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Why do we make games? Every designer has a different and very personal answer to that question. Soren Johnson, founder of Mohawk Games, sits down with noted designers to find out by examining their careers as a whole.
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Covering the full breadth of digital, tabletop, and role playing games, The Game Design Round Table inspires and educates aspiring and experienced game designers.
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A series of in-depth conversations between video game makers on the business and craft of interactive entertainment.
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This show's mission is to share the stories and views of people from a wide range of background experiences and experience levels, to help show a rich view of what's involved in making games (AAA, indies, game jammers, hobbyists, and more!), various sides of the game industry, and today's game communities and events. Intro and outro music is by Danny Baranowsky, used with permission.
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Ever had a great idea for a game? Us, too. Luckily, we also have a room full of devs to help us figure out how to make it! Let's see how this goes.
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Come along with Hannah and Evan in a living documentation of the game design process, from the first spark of an idea, to every disastrous surprise. It’s not an instruction manual, but a travel guide, with lots of unexpected stops along the way.
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In Think Like a Game Designer, award-winning designer and Stone Blade Entertainment CEO Justin Gary speaks with world-class game designers and creative experts from various industries. Each episode deconstructs the creative process, offering insights into the art of game design and the broader cultural, technological, and business influences shaping a myriad of creative mediums. Join us for actionable advice and unique perspectives that will enrich your understanding of what it means to be c ...
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The Level Design Lobby, breaks down game and level design techniques, showing how they are used within games, as well as how we can improve upon them. It also shares reading material to its audience, while providing interviews with industry professionals. Please Subscribe ---- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Maxpears Website: http://www.maxpears.com/
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Coffee with Butterscotch is the hilarity-filled official podcast of award-winning video game studio Butterscotch Shenanigans, best known for its smash hit Crashlands. Grab a drink and tune in every week to learn how video games are made and sold, our take on building a small company from scratch, and how to be an unstoppable problem-solving machine. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at https://podcast.bscotch.net
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Our podcast breaks the mold of don't ask don't tell about the video game industry. We give everyone the real inside look at what its like to be a professional game developer, Every week we'll interview pro and indie developers, we'll talk jobs, studios, salaries and of course crunch horror stories. Tune in! Hosted by Brandon Pham
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Game Dev Advice: The Game Developer's Podcast
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+30 year game industry veteran John "JP" Podlasek interviews game designers, programmers, producers, artists, arcade owners, writers, CEOs and others about game development. Experienced or aspiring game developers alike will find useful, thought-provoking, and sometimes funny advice from others in the game industry. Find info at gamedevadvice.com and subscribe now!
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The videogame discussion podcast
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A show about games and game design by Keith Burgun.
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The best panels and seminars about analog game design & publishing.
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The official podcast of Out of the Park Developments, makers of the award-winning Out of the Park Baseball and Franchise Hockey Manager.
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A group of full-time game developers and part-time friends talk about video games! New episodes every Thursday.
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An interview podcast about making games with people in the industry. Hosted by Stuart Neill (@saintlystuart)
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Two hapless employees in a game studio are tasked by their boss to create a game based on a very vague concept every two weeks. They're given one hour to talk out different concepts, eventually deciding on something they can showcase to their boss at the end of the session.
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The monthly game design podcast that you haven't been waiting for! Join us as we discuss, explore, and get out of our depths in a new game design topic every episode.
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The podcast that focuses on Indie games and indie game developers. I spend every week talking about some great indie games out there and also talking to some great indie developers and about their stories about how they became game developers.
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A podcast about game development.
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Lostcast is a weekly podcast about making better video games with small teams.
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On the Zachtronics podcast we go behind the scenes of how indie games are made and interview independent game developers, asking them the questions that only another independent game developer would know to ask.
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Taylor and Rett set out to find the skills to create and program their own video games all while trying to embody the phrase, “if we can do it, you can too”
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Will Carle and Dan Auer talk through the behind-the-scenes work that the engineering and design teams do for Giant Bomb.
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An intimate conversation with the creators of some of the world's most remarkable games, hosted by comedian and life-long gamer Adam Conover. This season I will talk with the developers of Portal, Assassin's Creed, Hyper Light Drifter and many more about what it’s like to make video games for a living, how they come up with their ideas, and their first memory of the medium.
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BACKSTORY is an ongoing series of interviews with game designers and other notable members of the role-playing community, hosted by Alex Roberts. This show is all about the person behind the work: how did they get into gaming? Why did they start designing? What are they most excited about for the future? Alex loves getting to know people, and you'll love coming along for the ride.
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This podcast explores Storygame & Indie RPG design. We record 5 hours of gameplay & interview, both with the game developer, and then boil it down to a little over 30 minutes, presented in an wavplay format with sound effects and music. Best with headphones.
