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Conversations about Game Development from an aspiring Indie Game Dev. Topics will be all over the spectrum including CryEngine 5 and Defold Game Engine tutorials, how I set up my Game Dev Boards, and everything else interesting out there. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/support

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    • Jan 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Arena Gates Are Open! Quick re-intro and updates from 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 14:27


    The Arena Gates are opening once again for a new season. Going to be more candid and less scripted. Feel free to reach out and leave comments on game dev topics you would want to hear about. Excited to be back!!!!

    Arena 5.9 - Arena - Game Job Sites: GrackleHQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 12:39


    Reviewing GrackleHQ this week for another Game Dev job site. Job Site - https://gracklehq.com Barracks Article - No linked article Holding on itch.io - https://rb.gy/f81n6a Check out my Social Media: X - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  YouTube - www.youtube.com/@gamedevarena Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-925547 Humble Bundle Affiliate - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=vigmu2games Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 5.8 - Game Job Sites: GameDev Jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 10:09


    Continuing game job sites train with gamedevjobs.com with my experience. Job Site - gameindustryjobs.io Barracks Article - https://rb.gy/ubbq8v Holding on itch.io - https://rb.gy/f81n6a Check out my Social Media: X - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  YouTube - www.youtube.com/@gamedevarena Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-925547 Humble Bundle Affiliate - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=vigmu2games Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 5.7 - Game Job Sites: Work With Indies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 12:26


    As we continue with our Game Job site reviews, we talk about Work With Indies in the Arena this week. Job Site: https://www.workwithindies.com/ Barracks Article: https://rb.gy/pfe48t Holding on itch.io - https://rb.gy/f81n6a Check out my Social Media: X - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  YouTube - www.youtube.com/@gamedevarena Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-925547 Humble Bundle Affiliate - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=vigmu2games Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 5.6 - Game Job Sites: HitMarker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 12:19


    Looking at HitMarker this week as we continue our curating of viable game job sites. Job Site: https://hitmarker.net/jobs Barracks Article: https://rb.gy/b2v2av Holding on itch.io - https://rb.gy/f81n6a Check out my Social Media: X - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  YouTube - www.youtube.com/@gamedevarena Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-925547 Humble Bundle Affiliate - https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=vigmu2games Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Random Encounter #9 (5.5) - 100th Episode of Game Dev Arena

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 3:17


    We have eclipsed 100 episodes published. Here is to 100 more. Holding on itch.io - https://rb.gy/f81n6a Check out my Social Media: X - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  YouTube - www.youtube.com/@gamedevarena Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-925547 Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 5.4 - Game Job Sites: Game Industry Biz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 8:48


    Looking for work and don't know where to look. The next 7 Arenas will highlight one job site that was first discussed last season. Job Site: https://rb.gy/2yl6o0 Barracks Article: https://rb.gy/hcl1yb Check out my Social Media: X - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 5.3 - Goals for becoming a Game Dev

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 11:58


    Having goals is helpful with wanting to achieve. I've learned some valuable lessons on the matter so let's talk about in the Arena. Barracks Article - https://rb.gy/j4y6rb Holding on itch.io - https://rb.gy/f81n6a Check out my Social Media: X - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 5.2 - Time Away Updates and New Year Resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 9:25


    Stayed busy during the shows winter break and decided on some New Year Resolutions. 2024 is going to be a great year! Check out my Social Media: X - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 5.1 - Season 5 Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 10:10


    Season 5 has arrived! Getting intros and updating on what to expect from podcast segments. All in the hopes of helping everyone battle and conquer their game dev goals. Check out my Social Media: X - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.27 - Final Episode: Good, Bad, and oh so Ugly Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 15:16


    Final Episode for 2023 so let's get through the Good, Bad, and oh so Ugly for the Game Dev Arena. Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.26 - Game Job Sites: ArtStation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 10:39


    Link to our first discussed game dev job site - https://www.artstation.com/?sort_by=community&dimension=all Barracks Article - https://rb.gy/li3cz8 Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.25 - Sites for Game Dev Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 7:12


    Curated 8 sites that feature lots of opportunities for Game Development work. With so many chances to find work for your skill set, there is no better time than now to start applying. Artstation - https://www.artstation.com/?sort_by=community&dimension=all GameIndustryBiz - https://jobs.gameindustry.biz/ Hitmarker - https://hitmarker.net/ Work with Indies - https://www.workwithindies.com/ GameDev Jobs - https://gamedevjobs.com/ GrackleHQ - https://gracklehq.com/ GameDevs of Color - https://www.gamedevsofcolorexpo.com/ RemoteGameJobs - https://remotegamejobs.com Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.24 - Unity and its Price Shake Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 14:21


