• 2023
Double Fine PsychOdyssey

Summary 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. View more details

  • 2023

Double Fine PsychOdyssey

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Written : Unknown

Stars : Tim Schafer Dave Russell Kee Chi Emily Johnstone

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Feb 9, 2023

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : 2 Player Productions

Summary 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. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Feb 9, 2023

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : 2 Player Productions

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Episode 1 • Feb 09, 2023
The Color of the Sky in Your World
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.
Episode 2 • Feb 09, 2023
Not in the Cards
The studio kicks off development of the Psychonauts VR game that will bridge the gap between the original Psychonauts and its sequel.
Episode 3 • Feb 09, 2023
Awesome Toybox
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.
Episode 4 • Feb 09, 2023
Bringing Back Psychonauts
The studio prepares to announce Psychonauts 2 on a new funding platform, creating both fresh opportunities and complications.
Episode 5 • Feb 09, 2023
You're Public Now
Psychonauts 2's funding campaign is in full effect, but Double Fine finds itself confronting criticisms of previous projects in order to move forward.
Episode 6 • Feb 09, 2023
Creative Promises
Tim and new lead designer Zak lock themselves in a conference room for months, attempting to define the gameplay and story of Psychonauts 2.
Episode 7 • Feb 09, 2023
We'll Know Where It Is
It's a surprising day at the studio as a beloved team member shares personal news.
Episode 8 • Feb 09, 2023
A Couple Years of a Lot of Work
The Psychonauts 2 team staffs up with both veteran team members and new hires, while attempting to create a prototype of the game experience.
Episode 9 • Feb 09, 2023
One Shot
Double Fine hires a rookie designer and longtime studio fan to kick off development of a new game level.
Episode 10 • Feb 09, 2023
Bittersweet
James finds his footing with the team and the first Psychonauts 2 mental landscape takes shape.
Episode 11 • Feb 09, 2023
Not Doing the Typical
Despite the previous breakthrough, the team struggles to impress Tim, who pushes for even stronger concepts. Meanwhile, Amnesia Fortnight draws near.
Episode 12 • Feb 09, 2023
Amnesia Fortnight
It's time for Amnesia Fortnight, a two-week game jam meant to invigorate the studio.
Episode 13 • Feb 09, 2023
I Made a Game
Leaders and team members reflect on the highs and lows of the most recent Amnesia Fortnight.
Episode 14 • Feb 09, 2023
Surface Tension
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.
Episode 15 • Feb 09, 2023
Hard to Get Old
Tim celebrates his 50th birthday while publisher Starbreeze puts pressure on the team with an impending visit.
Episode 16 • Feb 09, 2023
Written into a Corner
A new art manager is hired to help smooth out the relationship between the art and design teams.
Episode 17 • Feb 09, 2023
The Heart of Double Fine
Tim's reception of a major award is made bittersweet by the departure of a founding Double Finer.
Episode 18 • Feb 09, 2023
What Good Looks Like
Following a major departure from the studio, the team is forced to examine their own processes or risk losing more vital team members.
Episode 19 • Feb 09, 2023
I Want More of That
A wave of new hires changes the team dynamics at Double Fine and generates fresh ideas for Psychonauts 2.
Episode 20 • Feb 09, 2023
Brainstormed Out
Asif is given the task of adapting his Amnesia Fortnight project into a full-fledged Psychonauts level.
Episode 21 • Feb 09, 2023
Much More Drastic Things
With time and money running out, Zak struggles to find the path forward.
Episode 22 • Feb 09, 2023
Quite an Adventure
The team is shattered and reformed just as they face an uphill battle with delivering their first playable demo for the public.
Episode 23 • Feb 09, 2023
Always Be Closing
The team picks up the pace as the E3 deadline looms. Meanwhile Greg and Tim work to secure Double Fine's financial future.
Episode 24 • Feb 09, 2023
Best Teeth
The team wraps up their playable demo and has a blast showing the game off to the public for the first time.
Episode 25 • Feb 09, 2023
A Different Beast
Tim steps up his involvement after some high profile exits from the studio, bringing major changes to the project.
Episode 26 • Feb 09, 2023
The Amnesia Fortnight Movie
Amnesia Fortnight returns, calming tensions within the studio as everyone takes a much-needed break from Psychonauts.
Episode 27 • Feb 09, 2023
Villains of Crunch Mode
Issues with the expanding schedule come to a head as the studio attempts to reconcile with its past participation in crunch culture.
Episode 28 • Feb 09, 2023
You Have a Resume?
Fallout from the scheduling conflict results in more exits from the studio, but others continue to rise and fill leadership roles.
Episode 29 • Feb 09, 2023
It's Looking Grim
As pressure mounts to complete the game, a worldwide pandemic suddenly changes everything.
Episode 30 • Feb 09, 2023
Time Away
The team adjusts to working from home during the pandemic, pushing the release date out even further.
Episode 31 • Feb 09, 2023
Making the Best of It
Intense political happenings, raging wildfires and general unrest cast a dark shadow over the studio as they struggle to finish Psychonauts 2.
Episode 32 • Feb 09, 2023
The Journey They've Been On
The team pushes on towards the game's imminent release as they fight to stay true to the heart of Double Fine.
Episode 33 • Jul 25, 2024
We Wrote It Down
Double Fine reflects on the launch of Psychonauts 2 and the PsychOdyssey documentary series while looking to the future and a return to smaller projects.
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