Alterati: The Inside Scoop on the Outside Culture » ARGs http://www.alterati.com/blog After a long day, we know you can work up quite a thirst for tasty entrainment. Search no further. Alterati is the spot for home-brewed, 100 proof podcasts of the Alterati.com editorial team. In it you will find a delectable blend of original musics, audiobook and drama excerpts, interviews with artists and media theorists of the fringe, and hints of strawberry and motor oil. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:04:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Copyright © Alterati: The Inside Scoop on the Outside Culture 2010 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/ alterati@nym.hush.com (Alterati: Joseph Matheny) alterati@nym.hush.com (Alterati: Joseph Matheny) Arts 1440 http://www.alterati.com/images/logo-large.png Alterati: The Inside Scoop on the Outside Culture http://www.alterati.com/blog 144 144 http://www.alterati.com/blog/feed The Inside Look at the Outside Culture After a long day, we know you can work up quite a thirst for tasty entrainment. Search no further. Alterati is the spot for home-brewed, 100 proof podcasts of the Alterati.com editorial team. In it you will find a delectable blend of original musics, audiobook and drama excerpts, interviews with artists and media theorists of the fringe, and hints of strawberry and motor oil. art, literature, music, painting, computers, internet, counterculture, underground Alterati: Joseph Matheny Alterati: Joseph Matheny alterati@nym.hush.com no no Dave Szulborski: World’s Most Prolific ARG Developer http://www.alterati.com/blog/2012/01/dave-szulborski-worlds-most-prolific-arg-developer/ http://www.alterati.com/blog/2012/01/dave-szulborski-worlds-most-prolific-arg-developer/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:08:12 +0000 Joseph Matheny http://www.alterati.com/blog/?p=7133

My late friend , writing partner and contributor to this very site, Dave Szulborski, has been named as the World’s Most Prolific ARG Developer by Guinness World Records 2012 Gamer’s Edition. “Between 2001 and 2008, pioneering American game designer Dave Szulborski (1957-2009) worked on a total of 13 major ARGs, starting with “Majestic”, EA’s attempt to create an [...]]]>

My late friend , writing partner and contributor to this very site, Dave Szulborski, has been named as the World’s Most Prolific ARG Developer by Guinness World Records 2012 Gamer’s Edition.

“Between 2001 and 2008, pioneering American game designer Dave Szulborski (1957-2009) worked on a total of 13 major ARGs, starting with “Majestic”, EA’s attempt to create an immersive, persistent government-conspiracy-themed game. He went on to become the first professional independent ARG developer and wrote a number of books about how to make and play them.”

Miss ya bro.

(Thank to Steve Peters for the info)

]]> http://www.alterati.com/blog/2012/01/dave-szulborski-worlds-most-prolific-arg-developer/feed/ 0 001: 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. Links from this show: Jan Libby on Twitter Snow Town’s Kick...]]> 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: Subscribe to the ARG Netcast feed through this link or via iTunes.

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]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2012/01/001-jan-libby-and-snow-town/feed/ 0 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. Links from this show: JC Hutchins Metacortechs Thomas Dolby A Map of the Floating City (game and [...]]]> 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/ 0 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 [...]]]>


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/ 0 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 [...]]]>


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!

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]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/07/argnetcast-episode-126-heroes-creator-tim-kring-2/feed/ 0 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. 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 [...]]]>


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:

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).

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]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/07/arg-netcast-episode-125-sock-heaven/feed/ 0 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. 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 [...]]]>


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/ 0 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! 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 [...]]]>


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:

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).

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]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/06/arg-netcast-episode-123-xtreme-transmedia/feed/ 0 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. 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 [...]]]>


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/ 0 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! 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) [...]]]>


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:

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).

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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. [...]]]>


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. ]]>


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.

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]]> http://www.argnetcast.com/2010/05/arg-netcast-episode-119-webbys-streamys-emmys-and-jj/feed/ 0 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, [...]]]>


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.

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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 [...]]]>


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.

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