Level Design Lobby

The topic which I wanted to talk for a while in which I speak about an element which is now super present in many of our top-rated games, companions. Designing a fantastic and lovable character which creates a connection with us the player, this how you do it. Please Support:  www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Article ----- Emotion Through Gameplay:  gamasutra.com/blogs/MaxPears/201…rough_Gam...

The Last Game Memories I really did enjoy, so I thought why not get to know the amazing Producer of the Show Alex. I sit down with him and ask him some questions on what he enjoys in video games and what drives his passion for them. Please Support:  www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Contact Us ----- Alex Twitter -  twitter.com/AlexMPartridge Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears   Website:  www.maxp...

Time again my Guru's where I recommend to all of you amazing gamers developers some great material for you to learn and grow from. Please Support:  www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Reading Materials ----- Chris Solarski:  www.gamasutra.com/blogs/KrzysztofS…gn_Framework.php Collective Podcast:  www.thecollectivepodcast.com/episodes/1…ick-okeefe Game Makers Notebook Cory Barlog:  www.youtube.c...

Alex and myself make our return to take and answer your questions, which we can not thank you enough for taking the time to ask us your questions as we want you to keep them coming! Please Support:  www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Contact Us ----- Alex Twitter -  twitter.com/AlexMPartridge Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears   Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveldesignlobby@gmail.com Twitte...

In this episode, we have a slightly different one as I am joined by my brother Tom Pears and friend and previous guest Dan Howard. We discuss what got us into games, what draws us into games and why we love this medium so much. Please Support:  www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears   Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ---...

This episode is one I have been planning for a long time now and happy to finally have the guest Sebastian Long join me on the show as he talks about PlayerResearch, how they help game devs make the best choice for their games. Please Support:  www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Contact Sebastian ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/seb_long PlayersResearch:  twitter.com/PlayerResearch Conference:  gam...

I am happy to be back with all of you amazing gurus as I come back with another exciting episode recommending even more amazing and fantastic reading materials which I believe are great and that we as a community should check out.  Please Support:  www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Reading Materials ----- Players Interactivity with Game Mechanics:  gamasutra.com/view/news/336592/V…game_mechan...

Traditionally I and Alex will answer questions from you amazing people. Yet we decided to take a slightly different approach with this episode. We discuss topics that we wish we had learned back in our educational days and make you aware of certain subjects that you should be studying in your own time. Please Support:  www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Contact Us ----- Alex Twitter -  twitter...

Joined by a fantastic and returning guest, my close friend Dan Howard (Ep 12 was our first episode together) We are taking a close look on the opening chapters of RDR2 and breaking down how it achieves a lot.  Please Support:  www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears   Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----- Platforms -----...

I am back, with a slightly different episode but one which excites me. It is a closer look at Mario Kart, showing how it has so many nuances in its game design. Please Support:  www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ------ Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears   Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----- Platforms ----- iTunes:  goo.gl/RDWSmX   YouTube:  goo.gl/2pdpj...

Another great time my gurus, where I recommend more amazing Reading Materials for you all to check out and hopefully enjoy and learn from.  Please Support -  www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby Shape Theory In Level Design:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOhuXSZaLH8 ----- Reading Materials ----- Extra Credits: Audio Design -  www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mCdd-6Bxo4 7 Intro Levels -  gamasutra.com/view/news/287...

WE ARE BACK!! The dream team is back together as we take time to answer some more of your amazing questions. We have taken in some of your questions from the great community and try answer them the best we can.  Please Support: www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Contact Us ----- Alex Twitter -  twitter.com/AlexMPartridge Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears   Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leve...

This is episode is one I have been excited to do for a long time and finally, it is here! I am joined by my good friend and fellow designer Liam Wilson as we break down God of War talking about multiple design aspects of the game. Please Support:  www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears   Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveldesignlobby@gmail.com...

Happy New Year and wishing the best 2019 I can to all my amazing Game Guru's! First episode of the year, and we kick it off with some great suggested reading to all of you amazing devs. Please Support:  www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- LD Libary - Free Session ---- Shape Theory in Level Design www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOhuXSZaLH8&t=217s   ----- Reading Materials ----- Principles of Design - ...

In this episode, we are going to be taking a look at a great game design technique which helps players feel strongly toward mechanics and that is called 'Juice'. Breaking down, why it is important and how it can be used to help improve your mechanics. Please Support:  www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears   Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveld...

Not long till Xmas now my friends, so here is the gift of knowledge. We take a look at some amazing designers and what amazing resources are out there for us to learn from. Please support: www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Reading Materials ----- Game Access:  gameaccessibilityguidelines.com/basic/ Heart Breaking Boss Battles:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xYISD9xQ1Y Designing Characters as UI: ...

Great time being able to sit down and answer your question you amazing Guru's. Hopefully, I answer some of your questions on this episode. Please Support: www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Contact Info ---- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears   Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveldesignlobby@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/AlexMPartridge ----- Platforms ----- iTunes:  goo.gl/RDWSmX   YouTube: ...

This has been one of my personal favorite episodes to record so I hope you love it as much as I did creating it. I break down how to make a core mechanic important to your game design. Looking into ways to make it memorable to the players. As I take a deep dive into two fantastic mechanics we can all learn from. Please Support: https://www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Contact me ----- Twitte...

Welcome to the 30th episode as I take a deep dive into the level design of the great Captin Toad's Adventure, breaking down how they encourage exploration with their level design. Please Support: www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears   Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----- Platforms ----- iTunes:  goo.gl/RDWSmX   YouTu...

A truly phenomenal episode, one that I really enjoyed recording as I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with the incredibly smart and delightful Chris Totten. We talk about his road into games, his book and a new project he has now just released on Kickstarter. Please Support: www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- La Mancha - Kickstarter (Please support) ----- kck.st/2Dlf4Ep ----- Chris Con...

Here we are my favorite game gurus, more fantastic materials for us all to check out, as we share more and more amazing work by other fantastic passionate people in our industry. Please support: www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Reading Materials ----- Gamer's Brain, Celia Hodent:  www.amazon.com/Gamers-Brain-Neur…ign/dp/1498775500 Spider-Man Swinging:  gamasutra.com/view/news/328257/D…ngin_S...

Another chance for me to answer your amazing questions yet again. This time with my travels I will also answer some of the common most questions I have been asked along the way. Please Support www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Contact Info ---- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears   Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveldesignlobby@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/AlexMPartridge ----- Platforms --...

It is the time where we take things back to basics, as I break down 'Design Pillars' and what they are, and how they can be useful for your game. The finally demonstrating which pillars are used for which games. Please support www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears   Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----- Platforms -----...

Welcome everyone to this weeks episode, I am joined by a special guest who is a Snr Level Designer as we discuss their journey, and as well as some tips from them to help you all grow and develop. Please support www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Contact me ----- Twitter:  twitter.com/MaxPears   Website:  www.maxpears.com/ Email:  leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----- Platforms ----- iTunes:  goo.g...

Hey all, Just want to firstly apologize for the slight delay for the episode but it is now live! I have been traveling a bit so I am sorry as that will have some impact on the podcast. But we are here with the next batch of must check out game materials Please Support: www.patreon.com/leveldesignlobby ----- Reading Materials ----- The Art of Combat Encounters:  www.gamasutra.com/blogs/TravisHoff…t...