Podcasts about Crashlands

Seth Coster, co-founder of Butterscotch Shenanigans, discusses Crashlands 2 with host Scott Johnson. They reflect on the smoother launch compared to the original, design philosophy that removes common survival game frustrations, and the importance of story, humor, and progression. Seth shares insights on development challenges, lessons from past games like Levelhead, community feedback, and upcoming patches. They also touch on player expectations, studio transparency, and the significance of their long-running podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seth Coster, co-founder of Butterscotch Shenanigans, discusses Crashlands 2 with host Scott Johnson. They reflect on the smoother launch compared to the original, design philosophy that removes common survival game frustrations, and the importance of story, humor, and progression. Seth shares insights on development challenges, lessons from past games like Levelhead, community feedback, and upcoming patches. They also touch on player expectations, studio transparency, and the significance of their long-running podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're learning all about CHICKEN JOCKEYS and why they matter. Also, PS5 price increases, Blue Princes, Marathon, and more! Scary! Subscribe and rate us via iTunes Subscribe on: Amazon Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Pandora DISCORD LINK Watch us on TWITCH! RSS feed: http://sidequesting.podbean.com/feed Hosts: Dali, J.J., Zach, Taylor, Sam, Tom, Jonny With Special Guest: None! SIDEQUESTING PATREON EXECUTIVES: Tom Johnson, Punkdefied SIDEQUESTING PATREON PRODUCERS: Stefan Swandlund, Zero the Prototype, Exageneus, Jeff Grubb Topics: A Minecraft Movie makes a bajillion dollars Sony is raising the price of the PS5 in several regions Star Wars Zero Company is bringing tactical play to spaaaaace Bungie shows off Marathon and it's a hybrid of a lot of things What We're Enjoying: Sorry We're Closed (review) Atelier Yumia (review) Crashlands 2 (review) Command of Nature (review) Schedule 1 Blue Prince Opening One Piece and Pokemon card packs  Review & Preview products supplied by publishers SnackQuesting: Water Music Intro: Professor Kliq – Bust This Bust That Music Outro: N.I.M. – Choice Comments? Questions? Email us at: sidequesting @ gmail.com Image courtesy: Mojang/WB

In this episode, we discuss launch stats, slippery servers, and squishy plushies. Crashlands 2 hit the ground running with five times the sales of the original and a tidal wave of new players! Steam charts lit up, bugs stayed quiet, and the community showed up in force. This one's for you, Shenanites — thanks for showing up and making the launch unforgettable

Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield answer Alex Jaffe's questions on A Minecraft Movie, canceling people in gaming, and most importantly, the SCUMPI II. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Downfall (2004) 1: Mike Drucker asks, what's an exactly correctly rated game? (01:49) Deadly Premonition Metacritic Blue Prince Mother Brain The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Mario Kart World 2: Ash, what was it like covering a console launch? (06:45) Everything we know so far about the Nintendo Switch 2 Bomberman: Act:Zero Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Arms Wii Sports Ethan Gach Stephen Totilo 3: What do you think A Minecraft Movie is? (13:30) A Minecraft Movie (2025) Minecraft Tenacious D Jack Black Nobunaga's Ambition Bowser Claptrap Steve Borderlands (2024) The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Minions (2015) Paw Patrol Anastasia (1997) 4: Who would you go back in time and cancel? (19:19) The Apprentice Mark Burnett Joss Whedon Jack Tramiel Atari Jaguar Sega Genesis Mark Kern Palmer Luckey Insert Credit Quick Break: Undercover Shot, available as NES cartridge and digital download (24:17) 5: Blabbo asks, what game developer or studio would you free from their current IP? (25:45) Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Shu Takumi Ace Attorney series Super Smash Brothers series Masahiro Sakurai Kirby Harvey Smith Deus Ex series Tōru Iwatani Pac-Man Otamatone Hirokazu Yasuhara Sonic the Hedgehog series Final Fantasy XII Yasumi Matsuno Crimson Shroud David Cage Star Wars Ken Levine 6: What's a question you've always had about video games but haven't been able to get a good answer for? (30:56) Jesus Christ Princess Peach Sailor Moon Wonder Woman Lynda Carter Oddjob Goldeneye 007 SCRUMPI II WonderSwan Gunpei Yokoi