Game Dev Unchained

Game Dev Unchained

Leisure EN ↓ 425 episodes

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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Game Dev Unchained

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www.gamedevunchained.com

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Mar 10, 2026

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Episodes

0281: GduX.me | Sky: Children of Light Demo 07.09.2021

This episode is brought to you by  AppFigures ! Head to  https://appfigures.com/on/gamedevunchained.com  to try App figures for free. If you like it, use our special code  GDU3030  to get 30% off for the next 3 months. Sky is an open world game where you can fly, explore and interact with other players. We would like to showcase our beautiful world and flying mechanics and...

Games ReCAP | Can All CEOs Please Step Down! 07.09.2021

CEOs and their twitter accounts are a sure-fire way to get unemployed. How many times have we heard this story before? Also, some cheeky gamers are already finding loopholes in the anti-gaming restrictions in China. Learn more, in today's Games ReCAP!

Games ReCAP | Naughty Dog Stopping Crunch Culture? 03.09.2021

Naughty Dog has been under the spotlight lately about its crunch culture practices and forcing the Co-President to respond to how the company is looking to mitigate the issues internally. Is it enough or just damage control? Find out in today's Games ReCAP!

Games ReCAP | China Bans Gaming 02.09.2021

China bans gaming for minors, or at least set regulations with some enforceability. Find out more in today's Games ReCaP, daily game news for game developers. 

0280: GduX.me | The Making of MonStars Remastered with Damon Woods 31.08.2021

This episode is brought to you by  AppFigures ! Head to  https://appfigures.com/on/gamedevunchained.com  to try App figures for free. If you like it, use our special code  GDU3030  to get 30% off for the next 3 months. Please view the show notes for further details on this episode: https://wp.me/pcB0ew-Q6 Damon Woods is a talented Character Artist in the industry being in...

0279: Art Director Aspirations with Reika Yoshino 03.08.2021

This episode is sponsored by Autodesk. Check out Autodesk Maya and 3ds Max Indie, which provides access to pro tools at an affordable price for recent graduates, freelancers, hobbyists, and 3D artists just starting out here: https://makeanything.autodesk.com/me-indie/ Feel free to drop into the community website AREA https://area.autodesk.com/ Read the shownotes (https://gamedevunchained...

0278: Sozap and the Mobile Market after the Pandemic with Rade Prokopovich 27.07.2021

 Rade Prokopovich is the CEO of Sozap, an emerging and successful mobile company, stopped by the show to discuss his general outlook on the industry and the new challenges coming out of the pandemic.  https://www.sozap.com/ This episode is sponsored by Game School Online

0277: Roundtable News | Valve Steamdeck 20.07.2021

This episode is sponsored by GamesBoost42.   https://gamesboost42.com/  Valve is doubling down on hardware and answering with a more hardcore "Switch" of their own. What is this all about? Listen in and catch up!  Connect with Ray!  ● https://twitter.com/Wadarass  This episode is brought to you by www.gameschoolonline.com !

0276: SoapBox | Latest Updates and Resolving Internal Conflicts 14.07.2021

This episode is sponsored by GamesBoost42.  https://gamesboost42.com/ In this episode I update the latest status of the podcast and the reason for my unexpected short absence. I also share a recent conversation with a colleague about him approaching a career crossroad and share the advice that I gave him.

0275: GduX.me | Breaking Art with Miklos Bencz 29.06.2021

This episode is sponsored by GamesBoost42.  https://gamesboost42.com/ Breakthroughs and breakdowns on the journey of game art. Check out other talks at https://gamedevunchained.com/gdux/ Connect with Miklos Bencz: https://www.artstation.com/mikibencz/profile

0274: GduX.me | The Business of Games with Larry Kuperman 22.06.2021

This episode is sponsored by GamesBoost42.  https://gamesboost42.com/ Larry Kuperman, a 20-year veteran of the game industry, will explain how a business-mindset can help you be more successful. This presentation is about more than making wise business choices, it is about developing a framework for financial decisions. Check out other talks at https://gamedevunchained.com/gdux/ Connect with Larry...

0273: Roundtable News | Final Showdown Epic VS Apple 02.06.2021

Who would've thought that this would last as long with Epic actually having a chance to humble Apple in any way?  Check out the show notes: https://wp.me/pcB0ew-Pk Connect with Ray! ● https://twitter.com/Wadarass This episode is brought to you by www.gameschoolonline.com!

0272: Art Boost | Snake Way Cruiser with Lyndl Kempis 25.05.2021

Lyndl Kempis breaks down his latest personal project, the Snake Way Cruiser. He walks through his planning stages from using Blender all the way to a fully rendered video while talking about his dev's mid-life crisis.  https://www.artstation.com/artwork/485bOY Connect with Lyndl: https://www.artstation.com/lyndl40k https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndlk This episode is presented by Game School Online,...

0271: Simplifying Efficient Workflows with Daniel Bystedt 18.05.2021

Daniel Bystedt is a character & creature artist currently working at Embark Studios in Stockholm Sweden. He has been betting big on using Blender for his whole workflow and his experience reflects what the industry is and needs to move towards, simplicity.  Check out the show notes: https://wp.me/pcB0ew-Pf​ Connect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-bystedt-67a2ba56/?originalSubdomain...

