Runtime: 54 Minutes
We look back at Psychonauts, released for Microsoft Windows and Xbox in April of 2005. As part of its history, we look at the career of its creator, Tim Schafer. We learn all about Tim's early career at Lucasfilm Games, and follow him through the creation of Double Fine Studios, and the development of Psychonauts. Our discussion includes critic and user reivews of Psychonauts, before we close it out talking a bit about its popularity to modern gamers. Join us for a mind-bending trip down Memory Card Lane.
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Psychonauts Cover Art:
Wikipedia - Psychonauts Cover ArtWikipedia Article:
Wikipedia - PsychonautsGame-Specific Wiki:
Psychonauts Fandom WikiSteam Reviews:
Psychonauts on SteamGOG.com:
Psychonauts on GOG.comMobyGames:
MobyGames - PsychonautsMetacritic:
Psychonauts for PC ReviewsAdditional Sources:
Double Fine Studios Article:
Wikipedia - Double FineTim Schafer Interivew (2015):
"I Dont Know if a Duck is Going to Swallow me Whole." The Tim Schafer Interview.Tim Schafer Interivew (2005):
Tim Schafer: A Man and His BeardGamespot Review:
Psychonauts ReviewIGN Review:
PsychonautsAudio Sources:
Cold Open Music:
Comfortable Mystery by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3531-comfortable-mystery
Podcast Intro Music:
Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes