Lightmap - Conversations with video game creators

Lightmap is an Australian Podcast Award winning show that explores the creative process of making videogames and interactive media, and introduces you to the creators of some of the most exciting titles. You'll meet developers, musicians, artists, journalist and more, so come join us here and on SIFTER.com.au

Recent Episodes
  • The Sound of Indie Symphony II with Austin Wintory
    Jun 18, 2025 – 32:15
  • TEMPOPO is the rhythm puzzle game from the makers of UNPACKING
    May 14, 2025 – 35:01
  • LUSHFOIL PHOTOGRAPHY SIM ask you to open the lens and take in the beautiful isolation
    Apr 7, 2025 – 24:11
  • Setting your own limits: CITIZEN SLEEPER 2: STARWARD VECTOR builds on the scifi roleplaying game
    Mar 23, 2025 – 43:07
  • The best videogame soundtracks of 2024 - Meena Shamaly's top 21 tracks from 13 games
    Jan 23, 2025 – 01:01:33
  • Valve's Steam Deck designers on the making of the groundbreaking handheld computer
    Nov 18, 2024 – 22:17
  • Making history anew with CIVILIZATION VII, the next game in the milestone series
    Nov 4, 2024 – 31:34
  • Racing and liquid raves PHANTOM SPARK is precision racing without the pressure
    Sep 17, 2024 – 40:07
  • Comedy specials and a brand new Gameboy game, comedian Tommy Dassalo on SUPER DASSALO LAND
    Aug 21, 2024 – 46:56
  • Complexity is fun, designing the DISNEY LORCANA trading card game
    Aug 8, 2024 – 23:55
  • SCHIM is a cute joyful stealth puzzle set in the shadows of the real world
    Jul 10, 2024 – 27:00
  • CAPES is a super heroic tactics game from the makers of HAND OF FATE
    Jun 13, 2024 – 25:12
  • COZY CARAVAN has cute stepped animations and chill lo-fi vibes
    May 29, 2024 – 29:59
  • BALADINS is a time-loopy RPG for up to four pals where you can't save everyone at once
    May 12, 2024 – 35:59
  • League of Geeks almost shut up shop, their last big play is SOLIUM INFERNUM
    Mar 29, 2024 – 44:58
  • BERSERK BOY is a fast paced platformer with the soul of Sonic the Hedgehog
    Mar 6, 2024 – 24:30
  • The enduring appeal of FRUIT NINJA, reinventing the game for Apple Vision Pro
    Feb 27, 2024 – 30:39
  • Austin Wintory, Tripod, Montaigne on writing the Grammy Award nominated STRAY GODS: THE ROLEPLAYING MUSICAL
    Feb 4, 2024 – 41:43
  • The best game soundtracks of 2023: ZELDA: TOTK, BALDUR'S GATE 3 & more
    Dec 14, 2023 – 54:15
  • KNUCKLE SANDWICH is an RPG inspired by best of GBA and Nintendo DS games
    Nov 20, 2023 – 33:47
  • A voice says SLAY THE PRINCESS. What you do next is up to you
    Oct 31, 2023 – 39:22
  • THE PLUCKY SQUIRE jumps between 2D and 3D worlds and is a gorgeous homage to gaming's past
    Oct 18, 2023 – 25:11
  • Are video games causing climate change?
    Oct 2, 2023 – 16:26
  • Orchestrating the CULT OF THE LAMB ritual, River Boy on making this catchy soundtrack
    Sep 25, 2023 – 24:57
  • Drop Rate - STARFIELD boldly goes, a compelling science fiction adventure among the cosmos
    Sep 13, 2023 – 35:58
  • IMMORTALITY's Sam Barlow on why AI art could never really replace people
    Aug 10, 2023 – 36:05
  • Motorbike stunts and metrovania combine in stylish LAIKA: AGED THROUGH BLOOD
    Jul 25, 2023 – 27:46
  • The history of video games, one year and one game at a time
    Jul 10, 2023 – 35:09
  • Drop Rate SIFTER's new review podcast - STORY OF SEASONS A WONDERFUL LIFE
    Jul 1, 2023 – 37:12
  • PLANET OF LANA has its own secret language and galaxy spanning story
    May 23, 2023 – 38:32
  • The video game industry does not exist
    May 9, 2023 – 45:20
  • DROS is an alchemical platformer inspired by dark 80s fantasy like The Dark Crystal
    Apr 20, 2023 – 17:37
  • Why DREDGE a cosmic horror fishing game is reeling people in
    Apr 6, 2023 – 28:26
  • Why real rental horror stories are part of this spooky comedic game
    Mar 13, 2023 – 23:40
  • What is Lightmap? Meet video game creators and hear their story.
    Feb 28, 2023 – 02:00
  • Explore the heavens in JUMPLIGHT ODYSSEY and delve through hell in SOLIUM INFERNUM
    Feb 27, 2023 – 33:37
  • Why aren't there more video game musicals like the upcoming STRAY GODS?
    Feb 2, 2023 – 24:42
  • Has this developer nailed the modern 8bit JRPG? 8 BIT ADVENTURES 2, a love letter to classic Final Fantasy games
    Jan 25, 2023 – 27:35
  • The best video game soundtracks of 2022 with Meena Shamaly
    Jan 1, 2023 – 51:15
  • Games of the Year 2022 - ELDEN RING, CULT OF THE LAMB & more
    Dec 22, 2022 – 52:02
  • How does morse code work? Learn in MORSE a tactical puzzle game set in World War 1
    Nov 10, 2022 – 15:25
  • Meet vtuber Miltia, one of Australia's favourite catgirls
    Oct 19, 2022 – 07:01
  • UNPACKING's music is a storytelling tool of colour and emotion
    Sep 27, 2022 – 36:01
  • WE ARE OFK is a band, a TV show, a visual novel and some of the best dialogue writing in games
    Sep 21, 2022 – 34:17
  • Chill narrative game WAYWARD STRAND has 20,000 lines of spoken dialogue
    Sep 13, 2022 – 28:12
  • What happened to post-apocalyptic deer game WAY TO THE WOODS?
    Sep 8, 2022 – 14:50
  • CURSED TO GOLF is a roguelite golf platfomer that works way better than you'd think
    Aug 25, 2022 – 27:04
  • CULT OF THE LAMB developers Julian & Will share the secrets of building their roguelite cult simulator
    Aug 9, 2022 – 31:52
  • Every piece of art in CARD SHARK was hand printed, here's how it was made
    Jul 29, 2022 – 39:46
  • How Xalavier Nelson Jr realised WITCH STRANDINGS was the next "strand-type" game
    Jul 14, 2022 – 32:44
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