Game Dev Unchained
Game Dev Unchained
Our podcast breaks the mold of don't ask don't tell about the video game industry. We give everyone the real inside look at what its like to be a professional game developer, Every week we'll interview pro and indie developers, we'll talk jobs, studios, salaries and of course crunch horror stories. Tune in! Hosted by Brandon Pham
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Mar 10, 2026
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Episodes
0346: Games industry keeps getting worse with Damien Evans 14.05.2024 1:16:40
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Damien Evans and I discussed the ongoing struggles in the video game industry, particularly the recent layoffs and their impact on employees. We expressed concerns about...
0345: Roundtable News | The Impact of Team Size, Community, and Industry Trends on Game Development 07.05.2024 1:33:14
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: We discussed the challenges of the job market and game industry layoffs., the success of smaller teams and the importance of building a community around a game. We examined the tr...
0344: Harmonizing Innovation: The 'Lullaby of Life' Journey with Francisco Lara Sikorski 30.04.2024 1:01:45
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Read Article: https://wp.me/pcB0ew-1gR Francisco discussed the development, funding, and challenges of their game 'Lullaby of Life', including the importance of mus...
0343: Character Craft: Didimo's Journey in AI Artistry with Veronica Orvalho 23.04.2024 55:51
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: full article: Character Craft: Didimo’s Journey in AI Artistry with Veronica Orvalho – Game Dev Unchained Join us in this fascinating episode as Veronica shares her journey f...
0342: Roundtable News | Behind the GDC Booths: Unpacking Industry Challenges 26.03.2024 1:25:49
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Ray and I had a comprehensive discussion about the current state of the industry, expressing concern about the unsustainable practices and lack of unionization. We also reflected...
0341: Making a Game in UEFN with Tav Shande 20.02.2024 1:26:20
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this episode, I discussed Tav Shande's recent work in his game on project UEFN and his long-standing career in game development. They also talked about the gaming indust...
0340: JangaFX with Nick Seavert 13.02.2024 1:33:40
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this episode, I had a discussison with Nicholas Seavert (CEO of JangaFX) covering a range of topics about the game industry, including visual effects, software tools, corporat...
0339:Roundtable News | Rough Start to 2024 31.01.2024 1:37:23
https://magicmind.com/janunchained 75% off subscription. Get 1 month free with a 3 month subscription with my code GAMEDEVUNCHAINED. ENDS JAN 31st. Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this episode, Brandon and R...
0338: Roundtable News | Fortnite Lego, Game Awards, and GTA VI 12.12.2023 1:39:08
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this episode, I sit with Ray Graham about the latest news and trends that affects game developers. Fortnite is making a huge comeback, our breakdown of the Game Awards latest an...
0337: Art Boost | Spark and Bibi with Igor Puskaric 05.12.2023 59:34
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Igor Puskaric presents his spotlight for a sketchfab project that a team 6 completed during the pandemic. An amazing piece of work that is interactive and showcases a new form of a...
0336: Navigating the Storms of Indie Publishing with Pete Bottomley 28.11.2023 1:23:09
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Dive into the fascinating world of game development with a returning guest Pete Bottomley, co-founder of White Paper Games, unravel the intricacies of crafting narrative-driven tit...
0335: Art Boost | Gambit with Lyndl Kempis 21.11.2023 1:23:07
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Lyndl Kempis joins this week to share his latest personal art piece. Being an early adopter of Blender and share his process of rigging, posing, and presentation. Lyndl40k (@3d.ronin...
0334: Roundtable News | Massive Layoffs 15.11.2023 1:44:45
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this episode of our podcast, we delve into three significant topics affecting the gaming industry: recent layoffs, the rise of User-Generated Content (UGC) and the UEFN, and the m...
0333: Catching up with the Game Industry with Brian Canary 31.10.2023 1:05:01
AU 2023 | November 13-15 in Las Vegas www.autodesk.com/gamedevunchained Paul Klee, Rich Harbour by Subsage (itch.io) Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Join me in an insightful conversation with Brian Canary, Lea...
0332: Get Your Game Published with Jay Powell 27.09.2023 1:02:41
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Dive into the intriguing tale of Eric Manahan, a former architect turned game developer, as he transitions from the structured world of building design to the fluid realm of 32-bit gamin...
0331: Making Lucid with Eric Manahan 19.09.2023 1:04:44
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe Back Lucid Kickstarter Now! About this episode: Dive into the intriguing tale of Eric Manahan, a former architect turned game developer, as he transitions from the structured world of building design to the f...
0330: Mastering Metaverse: John Krajewski’s Eco Adventure 22.08.2023 1:03:10
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Dive into the captivating journey of John Krajewski, the mastermind behind the thriving virtual world of Eco. With a pedigree from industry giants like EA, John took a leap and has been stee...
0329: Roundtable News | Gen Z Impact on the Workplace 16.08.2023 1:24:51
https://magicmind.com/unchained 56% off subscription 20% for one-time purchases with my code GAMEDEV20 Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this roundtable episode, we delve deep into the transformative influence of Gen Z as they make the...
0328: The Evolution of UX from Human Factors to Gaming with Joe Schaeppi 09.08.2023 53:10
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Join Joe Schaeppi, a renowned UX expert who started his illustrious career running a usability lab in Switzerland, as he dives deep into the captivating realm of User Experience (UX) in gaming...
0327: XR for Game Developers with Tony Bevilacqua 01.08.2023 1:00:42
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Dive into the future of game development with Tony Bevilacqua, the founder of Cognitive3D, in our latest podcast episode. Uncover the emerging potential of XR in revolutionizing gaming experienc...
0326: UEFN & HaZ Dulull- A New Dawn for Creators 25.07.2023 1:08:22
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Our guest, Haz Dullull, a founder of Hazanimation, takes us through his journey from video games to the movie industry and back, now leveraging gaming technology to produce animated films. Learn a...
0325: The Story Behind Dynopunk with Andrew and Roman 18.07.2023 1:06:22
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this episode, we delve into the captivating journey of indie developers Andrew and Roman, the dynamic duo behind Double and Dynopunk. They share invaluable insights on their development process,...
0324: The Story of Battlebit Remastered with Max Fink (theliquidhorse) 05.07.2023 1:23:17
https://magicmind.com/unchained 56% off subscription 20% for one-time purchases with my code GAMEDEV20 Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Uncover the story behind indie sensation BattleBit Remastered in an exclusive chat with developer...
0323: Reality, Upgraded: Navigating VR/AR Gaming with Alex Silkin 27.06.2023 1:13:10
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this riveting episode of Game Dev Unchained, our guest Alex Silkin delves deep into the transformation of the VR landscape over the past decade. From pioneering hardware software prototypes at USC, l...
0322: SoapBox | Games are taking 4-6 Years to Make? Why that isn't a bad thing... 20.06.2023 1:06:37
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In our latest episode, we delve into the controversy stirred up by Xbox executive Matt Booty's recent comments. Booty stated that AAA games now take 4-6 years to develop, and that the industry needs to...
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