Phat Games Podcast

On the first episode of 2024, Blair and Gary welcome Leo and Len from SwdTech - the creators of Pixel Noir. We talk about the development of Pixel Noir, the challenges they faced, and the game's launch. This podcast is audio only. Pixel Noir is now available on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/754320/Pixel_Noir/ SwdTech: X: https://twitter.com/swdtechgames Web: https://www.swdtechgame...

On the last episode of 2023, Blair and Gary welcome back Red Vonix to talk about Runic, Purrtato Tale, game engines, and of course, more on the latest with the Unity pricing model scandal. Red Vonix: X: https://twitter.com/RedVonix https://twitter.com/CeruleanGames https://twitter.com/DrunkRobotGames Web: http://redvonix.com/ https://www.drunkrobotgames.com/ https://www.ceruleangames.com/ ========...

On this episode, Blair and Gary talk about progress on Kids of Karendow, MagFest, Unity, and the new Indie RPG title, Sea of Stars. This video was recorded prior to Unity's retraction of their updated pricing model. ====================================== Kids of Karendow Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/780030/Kids_of_Karendow/https://phatgamesllc.itch.io/kids-of-karendow Support us on...

Blair and Gary talk about the impact of AI on society and game development and also provide an update on Kids of Karendow. ====================================== Kids of Karendow Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/780030/Kids_of_Karendow/https://phatgamesllc.itch.io/kids-of-karendow Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kidsofkarendow?fan_landing=true Social Media: Discord: https://...

Yiyi Zhang joins us on the podcast this episode. Yiyi is an Indie Game Developer, Immigration Attorney, avid table top gamer, and all around really interesting person. This podcast we talk about her immigration work, her experience at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), her work with Heart Machine, and random other stuff. Heart Machine: https://www.heartmachine.com/ Hyper Light Drifter - https:/...

We welcome back David Marquardt to the podcast to talk about his new game: Dust and Neon Dust and Neon is available on Steam, Switch, and is coming soon to PS5 and the XBox Series. It's also available on mobile via Netflix! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1296450/Dust__Neon/ David's Social Media: https://twitter.com/MarquardtGames ====================================== Kids of Ka...

Gary and Blair have returned from MAGFest 2023 and talk about our experience. Games: Gumbo: Skate Story - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1263240/Skate_Story/ Unwound - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2269360/Unwound/ Big Boss - This game was by Matt (not Mike, sorry!) https://www.hamra.digital/ Other MagFest RPGs: Battle Gem Ponies - https://yotesmark.itch.io/battle-gem-ponies My Familiar -...

Being a creator is hard. You put so much of yourself out to be criticized by the universe. In this episode Blair and Gary talk about the feedback we have received from MagFest and our colleagues at Gumbo. ========================================================== Kids of Karendow Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/780030/Kids_of_Karendow/ https://phatgamesllc.itch.io/kids-of-karendow Support...

Bonus Episode! Kinsoul Studio launches their Kickstarter for Undermine on November 15th (I misspoke in the podcast). Blair provides a quick review of a prototype he was able to play. Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kinsoulstudio/strange-orbit-undermine Store: https://www.kinsoulstudio.com/s/shop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KinSoulStudioGames Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ki...

In this episode of the podcast, Blair and Gary talk about the summer. Topics include: Too Many Games Rock Climbing Culture Wars Video games and of course, Kids of Karendow =================================================================== Kids of Karendow Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/780030/Kids_of_Karendow/ https://phatgamesllc.itch.io/kids-of-karendow Support us on Patreon: https://...

On this episode we have Valentina Stanislavskaia on to talk with us about her game and the challenges that women face in game dev and tech spaces. Valentina is currently working on a puzzle/platformer/RPG called Unwound. More information can be found below: https://www.wirescribe.games/ https://discord.com/invite/qMDBSnz https://twitter.com/WirescribeGames https://www.instagram.com/wirescribegames...

On this episode we talk about how we can possibly get more women in the Gumbo Co-operative with Valentina Stanislavskaia. Valentina is currently working on a puzzle/platformer/RPG called Unwound. More information can be found below: https://www.wirescribe.games/ https://discord.com/invite/qMDBSnz https://twitter.com/WirescribeGames https://www.instagram.com/wirescribegames/ =======================...

