WowCube Is the Ultimate Flex, and Battlesuit Aces Is a Story-Rich Deckbuilder With Heart

WowCube Is the Ultimate Flex, and Battlesuit Aces Is a Story-Rich Deckbuilder With Heart

Author: Spawn On Me LLC December 23, 2025 Duration: 1:11:12

We are closing out 2025 with a double-feature episode packed with fresh tech and big game energy. First, we sit down with Napoleon Smith (CMO, Cubios) to break down the WowCube, a modern twist on the classic Rubik’s Cube that turns nostalgia into a fully loaded, interactive device, complete with games, apps, customization, and a real push into STEM learning.

Then we link up with Tom Eastman (President, Trinket Studios) to talk Battlesuit Aces, a story-rich, fully voiced, mecha-anime-inspired card battler that blends deckbuilding, visual novel storytelling, and deep customization into one cohesive ride. We dig into how the team iterated their way to the game’s core identity, why characters became the “cards,” and how themes like found family, community, and care show up in the design.

To wrap, we reflect on the year, show love to the community, and look ahead to what we are bringing into 2026, including year 13 of Spawn On Me and some big ideas we are exploring for the future.


For over a decade, Spawn On Me with Kahlief Adams has been a vital voice in gaming conversations, long before such discussions entered the mainstream. Founded by Kahlief Adams in 2013, this award-winning podcast established itself as an essential space for exploring how video games intersect with race, diversity, and broader culture. Rather than focusing solely on reviews or news, the dialogue here digs into the people and perspectives that shape the industry. You’ll hear genuine, in-depth conversations with game developers, journalists, scholars, and other creators who are often left out of the typical narrative. These discussions have consistently helped to frame and advance critical conversations about representation and inclusion, examining both the art we play and the community that surrounds it. Tuning into this podcast means joining a long-running, thoughtful examination of gaming’s impact and its potential, guided by a host who has been at the forefront of this specific and necessary dialogue since its inception. The result is a consistently insightful listen that challenges assumptions and highlights voices that truly matter.
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