Space-Cast! #38. Leviathan Wakes
What’s that on the horizon? It’s a leviathan! This month on the Space-Biff! Space-Cast!, we’re joined by Justin Kemppainen to discuss Leviathan Wilds, the inaugural title of his new studio, Moon Crab Games. Along the way, we also spill tea about the ups and downs of working at a major studio after its acquisition by megacorporation Asmodee, the apprehensions of founding an independent imprint, and the inspirations behind a game about stabbing giants in their flashing weak points.
Listen here or download here. Timestamps can be found after the jump.
TIMESTAMPS
00:12 — introducing Justin Kemppainen
13:55 — Asmodee acquires Fantasy Flight Games
24:44 — deciding to leave Asmodee to create an independent studio
34:34 — forming Moon Crab Games
39:53 — Leviathan Wilds
46:35 — the joys of acting out of turn
51:38 — the real highlight: the leviathans
1:08:24 — subtractions: a campaign, complex character creation
1:17:37 — Leviathan Wilds out in the wild
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Posted on June 6, 2024, in Board Game, Podcast and tagged Board Games, Leviathan Wilds, Moon Crab Games, The Space-Biff! Space-Cast!. Bookmark the permalink. 3 Comments.
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Great interview! I loved hearing the inside story about the demise of Fantasy Flight. And Leviathan Wilds has really piqued my interest, very interesting to hear how the sausage gets made. Thanks!
Thanks for listening, Christian!
I agree with Christian, it’s so rare to get those insights about Asmodee acquisition that I’m really happy you got to chat about it and not only Leviathan Wilds.
It’s good to hear how Justin and his team managed to shift from the decaying FFG and used their skills to offer such a generous game, like Andrew Navaro with Earthborne rangers!