On this episode we have Valentina on our podcast to talk about some of the challenges women face working in technology. Valentina is currently working on a puzzle/platformer/RPG called Unwound. More information can be found below: https://www.wirescribe.games/ https://discord.com/invite/qMDBSnz https://twitter.com/WirescribeGames https://www.instagram.com/wirescribegames/ =========================...

On this episode we have Valentina on our podcast to talk about her game in development, Unwound. Valentina is currently working on a puzzle/platformer/RPG called Unwound. More information can be found below: https://www.wirescribe.games/ https://discord.com/invite/qMDBSnz https://twitter.com/WirescribeGames https://www.instagram.com/wirescribegames/ ================================================...

On Episode 2 Blair and Gary explore a few other indie JRPGs before providing a development update on Kids of Karendow. Ara Fell: https://store.steampowered.com/app/440540/Ara_Fell_Enhanced_Edition/ https://www.stegosoftgames.com/ Cosmic Star Heroine: https://store.steampowered.com/app/256460/Cosmic_Star_Heroine/ http://zeboyd.com/ Chained Echoes: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229240/Chained_...

On Episode 2, part 3, Blair and Gary provide a development update on Kids of Karendow. Kids of Karendow Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/780030/Kids_of_Karendow/ https://phatgamesllc.itch.io/kids-of-karendow Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kidsofkarendow Social Media: Discord: https://discord.gg/VEhFNvX Twitter: https://twitter.com/kidsofkarendow https://twitter.com/phatgame...

On Episode 2, part 2, Blair and Gary talk about Cosmic Star Heroine and Chained Echoes. Cosmic Star Heroine: https://store.steampowered.com/app/256460/Cosmic_Star_Heroine/ http://zeboyd.com/ Chained Echoes: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229240/Chained_Echoes/ http://www.chainedechoes.com/ ================================================= Kids of Karendow Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/...

On Episode 2 of the Phat Games Podcast, Gary and Blair talk about other indie RPGs. They review their play mechanics and their financial performance in an effort to see if Kids of Karendow also has what it takes. On part 1 of this episode Gary and Blair talk about Ara Fell, the kind of game it is, and it's financial performance. https://www.stegosoftgames.com/ https://twitter.com/StegosoftGames Di...

Red Vonix returns to the podcast to talk about Porn Games. Red Vonix Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedVonix ====================================== Kids of Karendow is NOT a porn game. Kids of Karendow Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/780030/Kids_of_Karendow/ https://phatgamesllc.itch.io/kids-of-karendow Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kidsofkarendow Social Media: Discord: htt...

Red Vonix returns to the podcast to talk about Porn Games. Red Vonix Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedVonix ====================================== Kids of Karendow is NOT a porn game. Kids of Karendow Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/780030/Kids_of_Karendow/ https://phatgamesllc.itch.io/kids-of-karendow Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kidsofkarendow Social Media: Discord: htt...

Red Vonix returns to the podcast to talk about Porn Games. Red Vonix Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedVonix ====================================== Kids of Karendow is NOT a porn game. Kids of Karendow Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/780030/Kids_of_Karendow/ https://phatgamesllc.itch.io/kids-of-karendow Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kidsofkarendow Social Media: Discord: htt...

Red Vonix returns to the podcast to talk about Porn Games. Red Vonix Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedVonix ====================================== Kids of Karendow is NOT a porn game. Kids of Karendow Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/780030/Kids_of_Karendow/ https://phatgamesllc.itch.io/kids-of-karendow Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kidsofkarendow Social Media: Discord: htt...

Zac Zinger is an award-winning composer, arranger, orchestrator, and multi-instrumentalist with years of experience in a wide variety of mediums. In addition to his work for internationally renowned films, commercials, and video games, he maintains an active career as a musician, bandleader, composer, arranger, orchestrator, and music supervisor in New York City. His innovative technique and style...

Steve Orlando is an Indie Video Game developer. He has created Treasure Adventure Game and Treasure Adventure World published by Chucklefish. Steam: Treasure Adventure World: https://store.steampowered.com/app/268770/Treasure_Adventure_World/ Treasure Adventure Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/863940/Treasure_Adventure_Game/ GOG: https://www.gog.com/game/treasure_adventure_game Website: ht...

This episode Phat Games welcomes on the team of five from Kinsoul Studio! Matt, Adam, Jeff, Jordan, and Eric join us to discuss their game creation process as well as give us behind the scenes information on the creation of their games Alkemia: Destiny's Recipe and Steepseers. We also get a sneak peak on their third new upcoming game. Store: https://www.kinsoulstudio.com/s/shop Facebook: https://w...