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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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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A game dev podcast for (aspiring) indie game developers, hosted by a "professional". (I am behind the Steam titles Thronefall, ISLANDERS, and Will You Snail.) Because I don’t rely on the show for income, the vibe is relaxed with minimal monetization. We focus on hands-on indie development and occasionally branch into broader game-dev topics. Episodes are also available in video on YouTube.
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Coffee with Butterscotch is the hilarity-filled weekly podcast of award-winning indie video game studio Butterscotch Shenanigans, best known for its smash hit Crashlands. Grab a drink and tune in every week to learn the ins and outs of game development, productivity and workflows, the business of selling video games, our takes on entrepreneurship and building a small company from scratch, and how to be an unstoppable problem-solving machine. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? A ...
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Dev Heads brings together three hosts from the indie, AA, and AAA segments of the games industry, offering a panoramic view of game development. Join JM8 (The Bog, [REDACTED]), Tina Sanchez (Call of Duty, Apex Legends, God of War: Ragnarok) and Michael "Mikee" Tsarouhas (Insurgency, Insurgency: Sandstorm, Onward) fortnightly as they bridge the gap between different scales of operation, with topics that reveal the inner workings, struggles, and successes of developing games at each level.
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The Gentleland® Show is a creative deep-dive into the worlds of game development, storytelling, and culture. Hosted by Jacky Martin, Sam Tang, and Edwin Dizer, this show brings together gaming enthusiasts, game developers, and industry experts to explore what it really takes to bring games to life! From indie gems to global trends, from dev logs to deep lore, this show is all about the heart of gaming culture.
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The podcast about the production and business side of developing video games.
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A podcast where indie game developers hang out and discuss game development and the struggles of being too talented and successful. Logo by Kenney
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Andrew Pappas, founder of RenGen Marketing helps take indie devs and their games to a whole new level by discussing business best practices and sharing marketing strategies and tips to better navigate the world of indie game marketing. Regardless if you're an indie dev starting out or a veteran small team, the topic discussions apply to anyone wanting to better understand the online environment and stand out in a saturated market. A marketer since 2011, Andrew has found a passion for applyin ...
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Indie Game Movement - The podcast about the business and marketing of indie games.
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Andrew Pappas, founder of RenGen Marketing helps take indie devs and their games to a whole new level by discussing business best practices and sharing marketing strategies and tips to better navigate the world of indie game marketing. Regardless if you're an indie dev starting out or a veteran small team, the topic discussions apply to anyone wanting to better understand the online environment and stand out in a saturated market. A marketer since 2011, Andrew has found a passion for applyin ...
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Catch up on the gaming news with SIFTER's weekly news show in around fifteen minutes or less. All the biggest news, new release dates and explainers of the biggest video game stories every Sunday. Take look at the week ahead with Release Radar, highlighting the coolest games out this week. Produced by award winning radio journalists and hosted by Kyle Pauletto and Fiona Bartholomaeus.
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Podcast with various Video Game developers as well as other people involved in entertainment such as TV/Film
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Game Dev Advice: The Game Developer's Podcast
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🎙️ Game Dev Advice is hosted by 30+ year game industry veteran John “JP” Podlasek, who interviews game designers, programmers, producers, artists, writers, arcade owners, CEOs, and more. Hear insider stories, practical tips, and real-world advice from across the gaming industry. Whether you're an aspiring developer or a longtime veteran, you’ll find valuable insights, career guidance, and behind-the-scenes stories—sometimes funny, always honest. 👉 Subscribe now and visit GameDevAdvice.com fo ...
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In-depth interviews with indie game developers creating titles with the Rust programming language. We cover technical topics as well as the business of open source and commercial indie games development.
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Candid conversations with veterans of all aspects of the business side of games. We firmly believe that great games from all developers need the support they deserve to succeed. This podcast exists to provide that support. IndieGameBusiness® is produced by The Powell Group, a video game consulting firm specializing in business development, marketing, and licensing. Our CEO has been in the industry for 20 years and closed countless publishing and licensing deals. The Powell Group monitors ove ...