Game Boy Super Mario Bros. 3 Monty Python Super Mario Bros. 2 PC Engine Super Mario 3D World 7: What is the drinking eight glasses of water a day of video games? (37:15) Ring Fit Adventure Pokemon GO Pokéwalker Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! Nintendo DS Beyoncé Dr. Mario Nintendo Entertainment System Kelly Rowland Rhythm Heaven Rhythm Heaven Groove Golden Sun commercial Picross series LIGHTNING ROUND: Game Name Chaining (42:05) Credit Report (44:33) Recommendations and Outro (44:50): Frank: PEPPERED: an existential platformer Ash: let's not do this Lightning Round again, The Blue Prince, Promise Mascot Agency, Monaco 2, Talos Principle Remake, Crashlands 2, Hollywood Animal, Pilo and the Holobook, Girls Made Pudding, Signal Creek, Willow Guard, Harpagun, Kaya's Prophecy, Time Gal & Ninja Hayate HD, SnowRunner, Dave the Diver DLC Brandon: let's do this Lightning Round again, check out the Galaxies Showcase, vote for Barbara Lee, do not vote for Lauren Taylor, Yuen Hop Co, Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland Jaffe: DC Action News This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by Undercover Shot, available as NES cartridge and digital download and patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield answer Alex Jaffe's questions on A Minecraft Movie, canceling people in gaming, and most importantly, the SCUMPI II. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Downfall (2004) 1: Mike Drucker asks, what's an exactly correctly rated game? (01:49) Deadly Premonition Metacritic Blue Prince Mother Brain The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Mario Kart World 2: Ash, what was it like covering a console launch? (06:45) Everything we know so far about the Nintendo Switch 2 Bomberman: Act:Zero Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Arms Wii Sports Ethan Gach Stephen Totilo 3: What do you think A Minecraft Movie is? (13:30) A Minecraft Movie (2025) Minecraft Tenacious D Jack Black Nobunaga's Ambition Bowser Claptrap Steve Borderlands (2024) The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Minions (2015) Paw Patrol Anastasia (1997) 4: Who would you go back in time and cancel? (19:19) The Apprentice Mark Burnett Joss Whedon Jack Tramiel Atari Jaguar Sega Genesis Mark Kern Palmer Luckey Insert Credit Quick Break: Undercover Shot, available as NES cartridge and digital download (24:17) 5: Blabbo asks, what game developer or studio would you free from their current IP? (25:45) Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Shu Takumi Ace Attorney series Super Smash Brothers series Masahiro Sakurai Kirby Harvey Smith Deus Ex series Tōru Iwatani Pac-Man Otamatone Hirokazu Yasuhara Sonic the Hedgehog series Final Fantasy XII Yasumi Matsuno Crimson Shroud David Cage Star Wars Ken Levine 6: What's a question you've always had about video games but haven't been able to get a good answer for? (30:56) Jesus Christ Princess Peach Sailor Moon Wonder Woman Lynda Carter Oddjob Goldeneye 007 SCRUMPI II WonderSwan Gunpei Yokoi Game Boy Super Mario Bros. 3 Monty Python Super Mario Bros. 2 PC Engine Super Mario 3D World 7: What is the drinking eight glasses of water a day of video games? (37:15) Ring Fit Adventure Pokemon GO Pokéwalker Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! Nintendo DS Beyoncé Dr. Mario Nintendo Entertainment System Kelly Rowland Rhythm Heaven Rhythm Heaven Groove Golden Sun commercial Picross series LIGHTNING ROUND: Game Name Chaining (42:05) Credit Report (44:33) Recommendations and Outro (44:50): Frank: PEPPERED: an existential platformer Ash: let's not do this Lightning Round again, The Blue Prince, Promise Mascot Agency, Monaco 2, Talos Principle Remake, Crashlands 2, Hollywood Animal, Pilo and the Holobook, Girls Made Pudding, Signal Creek, Willow Guard, Harpagun, Kaya's Prophecy, Time Gal & Ninja Hayate HD, SnowRunner, Dave the Diver DLC Brandon: let's do this Lightning Round again, check out the Galaxies Showcase, vote for Barbara Lee, do not vote for Lauren Taylor, Yuen Hop Co, Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland Jaffe: DC Action News This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by Undercover Shot, available as NES cartridge and digital download and patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

