3pdj9p6yI http://www.hulu.com/watch/148520/castle-a-deadly-game Giant Mice: Murder by ARG http://www.giantmice.com/archives/2010/05/murder-by-arg/ Numb3rs: Primacy http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/11/11/numb3rs-primacy/ EDOC Laundry and CSI http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2006-10-05-tshirt-csi-game_x.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LAdQTCZiUM Spooks http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mf4b House: Epic Fail http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/09/29/house-epic-fail/ Cory Doctorow: Little Brother http://craphound.com/littlebrother/download/ Walter Jon William: This Is Not A Game http://www.thisisnotagame.net/us/index.html Big Bang Theory http://www.cbs.com/primetime/big_bang_theory/ FlashForward http://abc.go.com/shows/flash-forward ReGenesis http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ReGenesis The Last Newhart http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McVWkGWMHKI Heroes Evolutions http://www.nbc.com/heroes/evolutions/ Harpers Island http://www.argn.com/tag/harpers_island/ Dunder Mifflin Infinity http://www.dundermifflininfinity.com/ Young and the Restless http://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_young_and_the_restless/ ARGFest 2010 http://2010.argfestocon.com/ Superdarky http://www.youtube.com/supradarky Woof Social Networking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytc9-wGCHW0 Brooke’s Wisdom http://wisdom.giantmice.com/ Fallen London http://www.fallenlondon.com Subscribe to the ARG Netcast feed through this link or via iTunes. Contact us at our special netcast email address, netcast@argnetcast.com with your tips, suggestions, concerns and submissions. Call us on our voicemail at 818-396-6463. Watch us live every week on Sunday at 4:00 pm PT on our ARG Netcast LIVE page (stream provided by Ustream). Netcasts Steve Peters & JC Hutchins yes no ARG Netcast, Episode 120: Hoaxes, Trust and Facebook http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/05/arg-netcast-episode-120-hoaxes-trust-and-facebook/ http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/05/arg-netcast-episode-120-hoaxes-trust-and-facebook/#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 08:30:39 +0000 Steve Peters http://www.argnetcast.com/?p=638


Join us this week with guest Andrea Phillips, who’s worked on transmedia projects Routes and the IHC for the feature film 2012. We talk everything from internet privacy to player trust to radio hoaxes, and learn the real reason why she’s done the unthinkable and quit Facebook!

ETA: Fixed the embedded links in the podcast.

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Join Steve Peters (No Mimes Media) and Michael J Anderson (ARGnet) as they discuss recent awards won by numerous transmedia projects and breaking news on new viral stuff by JJ Abrams.

]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/05/arg-netcast-episode-119-webbys-streamys-emmys-and-jj/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Join Steve Peters (No Mimes Media) and Michael J Anderson (ARGnet) as they discuss recent awards won by numerous transmedia projects and breaking news on new viral stuff by JJ Abrams. Join Steve Peters (No Mimes Media) and Michael J Anderson (ARGnet) as they discuss recent awards won by numerous transmedia projects and breaking news on new viral stuff by JJ Abrams. Netcasts Steve Peters & JC Hutchins yes no ARG Netcast, Episode 118: Nina Bargiel http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/05/arg-netcast-episode-118-nina-bargiel/ http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/05/arg-netcast-episode-118-nina-bargiel/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 23:13:08 +0000 Steve Peters http://www.argnetcast.com/?p=635


Yeah, we know. We said May 4th, but hey, it’s May 4th in Australia. :)

Join us for the reboot of the ARGNetcast, as host Steve Peters interviews Streamy Award winner Nina Bargiel (Valemont ARG). We’re trying something new, in that this podcast is Enhanced, letting you see images, links and information as it plays. So, instead of the regular show notes, links will be available in the podcast itself (at least on compatible players).

Be sure to give us your feedback on this new feature.