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Bruno Dias, Pedro Falcão and Gus Lanzetta are writers that work with video games and they wanna talk about them. This is a podcast about playing and making video games in Brazil, bringing a different point of view and cultural baggage to the international conversation about games. Also there's so much food talk, man.
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I analyze a game I love, discuss lessons learned from it, and then suggest straightforward tips to help every game developer sustain and grow their passion. Hosted by an ex music teacher turned indie game developer.
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The Game Development show for indie developers, Inside Indie Games’ explores what it is that inspires and motivates games developers make the games they do. Our community of independent games developers are among the brightest and best in UK games dev talent and, on this show, we're tapping into their expertise and experience, to find out how you can build your own successful games company. Learn from the experts what challenges, successes and opportunities are typical for independent games ...
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Falling Forward is a series of long-form, unedited conversations with creators, hosted by dan le sac. Guests include Game Developers, Musicians, Animators and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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They do the hard part of coming up with great video game ideas, so someone can make it. Daanish, Matt, Jeff, and Dan are veteran game developers with dozens of shipped games and decades of industry experience between them. Each week, they will conceive of, develop, and scrutinize the very best game ideas. New Episodes Every Tuesday. [email protected] @MakeThisPod Disclaimer: Dan Weiland and Matt Pierson are employees of Warner Brothers Entertainment Group ("WBE"), Daanis ...
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Welcome to The Debug Log, a podcast about game development. Hosts Andrew, Obinna, and Ryan are all professional game developers. From games for health care to AAA mobile games, these guys have experienced it all and have the scars to prove it. That being said, this is not your typical developer podcast. The Debug Log balances in-depth discussions and interviews with a casual and wry sense of humor. Aiming to be both entertaining and informative, the show targets developers of all skill level ...
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Welcome to the Gaming Blender Podcast, the Game Design podcast where hosts Matt and Scott combine random game genres and elements to create exciting hypothetical games every episode. Tune in to enjoy some truly unique games!
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Hey, Good Game explores the stories behind your favorite brainy games. Each week, we interview game creators and dig into what it takes to build a successful indie game, how to monetize, and how to get traction.
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Hosted by Sasquatch B Studios - We are a husband and wife indie dev team who quit our jobs and sold our house to fund starting our indie game studio. We talk about ALL things gamedev on this show, from personal struggles and triumphs, to industry tech. We also interview well-known dev-loggers and ask them burning dev questions!
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A Couple More Minutes is a podcast where a couple of veterans of the animation and video game industry talk about exactly that…….ANIMATION & VIDEO GAMES!!
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Candid conversations with game creators that dive deep into the art, craft, and process of making games.
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Kilo and Wigit talk about all things Bethesda, including news, lore, and our own experiences in game every week. We cover Bethesda's extensive catalog of games, collectibles, tabletop, and TV series. Find Wyrd Khaos Media on all social media platforms and join us every Friday morning wherever you get your podcasts!
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My first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/ Email me: anxiousbuddhagames(this sentence is to confuse bots@)gmail.com Join our discord: https://discord.gg/GvYRtTQM9m Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.…
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Fog of War - Vehicular Warfare in a Sandbox Game
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode of the Gaming Blender podcast, hosts Matthew and Scott discuss the latest highlights from the Xbox Game Showcase, including the announcement of Final Fantasy for Xbox and the potential for a big year ahead for Xbox. They explore upcoming games, their trailers, and the implicati…
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance II with Lead Designer Prokop Jirsa
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Trent Kusters chats with Prokop Jirsa, Lead Designer on Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, the hit historical RPG by Warhorse Studios. Together they discuss the key pillars of the Kingdom Come series that influence the decisions they make around narrative and design; their focus on emergent gameplay and how that informs their philosophy on quest structu…
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We're joined by Scott Anderson (Unity), Carolyn Petit (Kotaku), Xanagear (youtube.com/xanagear), and Glove (UFO 50 Historian/ska podcaster) to discuss Valbrace, the 37th game in the UFO 50 collection. “No knight has ever survived the journey into Gnothrok Keep. What makes you think you'll be any different?” Next week: Rakshasa Audio edited by Dylan…
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Featuring: Elder Scrolls Online, Fallout 4, Fallout 76, Oblivion Remastered, Skyrim, Starfield In this episode of Bethesda Unpatched, we sit down to chat with Richard Griffiths, lead writer of the Watchtower (and co-founder of Kinggath Creations), a remarkable mod that was recently released for Starfield. We get into our weekly playthroughs where K…
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This week, we talk about studio hats, game dev tools, and learning new languages. Wearing multiple hats isn’t just a metaphor—it’s the daily reality of a small studio. When roles shift and responsibilities blur, the real challenge is keeping things aligned without dropping the whole juggling act. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.…
