Game Dev Field Guide

The Game Dev Field Guide is a podcast series focused on teaching you how to make and launch your own video games. This podcast is aimed at the beginner to intermediate level of game developer. Learn things like how to make crisp movement controls, making eye catching sprites, and marketing your game for it's big release. Stay awhile and listen!

Ep. 084 Design Trap Identification

In this episode Zackavelli talks about how to recognize and avoid design traps. Game Makers Toolkit Balatro Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk3S3o1qOHo&t=315s Skip to Body of Episode: 10:25 Try the demo for my game Mirror Throne: store.steampowered.com/app/2520490/M…Auto_Battler/ Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

05-29
50:03

Ep. 083 Little Things That Go A Long Way

In this episode Zackavelli talks about how to identify little things that go a long way. Skip to Body of Episode: 6:12 Try the demo for my game Mirror Throne: store.steampowered.com/app/2520490/M…Auto_Battler/ Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

04-27
37:46

Ep. 082 Current Events: State Of The Games Industry

In this episode Zackavelli talks about the state of the games industry and why we may be going through a paradigm shift. Skip to Body of Episode: 13:13 Extremism in games article: https://thatparkplace.com/u-s-government-funded-organization-take-this-encourages-game-developers-to-denounce-gamers-who-are-being-harassed-by-sweet-baby-inc/ Try the demo for my game Mirror Throne: store.steampowered.com/app/2520490/M…Auto_Battler/ Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

03-21
01:09:44

Ep. 081 Escaping Tutorial Hell

In this episode Zackavelli talks about what tutorial hell is, how you likely got there, and how to get out. Skip to Body of Episode: 6:28 Try the demo for my game Mirror Throne: store.steampowered.com/app/2520490/M…Auto_Battler/ Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

02-21
40:45

Ep. 080 Dialogue And Voice Tips

In this episode Zackavelli talks about practical tips for implementing dialogue and voice acting in your games. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:40 Try the demo for my game Mirror Throne: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2520490/Mirror_Throne_Auto_Battler/ Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

01-15
35:20

Bonus Episode 24. Patron Q&A

In this episode we do a live Q&A Session with the Patrons Check out my game "Mirror Throne" on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2520490/Mirror_Throne_Auto_Battler/ Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Music: Its Snowtime by Zenzara

12-28
02:03:16

Ep. 079 Core Skill Tuning

In this episode Zackavelli talks about an experimental design method called Core Skill Tuning Skip to Body of Episode: 8:47 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

11-15
37:17

Ep. 078 Current Events: Unity Pricing Changes

In this episode Zackavelli plays Buff/Debuff and gives a wider view on the recent changes to Unity's pricing. Skip to Body of Episode: 22:00 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

10-16
53:21

Ep. 077 Quick Tips IX: Horde Modes And Rarity Systems

In this episode Zackavelli talks about horde modes popular around ~2010 and why Diablo 2 has the best item progression and rarity of all time. Skip to Body of Episode: 5:40 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

09-05
39:25

Ep. 076 Genre Study: Survival Games

In this episode Zackavelli talks about the strengths and weaknesses of the survival game genre Skip to Body of Episode: 6:45 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

08-02
34:30

Ep. 075 The Money Side Of Indie Game Dev

In this episode Zackavelli gives you a look behind the scenes at how much indie games really make. Market Research Website: https://gamalytic.com/steam-analytics Skip to Body of Episode: 7:05 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

06-26
42:58

Ep. 074 Tips For Turning A Bad Game Around

In this episode Zackavelli talks about tips for turning a bad game around. Sonner or later, your gonna need these tips... Skip to Body of Episode: 8:59 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

05-22
35:59

Ep. 073 Finding The Heart And Soul Of A Game

In this episode Zackavelli talks about the nebulous topic of giving a game heart and soul, and identifies a few contributing factors. Skip to Body of Episode: 3:48 Portfollio: Zackavelli.com Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

04-10
21:27

Ep 072. AI Tools For Gamedevs

In this episode Zackavelli talks about text and image genrating ai tools and how he is using them in his gamedev toolkit right now. Skip to Body of Episode: 5:33 Portfollio: Zackavelli.com Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

03-20
35:31

Ep 071. Cheat Prevention For Indie Games

In this episode Zackavelli talks about basic fundamental cheat prevention strategies and about weather or not they are even worth it. Skip to Body of Episode: 4:10 Portfollio: Zackavelli.com Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

02-24
29:57

Bonus Episode 23. Special Guest: Prescott "Lockes" Lawani

In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest talks about his experience being a black Gamedev. Skip to Guest Segment: 15:00 Lockes The Thief: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1756650/Lockes_The_Thief/ Padlockes Tech on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PadlockesTech Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller

02-09
30:06

Ep. 070 Tips For Making Gamedev Your Career

In this episode Zackavelli talks about his journey getting a job in games and tips for getting your own job in games. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:24 Portfollio: Zackavelli.com Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

01-23
41:25

Ep. 069 Market Research (Game Ideas That Sell)

In this episode Zackavelli talks about coming up with game ideas that can be financially successful by doing market research. Skip to Body of Episode: 12:56 How to market a game blog: https://howtomarketagame.com/blog/ Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

12-29
29:38

Bonus Episode 22. Holiday GameDev Shopping List With Yanniboi

In this episode Zackavelli talks live with Yanniboi about building a gamedev holiday shopping list. Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ ♫Music By♫ ●Ikson - Christmas ●Song - https://youtu.be/MkDUYTjSEVg ●Follow Ikson - https://www.bassrebels.co.uk/Ikson

12-20
45:23

Ep. 068 5 Tips For Better VFX

In this episode Zackavelli gives 5 practical things that you can start doing to improve your visual effects. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:45 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

12-12
29:32

RTV_Goat

just started watching these yesterday, on 5th episode. really fun to listen too and lots of good knowledge. thanks for making all of these!!

09-22 Reply

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