]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/05/arg-netcast-episode-118-nina-bargiel/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Yeah, we know. We said May 4th, but hey, it’s May 4th in Australia. Join us for the reboot of the ARGNetcast, as host Steve Peters interviews Streamy Award winner Nina Bargiel (Valemont ARG). We’re trying something new[...] Yeah, we know. We said May 4th, but hey, it’s May 4th in Australia. Join us for the reboot of the ARGNetcast, as host Steve Peters interviews Streamy Award winner Nina Bargiel (Valemont ARG). We’re trying something new, in that this podcast is Enhanced, letting you see images, links and information as it plays. So, instead of the regular show notes, links will be available in the podcast itself (at least on compatible players). Be sure to give us your feedback on this new feature. Netcasts Steve Peters & JC Hutchins yes no ARGNetcast….Stay Tuned! http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/04/argnetcast-stay-tuned/ http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/04/argnetcast-stay-tuned/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2010 03:29:35 +0000 Steve Peters http://www.argnetcast.com/?p=632 http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/04/argnetcast-stay-tuned/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Netcasts Steve Peters & JC Hutchins no no ARG Netcast, Episode 117: Endgame http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/03/arg-netcast-episode-117-endgame/ http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/03/arg-netcast-episode-117-endgame/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:03:43 +0000 Jonathan Waite http://www.argnetcast.com/?p=630


Listen to the ARG NetcastOn this week’s show, co-hosts Michael Andersen, Jane Doh, Marie Lamb, Sean C. Stacey, Brooke Thompson, Jonathan Waite and Carie Ward are joined by Josh Mobley and Mark Shipps of Staff of the Magi Productions to talk about Something is Coming. Then, the panelists discuss the recent announcement of ARGFest 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. We end the show by talking about the netcast itself, as this Jonathan’s final episode as host and, quite possibly, the final ARG Netcast ever.

A huge thank you to all of our panelists over the years: Brooke Thompson, Sean C. Stacey, Steve Peters, Jackie Kerr, Carie Ward, Marie Lamb, Jessica Price, Nicko Demeter, Hazel Grian, Karl Smith, Will Emigh, Nathan Mishler, Michelle Senderhauf, Geoff May, Celina Beach, Lindsay Mills, Dave Szulborski, Rose, Brian Clark, Mark Bracewell, Ken Eklund, Jane McGonigal, Krystyn Wells, Elan Lee, Konamouse, Tony Walsh, Michael Andersen, Jan Libby, Lance Weiler, Mike Borys, Susan Bonds, Alex Lieu, Brian Enigma, Denny Vaccaro, Jake Sapir, Dave Tenenbaum, Daniel van Gool, Nick Poulos, hmrpita, Ariock, Doug Heidland, Tim Todd, Brent Friedman, Candiluu, Adam Brackin, Jason Chrest, Evan Jones, JC Hutchins, Andrea Phillips, Jason Tester, Sean Stewart, Jim Stewartson, Martin Aggett / Steve Diddle, Josh Mobley, Brandie Minchew, Jordan Weisman, Jim Babb, Tanner Ringerud, Courtney Sadler, Jim Senderhauf, Raoul Caes, Mike Selinker, Teeuwynn Woodruff, Lewis Murphy, Jeromy Barber (and Vicki), Dav Flamerock, LifeGospel, Yomi Ayeni, Jane Doh, Behnam Karbassi, Maureen McHugh, Evan Ratliff, Usman Akeju and Mark Shipps.

Links from the show:

