Rafał Bieniek - Lessons from Launching an Indie Game Studio
Description
In this episode I’m joined by Rafał Bieniek - co-founder & CEO of Metashift Labs.
We discuss Rafał’s journey in game development, the challenges of starting a studio, and the importance of community engagement. He shares insights on transitioning from a side project to a full-time endeavor, the dynamics of working with investors versus publishers, and the innovative concepts behind their upcoming game. The discussion also touches on the future of game development, the role of AI, and advice for aspiring developers.
00:00 Introduction and Personal Background
03:17 Journey into Game Development
05:46 Starting a Game Studio
08:19 Transitioning from Side Hustle to Full-Time
10:53 Hiring and Team Growth
13:25 Working with Publishers vs. Investors
15:55 New Game Development Approach
18:15 Innovative Game Concept
20:51 Connection Between Players and Characters
23:16 Game Mechanics and Strategy
25:54 Conclusion and Future Plans
26:26 Validating Ideas Early in Game Development
28:37 Finding Your Niche in Game Design
31:33 Building a Community Around Your Game
34:10 The Current State of the Game Industry
39:41 Leveraging AI in Game Development
42:40 Creativity Within Constraints
44:50 Personal Gaming Preferences and Inspirations
48:24 Future Aspirations for Metashift Labs
https://metashiftlabs.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafbie/
https://dominusautoma.com/
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