Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: Closing the Gap Between Your Vision and the Player Experience Episode Description: What makes perfect sense to a developer doesn’t always translate into the experience players expect. Turning a creative vision into something players understand and enjoy can […]
Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: Finding Your Voice in Game Marketing Episode Description: For many indie developers, putting themselves out there can be one of the most uncomfortable parts of marketing their game. But what if becoming more comfortable online starts with embracing […]
Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: Attracting Players Through Storytelling Episode Description: Every game has a story to tell, but how developers share that story can make all the difference in attracting players. Getting millions of views on social media might seem like success, […]
Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: When Real Experiences Become Games Players Remember Episode Description: Inspiration for a game can come from anywhere. A trend, another game, or something completely unexpected from your own life. But just because an experience meant something to you […]
Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: Defining Success While Enjoying the Process Episode Description: I spend a lot of time talking about game development from the outside, but making my first tabletop game has forced me to experience some of that process for myself. […]
Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: Rethinking Indie Game Distribution Episode Description: Indie developers have more ways than ever to reach players, but every new distribution channel comes with trade-offs around revenue, control, and player acquisition. So today, we’re going to explore how studios […]
Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: COPY PODCAST TITLE from PODCAST QUESTIONS (without guests name) Episode Description: Getting a publisher is not just about finding someone willing to fund or market your game. Your project, team, production plan, and expectations all play a role […]
Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: When Engagement Becomes Exploitation in Games Episode Description: Games are built to keep players engaged, but is there ever a point when good design becomes exploitation? In this episode, we explore the line between compelling experiences and design […]
Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: Your Game Is a Business Episode Description: Most indie developers learn how to make games long before they learn how to run a business. Unfortunately, that gap can lead to poor decisions, weak positioning, and a lot of […]
Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: What Horror Games Teach Us About Fandom Episode Description: Many games can attract players, but far fewer turn those players into passionate communities that keep talking, creating, sharing, and bringing others in. What’s interesting, horror games seem unusually […]