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After you’ve made the rules, you need to decide how you’re going to tell them. The right rule in the wrong order can make all the difference! In this unscripted episode, we share our initial thoughts about how we want our next rulebook to start, how to include immersive writing without sacrificing clarity, and (for some reason) reminisce about spoo…
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BtC- Dave Neale on Identifying Potential Publishers
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Today, Ellie Dix and Dave Neale dive into the complexity of forming publisher relationships, as well as choosing the correct publisher. Taking a perspective from both experienced designers and beginner designers, creating a roadmap for finding and establishing these relationships based on many of the past experiences they both have encountered.…
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The Faceless Creator Behind One of YouTube’s Brainiest Channels
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In this episode, we talk with Jason Todd—aka Timberlake—the faceless creator behind the YouTube channel Smart Hobbies. Jason shares how he turned Sudoku from a personal pastime into a thriving YouTube channel with over 900K views on a single video. We dive into the strategy behind his growth, why he stays off-camera, how he connects with an older a…
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My first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/ Email me: anxiousbuddhagames(this sentence is to confuse bots@)gmail.com Join our discord: https://discord.gg/GvYRtTQM9m Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.…
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Writing the Mythos of South of Midnight with Zaire Lanier and Dani Dee
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Alexa Ray Corriea chats with writers Dani Dee and Zaire Lanier about their work on Compulsion Games latest action-adventure, South of Midnight. Together they discuss how they began their careers in writing and what led them to Compulsion Games; how the team stayed authentic to the folklore of the American Deep South; the process of writing the main…
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Randall Fujimoto speaks with HomeTeam, Part 2
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Randall Fujimoto is a game-based learning designer with over a decade of experience at GameTrainLearning.org, a non-profit where he develops educational experiences for classrooms and other learning environments. Part 2 of 2. Music by Danny Baranowsky
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This week we see a grand return to Tom's pitch hole as he regales us with a new game idea all about hittin' sick rhythms and rhymes as you diss your opponents in flighting battles. Got an idea for a game? Or perhaps you have gaming gripes you want us to put straight into the Room 404 bin? Send us an email at [email protected]. Follow us o…
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Send us a text Veteran animators Jeff Gabor & Pete Paquette, discuss price increases on Xbox consoles and accessories, Nintendo Switch 2 price points and a review from the Quantum Assurance Board of Battletoads for the NES.By Jeff Gabor, Pete Paquette
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Welcome to Bethesda Unpatched! This is our "official" trailer and Joe "the Wigit" and Kilo introduce themselves and what this podcast is all about! First full length episode coming June 6th 2025 on all podcast platforms.By Wyrd Khaos Media
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EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Hyper Contender
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We're joined by Scott Anderson (Unity), Alfredo Barraza (Riot Games), and Alex Jaffe (Riot Games) to discuss Hyper Contender, the 36th game in the UFO 50 collection. “The daring, desperate, and indebted fight for money in the pits of Phogon.” Next week: Valbrace Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Discussed in this episode: Towerfall https://store.steam…
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In this episode, we discuss generated faces, internet noise, and brotherly dynamics. A strong sibling bond doesn’t mean zero conflict. It means noticing drift before you’re miles apart and trusting each other enough to realign. There’s no such thing as flawless communication, so you learn to navigate the friction with a mix of clarity, respect, and…
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CHECK OUT SHADOWS OVER SOLIS TODAY ON GAMEFOUND 5 Quick Lessons About Crowdfinding * Crowdfunding has changed: You need to bring your own audience and community. Success now requires months of preparation, including playtesting, reviews, and pre-launch marketing. * De-risk your campaign: Validate your product ahead of time (e.g., with digital play)…
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146: Ascending the Ranks with Jeff Dubbin (Competitive Lost Cities)
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Rob, Nick, Doug, and Andy chat with Jeff Dubbin, a lawyer and (at the time of recording and publication) Board Game Arena’s top-ranked international player of Reiner Knizia’s Lost Cities. Lost Cities is a two-player card game about staking bets and unearthing archaeological treasures. We discuss the tactics behind high-level play, the ins and outs …
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Season: RPG - Interlude: The First Round Table
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Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron look back on TGRT’s most recent topics, along with taking time to dive into many of the conversations brought up by Ellie Dix in BtC. Sharing thoughts about co-design and comparing the communities in tabletop and digital design, which Ellie has brought up with past guests. The two also look back on some of the bigger i…
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Time for an RTS RPG! A wonderful combination of dark souls difficulty and rpg makes our tactical game one for the ages. We also discuss graphics cards and is the Oblivion Remake really worth buying... Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really …
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From Red Dead to WordGlyph: The Actor Who Built a Word Game With Toothpicks and Code
