SK Talks Games

Pixels Unplugged Podcast

Leisure EN ↓ 6 episodes

A series of conversation I've had with game developers. Video version of interview on my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@sktalksgames

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The Indie Game That Looks Like Retro Newspaper Comics! | Future Ghost Dev Interview 21.05.2025 58:28

Join me for an exclusive conversation with Kenn from Pineboxgames about Future Ghost, an indie 2D point and click adventure game so visually authentic it feels like reading old newspaper comics! Discover how Kenn meticulously scanned pages from his personal comic collection to create the game's striking retro aesthetic. We explore Kenn’s journey from English teacher to indie developer, his ins...

Renee Gittins Talks Phoenix Labs, Online Harassment, and Building Stronger Gaming Communities 19.04.2025 1:06:08

In this casual yet insightful chat, I sit down with Renee Gittins—former General Manager at Phoenix Labs, founder of indie studio Stumbling Cat, and former Executive Director of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA). Renee openly shares her unique journey through game development, including stories from launching her indie game Potions: A Curious Tale, her leadership experiences at...

Hungry Horrors: Feeding Monsters in a Roguelite Deck Builder! | Indie Game Dev Interview 03.04.2025 1:10:06

In this casual yet insightful indie game dev interview, we sit down with Clumsy Bear Studio, creators of Hungry Horrors, an innovative roguelite deck builder where you cook delicious dishes to feed monsters instead of fighting them! Discover how this small indie team turned folklore-inspired pixel art, quirky British dishes, and unique gameplay mechanics into a fresh gaming experience. The devs al...

This Dev Left a Game Studio to Make His Own Solo Game About Birds – Bernie Wick Interview 05.03.2025 1:49:17

Buy "A Story About Birds" on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3204460/A_Story_About_Birds/ I sat down with Bernie Wick, the solo developer behind "A Story About Birds", a charming indie game about building nests and creating a home for birds. We dove into Bernie's journey from working in game studios to becoming an independent developer, the challenges of game desi...

The Realities of Indie Game Development: Insights from the Dev of The Edge of Allegoria 05.12.2024 1:34:58

The Edge of Allegoria, available now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1870700/The_Edge_of_Allegoria/ Find Joe online: https://linktr.ee/its_avg_joe Think all Game Boy-style RPGs are for kids? Think again! Join me as I interview Joe Picknell, the solo developer behind The Edge of Allegoria, a game that breaks the mould with its mature themes, cynical humour, and surprisingly deep story....

OutOfTheBit on Full Void, Pixel Art Mastery, and Crafting Nanuka: Secret of the Shattering Moon 13.11.2024 43:10

Explore the artistry and passion of indie game development with OutOfTheBit, the studio behind Full Void and their upcoming title Nanuka: Secret of the Shattering Moon. In this exclusive interview, studio director Ali Motisi, artist Leo, and marketing/PR lead Rosalia Trupiano dive into the inspirations and challenges of creating immersive pixel-art worlds. Discover how Full Void evokes suspense wi...