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I am an indepedent video games journalist and I primarily produce content for my own website, Initiative Check, as well as the indie games website Indie-Love.com where I am the lead content dude. I also run youtube.com/InitiativeCheck, and produce the podcast and youtube series Indie Investigations, which interviews indie game developers. I've been podcasting for three years now, and really know my way around the games industry, and the indie games industry specifically.

Location

Bristol, City of Bristol, UK

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Indie Investigations - Steredenn
October 1, 2015 20:07:35
Indie Investigations: Steredenn
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFrTR5_P_Zg&feature=youtu.be
Steredenn is a frenetic side-scrolling shooter that uses randomisation of enemies and level set up to keep players on their toes for a "just one more run" experience. ------------------------------...
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Indie Investigations - Steredenn



Indie Investigations for today is out! This episode is about Steredenn, a side-scrolling shooter: 

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October 1, 2015 20:07:35

September 2015 Patreon supported
October 1, 2015 06:59:00
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September 2015 Patreon supported

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October 1, 2015 06:59:00

100 Days Of Binding Of Isaac - Day 5
September 29, 2015 21:25:33
100 Days Of The Binding Of Isaac: Day 5
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2888Yrekg3Q
Day 5 of The Binding Of Isaac, and it looks like we're finally getting somewhere. Do I finally beat mum in this episode? Quite possibly. ------------------------------------------------------------...
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100 Days Of Binding Of Isaac - Day 5

Do I beat Mum today? Only one way to find out! 

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September 29, 2015 21:25:33

Indie Investigations - Anode
September 29, 2015 15:42:55
Indie Investigations: Anode
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du6oKqz9ftY
I'm not the biggest fan of Tetris, but when a game takes Tetris' general forumla and turns it on it's head, I'm all ears. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------...
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Indie Investigations - Anode

When a game takes Tetris' general forumla and turns it on it's head, I'm all ears.

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September 29, 2015 15:42:55

100 Days Of Isaac: Day 5
September 28, 2015 18:10:48
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100 Days Of Isaac: Day 5



More and more we slam against the frustration that is BInding of Isaac. Will today be the day we beat Mum? Find out!

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September 28, 2015 18:10:48

Initiative Check Dungeons and Dragons: Character Creation
September 26, 2015 15:15:58
The Initiative Check Dungeons And Dragons Campaign - Episode 1: Character Creation
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctPlJRRyDOs
Join myself and some dear members of the community as we embark on our first experience with 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons. In this first episode, we roll abilities and the players officially co...
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Initiative Check Dungeons and Dragons: Character Creation



The first episode of the Initiative Check Dungeons and Dragons game is out! In this inaugural episode, we generate some characters. It's especially appropriate today because it's Initiative Check's anniversary!

Check out myself, Lindsey, Jocelyn, Ryan and Jim making some characters and playing some D&D in episode 1!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctPlJRRyDOs

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September 26, 2015 15:15:58

Straight Right's Zombi: Into The ZomBunker
September 22, 2015 16:17:57
Straight Right's Zombi: Into The ZomBunker!
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1MuWlbTBak
In this episode of Zombi, we're headed into Buckingham Palace proper, and learning the true power of the crossbow. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
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Straight Right's Zombi: Into The ZomBunker

On top of that, I know that you guys like watching me scared. I'm inside Buckingham Palace, searching for a book. It's terrifying. Ep 6 of Zombi is out! 

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September 22, 2015 16:17:57

100 Days Of Isaac - Day Two
September 22, 2015 16:09:25
100 Days Of Isaac: Day Two
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azzJ07IK3Vs
The second day of our struggle to end Isaac's feud with his murderous mother. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://tw...
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100 Days Of Isaac - Day Two

Day 2 Of 100 Days of Isaac is out! This time, I learn about the power of the D10 item. 

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September 22, 2015 16:09:25

100 Days Of Isaac - Day One
September 21, 2015 19:18:39
100 Days Of Isaac: Day One - Binding Of Isaac
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ca94Sv6ujk
Day One of Initiative Check's 100 Days Of Isaac. We're going for platinum god, and we're starting off here! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
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100 Days Of Isaac - Day One

Two videos in a day? I must be out of my mind! I do treat you viewers well! The first episode of my 100 Days of Isaac is out! Let's play some Binding of Isaac!

