Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: Designing Emotionally-Driven Games Episode Description: Many games are fun, but few stay with us after the credits roll. So today, we’re going to dive into how indie devs can use game mechanics, narrative, and aesthetic choices to create […]
Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: How Indies Will Save the Industry Episode Description: Mainstream game development is at a crossroads—bloated budgets, safe bets, and sequel fatigue are threatening innovation. But the indie scene might just be the industry’s best hope. In this episode, […]
Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: How Game Mechanics Can Transform How We Learn Episode Description: Leveling up in real life takes more than just discipline, passion and trying to level up others, it takes smart design. In this episode, we explore how game […]
Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: Building Games and Community with Purpose Episode Description: Indie devs often wear too many hats, making it hard to give each area, like production, marketing, and community the attention it deserves. But what happens when you’re stretched too […]
Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: How to Spot and Support Viral Games Episode Description: Many developers dream of going viral, but few understand what it actually takes to get there. While focusing on virality isn’t everything, it can help build momentum. So today, […]
Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: Redefining the Publishing Landscape Episode Description: The publishing model most indie devs face is outdated and often stacked against them. Rigid contracts, hidden expectations, and a lack of real partnership force devs to choose between full independence or […]
Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: Winning at PR Without a Big Budget Episode Description: Many indie studios feel locked out of traditional PR, feeling like you need an agency and big budget just to get noticed. In this episode, we break down how […]
Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: Making Sense of Game Marketing Attribution Episode Description: Attribution often feels like a black box for indie devs, but ignoring it can cost you time, money, and momentum. In this episode, we break down what attribution really is, […]
Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: How to Turn Jams into Plans and Opportunities Episode Description: When it comes to game jams, too many projects get shelved before they reach their full potential. In this episode, we’re going to explore how jams and small […]
Listen or Download the whole episode here! Click here to listen on your preferred channel! Episode Name: A Practical Guide to Smarter Crowdfunding Episode Description: From trailers to reward tiers, creators often stress over the wrong things when preparing for a Kickstarter launch. So in this episode, our guest challenges common misconceptions and shares hard-earned […]