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]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/03/arg-netcast-episode-117-endgame/feed/ 1 1:25:58 On this week’s show, co-hosts Michael Andersen, Jane Doh, Marie Lamb, Sean C. Stacey, Brooke Thompson, Jonathan Waite and Carie Ward are joined by Josh Mobley and Mark Shipps of Staff of the Magi Productions to talk about Some[...] On this week’s show, co-hosts Michael Andersen, Jane Doh, Marie Lamb, Sean C. Stacey, Brooke Thompson, Jonathan Waite and Carie Ward are joined by Josh Mobley and Mark Shipps of Staff of the Magi Productions to talk about Something is Coming. Then, the panelists discuss the recent announcement of ARGFest 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. We end the show by talking about the netcast itself, as this Jonathan’s final episode as host and, quite possibly, the final ARG Netcast ever. A huge thank you to all of our panelists over the years: Brooke Thompson, Sean C. Stacey, Steve Peters, Jackie Kerr, Carie Ward, Marie Lamb, Jessica Price, Nicko Demeter, Hazel Grian, Karl Smith, Will Emigh, Nathan Mishler, Michelle Senderhauf, Geoff May, Celina Beach, Lindsay Mills, Dave Szulborski, Rose, Brian Clark, Mark Bracewell, Ken Eklund, Jane McGonigal, Krystyn Wells, Elan Lee, Konamouse, Tony Walsh, Michael Andersen, Jan Libby, Lance Weiler, Mike Borys, Susan Bonds, Alex Lieu, Brian Enigma, Denny Vaccaro, Jake Sapir, Dave Tenenbaum, Daniel van Gool, Nick Poulos, hmrpita, Ariock, Doug Heidland, Tim Todd, Brent Friedman, Candiluu, Adam Brackin, Jason Chrest, Evan Jones, JC Hutchins, Andrea Phillips, Jason Tester, Sean Stewart, Jim Stewartson, Martin Aggett / Steve Diddle, Josh Mobley, Brandie Minchew, Jordan Weisman, Jim Babb, Tanner Ringerud, Courtney Sadler, Jim Senderhauf, Raoul Caes, Mike Selinker, Teeuwynn Woodruff, Lewis Murphy, Jeromy Barber (and Vicki), Dav Flamerock, LifeGospel, Yomi Ayeni, Jane Doh, Behnam Karbassi, Maureen McHugh, Evan Ratliff, Usman Akeju and Mark Shipps. Links from the show: Staff of the Magi Productions staffofthemagi.com Something is Coming somethingiscoming.net SIC Player WIki somethingiscoming.wikidot.com ARGFest-o-Con argfestocon.com Dogtale Media dogtalemedia.com Digital Trail digitaltrail.ca Secret Lewis secretlewis.com Come Out And Play Festival comeoutandplay.org Subscribe to the ARG Netcast feed through this link or via iTunes. Contact us at our special netcast email address, netcast@argnetcast.com with your tips, suggestions, concerns and submissions. Call us on our voicemail at 347-878-7245. alternate, reality, game, alternate, reality, gaming, ARG, cross-media, transmedia, online, gaming, cross Steve Peters & JC Hutchins yes no ARG Netcast, Episode 116: (Almost) Always on the Run http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/03/arg-netcast-episode-116-almost-always-on-the-run/ http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/03/arg-netcast-episode-116-almost-always-on-the-run/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:34:56 +0000 Jonathan Waite http://www.argnetcast.com/?p=629


Listen to the ARG NetcastOn this week’s show (the penultimate netcast ever), co-hosts Michael Andersen, Sean C. Stacey, Jonathan Waite and Carie Ward are joined by Evan Ratliff of WIRED Magazine, Mike Selinker and Teeuwynn Woodruff of Lone Shark Games and Usman Akeju of the Repo Men Hunt for an entertaining and perhaps too informative look at how four people went on the lam with stolen artiforg organs. The news from the past two weeks is discussed in the second hour of the show, and we end with a number of short snappers that will keep you busy until our last show ever.

Links from the show:

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]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/03/arg-netcast-episode-116-almost-always-on-the-run/feed/ 2 1:40:30 On this week’s show (the penultimate netcast ever), co-hosts Michael Andersen, Sean C. Stacey, Jonathan Waite and Carie Ward are joined by Evan Ratliff of WIRED Magazine, Mike Selinker and Teeuwynn Woodruff of Lone Shark Games[...] On this week’s show (the penultimate netcast ever), co-hosts Michael Andersen, Sean C. Stacey, Jonathan Waite and Carie Ward are joined by Evan Ratliff of WIRED Magazine, Mike Selinker and Teeuwynn Woodruff of Lone Shark Games and Usman Akeju of the Repo Men Hunt for an entertaining and perhaps too informative look at how four people went on the lam with stolen artiforg organs. The news from the past two weeks is discussed in the second hour of the show, and we end with a number of short snappers that will keep you busy until our last show ever. Links from the show: Lone Shark Games lonesharkgames.com WIRED Magazine wired.com Repo Men Database wiredinsider.com/repomen ARGUS wiredinsider.com/argus Repo Men Movie repomenarecoming.com MovieViral podcast featuring Alex & Ciji movieviral.com/2010/03/07/viralcast-28-exclusive-chat-with-repo-men-runners-and-mike-selinker/#more-9715 The Atavist atavist.net Portal updated with extended ending (Joystiq) joystiq.com/2010/03/03/portal-updated-with-extended-ending Valve confirms Steam for Mac, debuts in April (Engadget) www.engadget.com/2010/03/08/valve-confirms-steam-for-mac-debuts-in-april Echo Bazaar echobazaar.failbettergames.com Failbetter Games failbettergames.com Urgent Evoke urgentevoke.com Online game seeks to empower Africa (CNN) www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/03/01/evoke.game.africa.poverty/index.html Can a Game Save the World? (Mssv) mssv.net/2010/03/09/can-a-game-save-the-world Web Update – v1.1 (Culture and Philosophy, Interdimensional Games) company.interdimensionalgames.com/?p=166 Call For Help (YouTube – jakewaltersvideo) www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0hXunGnDOk Must Watch: First Official Tron Legacy Teaser Trailer Debuts! (FirstShowing) www.firstshowing.net/2010/03/08/must-watch-first-official-tron-legacy-teaser-trailer-debuts program-glitch-esc program-glitch-esc.net Adapt Weekly adaptweekly.com Mass Effect 2 masseffect.bioware.com Subscribe to the ARG Netcast feed through this link or via iTunes. Contact us at our special netcast email address, netcast@argnetcast.com with your tips, suggestions, concerns and submissions. Call us on our voicemail at 347-878-7245. Watch us live every two weeks on Monday nights at 9:00 pm CT on our ARG Netcast LIVE page (stream provided by Ustream). alternate, reality, game, alternate, reality, gaming, ARG, cross-media, transmedia, online, gaming, cross Steve Peters & JC Hutchins yes no ARG Netcast, Episode 115: No Mimes Sounds Off http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/03/arg-netcast-episode-115-no-mimes-sounds-off/ http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/03/arg-netcast-episode-115-no-mimes-sounds-off/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:04:21 +0000 Jonathan Waite http://www.argnetcast.com/?p=628


Listen to the ARG NetcastOn this week’s show, co-hosts Michael Andersen, Dav Flamerock, Sean C. Stacey, Jonathan Waite and Carie Ward are joined by Behnam Karbassi, Maureen McHugh and Steve Peters of No Mimes Media for an in-depth look at their almost-year-old startup specializing in transmedia entertainment. We also cover the latest news, complete with a multitude of countdown news items. Oh, and GO CANADA GO.

Links from the show:

Subscribe to the ARG Netcast feed through this link or via iTunes. Contact us at our special netcast email address, netcast@argnetcast.com with your tips, suggestions, concerns and submissions. Call us on our voicemail at 347-878-7245. Watch us live every two weeks on Monday nights at 9:00 pm CT on our ARG Netcast LIVE page (stream provided by Ustream).

]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/03/arg-netcast-episode-115-no-mimes-sounds-off/feed/ 0 1:07:29 On this week’s show, co-hosts Michael Andersen, Dav Flamerock, Sean C. Stacey, Jonathan Waite and Carie Ward are joined by Behnam Karbassi, Maureen McHugh and Steve Peters of No Mimes Media for an in-depth look at their almost[...] On this week’s show, co-hosts Michael Andersen, Dav Flamerock, Sean C. Stacey, Jonathan Waite and Carie Ward are joined by Behnam Karbassi, Maureen McHugh and Steve Peters of No Mimes Media for an in-depth look at their almost-year-old startup specializing in transmedia entertainment. We also cover the latest news, complete with a multitude of countdown news items. Oh, and GO CANADA GO. Links from the show: No Mimes Media nomimes.com Flynn Lives (Tron) flynnlives.com/zerohour Repo Men Database wiredinsider.com/repomen EVOKE urgentevoke.com Lewis Hamilton: Secret Life secretlewis.com Centian Games centiangames.ning.com Monsters of Maine Blog Discovered via Twitter Game (ZAM) zam.com/story.html?story=21658 Monsters of Maine blog monstersofmaine.blogspot.com The Yellow Curtain qadhos.com CTV Olympics ctvolympics.ca Tim Kring of Heroes (GabeMac) gab​emac.com/2​010/02/10/​tim-kring-​of-heroes Liquor stores hours back to normal (CTV News) ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100222/bc_alcoholstoresremainopen_100222/20100222?hub=BritishColumbia Blendo Games blendogames.com Pathways Redux (requires Doom 3 to run) blendogames.com/files/pathwaysredux_v131.zip ViralCast #23: Interview With Michael Monello From Campfire (MovieViral.com) movieviral.com/2009/12/10/viralcast-23-interview-with-michael-monello Subscribe to the ARG Netcast feed through this link or via iTunes. Contact us at our special netcast email address, netcast@argnetcast.com with your tips, suggestions, concerns and submissions. Call us on our voicemail at 347-878-7245. Watch us live every two weeks on Monday nights at 9:00 pm CT on our ARG Netcast LIVE page (stream provided by Ustream). alternate, reality, game, alternate, reality, gaming, ARG, cross-media, transmedia, online, gaming, cross Steve Peters & JC Hutchins yes no ARG Netcast, Episode 114: Guys In Ski Masks and Sharp Things http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/02/arg-netcast-episode-114-guys-in-ski-masks-and-sharp-things/ http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/02/arg-netcast-episode-114-guys-in-ski-masks-and-sharp-things/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:05:17 +0000 Jonathan Waite http://www.argnetcast.com/?p=626