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Kevin Glikmann, actor and creator of WordGlyph, joins us to share his wild creative journey—from voicing unforgettable characters in Red Dead Redemption to hand-building one of the most unusual word games on the internet. We talk about the inventing spirit that started with childhood roller coaster blueprints, the challenge of onboarding players in…
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My first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/ Email me: anxiousbuddhagames(this sentence is to confuse bots@)gmail.com Join our discord: https://discord.gg/GvYRtTQM9m Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.…
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Expedition 33 with Maelle Actor Jennifer English
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Alexa Ray Corriea chats with actor Jennifer English, best known for her iconic roles in games like Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate III, and Sandfall Interactive's debut smash hit, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Together they discuss her prior career in classical theater as well as her previous work in games leading up to playing Maelle in Expedition 33; wo…
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EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Campanella 2
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We're joined by Liz Ryerson (musician, writer, podcaster), Russ Frushtick (The Besties), and Xanagear (youtube.com/xanagear) to discuss Campanella 2, the 35th game in the UFO 50 collection. “Pilot's gone missing on a giant space station and his sister Isabell is determined to find him!” Next week: Hyper Contender Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Disc…
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Eggplant TV Plays De Mol (2025 season) - Episode 9
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We're recapping the 2025 season of our favorite tv show, Flemish De Mol (Season 13). Laura, Jey, and Doug break down Episode 9 (reunion) and try to rank and contextualize the season. Join us on the Discord for tips on how to watch, chat about the episodes, and more. Links: Ep 122: Finding Decency in Reality with Gilles De Coster (De Mol) https://eg…
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This episode was a great to for me, as I was joined by the lovely Stuart Maine. A Veteran Designer who has been working on games for generations! We explore his thoughts on designing through times, different projects, and leadership. Join the Mailing List: https://bit.ly/4gYaJ9d ---------------------------- Pre-Orde Stu's Book ---------------------…
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This week, we talk about patch 1.2, Steam Deck verification, and code comments. Writing code is one thing; leaving behind notes future you can understand is a whole other game. Whether it's chaos in the comments or silence in the source, every line is a choice between clarity and future confusion. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www…
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Story endings are hard! The epilogue of a game not only has to logically wrap up the story and tie up any loose ends—it’s also the moment to reflect on how your character has grown over many sessions, and a moment for you as the player to feel like the time spent playing was worthwhile. In this episode, we talk about what makes roleplaying game epi…
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Today, Ellie Dix and Isaac Vega take a deep dive into what it means to self publish, both the struggles and the benefits. Touching on collaborating with others on projects, along with devoting your time and energy into being a publisher.
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One Game, 50 Million Views: How Word Salad Took Off
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Samuel Johnston, co-founder of Bleppo and co-creator of Word Salad, joins us to share how a daily word game turned into a viral hit with over 50 million views. We talk about designing for TikTok, teaching new users game mechanics, building games that are fun (not addictive), and what it’s like growing a studio by betting on the right kind of sharin…
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My first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/ Email me: anxiousbuddhagames(this sentence is to confuse bots@)gmail.com Join our discord: https://discord.gg/GvYRtTQM9m Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.…
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Navigating the Shifting Corridors of BLUE PRINCE with Creator Tonda Ros
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Trent Kusters chats with Tonda Ros, the creator of the mind bending puzzle roguelike, Blue Prince. Together they discuss his prior career navigating the film industry and how he found himself creating his first game; the early tools and resources that helped him get started; brining in additional team members and what that meant for the project tim…
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Randall Fujimoto speaks with HomeTeam, Part 1
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Randall Fujimoto is a game-based learning designer with over a decade of experience at GameTrainLearning.org, a non-profit where he develops educational experiences for classrooms and other learning environments. Part 1 of 2. Music by Danny Baranowsky
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Designer Notes 88: Caroline Marchal - Part 2
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In this episode, Soren interviews veteran game designer Caroline Marchal, best known for her work on Heavy Rain, Beyond Two Souls, and As Dusk Falls. They discuss how much a narrative game should acknowledge that it is a game, if a 50/50 player split for a binary choice is desirable, and whether you are in the shower or under the shower. This episo…
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We're joined by Izzy Kestrel (Funomena, No Goblin) and John Axon (Capy Games) to discuss Overbold, the 34th game in the UFO 50 collection. “In the notorious Red Arena, the more risk you take, the more money you make!” Next week: Campanella 2 Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Discussed in this episode: brainfruit! (Rob’s new studio) https://bsky.app/pr…
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