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Technical interviews about software topics.
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Game development podcast brought to you by the GameDev.tv community. Insightful and important advice from 90+ game industry experts. Listen to interviews with game designers, programmers, producers, artists, writers, sound designers, animators, music producers, video game composers, games journalists, CEOs and a host of others from the game development industry. On our community game dev podcast we've been lucky enough to talk with indie devs through to those working with AAA studios like Na ...
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Indie devs chat about their work on Worlds Adrift - a sandbox, physics-based MMO! Content discussions, community news, banter, and so much MORE!! BUY THE GAME NOW: http://bit.ly/2DHDatm
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Lostcast is a weekly podcast about making better video games with small teams.
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Killfeed is a Podcast that discusses Indie Gaming, FPS Games and we want to speak to developers about the pressures of being an indie dev nowadays
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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 game dev podcast by Team Melon, an indie team that consists of game developer enthusiasts from all over the world!
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We discuss video games news and indie games created in Canada!
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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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Hello and Welcome to the Game Dev Hideout! In season 2 of the Turn by Turn podcast, Chris and Daniel started interviewing Indie Game Devs about the turn-based RPGs they were making. It turned out to be lots of fun and we met lots of cool people so we decided that we wanted to continue. However, halfway through the season, it started to feel like two different shows so we decided to make them different shows! Now, rather than just talking with turn-based devs we will be talking to devs of all ...
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Discover the 'hows', 'wheres', 'whats' and 'whys' of your favorite independently developed games... with words straight from the horse's mouth Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iheartindie/support
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Controller Unplugged is a weekly show where Carlo Azzari and Podge Mongey interview Irish game developers to know more about their careers, the games they're making and the state of games in general!
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Join Ward Games and friends on the journey of a lifetime: learning how to make games for a living! Listen in as we talk with game dev folks both local and from around the world about game development, gaming news, and more.
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Super Switch Headz brings you the latest Nintendo news, rumors, speculation, and hype! In every episode your hosts David Howe, Patrick Knisely, Matthew Stoner, and special guests discuss and explore the world of Nintendo. We are the official podcast of the Switch Headz (DISCORD and Facebook) groups.
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Perhaps the #1 podcast for indie game development, hosted by Barji, Goodgis, PolyMars and Reece Geofroy. Goodgis: https://www.youtube.com/goodgis Barji: https://www.youtube.com/barjino PolyMars: https://www.youtube.com/polymars Reece Geofroy https://www.youtube.com/reecegeofroy
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Welcome to The Thomas Brush Show, where we talk to indie game developers who make a living creating indie games, full time! I will also sometimes talk to other creatives, like film-makers, YouTubers, and artists.
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Gaming Is the largest entertainment format In the world. Larger than both Music and Film combined. Yet, there are so few dedicated platforms for the Industries biggest and brightest contributors to tell their story. The Game Dev Show's objective Is to create a platform, a talk-show, for the video games Industry and the people who have helped make it what it is today.
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Your weekly dose of nerdy chaos — straight from the Aussie nerdverse. 🎮🍿📺 We’re DJ and The Professor: lifelong geeks breaking down the week in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture, with a healthy obsession for indie devs, comics, and creators who are shaping the future of fandom. Every week, we serve up: 🎙️ Hot takes and deep dives on what’s blowing up (or bombing) in nerd culture. 🕹️ Spotlights on indie games, comics, and creators — real talk, straight from the people making the stuff we lov ...
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Inspiring Black people one episode at a time! This is the place to find your favorite Black people who are breaking down barriers and paving the way by always staying true to themselves and unapologetic at all times! Plus, tune in for reviews, interviews and more!
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IndieView: the indie game developer interview show! Every week I talk to another indie dev, sometimes established, sometimes up and coming, sometimes so new even they haven't heard of themselves yet! Hosted by Cajun Coder (twitter.com/cajun_coding).