Listen to the ARG NetcastOn this week’s show, co-hosts Michael Andersen, Jane Doh, Sean C. Stacey, Jonathan Waite and Carie Ward dish about various new games and projects before making two, yes TWO, huge announcements. A show you will not want to miss.

Links from the show:

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]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/02/arg-netcast-episode-114-guys-in-ski-masks-and-sharp-things/feed/ 0 ARG Netcast, Episode 113: Junko and Julia http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/01/arg-netcast-episode-113-junko-and-julia/ http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/01/arg-netcast-episode-113-junko-and-julia/#comments Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:50:13 +0000 Jonathan Waite http://www.argnetcast.com/?p=623


Listen to the ARG NetcastOn this week’s show, co-hosts Dav Flamerock, Sean C. Stacey, Jonathan Waite and Carie Ward kick off 2010 with a bang, discussing new games and trailheads while updating ongoing projects and responding to an email about She Stirs, aka Junko Junsui. It’s a fast-paced look at the most recent transmedia projects out there, so don’t miss it!

Links from the show:

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Subscribe to the ARG Netcast feed through this link or via iTunes. Contact us at our special netcast email address, netcast@argnetcast.com with your tips, suggestions, concerns and submissions. Call us on our voicemail at 347-878-7245. Watch us live every two weeks on Monday nights at 9:00 pm CT on our ARG Netcast LIVE page (stream provided by Ustream).

]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/01/arg-netcast-episode-113-junko-and-julia/feed/ 2 0:52:27 On this week’s show, co-hosts Dav Flamerock, Sean C. Stacey, Jonathan Waite and Carie Ward kick off 2010 with a bang, discussing new games and trailheads while updating ongoing projects and responding to an email about She Sti[...] On this week’s show, co-hosts Dav Flamerock, Sean C. Stacey, Jonathan Waite and Carie Ward kick off 2010 with a bang, discussing new games and trailheads while updating ongoing projects and responding to an email about She Stirs, aka Junko Junsui. It’s a fast-paced look at the most recent transmedia projects out there, so don’t miss it! Links from the show: iDGi : Interdimensional Games interdimensionalgames.com Project :: B6 projectb6.com Hello There, Seeker: A Look Into the Future With Interdimensional Games (ARGNet) www.argn.com/2010/01/hello_there_seeker_a_look_into_the_future_with_interdimensional_games The Bradford Rant Institute of Cosmic Kinesis bradfordrant.org The Bradford Rant Institute of Cosmic Kinesis (Unfiction Forums) forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=28703 [TRAILHEAD] Peace of Mind (Unfiction Forums) forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=28928 YouTube – RobertAura’s Channel youtube.com/Robertaura Remember what dear old Sam did (Unfiction Forums) forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=28849 Sherlock Holmes Viral Site 221b.sh Something is Coming somethingiscoming.net Staff of the Magi Productions Press Release – January 15, 2010 www.staffofthemagi.com/press_releases/January_15_2010/index.html IronKey ironkey.com Exoriare exoriare.com Eldritch Errors eldritcherrors.com Marble Hornets Forum Section at Unfiction Forums forums.unfiction.com/forums/index.php?f=248 Cathy’s Book – iPhone/iPod App (iTunes Store) itunes.apple.com/us/app/cathys-book-if-found-call-650-266/id340150849?mt=8 The Lonelygirl15 Universe Returns 01/11/10 With LG15: Outbreak (ARGNet) www.argn.com/2010/01/the_lonelygirl15_universe_returns_011110_with_lg15_outbreak LG15: The Show is Yours 2 (inside LG15) inside.lg15.com/2009/08/31/lg15-the-show-is-yours-2 Red Eye Film Fesitval – Colby College www.colby.edu/news_events/calendar/eventview.cfm?rID=68770&bID=561335 YouTube – FlamerockProductions channel youtube.com/user/flamerockproductions [ETA: Removed email at the request of the sender as it was not intended for public consumption - SP] Subscribe to the ARG Netcast feed through this link or via iTunes. Contact us at our special netcast email address, netcast@argnetcast.com with your tips, suggestions, concerns and submissions. Call us on our voicemail at 347-878-7245. Watch us live every two weeks on Monday nights at 9:00 pm CT on our ARG Netcast LIVE page (stream provided by Ustream). alternate, reality, game, alternate, reality, gaming, ARG, cross-media, transmedia, online, gaming, cross Steve Peters & JC Hutchins yes no ARG Netcast, Episode 112: The Best and Worst of 2009 http://www.argnetcast.com/2009/12/arg-netcast-episode-112-the-best-and-worst-of-2009/ http://www.argnetcast.com/2009/12/arg-netcast-episode-112-the-best-and-worst-of-2009/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:25:33 +0000 Jonathan Waite http://www.argnetcast.com/?p=622


