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Double Fine PsychOdyssey - S1 - E17

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Tim's reception of a major award is made bittersweet by the departure of a founding Double Finer.

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Double Fine PsychOdyssey: Season 1 - 32 Episode s

1x1 - The Color of the Sky in Your World
February 10, 2023
On 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...
1x2 - Not in the Cards
February 10, 2023
The studio kicks off development of the Psychonauts VR game that will bridge the gap between the original Psychonauts and its sequel.
1x3 - Awesome Toybox
February 10, 2023
Rhombus of Ruin gets a pair of new project leads. Tim invites his most trusted artists to the studio to help brainstorm for Psychonauts 2.
1x4 - Bringing Back Psychonauts
February 10, 2023
The studio prepares to announce Psychonauts 2 on a new funding platform, creating both fresh opportunities and complications.
1x5 - You’re Public Now
February 10, 2023
Psychonauts 2’s funding campaign is in full effect, but Double Fine finds itself confronting criticisms of previous projects in order to move forward.
1x6 - Creative Promises
February 10, 2023
Tim and new lead designer Zak lock themselves in a conference room for months, attempting to define the gameplay and story of Psychonauts 2.
1x7 - We’ll Know Where It Is
February 10, 2023
It's a surprising day at the studio as a beloved team member shares personal news.
1x8 - A Couple Years of a Lot of Work
February 10, 2023
The Psychonauts 2 team staffs up with both veteran team members and new hires, while attempting to create a prototype of the game experience.
1x9 - One Shot
February 10, 2023
Double Fine hires a rookie designer and longtime studio fan to kick off development of a new game level.
1x10 - Bittersweet Gravity
February 10, 2023
James finds his footing with the team and Psychonauts 2's first mental landscape takes shape.
1x11 - Not Doing the Typical
February 10, 2023
Despite the previous breakthrough, the team struggles to impress Tim, who pushes for even stronger concepts. Meanwhile, Amnesia Fortnight draws near.
1x12 - Amnesia Fortnight
February 10, 2023
It's time for Amnesia Fortnight, a two-week game jam meant to invigorate the studio.
1x13 - I Made a Game
February 10, 2023
Leaders and team members reflect on the highs and lows of the most recent Amnesia Fortnight.
1x14 - Surface Tension
February 10, 2023
Frustration 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.
1x15 - Hard to Get Old
February 10, 2023
Tim celebrates his 50th birthday while publisher Starbreeze puts pressure on the team with an impending visit.
1x16 - Written into a Corner
February 10, 2023
A new art director is hired to help smooth out the relationship between the art and design teams.
1x17 - The Heart of Double Fine
February 10, 2023
Tim's reception of a major award is made bittersweet by the departure of a founding Double Finer.
1x18 - What Good Looks Like
February 10, 2023
Following a major departure from the studio, the team is forced to examine their own processes or risk losing more vital team members.
1x19 - I Want More of That
February 10, 2023
A wave of new hires changes the team dynamics at Double Fine and generates fresh ideas for Psychonauts 2.
1x20 - Brainstormed Out
February 10, 2023
Asif is given the task of adapting his Amnesia Fortnight project into a full-fledged Psychonauts level.
1x21 - Much More Drastic Things
February 10, 2023
With time and money running out, Zak struggles to find the path forward.
1x22 - Quite an Adventure
February 10, 2023
The team is shattered and reformed just as they face an uphill battle with delivering their first playable demo for the public.
1x23 - Always be Closing
February 10, 2023
Tim struggles to balance his new role as project leader amongst a team of strong personalities.
1x24 - Best Teeth
February 10, 2023
The team wraps up their playable demo and has a blast showing the game off to the public for the first time.
1x25 - A Different Beast
February 10, 2023
Tim steps up his involvement after some high profile exits from the studio, bringing major changes to the project.
1x26 - The Amnesia Fortnight Movie
February 10, 2023
Amnesia Fortnight returns, calming tensions within the studio as everyone takes a much-needed break from Psychonauts.
1x27 - Villians of Crunch Mode
February 10, 2023
Issues with the expanding schedule come to a head as the studio attempts to reconcile with its past participation in crunch culture.
1x28 - You Have a Resume?
February 10, 2023
Fallout from the scheduling conflict results in more exits from the studio, but others continue to rise and fill leadership roles.
1x29 - It’s Looking Grim
February 10, 2023
As pressure mounts to complete the game, a worldwide pandemic suddenly changes everything.
1x30 - Time Away
February 10, 2023
The team adjusts to working from home during the pandemic, pushing the release date out even further.
1x31 - Making the Best of It
February 10, 2023
Intense political happenings, raging wildfires and general unrest cast a dark shadow over the studio as they struggle to finish Psychonauts 2.
1x32 - The Journey They’ve Been On
February 10, 2023
The team pushes closer to Psychonauts 2’s release, fighting to remain true to Double Fine’s values.

The Heart of Double Fine

Double Fine PsychOdyssey - S1 - E17

Double Fine PsychOdyssey: Season 1 - 32 Episode s

1x1 - The Color of the Sky in Your World

1x2 - Not in the Cards

1x3 - Awesome Toybox

1x4 - Bringing Back Psychonauts

1x5 - You’re Public Now

1x6 - Creative Promises

1x7 - We’ll Know Where It Is

1x8 - A Couple Years of a Lot of Work

1x9 - One Shot

1x10 - Bittersweet Gravity

1x11 - Not Doing the Typical

1x12 - Amnesia Fortnight

1x13 - I Made a Game

1x14 - Surface Tension

1x15 - Hard to Get Old

1x16 - Written into a Corner

1x17 - The Heart of Double Fine

1x18 - What Good Looks Like

1x19 - I Want More of That

1x20 - Brainstormed Out

1x21 - Much More Drastic Things

1x22 - Quite an Adventure

1x23 - Always be Closing

1x24 - Best Teeth

1x25 - A Different Beast

1x26 - The Amnesia Fortnight Movie

1x27 - Villians of Crunch Mode

1x28 - You Have a Resume?

1x29 - It’s Looking Grim

1x30 - Time Away

1x31 - Making the Best of It

1x32 - The Journey They’ve Been On

Double Fine PsychOdyssey: All seasons

S0: Specials

S1: Season 1