GameDev Breakdown

Original Air Date: Apr. 26, 2021 - Jonathan Ovadia of AEXLAB calls in to discuss the progress and the story behind the studio's upcoming virtual reality multiplayer competitive shooter, VAIL. He shares insight into a relatively new funding model for games, his team's vision for a connected, persistent VR experience, and more. AEXLAB aims to bring competitive multiplayer tactical gunplay to VRJonat...

Original Air Date: Apr. 24, 2021 - The Inside Video Game Creation virtual book tour continues with a segment for the always-entertaining Podcast vs Player podcast crew. We discuss the book, unusual interview experiences, balance and sacrifice in the industry, and more. Show Notes and Links • https://zerotoplay.com/ • https://twitter.com/PODCASTvPLAYER • https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09151NFSQ

Original Air Date: Apr. 21, 2021 - Todd appears on Carl Leducq's podcast, Zero to Play, to discuss his new book, Inside Video Game Creation, indie game development, trends in the game industry, and more. Show Notes and Links • https://zerotoplay.com/ • https://twitter.com/CarlsContent • https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09151NFSQFull Audio Showhttps://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13F...

Original Air Date: Apr. 7, 2021 - At long last, Todd's Q&A interview book is out!https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09151NFSQ at Amazon. Ratings and reviews are greatly appreciated!

Original Air Date: Mar. 20, 2021 - Accomplished writer Michelle Franklin of Recombobulator Games calls in to discuss cats, floods, and Space Boat, a shiny upcoming narrative adventure game being developed by a team of triple-A industry survivors with credits on Mass Effect 3, DeadSpace 2, Hannah Montana, and more. Michelle Franklin, Recombobulator Games, and Space Boat • https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Original Air Date: Mar. 16, 2021 - Welcome to GDC Showcase week! This is your first podcast check-in from the event. Hear about the sessions so far, including great chats with the legendary Warren Spector and Sucker Punch Productions co-founder Brian Fleming, then get tips for the event and what to keep an eye on for the rest of the week! If you enjoy GameDev Breakdown • Sign up for our https://co...

Original Air Date: Mar. 10, 2021 - It's difficult pitching yourself and what you have to offer, but it's important that you're able to do it when you need to. In this episode, hear about some of the most common mistakes that even the pros make when pitching, and what you can do to stand apart. Support our sponsorsThis show was brought to you in part by Silen Media! Silen Media knows game audio, an...

Original Air Date: Feb. 24, 2021 - Twitch streamer and friend of the show Matt Hill returns to talk workplace antics and exit strategies. Support our sponsorsThis show was sponsored by Silen Media! Silen Media knows game audio, and they’re ready to connect with you about your work-in-progress! You can book a free game audio strategy session at http://silenmedia.com/booking. Show NotesMatt Hill str...

Original Air Date: Feb. 18, 2021 - Friend of the show Viktor from Blue Pin Studio calls in to discuss how different the Steam launch experience has become, how the pandemic allowed him to chase his dream with a friend, a glimpse into the world of watch repair, and Fable speed runs. Show NotesYou can check out Eggnog Incorporated by Blue Pin Studio in the https://store.steampowered.com/app/1461360/...

Original Air Date: Feb. 13, 2021 - Joshua Johnson, CTO of TREE Industries and development lead on Ultimate Disc Golf, calls in to discuss the game's progress, Epic's impressive new cloud-based human model generator, Quest 2 development, working with your partner--it's almost Valentine's Day, after all--and more. Support our sponsorsThis show was brought to you in part by Silen Media! Silen Media k...

Original Air Date: Feb. 10, 2021 - The team behind Terraria cancels its Stadia release over Google's lazy account bans, CD Projekt Red's servers are compromised in a targeted cyber attack, and CodeWritePlay goes viral! Show NotesTo learn more about Google losing Terraria for Stadia, you can read more https://codewriteplay.com/2021/02/08/reminder-terraria-devs-google-story-is-not-unusual-at-all/. Y...

Original Air Date: Feb. 6, 2021 - A new patent granted to Warner Bros. has many asking why patents are issued in the game industry at all. We’ll look at the Nemesis system controversy, the potential value of patents in games, and how to sidestep patent trouble in your own endeavors. Support our sponsorsSilen Media knows game audio, and they’re ready to connect with you about your work-in-progress!...

Original Air Date: Feb. 2, 2021 - Do you know who wrote the last gaming article you read? Do you know how or why they wrote it? In this episode, you'll hear about a trend certain outlets have adopted that are raising major ethics concerns from outside the gaming community (this time) and what you need to look out for when browsing the news. Show NotesOn paid media council programs • https://www.th...