Listen to the ARG NetcastOn this week’s show, co-hosts Michael Andersen, Dav Flamerock, Sean C. Stacey, Jonathan Waite and Carie Ward take a long, hard look at 2009 and the more than fifty transmedia games and experiences that entertained and intrigued us. Yes, we know that there were many, many more ARGs, cross-media and transmedia experiences from the past twelve months, but these were the ones we talked about the most. A huge thank you to Michael for compiling the list, and best wishes to all of our listeners as we move into 2010 a few short hours from now.

Games/Experiences mentioned on this week’s show:

Treasure Hunts and Tourist Destinations
DARPA Network Challenge (networkchallenge.darpa.mil)
Levi’s Go Forth (goforth.levi.com/fortune)
WIRED’s Hunt for Evan Ratliff (www.wired.com/vanish)
Picture the Impossible (picturetheimpossible.com)
Jejune Institute (jejuneinstitute.org)
Accomplice (accomplicetheshow.com)

Original IP
Fury of Solace (furyofsolace.com)
Must Love Robots (mustloverobots.com)
Maddison Atkins (maddisonatkins.com)
The Sect is Here (Riese the Series) (thesectishere.com)
Breathe (breathewith.me)
Marble Hornets (twitter.com/marblehornets)
Exoriare (exoriare.com)
Electron Innovations (electron-innovations.com)
Something is Coming (somethingiscoming.net)

Movie Experiences
Institute for Human Continuity (2012) (theihc.com)
District 9 (d-9.com)
221 Baker Street (Sherlock Holmes) (221b.sh)
6 Minutes to Midnight (Watchmen) (6minutestomidnight.com)
The New Frontiersman (Watchmen) (thenewfrontiersman.net)
Skynet Research (Terminator: Salvation) (skynetresearch.com – redirects to Terminator Salvation website)
Alert Vulcan (Star Trek) (alertvulcan.com)

TV Experiences
The Mosaic Collective (FlashForward) (abc.go.com/shows/flash-forward/mosaiccollective)
Dollplay (Dollhouse) (rprimelab.com – redirects to FOX Dollhouse page)
Ditch the Tech (Dollhouse) (ditchthetech.com)
Harper’s Globe (Harper’s Island) (www.harpersglobe.com)
Lost University (Lost) (lostuniversity.org)

Transmedia Books
39 Clues (the39clues.com)
Level26 (level26.com)
Personal Effects: Dark Art (jchutchins.net/site/personal-effects)
Cathy’s Ring (end of the Cathy’s Book trilogy) (www.cathysring.com)
Skeleton Creek / Ghost in the Machine (skeletoncreekisreal.com)
Dot Robot (doyouknowanysecrets.com)
Joshua Files (Ice Shock) (joshuafiles.co.uk)
Charlotte is Becoming Real (Therapy) (www.wonderweasels.org/charlotte/guide.html – guide at Wonder Weasels)