Salut les geeks, bienvenue dans l'épisode 232 de G pour Geek ! Avant de commencer, un énorme merci à notre sponsor La Barberie pour les bières fraîches qui nous accompagnent tout au long de cet épisode. On lève nos verres pour vous ! Au programme aujourd'hui, on vous a concocté une tonne de sujets intéressants :Chronique KBSF avec Shaun : On parle de comicbooks, ça va être épique !Crashlands 2 : Trash Talker nous plonge dans cette aventure captivante.The Last of Us Part 2 version PC : Frank The Simgeek analyse cette version tant attendue du jeu.Compagnon : Robin nous parle de ce jeu intrigant à ne pas manquer.Devil May Cry : Beerman et Trash Talker discutent de cette nouvelle adaptation animée du célèbre jeu.Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden : Trash Talker revient sur ce jeu d'aventure fantastique et mystérieux.On termine en beauté avec la chronique techno de Mike où il nous parle de la Nintendo Switch 2 et tout ce qu'on peut attendre de cette future console !Merci à tous de nous écouter, et n'oubliez pas de suivre l'épisode avec nos hashtags : #GPourGeek #Crashlands2 #LastOfUsPC #Compagnon #DevilMayCry #Banishers #NintendoSwitch2 #KBSF #ComicBooksÀ la prochaine, les geeks !‐-------‐‐-----------------------------------------Site Web ⬇️www.gpourgeek.caBalado Quebec ⬇️https://baladoquebec.ca/g-pour-geek/g-pour-geek-episode-232Spotify ⬇️https://open.spotify.com/show/1u1BuLjlLfSSOLq8YuAEa0Linktree ⬇️https://linktr.ee/gpourgeekYoutube ⬇️https://youtu.be/rb0C7fXqOmg

On this special bonus episode of Coffee with Bscotch, we celebrate the launch of Crashlands 2! We talk about the studio's journey and reflect on a decade of shenanigans, butterscotch-flavored and otherwise. If you're new around here, welcome! And if you've been with us for a while, thanks for sticking by us on this wild ride! We're thrilled that Crashlands 2 is finally out in the world, and we can't wait for y'all to dive in and see what five years of charming handcrafted chaos looks like.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59voSteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id152819933100:25 Intro00:50 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss comfort systems, progression maps, and pre-launch vibes. Everything's ready, the fuse is lit, and now it's the final countdown. Crashlands 2 launches tomorrow! Are you ready?Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59voSteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id152819933100:27 Intro00:50 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:47 The vibe21:19 Which gameplay feature required the most unexpected amount of work to implement?35:48 What is the gameplay purpose of the buildings?45:44 If you can change only one thing about the original Crashlands what would it be?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about golden builds, crabs, and slippery fish. Some weapons in Crashlands 2 have a catch, literally. If you manage to hook one of these powerful items, you might find that they're hard to hang on to. Every so often they'll slip out of your grip mid-swing, and if you don't snatch them out of the air, they'll vanish! It's part combat, part slapstick chaos, and entirely on brand.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59voSteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id152819933100:23 Intro00:44 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:14 Preview embargo04:32 Golden Build08:48 Community Questions09:19 Are you going to pull an Epic?24:02 Will there be a sufficient amount of crabs?29:05 Why did you decide to give Crashlands 1 for free on Epic Games?37:28 Features or items you are excited for players to try?48:23 Juice Mancy? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss development time, co-op, and sequel iterations. Turns out, building a sequel is less about stacking on new features and more about wrestling the original into shape. Sometimes you circle all the way back to where you started, just with fewer regrets and better tools.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59voSteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id152819933100:25 Intro00:44 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)00:49 Power of 210:07 Community Questions10:12 Co-Op24:14 Aliens and robots37:09 Crashlands 2 Innovations To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about the beta wrap-up, player stats, and endgame design. The end of a game is where things get weird. Players want closure, but they also want more to do. There's a fine line between sticking the landing and overstaying your welcome.