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We are a podcast dedicated to indie gaming, and nerd culture. We interview indie developers, and get their take on the development process.
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The Dev Diary Podcast is the official sister-show to the documentary film series. The podcast shares the same mission as the series, which is to showcase the personal lives, obstacles, and resolutions of indie video game developers in as genuine a way as possible. The show is hosted by James Reichmuth and produced by Forever an Astronaut (http://www.foreveranastronaut.com)
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“The Great Indiedev Mindshare” AT BEHIND THE INDIES WE ARE ALL ABOUT SUPPORTING INDIE DESIGNERS, STUDIOS, AND DEV TEAMS BY GIVING YOU A ‘BEHIND THE SCENES’ LOOK AT THE TALENTED FOLKS MAKING SOME REALLY GREAT INDIE GAMES!
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Indie Game International is currently on hiatus. Plans to return are in the works. When? Your guess is as good as mine. Please enjoy over 200 episodes with game devs worldwide. Thank you for listening! Are you an indie dev? Looking to get into the industry? Curious about how your favorite indie games are made and, most importantly, who makes them? Listen to the Indie Game International podcast to get all the knowledge and advice you could hope for from indie game devs worldwide! My mission i ...
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Broadcasting live on Sunday evenings, BakusanJRPG and SuperDerek RPGs cover a range of RPG, Anime, Figures and other niche news that catches our eye on HitPoint! Catch us live at https://www.youtube.com/superderek
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Welcome to the CG BOSS Games Podcast. Sharing my Indie Game Dev insights and Some Game News while make a Solo Game. Follow & Support @ https://beacons.ai/cgboss
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This podcast aims to be an informative, yet entertaining ride as we discuss company updates, industry news, development, and much more! What all started as a vision has quickly turned into a reality. Our motivation for delivering engaging experiences stems from the worlds we envision, the characters and stories that reside in those worlds, and the imagination that ties them all together. Every tale we tell is crafted with the love and care that looks to captivate the heart of whomever they t ...
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The PST lads talk video game news, spotlight a game of the week, and interview industry people. All with "distinctive" and "normal" humor and commentary. I hate writing descriptions just listen for like 2 minutes you can tell if fart jokes are for you.
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Hey, I’m A.J.—entrepreneur, educator, and host of Behind the Games, your inside look at the business and tech behind indie game development. Each week, I bring you sharp insights from founders, devs, and creatives shaping the future of games, plus proven strategies on building, launching, and scaling what you love. If you're a game dev, startup junkie, or tech-savvy dreamer—this one's for you. Subscribe now to stay ahead of the game
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Against his better judgement, Keifer loves video games. Join him each episode as he interviews various guests about their most meaningful and memorable video game experiences to discover how and why games make an impact on their players. Along the way he also talks about the importance of video game preservation, scrutinizes the shortcomings of the video game industry, and argues for video games as an art form. Part of the Moonshot Network.
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[Ep542] What do indies have that AAA studios don't?
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In episode 542 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers discuss their evolving game development strategies in response to market dynamics and industry trends. They explore the importance of creating smaller, more marketable indie games, the challenges of streaming game development, and the cultural shifts influencing gaming consumption. The conv…
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How Games Bring Hope to Kids | April Stallings, Make-A-Wish International
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In this episode of IndieGameBusiness, we’re joined by April Stallings, Charitable Gaming Program Manager at Make-A-Wish International. April shares how the power of games is helping grant life-changing wishes for children battling critical illnesses around the world. Founded in 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 615,000 wishes in nearly 50 cou…
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Why I Spend 14 Hours A Day Making My Indie Game
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What is it about making games that always results in crunch and delays?► Learn how to make a game studio from your bedroom, free► Wishlist Twisted Tower*And btw, I don't do this every day. It's definitely been way more frequent, and I hope it slows down!
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Their Second Game Did Worse, Now What?
