Double Fine PsychOdyssey (2023)
2 Player Productions and Double Fine Productions present Double Fine PsychOdyssey, an unprecedented documentary experience seven years in the making. Ten years after the release of their flagship video game Psychonauts, Double Fine Productions returns to its most celebrated franchise with Psychonauts 2. Now facing the pressure to produce a worthy sequel, the studio must confront overly ambitious designs, poor morale, technical challenges and financial woes, all during a turbulent span of time for the world. Double Fine PsychOdyssey is the direct continuation of the acclaimed series Double Fine Adventure, and offers even deeper insight into the passion, humor, and heartbreak of video game development.
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Episodes
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1. The Color of the Sky in Your World2023-02-10 · 43mOn 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...
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2. Not in the Cards2023-02-10 · 35mThe studio kicks off development of the Psychonauts VR game that will bridge the gap between the original Psychonauts and its sequel.
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3. Awesome Toybox2023-02-10 · 30mRhombus of Ruin gets a pair of new project leads. Tim invites his most trusted artists to the studio to help brainstorm for Psychonauts 2.
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4. Bringing Back Psychonauts2023-02-10 · 20mThe studio prepares to announce Psychonauts 2 on a new funding platform, creating both fresh opportunities and complications.
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5. You’re Public Now2023-02-10 · 24mPsychonauts 2’s funding campaign is in full effect, but Double Fine finds itself confronting criticisms of previous projects in order to move forward.
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6. Creative Promises2023-02-10 · 35mTim and new lead designer Zak lock themselves in a conference room for months, attempting to define the gameplay and story of Psychonauts 2.
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7. We’ll Know Where It Is2023-02-10 · 35mIt's a surprising day at the studio as a beloved team member shares personal news.
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8. A Couple Years of a Lot of Work2023-02-10 · 48mThe Psychonauts 2 team staffs up with both veteran team members and new hires, while attempting to create a prototype of the game experience.
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9. One Shot2023-02-10 · 51mDouble Fine hires a rookie designer and longtime studio fan to kick off development of a new game level.
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10. Bittersweet Gravity2023-02-10 · 36mJames finds his footing with the team and Psychonauts 2's first mental landscape takes shape.
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11. Not Doing the Typical2023-02-10 · 38mDespite the previous breakthrough, the team struggles to impress Tim, who pushes for even stronger concepts. Meanwhile, Amnesia Fortnight draws near.
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12. Amnesia Fortnight2023-02-10 · 1h 4mIt's time for Amnesia Fortnight, a two-week game jam meant to invigorate the studio.
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13. I Made a Game2023-02-10 · 25mLeaders and team members reflect on the highs and lows of the most recent Amnesia Fortnight.
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14. Surface Tension2023-02-10 · 37mFrustration 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.
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15. Hard to Get Old2023-02-10 · 44mTim celebrates his 50th birthday while publisher Starbreeze puts pressure on the team with an impending visit.
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16. Written into a Corner2023-02-10 · 39mA new art director is hired to help smooth out the relationship between the art and design teams.
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17. The Heart of Double Fine2023-02-10 · 36mTim's reception of a major award is made bittersweet by the departure of a founding Double Finer.
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18. What Good Looks Like2023-02-10 · 40mFollowing a major departure from the studio, the team is forced to examine their own processes or risk losing more vital team members.
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19. I Want More of That2023-02-10 · 40mA wave of new hires changes the team dynamics at Double Fine and generates fresh ideas for Psychonauts 2.
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20. Brainstormed Out2023-02-10 · 28mAsif is given the task of adapting his Amnesia Fortnight project into a full-fledged Psychonauts level.
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21. Much More Drastic Things2023-02-10 · 1h 2mWith time and money running out, Zak struggles to find the path forward.
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22. Quite an Adventure2023-02-10 · 37mThe team is shattered and reformed just as they face an uphill battle with delivering their first playable demo for the public.
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23. Always be Closing2023-02-10 · 36mTim struggles to balance his new role as project leader amongst a team of strong personalities.
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24. Best Teeth2023-02-10 · 26mThe team wraps up their playable demo and has a blast showing the game off to the public for the first time.
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25. A Different Beast2023-02-10 · 48mTim steps up his involvement after some high profile exits from the studio, bringing major changes to the project.
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26. The Amnesia Fortnight Movie2023-02-10 · 1h 51mAmnesia Fortnight returns, calming tensions within the studio as everyone takes a much-needed break from Psychonauts.
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27. Villians of Crunch Mode2023-02-10 · 1h 4mIssues with the expanding schedule come to a head as the studio attempts to reconcile with its past participation in crunch culture.
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28. You Have a Resume?2023-02-10 · 42mFallout from the scheduling conflict results in more exits from the studio, but others continue to rise and fill leadership roles.
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29. It’s Looking Grim2023-02-10 · 24mAs pressure mounts to complete the game, a worldwide pandemic suddenly changes everything.
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30. Time Away2023-02-10 · 29mThe team adjusts to working from home during the pandemic, pushing the release date out even further.
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31. Making the Best of It2023-02-10 · 27mIntense political happenings, raging wildfires and general unrest cast a dark shadow over the studio as they struggle to finish Psychonauts 2.
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32. The Journey They’ve Been On2023-02-10 · 1h 37mThe team pushes closer to Psychonauts 2’s release, fighting to remain true to Double Fine’s values.
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33. We Wrote It Down2024-07-26 · 1h 34mDouble Fine reflects on the launch of Psychonauts 2 and the PsychOdyssey documentary series while looking to the future and a return to smaller projects.
Cast
Tim SchaferSelf
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