Full Time Game Dev

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Ep. 023 - Does Game Marketing Even Matter In 2025?

2024-11-2001:32:05

Does indie game marketing matter in 2025? Me and my buddy Jason Smith chat about this, and his latest game's launch on Steam. Btw, you can get 50% off Full Time Game Dev for Black Friday: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-black-friday

Ep. 022 - How To Make Games ALONE In 2025

2024-11-1450:24

In this podcast episode, I chat with Tomas Sala about the state of the games industry, especially for solo devs! ► Play Bulwark Evolution: https://store.steampowered.com/app/290100/Bulwark_Evolution_Falconeer_Chronicles/ ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures ► Enroll in my 3D workshop, free!: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-15-minute-3D-game

Ep. 021 - How He Made $3,000,000 From His Indie Game

2024-11-0401:10:52

In this podcast episode, I chat with Julian Ball, creator of Len's Island about how he made 3 million bucks before evening finishing his game... ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Play Len's Island: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1335830/Lens_Island/

Ep. 020 - How This Game Dev Got 150,000 Wishlists In A Month

2024-10-2501:34:46

In this podcast episode, I chat with David Wehle about his next game, and how he took a massive gamble on a dream project. ► Support David and enroll in his course: https://courses.gamedevunlocked.com/p/game-dev-unlocked?coupon_code=WHSTHOMAS80&product_id=3035771 ► Play the demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1559720/We_Harvest_Shadows/ ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar

Ep. 019 - How To Make Money As A Game Dev

2024-09-1301:22:41

In this podcast episode, I chat with Eli Brewer about how he makes a full time income with his small indie games! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Follow Eli on his channel: https://www.youtube.com/treefallstudios ► Check out Eli's game "The Perplexing Orb: Bounce Challenge": https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP4947-PPSA23047_00-BOUNCECHALLENGE1 ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 018 - 10 Years Of Game Dev Experience In 20 Minutes

2024-08-2324:00

In this podcast episode, I share my exact blueprint of what I've learned in 10 years of game dev, all broken down into 20 minutes... ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 017 - He Knew Nothing.... But Got His Indie Game Published

2024-08-2101:02:28

In this podcast episode, I chat with Devon Parsons about how he went full time indie with no knowledge of game dev! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Wishlist Elements: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1468110/Elements/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 016 - Is The Indie Game Dream Still A Thing?

2024-08-0201:03:511

In this podcast episode, I chat with Josh Chambers, the creator of Layers Deep, about how he went full time with just a concept! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Wishlist Layers Deep: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870250/Layers_Deep/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 015 - How This Game Dev Made Over $1,000,000

2024-07-2601:52:17

In this podcast episode, I chat with Danny Weinbaum about how he made his massively successful indie game.► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures ► Wishlist Songs of Glimmerwick: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1706510/Songs_of_Glimmerwick/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 014 - How This Game Dev Got 100,000 Wishlists In A Week

2024-07-1254:31

In this podcast episode, Gavin Eisenbeigz, the creator of Choo Choo Charles, and I discuss how he got 100,000 wishlists for the second time! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures ► Wishlist Cuffbust: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592220/CUFFBUST/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 013 - I Quit My Job To Make Games ALONE

2024-07-0501:23:47

In this podcast episode, I chat with Thomas Stewart, who's one of my Full Time Game Dev students and the creator of Tanks But No Tanks and Bridges & Docks. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Get Bridges & Docks: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2741090/Bridges__Docks/ ► Get Tanks But No Tanks: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1631630/Tanks_But_No_Tanks/ ► Subscribe to Thomas Stewart's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasStewartDev ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 012 - How My Game Made $150,000 With NO EXPERIENCE

2024-06-2101:04:47

In this podcast episode, I chat with Chris Stair, creator of Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, about how he made $150,000 with no experience. ► Learn to make 6-figures with a demo: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/61024 ► Play the demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1614440/B_Path_of_the_Teal_Lotus/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 011 - How To Make A Viral Indie Game

2024-06-1954:45

In this podcast episode, I chat with Square Glade Games about how they got 100,000 wish lists for their game! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Wishlist Outbound: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2681030/Outbound/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 010 - Why This Halo Developer Went Indie (And Completely Solo!)

2024-04-0401:16:16

In this podcast episode, I chat with Joe Winter, creator of Song of Iron, and why he left Triple A to become an indie! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Wishlist Song of Iron 2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1979660/Song_of_Iron_2/ ► Get Song of Iron: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1258220/Song_of_Iron/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 009 - "I Quit My Job To Make My Indie Game"

2024-03-1801:05:48

In this podcast episode, I chat with Kyle Banks about how he went full time to make his game. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Wishlist Farewell North: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1432850/Farewell_North/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 008 - The Long, Perilous Journey of Creating Cult Of The Lamb

2024-03-0801:10:25

In this podcast episode, I chat with Jimp of Massive Monster, the artist behind Cult of the Lamb's massive success. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Get the NEW Cult of the Lamb DLC: https://www.cultofthelamb.com/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 007 - How This Game Dev Sold 1,000,000 Copies of His Game (In A WEEK)

2024-02-0801:16:48

In this podcast episode, I chat with Jay Armstrong of Massive Monster, who sold over 1,000,000 copies of Cult of Lamb in a week. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Get the NEW Cult of the Lamb DLC: https://www.cultofthelamb.com/► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 006 - How This Game Dev Sold 50,000+ Copies of His Game

2024-02-0801:58:54

In this podcast episode, I chat with Jason Smith who's game Cultic sold over 50,000 copies! ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► You can get Cultic here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1684930/CULTIC/ ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 005 - How This Game Dev Got 100 Million Views In 1 Day

2024-02-0701:32:43

In this podcast episode, I chat with Gavin Eisenbeigz @TwoStarGames , one of my favorite devs who hit the jackpot after his game Choo-Choo Charles got over 100 million views in 1 day. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Subscribe to @TwoStarGames to stay up to date on his dev logs! ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

Ep. 004 - Making 90s Games Full Time

2022-07-0101:04:15

In this podcast episode I interview Aaron Gwynaire of Defy Reality Entertainment, and we discuss how he was able to follow his passion for game development and find a publisher for his Myst inspired Point and Click game. ► Learn how to become a full time game dev, free: https://www.clkmg.com/fulltimegamedev/webinar ► Wishlist Aaron's Game Neyyah here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1289720/Neyyah/ ► Follow Aaron here: https://linktr.ee/defyrealityentertainment ► What I believe: https://youtu.be/jQK3LniPMq4 Are you currently earning a full time living by making your own indie games? I'd love to have you share your story! Feel free to sign up to be a guest on the podcast here: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/full-time-game-dev-podcast-sign-up-page

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