Original Air Date: Jan. 28, 2021 - A popular studio's future is in question amid allegations of inappropriate behavior stemming from the highest levels of management. We discuss what's being reported and examine everyone's responsibility to identify and help change this pattern in the workplace. Support our sponsorsThis show was sponsored by Appfigures! Appfigures is all about giving game makers t...

Original Air Date: Jan. 21, 2021 - An alternative philosophy to consider when projects and other collaborations break down, and a look at how Hasbro took a collection of imperfect classics and made them new. Support our sponsorsThis show was sponsored by Appfigures! Appfigures is all about giving game makers the tools they need to reduce risk and get more downloads. To find out more, head to https...

Original Air Date: Jan. 14, 2021 - Alien Scumbags designer and developer, James Ross, calls in to discuss his game's early success and some of the unique ways he's involved community members in the project. We also age ourselves with talk of floppy disks and Game Maker version 1.0.Support our sponsorsThis show was sponsored by Appfigures! Appfigures is all about giving game makers the tools they n...

Original Air Date: Jan. 11, 2021 - For a change of pace, we go back and follow up on a set of previous news stories to see where things ended up. Topics include LEGO and Unity, the Playdate, EA's FIFA loot boxes, and Moore...Support our sponsorsThis show was sponsored by Appfigures! Appfigures is all about giving game makers the tools they need to reduce risk and get more downloads. To find out mo...

Original Air Date: Jan. 7, 2021- We've endured the nightmares of 2020 and grabbed every small victory possible along the way. Time to regroup and look ahead. Support our sponsorsThis show was sponsored by Appfigures! Appfigures is all about giving game makers the tools they need to reduce risk and get more downloads. To find out more, head to https://appfigures.com/on/GameDevBreakdown to try Appfi...

Original Air Date: Jan. 4, 2021 - We close out allllll that Virtual Indie Games Expo 2020 coverage with the creative minds behind the upcoming roguelike platformer CreatorCrate and the asymmetric VR game--that is, co-op between a headset wearer and their smartphone-equipped teammates--Operation Armstrong. To find out more about the first Virtual Indie Games Expo, visit https://indiegamesexpo.com/....

Original Air Date: Dec. 30, 2020 - The party never stops in this episode as the designers behind the card-based drinking game Last Call for Alcohol and the Jackbox-style party game Assimilate! call in to discuss promoting physical games at a distance, design conventions for unusual experiences, and more. To find out more about the first Virtual Indie Games Expo, visit https://indiegamesexpo.com/....

Original Air Date: Dec. 28, 2020 - Following their appearances at Virtual Indie Games Expo 2020, the designers behind the Crumbs and Clash of the Genres board games call in to discuss inspiration, pandemic survival, and in one case, getting cut off on Fox News. To find out more about the first Virtual Indie Games Expo, visit https://indiegamesexpo.com/. Our thanks to the organizers for access to t...

Original Air Date: Dec. 23, 2020 - Following their exhibits at Virtual Indie Games Expo 2020, creators behind GunDrill and the TeamJumpers games discuss indie life, platform release strategies, navigating game engine options, dealing with negativity, and more. To find out more about the first Virtual Indie Games Expo, visit https://indiegamesexpo.com/. Our thanks to the organizers for access to th...

Original Air Date: Dec. 21, 2020 - Following their exhibits at Virtual Indie Games Expo 2020, creators from Laser Beams & Particle Streams Software, Inc. share details on the upcoming 4X/RTS/Space flight sim, Rank: Warmaster and Ryan S. Peterson tells us about his upcoming platform brawler, Altercation. To find out more about the first Virtual Indie Games Expo, visit https://indiegamesexpo.com...

Original Air Date: Dec. 17, 2020 - In this episode of the GameDev Breakdown podcast, Ryan Engle calls in to explain how he started as a soloist with an augmented reality putting prototype and wound up leading a team through the development of the definitive virtual reality Topgolf experience. Episode links • https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/2412327085529357/ at the Oculus store • https://t...

Original Air Date: Dec. 14, 2020 - EA has scooped up Codemasters at great cost. Germany is investigating Facebook over potentially anticompetitive practices in handling the Quest 2. Players are seeking--and receiving--refunds for Cyberpunk 2077, and it only gets weirder from here. Episode news storieshttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-12-14-ea-agrees-USD1-2-billion-acquisition-of-codemast...