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This is a conversation with Julian Colbus from DigiTales Interactive, the creators of Lacuna and Between Horizons. We talk about regrets from their last game, how to succeed with story based games and how to make it as an indie game developer. Links to my Guest ➤ Lacua on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1364100/Lacuna__A_SciFi_Noir_Advent…
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Building AI Agents on the Frontend with Sam Bhagwat and Abhi Aiyer
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Most AI agent frameworks are backend-focused and written in Python, which introduces complexity when building full-stack AI applications with JavaScript or TypeScript frontends. This gap makes it harder for frontend developers to prototype, integrate, and iterate on AI-powered features. Mastra is an open-source TypeScript framework focused on build…
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Game Chat Etiquette & 15 Updates the Service Needs - #328
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Game Chat: is it a bust? Brian Bonnet and Alex Von Kurkendall join this week to discuss Nintendo Switch 2's voice chatting service Game Chat and the many ways it should improve. Additionally, we discuss proper "Game Chat etiquette" in lieu of a proper text messaging client as part of the app. We also cover all the Nintendo and gaming news such as M…
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In episode 544 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers jump from sinus surgery to sales strategy, unpacking how pricing, perception, and player psychology shape the success of indie games. They share updates on How Many Dudes and explore how sales culture drives decisions that don’t always make financial sense. The conversation then zooms out t…
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This is our first season finale! To celebrate, we talk about the games we love. The ones that made us laugh, cry and stay up way too late. Every game we play says something about who we are, our past, how we see the world and where we come from. It’s about how games make us feel, how they connect us, and how they remind us why we fell in love with …
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The X-Plane Flight Simulator with Ben Supnik
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X-Plane is a popular flight simulator developed by Laminar Research. It features a first-principles physics engine, realistic aircraft systems, and a wide variety of aircraft. We wanted to understand the engineering that goes into creating a flight simulator so we invited Ben Supnik on the show. Ben is a software engineer at Laminar and he’s been w…
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Ep 425 - Bootstrapping Something Sweet by Design with Carina Kom
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In a time when resources are scarce and the industry feels uncertain, building a studio from the ground up can seem impossible. Yet, what if inclusive leadership and adaptive design could become your strongest assets? In this episode, we're going to discuss how leading with empathy and crafting meaningful experiences can make all the difference in …
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Ep 425 - Bootstrapping Something Sweet by Design with Carina Kom
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In a time when resources are scarce and the industry feels uncertain, building a studio from the ground up can seem impossible. Yet, what if inclusive leadership and adaptive design could become your strongest assets? In this episode, we're going to discuss how leading with empathy and crafting meaningful experiences can make all the difference 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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Why Small Games Will Make You Rich And Big Games Won't
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After a two year gap we meet up again to talk about the games we've been making and plans for the future. The main discussion topic is why it's better for indies emotionally and financially to make small games.
