{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65d517988c285e0016aeaf95/6a20e67b01be5cffcd61a876?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"HAE Stack Interview","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65d517988c285e0016aeaf95/1780540665290-1fc344c0-90be-46fd-b09a-558ca5f9aa5a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>I was lucky enough to sit down with Jake Rabinowitz, the solo developer of HAE Stack, a game about Surveillance Capitalism with a bold message. Join us as we chat about the inspiration behind the game, how this is game is reflective of real world technologies, and how our phones are spying on us. This chat was so fascinating so I hope you enjoy it too!</p><p><br></p><p>Interview - 00:49</p><p>Game Summary - 07:51</p><p>Why Real Instead of Parody? - 13:41</p><p>UI Design - 19:08</p><p>How Did the Playtest Affect Your Game? - 26:54</p><p>Will There Be a Conclusion? - 37:43</p><p>Are We Heading In a Bad Direction? - 41:10</p><p>Thank You Jake! - 51:51</p><p><br></p><p>Visit the HAE Stack site here: <a href=\"https://haetechnologies.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://haetechnologies.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/4485060/HAE_Stack/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Check out HAE Stack on steam</a>!</p><p><br></p><p>Check out <a href=\"https://www.startmenu.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.startmenu.co.uk/</a> , an awesome site Brandon is now writing for! And check out his latest review of <a href=\"https://www.startmenu.co.uk/home/review-pragmata-fly-me-to-the-moon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pragmata</a>!</p><p><br></p><p>If you leave a review of the podcast on an app, screenshot it and send it to me via DM on any of the socials, I’ll enter your name into the Pizza Raffle! One lucky winner every month will get sent a digital gift card to a pizza spot of their choice!</p><p><br></p><p>If you are experiencing any sort of mental health distress, or just need someone to talk to, please call <strong>988 </strong>contact some of these resources gathered on <a href=\"https://www.nimh.nih.gov/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nimh.nih.gov/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Feel free to message us with suggestions for games or questions at our socials and we’ll respond to your question on the upcoming pod! Be sure to follow us on socials like <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@MindControllersPod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Youtube</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mindcontrollerspod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/brandoncraw.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bluesky</a>, <a href=\"https://x.com/mindconpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.twitch.tv/mindcontrollerspod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitch</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast listening app!</p><p><br></p><p>Support our Patreon at <a href=\"http://patreon.com/MindControllers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">patreon.com/MindControllers</a> and get a thank you sticker!</p><p><br></p><p>Tracks are:</p><p>&nbsp;\"We Decide\" by Tatami</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Art by <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/_forza_art/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@_forza_art</a> on Instagram</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Brandon Craw"}