Game Dev Local Podcast

In this episode GDL Host, Stuart De Ville talks with the infamous Freya Holmer, in our first live podcast from our Twitch Stream. Freya Holmér is a game developer and co-founder of Neat Corporation (makers of VR stealth game Budget Cuts) and creator of Shader Forge. She can also be found chatting with people over on her Twitch stream.   Visit Our Website - www.gamedev.london - for meet-ups, g...

In this episode, Ben and Dan talk with GDL host, Chris Payne about the ten-year development of their latest platform/adventure hybrid, the technical complexity of adventures, the struggle for media recognition, the difference between critical and commercial success, and exactly how many swimming pools that represents. Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet-ups, game jams, competitions and m...

In this episode GDL Host, Ed Bennett talks with the infamous Chris Zukowski about how Solo Indie Devs can best market their games.  Join Our Discord - discord.gg/Mx7Sh2G Visit Our Website - www.gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! -  Follow Us On Twitch - www.twitch.tv/gamedevlondon  LINKS TO CHRIS: @AdventureMtn twitter.com/adventuremtn howtomarketagame....

In this episode GDL host, Ahmed speaks with Chris Payne of Quantum Soup Studios (Also a GDL Host) about how he made a career in the games industry, problems he sees within the industry from new and emerging technologies, and what he hopes to see in the future of games.

In this episode GDL Host, Stuart De Ville talks all things marketing, PR, and self-promotion for indies and solo devs, with PR and Marketing specialist Thomas Reisenegger.   Thomas is the founder of the UK-based indie games promo & publishing services company Future Friends Games.    Before starting Future Friends, Thomas worked on the promotion of dozens of titles from big titl...

GDL host Chris Payne talks to Matt Hall and Chris Jeffrey of Made By Titans about their family-friendly couch co-op game Squishy Sports, exhibiting at shows, and bootstrapping a studio. Visit gamedev.london For MeetUps, Game Jams, Competitions And More! Join Our Discord - discord.gg/Mx7Sh2G Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon  Show Links:  www.madebytitans.com twitter.com/squis...

In this episode, GDL Hosts,  Adam and Ahmed discuss the value of pre-production on a project. Without pre-production, projects are liable to lose focus and/or spiral out of control, and our hosts discuss the dangers of not planning out your development ahead of time. They also discuss how to going about scoping your project, as well as the mentalities involved in making a game efficiently. Vi...

GDL's Roz Tuplin catches up with Jimmy Dance, co-owner and founder of Loading Bar and founds out how the games bars in London and Brighton have faced the coronavirus crisis, which saw all bars shut down at the end of March.   They discuss what support is available for small businesses, how they’re getting back on their feet and plans for the future. Visit gamedev.london For MeetUps, Game...

Ziz Simoens Interviews Phoenix Perry an artist and activist who often uses culture as a medium. She's interested in how organisational structures can impact social change. And experiments with different forms of social engagement through conceptual ideas, such as graph theory, emergent systems, and mesh networks.   She can be found at contact at phoenixperry.com. Visit gamedev.london For...

Have you ever play-tested your game?  Do you think you can do all the testing you need? Learn from Zigantic about the trials and tribulations related to play-testing games of all shapes and sizes, and how you can make the most of your testing time! Also hear more about what Zigantic can offer the Game Dev London community and how you can get access to valuable testing feedback from your home....

Preparing for Unreal Engine 5 With the breathtaking teaser footage of the Unreal Engine 5 being released onto the internet. Ed Bennett talks with Arty McLabin, from www.gameready.co.il about how game developers can prepare for the future. We cover what you no longer need to study, what packages are going to be in demand and talk about general advice for people looking to get into the industry. If...

In this episode GDL host, Adam Boyne talks with Chris Filip of the Tentacle Collective, and they discuss all things Game Jam!  Chris helps manage the Tentacle Zone coworking space created by Payload Studio and is managing their programme of events for residents. Chris is also the co-founder of Game Anglia, a not for profit for game students, and an avid game jammer! Visit gamedev.london For M...

Chris Payne talks to Ian & Rachel Thomas about the design and execution of their live-action events, and what video games can learn from these intensely social experiences. Show Notes: Photos by Rachel Thomas, Laura Mitchell and Tom Garnett (https://tgarnett.com/) Rachel's blog (https://medium.com/@rachel.wildwinter) Ian's blog (https://medium.com/@wildwinter) Crooked House webpage (http://cro...

Host Roz Tuplin interviews Muse en Lystrala - A classical musician who founded Queenship Game Studio out of a Ludum Dare event and is tackling complex topics through games including anxiety, agoraphobia and depression. Visit gamedev.london For MeetUps, Game Jams, Competitions And More! - Join Our Discord - discord.gg Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon

In this episode GDL host Chris Payne talks to Follow the Feathers co-founder Sebastian Rangger about starting their company and kickstarting their first commercial game - sew-'em-up Weaving Tides. Show notes! https://weavingtides.com/ Kickstarter has now carried over to Indiegogo to continue stretch goals: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/weaving-tides#/ Niva is PWYW on itch: https://followfeath...

In this episode Adam interviews Gwe Limpalaer (@gwendle), developer of Unspottable, about balancing working a full-time job while making a game, taking a game from concept to release, and making sure your game feels fresh whilst staying consistent. We also take a look at Gwe's upcoming release "UNSPOTTABLE"  a few links:  Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/12... Article announcing...

In this weeks episode you meet Ziz (Elizabeth Simoens) who is one of GDL's hosts, she's interviewed by our GDL host Stuart De Ville, and to be honest, all forms of joy and madness ensue!  Ziz talks about how to design games that bridge the gap between digital and the real world, the rules you need to keep players from jumping on a plane to win the game, valentines games with naked museum stat...

Roz Tuplin interviews Jade Leamcharaskul, who was the organiser of the original GameDevLunch which has since transformed into GameDevLondon.   She gives her insights on running games events and growing a community, as well as how to stay creative and motivated while avoiding burnout. Visit gamedev.london For MeetUps, Game Jams, Competitions And More! - Join Our Discord - discord.gg Follow Us...

In this episode, Adam interviews Dan Hawkins, a Recruitment Specialist at Aardvark Swift, to get his perspective on the game industry at this time. Find out more about setting yourself up to get a job in the industry, and hear from Adam and Dan about how they think the industry will change. Visit gamedev.london For MeetUps, Game Jams, Competitions And More! - Join Our Discord - discord.gg Follow U...

In this our first Game Dev London Podcast episode, you meet hosts Stuart De Ville and Adam Boyne, and they discuss starting your own indie dev studio and some of the things you should consider! Also available in video form on our YouTube channel! Visit gamedev.london For MeetUps, Game Jams, Competitions And More! - Join Our Discord - discord.gg Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon

Welcome to the Game Dev London Podcast! We aim to support the UK games industry with knowledge and stories from those at its core. We want to help everyone interested in game development, from those who are just starting out, to those looking to learn to hone their skills. Join us each week to hear about what's happening in the UK game development scene, hear interviews from many talented individu...