(Honorable Mentions: This is Not a Game (thisisnotagame.net, Little Brother (craphound.com/littlebrother)

Other Products
PIE Theory (Sun Microsystems applications) (pietheory.com)
33 Keys (Mazda) (33keys.donerus.com)
Playstation Xi (Playstation Home) (boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board?board.id=homexi)
Something in the Sea (Bioshock 2) (somethinginthesea.com)
Sadie’s Story (Halo ODST) (halo.wikibruce.com/Sadie%27s_Story)
Bradford Rant (LEGO) (bradfordrant.org)
Valemont University (Verizon) (valemontu.com)
Dude Where’s My Butterfinger (Butterfinger) (dudewheresmybar.com – redirects to Butterfinger web site)
Threshold (Cisco) (blogs.cisco.com/news/comments/cisco_gets_real_with_alternate_reality_games/)
Intimation (Halo – Fan creation) (twitter.com/intimation)

Serious Games
ROUTES (bioethics) (routesgame.com)
Coral Cross (pandemic awareness) (coralcross.org)
Cryptozoo (Exercise) (cryptozoo.ning.com)
Top Secret Dance Off (Exercise) (topsecret.ning.com)
Smokescreen (privacy) (smokescreengame.com)
Love Letters to the Future (climate change) (loveletterstothefuture.com)
Ruby’s Bequest (Cerebral Palsy/caring) (rubysbequest.org)

Controversy
I’m Sorry (imsorry.wikidot.com/start)
Junko Junsui (junkojunsui.wikidot.com)
Toyota Matrix Prank (industry.bnet.com/advertising/10004176/saatchi-sued-over-terror-marketing-campaign-for-toyota
“Martin Aggett” (remixfiction.com)

PLEASE! Send a donation to our friends at the Jejune Institute, as one of their crew has fallen ill. You can do so at jejuneinstitute.org/donate.html.

Special thanks to all of our panelists from the past twelve months: Michael Andersen, Yomi Ayeni, Jim Babb, Jeromy Barber, Celina Beach, Raoul Caes, Dav Flamerock, Steve Diddle, Ken Eklund, JC Hutchins, Evan Jones, Jackie Kerr, Marie Lamb, Elan Lee, Life Gospel, Geoff May, Brandie Minchew, Josh Mobley, Lewis Murphy, Steve Peters, Andrea Phillips, Tanner Ringerud, Courtney Sadler, Mike Selinker, Jim Senderhauf, Sean C. Stacey, Sean Stewart, Jim Stewartson, David Tenenbaum, Jason Tester, Brooke Thompson, Carie Ward, Jordan Weisman, and Teeuwynn Woodruff

