Nick Wiger

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

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Episode Appearances

Get Played · Apr 27, 2026

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

“Co-host discussing game mechanics, Vampire Crawlers, and character age guessing segment”

Tomodachi Life gameplay mechanics and character creation systemsSocial simulation game design and emergent narrative generationNintendo Switch hardware and software ecosystem

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Get Played · Apr 20, 2026

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes with Siobhan Thompson

“Co-host discussing Soul Sesto, Fortnite gameplay, and puzzle game design philosophy”

Puzzle Game Design PhilosophyIndie Game Aesthetics and AtmospherePlayer Agency and Difficulty Customization

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Get Played · Apr 13, 2026

Get Played in Japan + Devon Torrey Bryant Returns

“Co-host making first international trip; played Slay the Spire extensively on flights”

Japan travel experiences and cultural observationsNintendo Museum and Super Mario Galaxy press eventKojima Productions office visit and Hideo Kojima meeting

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Get Played · Mar 30, 2026

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Podcast with Jack Black, Benny Safdie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Keegan Michael Key, Chris Pratt, Charlie Day and Donald Glover

“Co-host; played Slay the Spire during flight; discussed claustrophobia and language learning”

Super Mario Galaxy Movie Production and CastingNintendo Museum Kyoto: History and ExhibitsGame Design Documentation and Prototyping Process

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Get Played · Mar 23, 2026

30 Years of Resident Evil

“Regular co-host absent this episode due to Doughboys Live tour; replaced by Talking Flower toy”

Resident Evil franchise history and evolutionSurvival horror genre development and mainstream adoptionVideo game character design and player identification

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Get Played · Mar 16, 2026

Scott Pilgrim EX & Movie Tie In Games with Chris Plante

“Co-host of Get Played discussing Slay the Spire 2 and game design”

Movie tie-in game design and development challengesScott Pilgrim EX gameplay mechanics and difficultyRiver City Ransom influence on modern beat-em-ups

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Get Played · Mar 9, 2026

Apple Vision Pro + Resident Evil Requiem First Impressions

“Co-host extensively discussing Mugenics gameplay and roguelike design; provides detailed mechanical analysis”

Apple Vision Pro hardware specifications and user experienceSpatial computing vs traditional VR gaming paradigmsFirst-person horror game design and psychological immersion

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How Did This Get Made? · Jan 6, 2026

Ultraviolet LIVE! w/ Nick Wiger & Mike Mitchell (HDTGM Matinee)

“Co-host of The Doughboys podcast and guest critic on How Did This Get Made live episode”

Narrative Structure and Exposition in Action CinemaDirector's Vision vs. Studio Interference in Film ProductionWorld-Building Failures in Science Fiction Films

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