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September 21, 2015 19:18:39

This Week's Content Schedule
September 21, 2015 15:55:26
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September 21, 2015 15:55:26

Indie Investigations - Red Goddess: Inner World
September 16, 2015 16:12:18
Indie Investigations: Red Goddess - Inner World
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWusukWCP2o
A side-scrolling platforming game that throws in some Metroidvania action, some puzzle solving and a whole lot of nebulous story, Red Goddess: Inner World is interesting. Is it any good, though? We...
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Indie Investigations - Red Goddess: Inner World

A side-scrolling platforming game that throws in some Metroidvania action, some puzzle solving and a whole lot of nebulous story, Red Goddess: Inner World is interesting. Is it any good, though? We'll see.

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September 16, 2015 16:12:18

Indie Investigations - Rack'N'Ruin
September 10, 2015 12:53:26
Indie Investigations: Rack N Ruin
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0Qdu9QWBHE
Rack'N'Ruin is a top-down shooter that puts the players in the shoes of Rack, a gleefully evil imp hellbent on destroying planets. He's told to stop this by his master, Ruin, who tells him to ensla...
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Indie Investigations - Rack'N'Ruin

Rack'N'Ruin is a top-down shooter that puts the players in the shoes of Rack, a gleefully evil imp hellbent on destroying planets. He's told to stop this by his master, Ruin, who tells him to enslave this next one. KInda Zelda-ish, kinda-Invader Zim. Released on Sept 1st, 2015.

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September 10, 2015 12:53:26

Indie Investigations - Barbara-Ian
September 7, 2015 15:36:56
Indie Investigations: Barbara-Ian
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TwC7bzswdc
Barbara-Ian is a top-down rogue-like that tasks players with quick reactions and movements. Players must master a huge variety of weapons to succeed, and to advance down the dungeon. --------------...
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Indie Investigations - Barbara-Ian

Today's episode of Indie Investigations is up! Barbara-Ian is a top-down rogue-like that tasks players with quick reactions and movements. Players must master a huge variety of weapons to succeed, and to advance down the dungeon.



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September 7, 2015 15:36:56

Indie Investigations - Nom Nom Galaxy
September 2, 2015 15:04:55
Indie Investigations: Nom Nom Galaxy
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH0ZpafzAxU
The galaxy is a dangerous place, but even dangerous places need to be fed. In Nom Nom Galaxy, your job is to supply the galaxy with soup. And it's a cutthroat business. ----------------------------...
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Indie Investigations - Nom Nom Galaxy

The galaxy is a dangerous place, but even dangerous places need to be fed. In Nom Nom Galaxy, your job is to supply the galaxy with soup. And it's a cutthroat business. Nom Nom Galaxy plays like a fusion between Terraria and Cook, Serve, Delicious. You must create recipes, ship soup, and fight other corporations to maintain market share. It's pretty great.


This time, on Indie Investigations!



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September 2, 2015 15:04:55

JamesCOM Classic - Episode 2: Scientists and Sectoids
September 1, 2015 21:57:43
JamesCOM Classic Difficulty: Scientists and Sectoids
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKOsD8b5Ngo&feature=youtu.be
In the second episode of JamesCOM classic, we realise truly how tough the classic difficulty is, and how badly we're dealing with it. ---------------------------------------------------------------...
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JamesCOM Classic - Episode 2: Scientists and Sectoids

More JamesCOM is never a bad thing, and in this episode, we see what classic difficulty truly has to offer! Episode 2, Season 3: Scientists and Sectoids!

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September 1, 2015 21:57:43

August 2015 Patreon supported
September 1, 2015 06:59:00
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September 1, 2015 06:59:00

Indie Investigations - Cosmophony
August 31, 2015 22:08:02
Indie Investigations: Cosmophony
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKfShDbMHaU
Twitter: https://twitter.com/iyagovos Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheInitiativeCheckPodcast Website: http://www.initiativecheck.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61157&ty=h
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Indie Investigations - Cosmophony

Cosmophony is a high-reflex, high-adrenaline rhythm game that tasks the player to react as soon as he can to changing beats and rhythms. It has a nebulous story that's not the biggest draw, but the gameplay is incredibly fun, rewarding, and challenging. Available on Steam.


Like, subscribe, and tell your friends! Thanks for watching!

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August 31, 2015 22:08:02

Indie Investigations - Master Spy
August 29, 2015 00:05:18
Indie Investigations - Master Spy
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrztpcuVSXY
Master Spy is a stealth game throws back to the early days of gaming. Simple colour pallet, easy controls, and a straightforward concept, it's the stealth game for the gamer that doesn't have a hug...
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Indie Investigations - Master Spy

Master Spy is a stealth game throws back to the early days of gaming. Simple colour pallet, easy controls, and a straightforward concept, it's the stealth game for the gamer that doesn't have a huge amount of time, and that just wants to get into the action.