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]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2009/12/arg-netcast-episode-112-the-best-and-worst-of-2009/feed/ 6 1:12:08 On this week’s show, co-hosts Michael Andersen, Dav Flamerock, Sean C. Stacey, Jonathan Waite and Carie Ward take a long, hard look at 2009 and the more than fifty transmedia games and experiences that entertained and intrigue[...] On this week’s show, co-hosts Michael Andersen, Dav Flamerock, Sean C. Stacey, Jonathan Waite and Carie Ward take a long, hard look at 2009 and the more than fifty transmedia games and experiences that entertained and intrigued us. Yes, we know that there were many, many more ARGs, cross-media and transmedia experiences from the past twelve months, but these were the ones we talked about the most. A huge thank you to Michael for compiling the list, and best wishes to all of our listeners as we move into 2010 a few short hours from now. Games/Experiences mentioned on this week’s show: Treasure Hunts and Tourist Destinations DARPA Network Challenge (networkchallenge.darpa.mil) Levi’s Go Forth (goforth.levi.com/fortune) WIRED’s Hunt for Evan Ratliff (www.wired.com/vanish) Picture the Impossible (picturetheimpossible.com) Jejune Institute (jejuneinstitute.org) Accomplice (accomplicetheshow.com) Original IP Fury of Solace (furyofsolace.com) Must Love Robots (mustloverobots.com) Maddison Atkins (maddisonatkins.com) The Sect is Here (Riese the Series) (thesectishere.com) Breathe (breathewith.me) Marble Hornets (twitter.com/marblehornets) Exoriare (exoriare.com) Electron Innovations (electron-innovations.com) Something is Coming (somethingiscoming.net) Movie Experiences Institute for Human Continuity (2012) (theihc.com) District 9 (d-9.com) 221 Baker Street (Sherlock Holmes) (221b.sh) 6 Minutes to Midnight (Watchmen) (6minutestomidnight.com) The New Frontiersman (Watchmen) (thenewfrontiersman.net) Skynet Research (Terminator: Salvation) (skynetresearch.com – redirects to Terminator Salvation website) Alert Vulcan (Star Trek) (alertvulcan.com) TV Experiences The Mosaic Collective (FlashForward) (abc.go.com/shows/flash-forward/mosaiccollective) Dollplay (Dollhouse) (rprimelab.com – redirects to FOX Dollhouse page) Ditch the Tech (Dollhouse) (ditchthetech.com) Harper’s Globe (Harper’s Island) (www.harpersglobe.com) Lost University (Lost) (lostuniversity.org) Transmedia Books 39 Clues (the39clues.com) Level26 (level26.com) Personal Effects: Dark Art (jchutchins.net/site/personal-effects) Cathy’s Ring (end of the Cathy’s Book trilogy) (www.cathysring.com) Skeleton Creek / Ghost in the Machine (skeletoncreekisreal.com) Dot Robot (doyouknowanysecrets.com) Joshua Files (Ice Shock) (joshuafiles.co.uk) Charlotte is Becoming Real (Therapy) (www.wonderweasels.org/charlotte/guide.html – guide at Wonder Weasels) (Honorable Mentions: This is Not a Game (thisisnotagame.net, Little Brother (craphound.com/littlebrother) Other Products PIE Theory (Sun Microsystems applications) (pietheory.com) 33 Keys (Mazda) (33keys.donerus.com) Playstation Xi (Playstation Home) (boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board?board.id=homexi) Something in the Sea (Bioshock 2) (somethinginthesea.com) Sadie’s Story (Halo ODST) (halo.wikibruce.com/Sadie%27s_Story) Bradford Rant (LEGO) (bradfordrant.org) Valemont University (Verizon) (valemontu.com) Dude Where’s My Butterfinger (Butterfinger) (dudewheresmybar.com – redirects to Butterfinger web site) Threshold (Cisco) (blogs.cisco.com/news/comments/cisco_gets_real_with_alternate_reality_games/) Intimation (Halo – Fan creation) (twitter.com/intimation) Serious Games ROUTES (bioethics) (routesgame.com) Coral Cross (pandemic awareness) (coralcross.org) Cryptozoo (Exercise) (cryptozoo.ning.com) Top Secret Dance Off (Exercise) (topsecret.ning.com) Smokescreen (privacy) (smokescreengame.com) Love Letters to the Future (climate change) (loveletterstothefuture.com) Ruby’s Bequest (Cerebral Palsy/caring) (rubysbequest.org) Controversy I’m Sorry (imsorry.wikidot.com/start) Junko Junsui (junkojunsui.wikidot.com) Toyota Matrix Prank (industry.bnet.com/advertising/10004176/saatchi-sued-over-terror-marketing-campaign-for-toyota “Martin Aggett” (remixfiction.com) PLEASE! Send a donation to our friends at [...] Netcasts Steve Peters & JC Hutchins no no ARG Netcast, Episode 111: Merry Ho, Part 2 http://www.argnetcast.com/2009/12/arg-netcast-episode-111-merry-ho-part-2/ http://www.argnetcast.com/2009/12/arg-netcast-episode-111-merry-ho-part-2/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:13:17 +0000 Jonathan Waite http://www.argnetcast.com/?p=621


Listen to the ARG NetcastOn this week’s show, co-hosts Michael Andersen, Sean C. Stacey, Jonathan Waite and Carie Ward are joined by guests Dav Flamerock, LifeGospel and Yomi Ayeni to talk about Breathe and to share in their short snappers. This is part two of the episode, with part one available at the web site or through the iTunes store!

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