    A huge announcement from Unity caused a major uproar in the Game Development Community. Let's talk about here in the Arena. Barracks Link #1 - https://unity.com/pricing-updates Barracks Link #2 - https://t.co/qadAWzdGkb Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Random Encounter #8 (4.23) - Podcast reached 2K downloads

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 5:55


    Short episode celebrating the fact that the podcast has hit over 2K downloads across all places that you can listen. Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.22 - Armory3D Game Engine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 10:06


    Taking a look at Armory3D as I have begun dabbling into its engine. Barracks Article - https://rb.gy/a0pph Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.21 - Updates and Changes… Getting back into the Arena

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 10:45


    Short episode to talk about some updates on what has been going on during my break and some changes happening in the Arena. Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Random Encounter #7 (4.20): Mid-Boss has arrived!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 8:08


    It's getting to the middle of the year and of the Game Dev Arena. We have a Mid-Boss approaching so it's time to prepare to battle and conquer. Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.19 - NFT and Video Game Association

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 11:50


    Let's check out the interestingly, digital world of NFTs and their association or relating to video game in today's world. Barracks Article - https://rb.gy/yhfny Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.18 - Best Practices of Game Programming (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 15:38


    We heard some information and ways to go about doing better game programming already. Now it's time to hear what ways I've adopted toward doing better game programming. Barracks Article - https://rb.gy/gjiup Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.17 - Best Practices for Game Programming (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 14:47


    Following either common industry or your own guidelines, this week is where we talk about the importance and best practices for following such guidelines. Barracks Article - https://rb.gy/gjiup Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.16 - Making the Genre Series #2 - Platformer Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 11:43


    What to do or where to start on any particular genre? Let me see if I can provide some insight to point you in a good direction with this intro into the Platformer genre. Barracks Article - https://bit.ly/3MjIhC5 Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.15 - Why I wanted to become a Game Developer?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 13:40


    Many reasons for why everyone wants to become a game developer. This Arena hear what drove me to want to become one and what that drive has produce as of today. Barracks Article - https://bit.ly/3NGxaUI Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.14- Process Behind Creating A Video Game (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 14:25


    Continuing the conversation about the process I am going through now. With emphasis on something very important, but will need to join me in the Arena to hear it. Barracks - https://bit.ly/3oSmCb3 Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.13 - My Experience Landing A Freelance Game Development Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 13:17


    Beginning my first Game Dev Freelance contract this month. Get my take on my experience and what helped me land this project. Hopefully giving you all some inspiration toward landing your first freelance project, if wanting to go that route. Barracks Article - https://bit.ly/3KE7vJv Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.12 - Process Behind Creating a Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 12:37


    Received an opportunity to make a game using the CryEngine Game Engine and thought how great it would be to talk about it in the Arena. This is going to be a multi-episode topic. So be on the lookout for additional info. Barracks Article - https://bit.ly/3KvuN5u Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.11 - ID@Xbox - From Application to Approval

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 13:26


    Exciting information I saw scrolling through Twitter this past week. Let's get into what Xbox is doing for us Indie Devs. Barracks Article - https://bit.ly/3KfyJXV ID@Xbox Tweet - https://bit.ly/3ZqcGSF Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.10 - Beginning Tutorials/Documentation on Defold Game Engine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 13:31


    When starting a new engine, things could be overwhelming that you don't want to continue using it. That happened to me with Defold. Hear about that experience and what brought about coming back to the engine. Barracks Article - https://bit.ly/3TGhfGU Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Random Encounter #6 (4.9) - New Episode Format… possibly.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 12:40


    Discussing potentially a new episode format and going to give it a try during next week's Arena. Listen to this week's Random Encounter episode to find out more. Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.8 - Game Art Styling in Pixels

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 14:43


    While I'm nowhere close to an expert, let us take a stroll down Pixel Game Art Development lane. Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.7 - Creating a 2D Game World (Game Design Principle)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 14:26


    2D Game World building; had a brief discussion on the topic in a past Arena. Now with some more insight/experience on 2D game development, let us dive a little deeper now. Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Barracks #3 (4.6) - This Week in Game Development News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 14:30


    Article 1 - https://bit.ly/3Kj86BA Article 2 - https://bit.ly/3IFvDvz https://gamedevfund.vc/#apply Article 3 - https://bit.ly/3YBIYuk Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.5 - 2D Content Creation; Spritesheets, Tilesets, TiledMaps… oh my!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 15:04