0270: Diversity in the Game Industry with Ray Graham 12.05.2021

This episode was Sponsored by Autodesk. For amazing resources and a vast online hub of articles, tutorials, and content for 3D artists please check out https://area.autodesk.com/​. Being in leadership positions at top-leading game studios and tech companies throughout his career, I invited Ray on to to discuss about diversity in the workplace. Check out the show notes: https://wp.me/pcB0ew-P0​ Con...

0269: GduX.me | Flowing Between Worlds: Lighting in Games and Films with Scott Knapp 05.05.2021

This talk will go over how to navigate working in both industries as a lighting artist.  We will deep dive into how to make yourself marketable in both industries, and steps you can take to get your foot in the door as a lighter for both. Check out other talks at https://gamedevunchained.com/gdux/ Connect with Scott Knapp: https://www.scottknapp.com/ https://twitter.com/Scottthelighter

0268: GduX.me | Navigating Art in a Business World with Ben Sanders 28.04.2021

As contributors who are passionate about our craft, artists can often times tunnel vision into the perfect aesthetic. But sometimes this is not what production needs. This talk explores the forbidden topic of money, and how it relates to our daily tasks. Check out other talks at https://gamedevunchained.com/gdux/ Connect with Ben Sanders: https://twitter.com/finespline00 https://www.linkedin.com/i...

0267: Roundtable News | Epic Metaverse 20.04.2021

What is Epic's grand plan? Fortnite + Rocket League + Fall Guys, are they really going to complete Ready Player One?! The ultimate gaming experience? Check it out in this month's roundtable news. Check out the show notes: https://wp.me/pcB0ew-OV Connect with Ray! ● https://twitter.com/Wadarass This episode is brought to you by www.gameschoolonline.com!

0266: GduX.me 2020 | Intellectual Property for Game Dev with Jessica Shraybman 13.04.2021

In this talk, you'll learn the basics of Intellectual Property, including how to protect your work and reputation. https://www.shraybmanlaw.com/ Show Notes: https://wp.me/pcB0ew-OE ♥ Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/bluchamps?sub... ● https://discord.com/invite/sJtGmpV ● Website: http://gamedevunchained.com ● https://twitter.com/gduxme  ● https://twitter.com/BLUchamps

0265: Art Boost | Sculpting AAA Realistic Characters with Lisa Loseva 06.04.2021

Sponsors: E-WIN gaming chairs https://bit.ly/3ovyBG4 use code Gamedev for 30% off Lisa Loneva breaks down her Wanderer Project and teaches how she approached her AAA quality character. Check out the show notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHPgNNzq5MQ Connect with Lisa: https://www.artstation.com/ellos https://twitter.com/ohpleasestopit This episode is presented by Game School Online,...

0264: Investing in the Games Industry with Daniel 30.03.2021

The world of investing is a mysterious place and Daniel is no stranger in placing his bets in the game industry. He invested in Quixel, Elias Software, & Polygonflow. This episode is all about what the other side looks like.  Check out the show notes: https://wp.me/pcB0ew-O9 This episode is brought to you by Silen Media! You are creating an exciting world. But are the players truly connecting with...

0263: Proceduralism in Games with Luiz Kruel 23.03.2021

Every big game both indie and AAA are moving towards proceduralism. A movement Luiz plays a big part in by pushing Houdini game dev tools for industry acceptance. Check out the show notes: https://wp.me/pcB0ew-O7 Connect with Luiz Kruel! ● https://www.linkedin.com/in/luizkruel/ This episode is brought to you by Silen Media! You are creating an exciting world. But are the players truly connecting w...

0262: Roundtable News | Anthem Cancelled?! 16.03.2021

Anthem is officially cancelled. Epic VS Apple VS VALVE?! AR is entering into the fight now?! Find out in this month's roundtable news episode. Check out the show notes: https://wp.me/pcB0ew-NK Connect with Ray! ● https://twitter.com/Wadarass This episode is brought to you by Silen Media! You are creating an exciting world. But are the players truly connecting with your story? Go to SilenMedia.com/...

0261: Abby & Tony from Black Tabby Games 09.03.2021

Black Tabby Games is an indie studio founded by Abby Howard and Tony Howard-Arias. Their games tell the kinds of stories than only games can tell, and fall at the intersection of horror and humor. Check out the show notes: https://wp.me/pcB0ew-NF Connect with Abby & Tony! ●https://www.blacktabbygames.com/ ●https://twitter.com/blacktabbygames ●https://store.steampowered.com/app/1406040/Scarlet_Holl...

0260: What's Next for VR with Scott Rogers 02.03.2021

Scott Roger is a designer and educator of over 50 published games including the tabletop games Pantone the Game, Rayguns and Rocketships, and the upcoming Diamonds & Dinosaurs.  You can also catch him in the movie Gamemaster.  Check out the show notes: https://wp.me/pcB0ew-MU Connect with Scott Rogers! ●https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrogersdesigner/ ●https://twitter.com/mightybedbug This episode...

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