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Bluey's new game is on the way and finally being made by an Aussie dev
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NEWS THIS WEEK Bluey’s Quest For The Gold Pen Video Game Arrives December! Halo: Campaign Evolved Announced for Xbox, PC, and Yes, PS5 – Here’s Everything We Know So Far, Including New Missions Report: Generative AI is being heavily used to make new Halo games, including Halo CE Remake So, How’s The BDS Xbox Boycott Going? 2 years after release, Ni…
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#196 - Filip Coulianos Interview On It Takes Two, Josef Fares, FPS Cameras, Nintendo & Jump Space
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In this engaging conversation, Filip Coulianos, co-founder of Keepsake Games, discusses his journey in game development, the influence of Half-Life 2 on his career, and the creative processes behind his latest project, Jump Space. He shares insights on addressing motion sickness in games, the importance of marketing for indie developers, and the ev…
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How Indies Can Scale with Global Development | Brad Hendricks
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In this episode of IndieGameBusiness, we’re joined by Brad Hendricks, Founder and CEO of Blind Squirrel Games. Brad shares why globally distributed development is the foundation for scalability, sustainability, and long-term success in today’s turbulent industry. We’ll discuss how Blind Squirrel positioned itself to thrive during industry shifts, h…
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The Truth About Negative Reviews On Steam
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What exactly is a "bad" game on Steam? ► Check out FAB ► Publish on FAB ► Wishlist Twisted Tower
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This is a conversation with Kathrin Radtke from Spellgarden Games, the tiny development team behind Sticky Business and Ritual of Raven. We talk about making successful cozy games, scope, marketing and more. Links to my Guests ➤ Sticky Business on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2303350/Sticky_Business/ ➤ Ritual of Raven on Steam: https:/…
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How to Ship Games on Time and on Budget with Galaxy Grove
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Most indie studios spend 3-5 years on a single game, hoping it becomes their big break. Galaxy Grove? They're shipping games annually with a team of 16+ (and growing), staying on budget, and avoiding crunch. A huge amount of indie game failure comes down to one thing: poor scope management and unrealistic timelines that lead to delays and budget ov…
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Turning Agent Autonomy into Productivity with Chris Weichel
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A common challenge in software development is creating and maintaining robust development environments. The rise of AI agents has amplified this complexity by adding new demands around permission controls, environment isolation, and resource management. Ona is a platform for AI-native software development and engineering agents. The platform combin…
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Pokémon Legends Z-A: The Good, the Bad, and the Trubbish - #327
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A new Pokémon game managed to surprise us this week as we discuss Pokémon Legends: Z-A with guests Jeremy Franklin and Austin Young. What changed up with the formula for this newest Game Freak game and is it enough to overlook the many blemishes the series has been known for lately? Listen to find out our impressions of the game! We also cover all …
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[Ep543] Should you make small games?
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In episode 543 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers reflect on how the internet evolved from the community driven days of Web 1.0 to today’s centralized, convenience first platforms. They explore what was lost in that shift, then pivot to the realities of burnout and growth in game development, introducing LudoKit, a new tool designed to hel…
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Games That Missed... but Mattered – Gentleland Show #11
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Not every game hits the mark, but even the “worst” ones have something to teach us. Some games are so bad… they loop back around to being kind of amazing. In this episode, we look at the games that stumbled, what went wrong, and why we still love them anyway. 🌐 Explore Gentleland Aegis: A gamified dashboard meets city-builder, built for game develo…
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Homebrew and macOS Package Management with Mike McQuaid
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Homebrew is a widely used package manager that simplifies the installation of open-source software on macOS. It was created in response to the growing demand for a lightweight, developer-friendly tool suited to an increasingly Mac-centric development ecosystem. Today, Homebrew is a near-essential part of the macOS software development toolkit. Mike…
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Ep 424 - Building Communities that Drive Discovery with Corina Diaz
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Many great indie games never find their audience, not because they lack quality, but because players have a hard time discovering them. In a crowded market filled with platforms, storefronts, and showcases, standing out can feel impossible. In this episode, we explore how studios can lay the groundwork for success long before launch. From taking ea…
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Ep 424 - Building Communities that Drive Discovery with Corina Diaz
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Many great indie games never find their audience, not because they lack quality, but because players have a hard time discovering them. In a crowded market filled with platforms, storefronts, and showcases, standing out can feel impossible. In this episode, we explore how studios can lay the groundwork for success long before launch. From taking ea…
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No Big News, so we just hang out instead.