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August 29, 2015 00:05:18

Indie Investigations - Olympia Rising
August 27, 2015 22:18:50
Indie Investigations: Olympia Rising
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTNKvDcVcUk
James and his near-swearing first impressions of Olympia Rising. From the developer Paleozoic: Olympia Rising is a 2-D action platformer starring Iola - a young warrior who has been cast into the U...
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Indie Investigations - Olympia Rising

James and his near-swearing first impressions of Olympia Rising.


From the developer Paleozoic: Olympia Rising is a 2-D action platformer starring Iola - a young warrior who has been cast into the Underworld after meeting an untimely end. She must navigate through the various twisted regions of Hades' domain, fighting through hoards of deadly creatures as she attempts her escape, making her way to Mount Olympus. Lush pixel graphics and fluid animation bring this stylized world to life as you jump, climb, slash, and incinerate your way through each stage.Taking inspiration from beloved titles such as Castlevania, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Kid Icarus, Olympia Rising delivers an exciting, action-filled experience.


Olympia Rising can be found on Steam here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/295910/

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August 27, 2015 22:18:50

Indie Investigations - Corpse of Discovery
August 27, 2015 22:17:29
Indie Investigations - Corpse of Discovery
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAJRg63eSZs
Corpse of Discovery is an interactive story game about a man stranded on a mysterious planet...or is it planets? It's certainly intriguing, but games need more than just intrigue, and I'm not sure ...
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Indie Investigations - Corpse of Discovery



Two Indie Investigations in one day? Man, you guys are lucky. Corpse of Discovery is an interactive story walk simulator game about a man stranded on a mysterious planet...or is it planets? It's certainly intriguing, but games need more than just intrigue, and I'm not sure this one has it.




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August 27, 2015 22:17:29

Weekly Schedule Content
August 23, 2015 17:52:45
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Hey guys!


So I'm restructuring the way that I produce content for the channel/streams. I'm going to be leaving my job on the 4th of September to focus on this full time, and that will be making Patreon my main source of income. As such, it might be seeing some changes in the way that it's run, namely in content structure, but it should stay pretty similar. I'll likely be lowering goals for content and changing when Patreon is charged. I'm still mulling over that myself, so I won't say anything definite, but rest assured I'm thinking about it.


Next up, I'm going to be releasing a schedule each Sunday for you guys to see what to look forwards to during the week. This week's is the prototype, so let me know what you think of this system. It's super helpful to me to know what works and what doesn't, so please do give feedback. My goal is to make this my career, and we're taking that first step today. I really appreciate your help, and thank you so much for sticking with me this long.


James 

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August 23, 2015 17:52:45

Indie Investigations - The Cat Machine
August 17, 2015 10:40:10
Indie Investigations: The Cat Machine
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EXmEZNLxJA
The Cat Machine by Cranktrain is "a game of logic, and cats. Cats riding around on trains. " Or in James' words: "This is silly... meow." -----------------------------------------------------------...
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Indie Investigations - The Cat Machine

The Cat Machine by Cranktrain is "a game of logic, and cats. Cats riding around on trains. " I take a look at it on today's episode of Indie Investigations.



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August 17, 2015 10:40:10

Indie Investigations Preview - Energy Hook
August 12, 2015 18:09:31
Indie Investigations Preview - Energy Hook
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c9fibQ7D68
This episode of Indie Investigations takes a look at the new platforming trick game Energy Hook, which is developed by the man behind the web-swinging mechanic of Spider-man 2. In this preview, we ...
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Indie Investigations Preview - Energy Hook

This episode of Indie Investigations takes a look at the new platforming trick game Energy Hook, which is developed by the man behind the web-swinging mechanic of Spider-man 2. In this preview, we try out the swinging, take a look at the gameplay ideas presented, and see if the game holds any promise further in it's development.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c9fibQ7D68

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August 12, 2015 18:09:31

July 2015 Patreon supported
August 1, 2015 06:59:00
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July 2015 Patreon supported

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August 1, 2015 06:59:00

Dark Souls Pyromancy Playthrough - Mess With The Bull...
July 28, 2015 17:15:29
Dark Souls Pyromancy Playthrough - Mess With The Bull...
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keJGe0FGQTQ
in which we give the Taurus Demon a good what for! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/iyagovos Facebook...
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Dark Souls Pyromancy Playthrough - Mess With The Bull...



Episode 2 of my Pyromancy Dark Souls playthrough is up! In which we tangle with the Taurus Demon! 



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