Season 1
33 episodes · Feb 10, 2023
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- S1E1
The Color of the Sky in Your World
Feb 10, 202343mOn the ten-year anniversary of Psychonauts, Double Fine veterans reflect back on the turbulent production. Tim decides it might be time to return to the Psychonauts universe...
- S1E2
Not in the Cards
Feb 10, 202335mThe studio kicks off development of the Psychonauts VR game that will bridge the gap between the original Psychonauts and its sequel.
- S1E3
Awesome Toybox
Feb 10, 202330mRhombus of Ruin gets a pair of new project leads. Tim invites his most trusted artists to the studio to help brainstorm for Psychonauts 2.
- S1E4
Bringing Back Psychonauts
Feb 10, 202320mThe studio prepares to announce Psychonauts 2 on a new funding platform, creating both fresh opportunities and complications.
- S1E5
You’re Public Now
Feb 10, 202324mPsychonauts 2’s funding campaign is in full effect, but Double Fine finds itself confronting criticisms of previous projects in order to move forward.
- S1E6
Creative Promises
Feb 10, 202335mTim and new lead designer Zak lock themselves in a conference room for months, attempting to define the gameplay and story of Psychonauts 2.
- S1E7
We’ll Know Where It Is
Feb 10, 202335mIt's a surprising day at the studio as a beloved team member shares personal news.
- S1E8
A Couple Years of a Lot of Work
Feb 10, 202348mThe Psychonauts 2 team staffs up with both veteran team members and new hires, while attempting to create a prototype of the game experience.
- S1E9
One Shot
Feb 10, 202351mDouble Fine hires a rookie designer and longtime studio fan to kick off development of a new game level.
- S1E10
Bittersweet Gravity
Feb 10, 202336mJames finds his footing with the team and Psychonauts 2's first mental landscape takes shape.
- S1E11
Not Doing the Typical
Feb 10, 202338mDespite the previous breakthrough, the team struggles to impress Tim, who pushes for even stronger concepts. Meanwhile, Amnesia Fortnight draws near.
- S1E12
Amnesia Fortnight
Feb 10, 202364mIt's time for Amnesia Fortnight, a two-week game jam meant to invigorate the studio.
- S1E13
I Made a Game
Feb 10, 202325mLeaders and team members reflect on the highs and lows of the most recent Amnesia Fortnight.
- S1E14
Surface Tension
Feb 10, 202337mFrustration from Amnesia Fortnight carries back over into Psychonauts 2 as the team struggles to see eye to eye on the execution of the newest level concept.
- S1E15
Hard to Get Old
Feb 10, 202344mTim celebrates his 50th birthday while publisher Starbreeze puts pressure on the team with an impending visit.
- S1E16
Written into a Corner
Feb 10, 202339mA new art director is hired to help smooth out the relationship between the art and design teams.
- S1E17
The Heart of Double Fine
Feb 10, 202336mTim's reception of a major award is made bittersweet by the departure of a founding Double Finer.
- S1E18
What Good Looks Like
Feb 10, 202340mFollowing a major departure from the studio, the team is forced to examine their own processes or risk losing more vital team members.
- S1E19
I Want More of That
Feb 10, 202340mA wave of new hires changes the team dynamics at Double Fine and generates fresh ideas for Psychonauts 2.
- S1E20
Brainstormed Out
Feb 10, 202328mAsif is given the task of adapting his Amnesia Fortnight project into a full-fledged Psychonauts level.
- S1E21
Much More Drastic Things
Feb 10, 202362mWith time and money running out, Zak struggles to find the path forward.
- S1E22
Quite an Adventure
Feb 10, 202337mThe team is shattered and reformed just as they face an uphill battle with delivering their first playable demo for the public.
- S1E23
Always be Closing
Feb 10, 202336mTim struggles to balance his new role as project leader amongst a team of strong personalities.
- S1E24
Best Teeth
Feb 10, 202326mThe team wraps up their playable demo and has a blast showing the game off to the public for the first time.
- S1E25
A Different Beast
Feb 10, 202348mTim steps up his involvement after some high profile exits from the studio, bringing major changes to the project.
- S1E26
The Amnesia Fortnight Movie
Feb 10, 2023111mAmnesia Fortnight returns, calming tensions within the studio as everyone takes a much-needed break from Psychonauts.
- S1E27
Villians of Crunch Mode
Feb 10, 202364mIssues with the expanding schedule come to a head as the studio attempts to reconcile with its past participation in crunch culture.
- S1E28
You Have a Resume?
Feb 10, 202342mFallout from the scheduling conflict results in more exits from the studio, but others continue to rise and fill leadership roles.
- S1E29
It’s Looking Grim
Feb 10, 202324mAs pressure mounts to complete the game, a worldwide pandemic suddenly changes everything.
- S1E30
Time Away
Feb 10, 202329mThe team adjusts to working from home during the pandemic, pushing the release date out even further.
- S1E31
Making the Best of It
Feb 10, 202327mIntense political happenings, raging wildfires and general unrest cast a dark shadow over the studio as they struggle to finish Psychonauts 2.
- S1E32
The Journey They’ve Been On
Feb 10, 202397mThe team pushes closer to Psychonauts 2’s release, fighting to remain true to Double Fine’s values.
- S1E33
We Wrote It Down
Jul 26, 202494mDouble Fine reflects on the launch of Psychonauts 2 and the PsychOdyssey documentary series while looking to the future and a return to smaller projects.