Tag: game dev podcast
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How Two Theatre Writers Built An Award-Winning Video Game (Hilltop Studios Interview)
Scott Christian and Matt Bernard, founders of Hilltop Studios, transitioned from theatre to game development, creating the award-winning game Lil’ Guardsman. They discuss their follow-up game, Curse of Resthaven, emphasizing…
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How to Pitch Your Indie Game to Journalists, With Bradly Shankar of MobileSyrup
The podcast episode features Bradly Shankar, Gaming Editor at MobileSyrup, discussing effective pitching strategies for game developers. Key tips include using GIFs to engage journalists quickly, providing estimated playtime, personalizing…
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How Game Devs Win With Shorts in 2026
In this episode, Patryk Suchy, a lead recruiter and career consultant, shares insights on navigating job applications in the challenging games industry. He discusses the importance of crafting a targeted…
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A Games Recruiter Reveals How to Actually Get Hired in Game Dev
In this episode, Patryk Suchy, a lead recruiter and career consultant, shares insights on navigating job applications in the challenging games industry. He discusses the importance of crafting a targeted…
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He Launched With 11k Wishlists, Then Sold 200,000 Copies
Mateo Covic, a 23-year-old solo developer, successfully launched his game Paddle Paddle Paddle with 11,000 wishlists, later selling over 200,000 units. His unique marketing strategies included targeting streamers through Twitter,…
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Stop Ignoring Accessibility: The Biggest Mistake Indie Devs Make
The podcast episode discusses the crucial yet often overlooked aspect of accessibility in indie game development. Featuring Zach and Vinny from AbleGamers, it emphasizes integrating accessibility features early in the…
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Chris Z Teaches Indie Devs to Build an Audience. Here’s How He Built His
Chris Zukowski, founder of How To Market A Game, emphasizes the importance of building an owned audience through newsletters rather than relying on social media. By using corporate UX methodology,…
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The Framework That Keeps RPGs, Deck Builders, and Narrative Games From Breaking
This episode highlights the challenges of content chaos in game development, emphasizing its financial impact. Jill Vanparys, CEO of Grimoire, discusses the inefficiencies of scattered documentation and how structured systems…