Aug. 5, 2026

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The Mike Bithell Interview | The Player's Club Podcast Episode 163

Welcome back to the Club!It's been a while, but we're back with one hell of a treat. Today, Graydon and Emmett are joined by the studio head of Bithell games, developer Thomas Was Alone, Tron Catalyst, John Wick Hex, and the upcoming Vampirium: 1997! We talk about everything from inspiration behind the newly announced vampire immersive sim, to the legacy of their earlier games and potential sequel ideas. It's a great episode, so kick back and enjoy!

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00:00 Intro02:43 Vampirium: 1997, first Bithell Immersive Sim?09:03 Other Vampire Inspirations?14:42 Original IP vs. Pre Existing IP20:16 Mike Bithell on Games Preservation31:04 Talkin Thomas Was Alone36:36 Thomas Was Alone 2?44:36 Danny Wallace in Thomas Was Alone51:18 Minimalism as the Bithell house style1:01:27 Btw, Vampirium: 1997 looks like it'll be a bit of a hit!1:05:13 Future Tron Plans?1:06:45 Mike Bithell on the Modern Struggles of the Games Industry1:13:23 Outro

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