Episode 19: James Robinson runs the ever-popular game, Wafflegame.net. In his first-ever podcast, he shares the history of Waffle, where it is headed, and how it has reached 500,000 daily players.

James discusses the game's design, user feedback, and the human-centric approach to game creation. Themes include his accidental success, and the future plans for Waffle Studio.

Check out James's games and links:
https://wafflegame.net
https://www.facebook.com/wafflegame
https://www.threads.net/@thatwafflegame
https://twitter.com/thatwafflegame

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• (00:00 ) - Opening Remarks and Podcast Introduction
  


• (00:25 ) - Reflections on Interview with James Robinson
  


• (01:46 ) - Introducing James Robinson and Waffle Studio
  


• (02:40 ) - James Robinson's Gaming Favorites and Influences
  


• (03:50 ) - Early Programming Experiences and Creative Beginnings
  


• (05:59 ) - The Journey from Hobbyist to Game Developer
  


• (07:45 ) - Design Philosophy Behind Waffle
  


• (10:59 ) - Curating Puzzles: The Blend of Algorithm and Creativity
  


• (16:24 ) - Player Engagement and Feedback Insights
  


• (19:06 ) - Exploring New Game Ideas and Future Plans
  


• (22:41 ) - Reflecting on Offers to Sell Waffle and Future Aspirations
  


• (30:26 ) - Engaging with the Gaming Community and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
  


• (33:03 ) - Exploring Game Crossovers and Collaborations
  


• (34:40 ) - The Genesis of Collaborative Projects
  


• (36:24 ) - The Viral Journey of Waffle: From Launch to Popularity
  


• (42:38 ) - Navigating Trademarks and Copycats in Game Development
  


• (45:18 ) - Monetization Strategies and the Shift to Ads
  


• (48:28 ) - Expanding into Mobile Apps and Future Plans
  


• (54:02 ) - Building a Game Studio and Community Engagement
  


• (01:00:05 ) - Advice for Aspiring Game Developers
  


• (01:02:50 ) - Embracing AI in Game Development

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Sumplete - https://sumplete.com
Kakuro Conquest - https://kakuroconquest.com
Mathler - https://mathler.com
Crosswordle - https://crosswordle.com
Sudoku Conquest - https://sudokuconquest.com
Hitori Conquest - https://hitoriconquest.com
Wordga - https://wordga.com