GameDev Breakdown

A second virus in less than a month ravages the Mitchell household as GDC goers discover a privacy policy so bad they thought there had been a data leak. We discuss the status of the Red Panda project, Todd's favorite getting-things-done methods, and what to do when you have an actual gamedev breakdown. For articles, show notes, and more, visit CodeWritePlay.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support

This one is all about the progress we've made in taking our red panda archaeology game concept and bringing it to life. It's a look at the implications of the game's concept, the philosophy of the art and character design, our intention to develop a simple map system with Godot's tilemap tools (prior to the recent release of version 4.0), implementation of basic RPG controls and collisions, and the UI work so critical to a story-driven game. For show notes, articles, and more, visit CodeWritePlay.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support

Todd just wants to make video games with his friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support

Boss Fight author Sebastian Deken returns to the show to be our first guest co-designer. We discuss city living, echoes of the Satanic Panic, and more. Finally, we pull up the design whiteboard and ask, what secrets would an abandoned Animal Crossing village leave behind? Find show notes, articles, and more at CodeWritePlay.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support

A foreign government reached out, and what they said may pertain to you. Seriously.  Also, an update on production for the game co-design episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support

Here's news about a fun new thing we're going to try in future episodes. Real game development ahead! Also, maybe social media is falling apart? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support

We gathered Intellivision Amico news from all directions so you don't have to.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support

An end-of-year look at how GameDev Breakdown is doing and what to expect in 2023. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support

Variety streamer and longtime personal friend Bill Duhr drops in to talk about our trip to St. Louis' new dedicated VR center, Sandbox VR. Topics include how to make a car bed for adults, the worst hit-and-run attempt of all time, and why WWF No Mercy is one of the greatest video games of all time.  Check out our full Sandbox VR review. Bill's links:  Hazard0643 on Twitch Bill on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support

Jon Loiterman stops by to discuss what we can learn from recent stories like the Doom dispute between Bethesda and composer Mick Gordon, the Superman Demo on Steam story, and more. Catch this chat if you're an indie developer with legal questions and concerns.  Show notes, articles, and more: https://CodeWritePlay.com Jon's links: @ProtonPerson on Twitter Read Jon's industry coverage and schedule a free consultation on LinkedIn. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support

Potionomics composer Greg Nicolett discusses his work with Disney, how he learned the game composer's process, and Shia LeBeouf's unexpected influence on his career. Show notes: CodeWritePlay.com This episode was sponsored in part by Packt Publishing. Check out Unity 3D Game Development, available now! Greg's links:  Potionomics on Steam Potionomics soundtrack on bandcamp Greg Nicolett on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support

Former RuneScape developer, Chris Knowles, discusses his time at Jagex, his design philosophy, and the one thing he refuses to do with his upcoming indie game. This episode was sponsored in part by Packt Publishing. Check out Unity 3D Game Development, available now! Chris Knowles Links: Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tarrenam Hexahedra Demo on Steam: Hexahedra on Steam (steampowered.com) Hexahedra's Kickstarter campaign: Hexahedra by Sidequest Ninja — Kickstarter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support

The CEO and creative director behind Runbow and Dawn of the Monsters discusses the recent discomfort of running a Unity team, his Godzilla ’98 VHS collection, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support

Game Master James D'Amato calls in to discuss his latest book, The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide - Expanded Genres Edition, how the One Shot Podcast Network became the tabletop RPG play powerhouse it is today, and how James' background in improv comedy serves his writing and his games.  Show links  One Shot Podcast Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/oneshotrpg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support

Booper, Get Home! developer, Thomas Kildren, calls in to discuss his popular VR project, his experiences as a stay-at-home dad in the game dev space, his work toward autism awareness and acceptance, and more.  Thomas' links The Art of the Game | Gamedev, Art & Stay at Home Parenting (fletcherstudios.net) Fletcher Studios (@ThomasKildren) / Twitter Booper, Get Home! on Steam You can read more about Thomas' incredible past and current work in the closing chapter of Inside Video Game Creation: Development Experts Share Their Stories by Todd Mitchell. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support

Author/developer/journalist/critic/friend of the show Mat Bradley-Tschirgi hangs out to discuss his work, surviving freelance work, what's going on around the industry, and how to survive both sides of live events.  Mat's links: MatWBT.com https://twitter.com/matwbt --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support

Dan Harary, founder of the Asbury PR agency, calls in to discuss his new book, Flirting with Fame, his experiences working and networking with practically everyone in Hollywood, and his no-nonsense approach to generating buzz. Listen in for old-school know-how and insight into the mindset of a PR pro who's seen it all.  Dan's links:  Flirting with Fame by Dan Harary on Amazon DanHararyAuthor.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support

Fellow games podcaster and journalist Roger Reichardt drops in to talk shop and share some laughs. We discuss the highs and lows of writing game reviews, designing games that facilitate learning, how to fix the industry with card catalogues, and more. Roger's links: GamerheadsPodcast.com https://twitter.com/NintendRog PureNintendo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support

MoreYellow CEO, Jordan Mauriello, joins to discuss corporate and personal brand management, what it takes to turn heads at game launch time, and what generating buzz may look like with the game industry's next set of big changes.  Jordan Mauriello's links MoreYellow.com twitter.com/JordanMaurie11o --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support

The freestyle coder himself drops in to discuss the ups and downs of live coding, presenting at and organizing conferences, navigating the world of non-game commercial software development, and more. We also discuss what we're playing now and what games we're looking forward to getting our hands on.  Chris Gardner's links Twitter.com/freestylecoder Twitch.tv/freestylecoder --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support