The Pete Makes Games Podcast

This is the penultimate daily update: the PMG Podcast is going weekly starting Monday, March 16th. Fewer, longer updates with a bit more variety? Yes, please! As always, thanks for listening and I'll see you tomorrow! Listen on your podcast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/feed.xml #gamedev #indiedev #bdith

I don't get a lot of gamedev work done during the workweek, so I ask: Would it be better if I updated weekly instead of daily and went just a little longer? As always, thanks for listening and I'll see you tomorrow! Listen on your pocast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/feed.xml #gamedev #indiedev #bdith

I can't let a little thing like the entire city having low water pressure stop me from making a game, can I? I'll just have to Lysol everything. Twice. As always, thanks for listening and I'll see you tomorrow! Listen on your pocast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/feed.xml #gamedev #indiedev #bdith

I hit a mental low this weekend but I regrouped and feel better. Back to work! As always, thanks for listening and I'll see you tomorrow! Listen on your pocast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/feed.xml #gamedev #indiedev #bdith

I pose a question in today's episode: What are some good gamedev communities, particularly for new indie developers? As always, thanks for listening and I'll see you Monday! Listen on your pocast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/feed.xml #gamedev #indiedev #bdith

I've checked one more animation cycle off the to-do list and I'm looking forward to coding this weekend. Thanks for listening and I'll see you tomorrow! Listen on your pocast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/feed.xml #gamedev #indiedev #bdith

Zel can now walk in all four directions! What's next? The reelshot and attack animations. Slowly but surely, I'm making progress. Thanks for listening and I'll see you tomorrow! Listen on your pocast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/feed.xml #gamedev #indiedev #bdith

Another walking animation cycle done, what I know about my personal inertia, and how I keep going to prevent falling back into it, all in today's episode! Thanks for listening and I'll see you tomorrow! Listen on your pocast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/feed.xml #gamedev #indiedev #bdith

Today we talk about sprite sheets, a new enemy type, and how I force myself into motivation. As always, thanks for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow! Listen on your pocast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/feed.xml #gamedev #indiedev #bdith

With this week's to-do list done, I talk about the unseen part of game development: sitting down and planning. As always, thanks for listening, and I'll see you Monday! Listen on your pocast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/feed.xml #gamedev #indiedev #bdith

I finished a main menu AND an overworld theme since the last time we talked? You betcha! You can hear it here: https://youtu.be/UdxpSqS25fc?si=8YQtsqGw43YUcHCz As always, thanks for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow! Listen on your pocast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/feed.xml #gamedev #indiedev #jbth #music

With all the week's major coding tasks behind me, I settle on an "easy win" to keep my spirits high! Thanks for listening! Listen on your pocast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/feed.xml #gamedev #indiedev #coding #bdith

A fixed elevation bug, a new enemy archetype, and a freshly-opened Itch.io demo page, all while almost getting hit. Thanks for listening! Listen on your pocast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/feed.xml #gamedev #indiedev #coding #folklore

It's a short episode but it's the result of a lot of work! I've fixed the reelshot elevation issue and both Zel and enemies now have elevation! Who knows what I'll be able to accomplish by tomorrow? Come back then and find out! Listen on your pocast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/feed.xml #gamedev #indiedev #coding #folklore

I'm a half-day away from Mardi Gras break and I'll have the time and energy to get stuff done! Thanks for listening and I'll see you on Monday! Listen on your pocast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/feed.xml #gamedev #indiedev #appalachia #folklore

Am I revealing my cards too soon, or giving you just enough of a peek for you to be intrigued by Just Beneath the Holler 's story? No, you tell me, I'm terrible at reading the room. Thanks for listening and I'll see you tomorrow! Listen on your pocast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/feed.xml #gamedev #indiedev #appalachia #folklore

What makes me qualified to make a game honoring Appalachia while also injecting it with a dose of magical realism? I'm glad you asked, I explain my bona fides in today's episode. Thanks for listening and I'll see you tomorrow! Listen on your pocast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/feed.xml #gamedev #indiedev #appalachia #folklore

Note: there are possible, slight spoilers for Just Beneath the Holler 's story in this episode. Today I'm talking about my research into the paranormal, the supernatural, and the just plain weird of Appalachia and how the traditions of settlers and native peoples had certain commonalities. Yes, wood boogers are a real thing. Supposedly. Thanks for listening and I'll see you tomorrow! Listen on you...

The new lavalier mic has cut the engine/road noise significantly but I'm still working to make sure I don't sound like I'm in a can. The fact that I'm still sick isn't helping my voice at all. In this episode, I discuss how to fix the reelshot elevation issue and liken myself to Scotty. Thanks for listening! Listen on your pocast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/fe...

I recorded before I got on the interstate to reduce road/cabin noise, AND I bought a clip-on mic for even better sound! In this episode, I talk about all the side-tasks of game development and promotion and why I need to limit my time on those. I also talk more about the May 4 prototype for Just Beneath the Holler . Thanks for listening and I'll see you Monday! Listen on your pocast app of choice:...

The road noise is still a problem, but I don't want to buy a microphone yet. I'll eventually get it working. In this episode, I share a core memory that's influencing the mood I want to convey in Just Beneath the Holler . Thanks for listening and I'll see you tomorrow! Listen on your pocast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/feed.xml #gamedev #indiedev #devlog

In this episode, I confess to not getting a lot done yesterday and decide on a plan to prevent that today. I'm still fiddling with the audio mixing, so there's still some ambient vehicle noise. No worries, I'll get it sorted out soon enough. Thanks for listening and I'll see you tomorrow! Listen on your pocast app of choice: https://media.rss.com/the-pete-makes-games-podcast/feed.xml #gamedev #ind...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Pete Makes Games Podcast! It's actually the eleventh episode, but I'm moving away from YouTube Podcasts and desired that fresh, clean break only an Episode 001 can provide. Every Monday through Friday, you'll get 5-10 minutes of my game development progress and musings, straight from my daily commute to work. In this episode: I’m shifting to concept art afte...