Game Dev Podcast | Coffee with Butterscotch

In this episode, we discuss talks, toys, and templates. A checklist may look like busywork, but a well aimed set of questions is often the only thing standing between smooth handoffs and a never ending game of creative telephone. Sometimes slowing down is how you skip the detours. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/w...

This week, we talk about decades, board games, and labor capture. First they said AI would save you time. Now it just bills you for every second it spends doing your job worse than you could. Ah yes, classic late stage capitalism. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59vo Steam: https://store.steampowere...

In this episode, we discuss cuts, cuts, and more cuts. Cutting features is a critical part of shaping a game. Before launch, when you’re free from player expectations, you can step back and think about what’s working and what’s just in the way. It’s all part of iterating toward something better. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://ww...

This week, we talk about game updates, publishing pain points, and shifting expectations. For a small indie, launching a game feels like a wild experiment. But with a bigger team, it’s a high-stakes balancing act, with company costs and momentum on the line. Still, with every launch, if you play your cards right, you just might hit the jackpot. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.b...

In this episode, we discuss the Crashlands 2 Update and the visibility tax. Marketing sounds easy: cut a trailer, toss up a post, and call it a day. But it’s more like lining up dominoes; the trailer, localized assets, subtitles, blog posts, platform timings all have to be stacked just right. Miss the timing and it all topples over. It’s not exactly chaos, it just feels like it. Support Crashlands...

This week, we talk about Crashlands 2 patch 1.2, the Switch 2, and the Bscotch universe. Some game worlds begin with lore, maps, and timelines. Others emerge backwards, stitched together from mechanics, vibes, and the weird joy of making things work. Where gameplay leads, the universe follows. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://www....

In this episode, we discuss game libraries, game mods, and the point. Doing this podcast every week doesn’t come anywhere close to paying the bills, but that’s not why we do it. A studio isn’t a content machine chasing dollars; it’s a bunch of people passionate about making cool stuff! It’s good to have that reminder every once in a while. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotc...

This week, we talk about studio hats, game dev tools, and learning new languages. Wearing multiple hats isn’t just a metaphor—it’s the daily reality of a small studio. When roles shift and responsibilities blur, the real challenge is keeping things aligned without dropping the whole juggling act. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://w...

In this episode, we discuss generated faces, internet noise, and brotherly dynamics. A strong sibling bond doesn’t mean zero conflict. It means noticing drift before you’re miles apart and trusting each other enough to realign. There’s no such thing as flawless communication, so you learn to navigate the friction with a mix of clarity, respect, and well-timed eyebrow raises. Support Crashlands 2!...

This week, we talk about patch 1.2, Steam Deck verification, and code comments. Writing code is one thing; leaving behind notes future you can understand is a whole other game. Whether it's chaos in the comments or silence in the source, every line is a choice between clarity and future confusion. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://...

In this episode, we discuss plushies, player feedback, and patch 1.1. Not all feedback is easy to digest. Sometimes it’s sour, spicy, and hard to swallow. But when it’s rooted in genuine player experience, rather than gripes aimed at the devs, player feedback can reveal exactly what a game needs to grow. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: h...

This week, we talk about verification woes, platform power, and the price of play. When a few platforms control all access to players, even the smallest speed bumps can become brick walls. The rules aren’t always clear, and when they are, they aren’t always evenly applied. Turns out, the real chokepoint in game dev isn’t creativity, it’s capitalism! Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://...

In this episode, we discuss plushies, shadow drops, and patch philosophy. Launch day sets the stage, but the first big update shapes how the game truly lands with its audience. Early feedback and thoughtful iteration helps a game become what it was always meant to be. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzL...

This week, we talk about soundtracks, review scores, and mysterious absences. Reviews don’t just highlight flaws; they can reveal the gap between expectations and reality. Even the smallest systems can leave a large impact. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59vo Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/a...

In this episode, we discuss launch stats, slippery servers, and squishy plushies. Crashlands 2 hit the ground running with five times the sales of the original and a tidal wave of new players! Steam charts lit up, bugs stayed quiet, and the community showed up in force. This one’s for you, Shenanites — thanks for showing up and making the launch unforgettable <3 Support Crashlands 2! Official W...

On this special bonus episode of Coffee with Bscotch, we celebrate the launch of Crashlands 2! We talk about the studio's journey and reflect on a decade of shenanigans, butterscotch-flavored and otherwise. If you’re new around here, welcome! And if you’ve been with us for a while, thanks for sticking by us on this wild ride! We’re thrilled that Crashlands 2 is finally out in the world, and we can...

In this episode, we discuss comfort systems, progression maps, and pre-launch vibes. Everything’s ready, the fuse is lit, and now it’s the final countdown. Crashlands 2 launches tomorrow! Are you ready? Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59vo Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/C...

This week, we talk about golden builds, crabs, and slippery fish. Some weapons in Crashlands 2 have a catch, literally. If you manage to hook one of these powerful items, you might find that they’re hard to hang on to. Every so often they’ll slip out of your grip mid-swing, and if you don’t snatch them out of the air, they’ll vanish! It’s part combat, part slapstick chaos, and entirely on brand. S...

In this episode, we discuss development time, co-op, and sequel iterations. Turns out, building a sequel is less about stacking on new features and more about wrestling the original into shape. Sometimes you circle all the way back to where you started, just with fewer regrets and better tools. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://www...

This week, we talk about the beta wrap-up, player stats, and endgame design. The end of a game is where things get weird. Players want closure, but they also want more to do. There’s a fine line between sticking the landing and overstaying your welcome. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59vo Steam Wis...

In this episode, we discuss edge cases, string lock, and embargos. Press keys are out, and now it’s a trust fall. Will the embargoes hold, or will spoilers make it into the wild? Will our calculated risks pay off, or is it back to the drawing board? The countdown to chaos begins! Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/wa...

This week, we talk about median playtime, weapon balance, and revisiting our older games. From chaotic co-op antics to echolocation-based platforming, our game jam experiments were always a blast, even if they were never quite commercially viable. But hey, you make some games for players and some just for the joy of making them. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games...

In this episode, we discuss meatloaf, odd strategies, and player engagement. Striking the right balance of clarity, depth, and enjoyable interactions keeps players hooked, but doing it at every level is a challenge. If all else fails, add a fishing minigame. Nothing reels people in like the perfect catch! Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer:...

This week, we talk about beta testing,design tweaks, and the wild gamble of launching a game. No matter how much planning, testing, or iterating goes into making a game, launching one is always a leap into the unknown. All you can do is put in the work, take the plunge, and hope what you made finds the people who love it.  Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crash...

In this episode, we discuss beta testing, incentive structures, and nostalgia. Making a sequel comes with its own set of challenges. It’s not just about adding new features. It’s about recreating the warm fuzzy feeling the player had with the original, while still surprising them with something new. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https:...