    Spritesheets, Tilesets, TiledMaps…. Heard a lot when talking 2D Game Content Creation. How do they differ? How are they similar? Let's talk about it in the Arena. Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Making the Genre #1 (4.4) - Making Game Genres Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 15:02


    A big goal, for this year, is beginning as many different genres and making Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) out of them. Let's intro our way into Making the Genre segments for the Game Dev Arena. Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.3 - Is Cocos2dx dead?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 15:04


    While seeing this question asked and reading an old post on a forum. Thought it be good to find out whether Cocos2dx is really dead or not. Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.2 - Game Genres; Thoughts and Implementation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 17:34


    Taking a look at the long list of genres that have been made since the inception of video game making. Let's see how many different genres we can make before the end of 2023. Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 4.1 - Welcome Back, Welcome Back, Welcome Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 15:47


    The gates are open to a new year of battling and conquering all things on the Game Dev spectrum. Time to open this year with new goals so let's get after it Participants!!! Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 3.44 - Season 3 Finale!!! Game Dev Arena will be returning in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 10:30


    Going over the 3 points that was Good, Bad, and oh so Ugly with what was achieved in 2022. Listen for the return date in 2023. Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 3.43 - CodeSignal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 11:53


    We got another place to learn coding for free. CodeSignal is next in line in the Arena. Check it out - https://codesignal.com/ Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 3.42 - Hackerrank (Challenges and 30 Days of Code)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 11:38


    Hackerrank is the next place on my list where you could learn to code for free with C++ and some other languages. Of course, in the Arena, we are working mainly with C++. Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 3.41 - Learning to code for free - Sololearn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 11:42


    Took a course through Sololearn on understanding C++ better. I say it has really been beneficial and thought it best to bring it to the Arena for all participants to hear. iPhone users - https://apple.co/3tjVhNK Android users - https://bit.ly/3tktqNp Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 3.40 - Excellent places to learn coding for free

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 13:08


    Started really getting into nitty gritty of learning C++ to get better. Have a few places that I've started using to really get better at coding in C++. Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/support

    Barracks #2 - 3.39 - Future trends report, Microsoft and Netflix making game dev moves

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 10:24


    In the barracks this week, found some good articles to read. But we shall highlight them this week in the barracks. https://bit.ly/3TSowCD - #1. https://bit.ly/3SBXb6G - #2. https://bit.ly/3TYa5g7 - #3. https://bit.ly/3syipYp - #4. Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 3.38 - Cocos2d-x Game Engine Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 10:04


    Talking about the Cocos2d-x Game Engine and plans going forward with it. Fiverr link - https://bit.ly/3gulplG Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 3.37 - Indie Game Dev Communities - GameDev StackExchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 6:33


    Checking out our final Indie Game Dev Community that was recommended by AskGamDev off their YouTube channel. Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 3.36 - Indie Game Dev Community - GameDev.net

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 7:41


    Another Indie Game Dev Community. Let's check out another good place to get your game development needs from. https://gamedev.net Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 3.35 - Indie Game Dev Community - Indiedb Forum

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 6:47


    Checking out another Indie Game Dev Community with the Indiedb Forum. https://www.indiedb.com Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/support

    Random Encounter #5 - Arena 3.34 - 1000 Listens of all published episodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 6:10


    We have hit 1,000 listens with the podcast!!! This Random Encounter is celebrating that milestone along with other updates that are happening. Thank you all for your continued support. Let's all keep battling and conquering our game dev goals. Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 3.33 - Indie Game Dev Community: Tigsource Forum

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 7:58


    Looking at another Indie Game Dev Community to help with getting more exposure as an Indie Dev. https://www.tigsource.com Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 3.32 - Indie Game Dev Community - r/gamedev and r/indiedev

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 9:59


    Checking a couple of subreddits that are great for getting into an Indie Game Dev Community. Building relationships and friendships along the way. Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/support

    Arena 3.31 - Indie Game Dev Communities

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 5:01


    Joining communities may seem daunting to keep up with, but growing your network can provide some great benefits. Hear about places that seem to be top tier places to do just that! Ask Game Dev Video - https://youtu.be/OoKrjIJAHtc Check out my Social Media  Twitter - https://twitter.com/vigmu2  Tumblr - https://meedajoe0417.tumblr.com/  Discord - https://discord.gg/AYEAK5RmFR  If you would like to donate for my current work and for further content!  You can donate here -- https://bit.ly/3ea8q3u  Provide thoughts on show and join email list for show notifications: https://bit.ly/3hGNqEP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vigmu2-games/support

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