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Industry is taking a nap right now, but Baku and I wanted to hang out anyway. Come hang out with us and chat RPGs. HitPoint JRPG Podcast Ep 123 ✩ Audio Version ✩ ► https://superderekrpgs.com/hitpoint/ SOCIAL LINKS --------------------------------------------------- ✩ Derek ✩ ►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/SuperDerekRPGs ►Bluesky: https://bsky.app/p…
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The Windows Rant: Guess I'm Gaming on Linux
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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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Nintendo Hack, Ghost of Yotei’s Big Win & Next‑Gen Console Rumors
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NEWS THIS WEEK Nintendo Responds to Crimson Collective Hack Ghost of Yotei is Sony's Best-Selling Title in Europe Since Spider-Man 2 PS6 and next Xbox console are both aiming for 2027 release, separate reports claim RELEASE RADAR ISOPOD: A WEBBED SPIN-OFF - 21 October 2025 - PC JACKBOX PARTY PACK 11 - 23 October 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One…
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This week on Dev Heads, JM8, Tina, and Mikee dig deep into the current state of the Pokemon franchise. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup
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Tiny Team, Huge Sales (Dorfromantik & Star Birds)
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This is a conversation with Timo Falcke and Zwi Zausch, two of the devs at Toukana Interactive, the developers of Dorfromantik and Star Birds. This is a game dev success story with some theory crafting about how to potentially reproduce an outcome like this. Links to my Guests ➤ Star Birds on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2719750/Star_B…
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Engineering in the Age of Agents with Yechezkel Rabinovich
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Modern software platforms are increasingly composed of diverse microservices, third-party APIs, and cloud resources. The distributed nature of these systems makes it difficult for engineers to gain a clear view of how their systems behave, which can slow down troubleshooting and increase operational risk. groundcover is an observability platform th…
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Indie "Spiritual Successors" & Wearing Influence on Your Sleeve - #326
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Marcus Horn of Siactro (Toree Saturn) & Mark Robinson from Space Lion Studios (Axyz) join this week for an indie developer roundtable discussing the phenomenon of indie games that borrow aesthetic and gameplay from popular games of the past. Why is it so prevalent and when does homage cross the line into plagiarism? We dive deep into the topic and …
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The Hidden Lessons of Game Economies – Gentleland Show #10
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🎧 “Do Game Economies Matter?” A cozy dive into how value, trade, and care shape the worlds we play in. 🌐 Explore Gentleland Aegis: A gamified dashboard meets city-builder, built for game developers and those who want to become one. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gentleland/gentleland-a-city-builder-meets-real-world-game-dev-journey 📬 Let us k…
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Static Analysis for Ruby with Jake Zimmerman
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Dynamic languages like Ruby, Python, and JavaScript determine the types of variables at runtime rather than at compile time. This flexibility allows for rapid development and concise code, but it also makes it harder to catch certain classes of bugs before execution. Type checkers for dynamic languages add structure and safety without compromising …
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Ep 423 - Building Momentum Without Burning Out with Jon Hanson
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Thousands of games launch every month, and building momentum can often feel like an impossible task. But momentum that matters doesn't come from massive budgets, it comes from focus. So today, we're going to break down how indie teams can develop repeatable marketing strategies, that turns engagement into lasting relationships, setting the foundati…
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Ep 423 - Building Momentum Without Burning Out with Jon Hanson
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Thousands of games launch every month, and building momentum can often feel like an impossible task. But momentum that matters doesn't come from massive budgets, it comes from focus. So today, we're going to break down how indie teams can develop repeatable marketing strategies, that turns engagement into lasting relationships, setting the foundati…
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I chat about my why I'm making a horror game as a Christian, and whether this is "bad"...► Learn how to make a game studio from your bedroom, free► Wishlist Twisted Tower► What I believe
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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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Scaling AI in Enterprise Codebases with Guy Gur-Ari
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The rise of language-model coding assistants has led to the creation of the vibe coding paradigm. In this mode of software development, AI agents take a plain language prompt and generate entire applications, which dramatically lowers the barriers to entry and democratizes access to software creation. However, many enterprise environments have larg…
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Robot Revolution: Monochrome Heights Dev Interview - #325
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IT'S GAME TIME!! This week OG Switch Head Patrick Knisely of One Frog Games joins to discuss his long-awaited game Monochrome Heights following its release. David, Jordan, and Patrick look back at over 3 years of development and break down the challenges and surprises of indie solo dev. Now that the game is out on Steam what is next? Listen to find…
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