The Fateless Podcast

<p>Join us as we share the highs and lows of our journey from game conception to launch and explore future projects. Get ready for exclusive insights, developer discussions, and an insider's view of the gaming world – all in one thrilling podcast!</p>

The Fear Behind Every Launch: What If Nobody Shows Up?

Ever wondered what it actually takes to make a board game? In this episode, Mike (MTG Jedi) reveals the surprising, painful, exciting, and creative journey behind Alaria Quest — from a pool-party idea to a live Kickstarter. We talk art nightmares, huge design pivots, unexpected player behavior, the poker-fantasy mechanic nobody saw coming, and how he’s building an entire world from scratch. If you love game design, creativity, or just wild behind-the-scenes stories, this one’s a must-watch. F...

11-20
54:59

BioWare to Bioshock - Redefining Storytelling in Games

In this episode, Brad, Sham and Aaron sit down with veteran game writer Jessica Sliwinski (BioWare, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Bioshock, Jurassic Park Survival) to explore the craft of storytelling in games. We talk origin stories, character creation, working with actors, worldbuilding, creative constraints, indie vs AAA, and how narrative has evolved into one of gaming’s most powerful tools. Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellh...

11-13
01:12:43

The Road to Launch: Building the Buzz

In this episode, Sham and Dan are joined by Sam, the Marketing Executive for Fateless. The conversation unpacks the marketing journey behind Godforge — from shaping its voice and visual identity to building community trust and excitement leading up to launch. Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). Our mission is to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games tha...

11-06
01:00:38

We MUST Respect Your Time; Quality of Life is KEY!

In this episode, Brad and Dirk are joined by content creators UnboundSage and BradBodGaming for a conversation around balance of time with real life vs gaming life and how Godforge can prioritize quality of life features to show we respect the players time. Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). Our mission is to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games that ...

10-30
38:57

The Secret Behind Godforge’s Visual Effects

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

10-23
32:52

Emmy award winner is TRANSFORMING Godforge!

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

10-16
57:00

We Listened, We Polished, We Ascended

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

10-10
38:06

INSIDE THE CHAOS: Hero Reveals & Breaking the Game

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

10-03
56:44

Let's be Honest.. DID WE DO THIS RIGHT?!

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

09-26
45:09

MAKING MAGIC HAPPEN: VFX Artists Tell All!

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

09-19
31:55

Live Podcast Alpha Winners!

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

09-15
01:31:25

WILL WE SHAKE THINGS UP!? Hot Takes & Special Features

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

09-05
55:38

SO MUCH CAN CHANGE! The Fine Line Between Fun and OP

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

08-28
46:14

BEYOND THE ALPHA: DREAMS FOR LAUNCH!

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

08-28
46:05

Live Alpha 2 Podcast feat BigPoppaDrock & Coldbrew!

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

08-19
01:18:37

PREPARING FOR ALPHA 2 & LAUNCH!

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

08-08
52:04

BRUTALLY HONEST Feedback from REAL Alpha Testers

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

08-01
52:55

WE ARE CREATING AN AMAZING LIVE SERVICE GAME!

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

07-24
41:51

DESIGNING SMART SYSTEMS FOR EVERY PLAYER - Can We Please them ALL?!

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

07-24
52:12

DEEP DIVING THE GAME MECHANICS!

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond. Support the show

07-11
46:57

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