Level Design Lobby

A fantastic episode as we talk about the evolution of how Naughty Dog have mastered linear level design to more open HUB world level design. Breaking down Seattle level design. Support the podcast:  bit.ly/33xpKbG ------ Sponsor GameDev TV ----- bit.ly/3fmaJ2F  - 3d C# bit.ly/33ngQRZ - 2d C# bit.ly/2XbkF8Q  - Break into Industry bit.ly/33bKLMv  - Unity RPG Combat bit.ly/3jYvG71 - UE4 Blueprint ---...

Honored and thrilled to have the fantastic and inspiring Peter Field. An experienced level designer who has worked on a range of incredible titles as he talks about his process, inspirations and what is was like to work on Dreams (2020) Please Support: bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Sponsor GameDev TV ----- bit.ly/3fmaJ2F  - 3d C# bit.ly/33ngQRZ  - 2d C# bit.ly/3g9Wqzc  - RPG System C# bit.ly/2XbkF8Q  - Bre...

I have found some fantastic resources on game development and wish to share them with you all. Some more amazing work from the game dev community. Join The Community -  bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Sponsor - GameDev. TV ----- bit.ly/3fmaJ2F  - 3d C# bit.ly/33ngQRZ  - 2d C# bit.ly/3g9Wqzc  - RPG System C# bit.ly/2XbkF8Q  - Break into Industry bit.ly/33bKLMv  - Unity RPG Combat bit.ly/3jYvG71  - UE4 Bluepri...

Joined by the fantastic and passionate architect Sarah Bonser, who is a passionate gamer. With her profession & passion, she crossed them over to release her new fantastic book Verticular Vernacular. Join the Community -  bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Verticular Vernacular - Book ---- www.routledge.com/Virtual-Vernacul…ok/9780367002190 ---- Contact Sarah ----- Twitter -  twitter.com/Scriptkittie ---- Conta...

My book is finally out! It has been one hell of a journey but I am so excited for you all to get your hands on it. I sit down with the books Editor Dan Howard as we discuss how the book was made and what it was like. ----- Buy The Book Ebook:  bit.ly/2WvrTUR Physical Copy: Physical Book -  bit.ly/3fBQ2k9 ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leve...

This topic has been on my mind for the last few weeks, thinking about how to create an engaging tutorial for players to both learn and enjoy. I go through some of my personal favorites to break it down. Join the Community: https://bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Contact me ----- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----- Platforms ----- iT...

Its the start of the month, which means more amazing resources for us all to enjoy by our brothers and sisters in the industry Join The Community:  bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Links ----- Quest Design -  bit.ly/3iAkTzl Persona 5 Relationship Manger -  bit.ly/38vMFbu Outpost Design -  bit.ly/2NWteiO Rebranded Games -  bit.ly/38xFxeM ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears Website:  www.maxpe...

Although E3 may have been canceled sadly due to COVID, that does not stop this magnificent industry from rolling, I talk about all the cool announcements of games we saw, which ones I am excited for and much much more. Support the Show:  bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----- Platforms ----- iTunes: ...

A fantastic guest joins me for the podcast, the lovely Andrei Dubinin who breaks down the design choices behind mobile and hyper-casual games. Not only this to inform you all of a great opportunity of their own Game Jam:  my.games/jam ----- Patreon ----- bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----- Platfor...

Joined by a great guest Josh Bycer, host of Game Wisdom, we take a deep look at how Control uses amazing techniques to tell its mysterious and strange story through its environments. Support the Podcast:  bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Contact Josh Bycer ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/GWBycer YouTube:  www.youtube.com/c/game-wisdom ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears Website:  www.maxpears.co...

This topic was recommended by one of our members of our great community, as I talk about the overall game making process, zooming out to talk about how a game goes from an idea to the box. Join the Community:  bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----- Platforms ----- iTunes:  goo.gl/RDWSmX YouTube:  goo...

It's the start of the month which now means more amazing resources for all of you to check out and enjoy! Join The Community: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Resources ----- Surviving the Indiepocalypse - https://bit.ly/2XmTJTP Independent by Design - https://bit.ly/36P6zgM The Point of Status Effects - https://bit.ly/2ZXAFxb Transitor Story -https://bit.ly/2MlSTAs Design of Gears 5 - https://bit.ly/2...

Another great round of questions for the podcast, where I am joined by Dan Howard, as we answer your questions as best we can about game dev and level design. Join The Community:  bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Contact ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----- Platforms ----- iTunes:  goo.gl/RDWSmX YouTube:  goo.gl/2pdpjg SoundCloud:  goo.gl/9p...

A true pleasure for me, to sit down with a friend but also a man who had a huge role in giving me my break into the AAA Game Industry Andy Willans. He is the Game Director at Sumo Digital Newcastle, working on many fantastic titles. Join the Community bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Contact Andy ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/Doobivoos ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears Website:  www.maxpears...

In this episode, I get a chance to talk about how important it is to give the player choices! By giving the player agency we allow them to take control and keep them more engaged, I discuss a few ways to provide choice. Join the Community:  bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----- Platforms ----- iTune...

It is that time peeps, we sit down to share more amazing Dev resources for all of us to learn from! Join the community - http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Resources ----- GMTK Stealth - https://bit.ly/2L083uQ Darkest Dungeon - https://bit.ly/2KYL9DZ Planning for Planning - https://bit.ly/2WESHRV Virtual Vernacular - https://bit.ly/3fm4ooM Layout & Composition - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqQx75OPRa...

Joined by another great LD named Kolbe, who has worked on the Halo series. As he breaks down what he has learned and found useful during his process, really fun conversation Please Support:  bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Contact Kolbe ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/kolbepayne Portfolio:  kolbepayne.artstation.com/ ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveld...

In this episode, I will be breaking down a great technique used mostly in Linear Level Design but also useful in environmental storytelling. Looking at some great examples of Black Messa and The Metro Series Please Support:  bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Travis's Blog ----- www.gamasutra.com/blogs/TravisHoff…n_Principles.php ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears Website:  www.maxpears.com/...

Nice time to answer some of your amazing questions! The LDL Community asks more great questions about game development. Please Support:  bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----- Platforms ----- iTunes:  goo.gl/RDWSmX YouTube:  goo.gl/2pdpjg SoundCloud:  goo.gl/9pb4DW

With the remake of RE3 launched I thought it would be cool to take a look over their hub level design, how it all combines to make a very good horror xp. Please Support:  bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----- Platforms ----- iTunes:  goo.gl/RDWSmX YouTube:  goo.gl/2pdpjg SoundCloud:  goo.gl/9pb4DW

During this time we now all have at home, why not spend it checking in more amazing work for amazing Devs. Please support:  bit.ly/33xpKbG ------ Reading Materials ------ Half Life 2 Post Mortum -  bit.ly/2JszP2i Level Tips - https// bit.ly/2wNp6N3 GameDev. TV Podcast -  spoti.fi/3dE2Gyk Game Replayability -  bit.ly/33XG87t ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears Website:  www.maxpea...

Part 2 of the design break down for Kingdom Hearts 3, as this time I talk more about Level Design, as well as their system design. Hope you all enjoy. Please support:  bit.ly/33xpKbG ------ Sponsor Outstandly ----- Outstandly - bit.ly/2sGYuuP ----- Article ----- gamasutra.com/blogs/MaxPears/201…cter_Evolution.php ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Ema...

This week I had a chanceto play through the FFVII Demo, so I thought I would break down my thoughts on the Demo as well as the level design in it. Please Support:  bit.ly/2sGYuuP ------ Sponsor ----- Outstandly - bit.ly/2sGYuuP ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----- Platforms ----- iTunes:  goo.gl/RDWSmX YouTube: ...

Hey everyone, happy to be back (Sorry it is a day late) but I get a chance to sit down and suggest more amazing more by fantastic devs Please support:  bit.ly/33xpKbG ------ Sponsor ----- Outstandly - bit.ly/2sGYuuP ----- Reading Materials ----- Story Telling in Level Design -  bit.ly/2VSCFVN BloodRoots Combat -  bit.ly/2x2rO0Q Level Design Illusion of Choice -  bit.ly/2wtx7GA FFVII Remake -  bit....

Joined by one of the level design community's most active members, the Lead Level Designer of Machine Games Mitja! I am sure most of you will be aware of how much of a big impact Mitja has, always willing to talk and share info on Level Design, we finally get to talk level design and I am super excited. Please Support:  bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Sponsor - GameDev. Tv ----- Unity 3D C# -  bit.ly/2GIO8y5...