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59voSteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id152819933100:30 Intro00:58 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)05:35 Crashlands 2 Beta Done13:30 Beta Stats39:33 Nailed it or Whiffed itThings Mentioned: Making of Crashlands Documentary (https://youtu.be/EmovB_cmMOY)To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss edge cases, string lock, and embargos. Press keys are out, and now it's a trust fall. Will the embargoes hold, or will spoilers make it into the wild? Will our calculated risks pay off, or is it back to the drawing board? The countdown to chaos begins!Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59voSteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id152819933100:24 Intro00:48 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:04 Crashlands 2 Beta19:55 Milestones50:01 EmbargosTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about median playtime, weapon balance, and revisiting our older games. From chaotic co-op antics to echolocation-based platforming, our game jam experiments were always a blast, even if they were never quite commercially viable. But hey, you make some games for players and some just for the joy of making them.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59voSteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id152819933100:32 Intro00:50 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:04 Crashlands 2 Beta18:29 Marketing24:22 Balancing weapons33:28 Giantmuskrat: Would you replay your older titles on https://bscotch.itch.io/ and give them a score on the nailed it/whiffed it scale?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, Adam Coster, CEO of Butterscotch Shenanigans, shares his unique journey of joining and growing the indie studio with his brothers Sam and Seth. Adam discusses their beginnings in 2012, the steep challenges they faced, and how a personal family crisis redefined their mission to bring joy through games.  He then shares insights into their different projects, including the highly anticipated sequel Crashlands 2, set for release in April. Balancing roles at the studio, the evolving game industry, and the impact of subscription services, Adam offers a candid look at the realities of indie game development. He also provides useful, actionable advice for aspiring game developers and discusses the potential and limitations of incorporating AI into game dev. Join us as we explore the fascinating intersection of science, family, and grassroots game development to share joy. Bio: Adam Coster's love for science carried him through a PhD in Cellular & Molecular Biology. Turns out it wasn't science he was into, but solving hard problems in general. Building a company from scratch in the highly-competitive and rapidly-changing games industry certainly fit that bill, and so Adam joined the team immediately after defending his dissertation. Adam creates all of the web technology that powers Butterscotch Shenanigan's games and studio, crunches numbers to figure out how the industry works, leads our business development efforts, and makes sure that the team has what it needs to make great games. Show Links: * Crashlands 2 - trailer * Crashlands 2 - Steam * Global Game Jam - website * PopCon Indy - website * GameMaker game engine - website * Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe - Steam * Butterscotch Shenanigans - podcast * Scientists Warn Trump's NIH Cuts Will Drop ‘Atom Bomb' On Health Research - HuffPost * The Creator of ‘NBA Jam' Admits That The Pistons Are A Cheat - SBNation * What Is ‘Balatro' And Why Is Everyone Addicted To It? - Forbes Connect With Links: * Adam Coster - website * Adam Coster - LinkedIn * Adam Coster - Bluesky * Butterscotch Shenanigans - website * Butterscotch Shenanigans - games * Butterscotch Shenanigans - YouTube Game Dev Advice Links:  * YouTube Podcasts - check out this episode with a guarantee of 100% more video * Patreon - career coaching through the Gain Wisdom membership * Game Dev Advice hotline: (224) 484-7733 * website - show notes, links, stuff * info@gamedevadvice.com - reach out! * Subscribe and go to the website for full show notes with links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss meatloaf, odd strategies, and player engagement. Striking the right balance of clarity, depth, and enjoyable interactions keeps players hooked, but doing it at every level is a challenge. If all else fails, add a fishing minigame. Nothing reels people in like the perfect catch!Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59voSteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id152819933100:28 Intro00:47 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)04:34 Crashlands 2 BetaTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about beta testing,design tweaks, and the wild gamble of launching a game. No matter how much planning, testing, or iterating goes into making a game, launching one is always a leap into the unknown. All you can do is put in the work, take the plunge, and hope what you made finds the people who love it. Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59voSteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331Closed Beta Sign-up: Playtest Application00:20 Intro00:41 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:45 Crashlands 2 Beta22:56 Fishing37:22 Game LaunchTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss beta testing, incentive structures, and nostalgia. Making a sequel comes with its own set of challenges. It's not just about adding new features. It's about recreating the warm fuzzy feeling the player had with the original, while still surprising them with something new.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59voSteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331Closed Beta Sign-up: Playtest Application00:27 Intro00:52 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:31 Crashlands 2 Beta26:25 Incentive Structure42:46 Interview circuitTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss beta testing, boss fights, and collaboration. Collaborating with other studios sounds like a dream: by our creative forces combined, and all that. But true, meaningful collaboration isn't just a walk in the park. Finding a way for everyone's quirks and constraints to mesh is not an easy task. And then after that, you still have a game to make!Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59voSteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331Closed Beta Sign-up: Playtest Application00:22 Intro00:46 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:00 Crashlands 2 Update09:31 Boss Fights48:11 CaptainTurbo: You guys get to tag-team with one other indie dev, whether it's one person or a small studio. Who do you pick?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about localized trailers, mundane tasks, and ads. In the attention economy, ads are tricky beasts. They're expensive, algorithm-driven, and rarely pay off. But when they work, they can boost visibility and create momentum critical for a game's success. It's all about strategic spikes rather than an ongoing burn.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59voSteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331Closed Beta Sign-up: Playtest Application00:22 Intro00:41 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:00 Crashlands 2 Update18:17 Localized Trailers26:42 Global Game Jam34:54 Jumpylumpa Leapylow: What is your favorite mundane task?43:33 Mimmabip Gourkee: Will you be running ads for crashlands 2?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss, drumroll please, the Crashlands 2 Launch Date! There's at least one rad thing happening in 2025: Crashlands 2 is finally going to be released into the world. And we know EXACTLY when! Check out the links to the brand new trailer and the beta test application below! Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59voSteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331Closed Beta Sign-up: Playtest Application00:25 Intro00:45 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:00 Launch Date02:17 New Trailer19:56 Crazy Winter Storm22:44 PlansTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about 2024 stats, community engagement, and integration. Making things work together is never simple. Small changes can cause big ripples, and keeping the machine running means constant tweaks, steady fixes, and the occasional facepalm. In the end, it all comes down to communication because nothing integrates without people staying in sync.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:29 Intro00:48 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:19 Crashlands 2 Development Stats34:32 Levelhead Stats48:25 Crashlands StatsOther things mentioned:Seth's GDC talk: Stress-Free Game DevelopmentLevelhead in Summer Games Done Quick 2024To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about the shiny new trailer for Crashlands 2! Plus, Steam page changes and the magic of curiosity. A lesson we could all learn from cats: be curious. Every question you ask, and the way you ask it, changes your experience of the world. Add some weird, wild, and wonderfully unexpected moments to your life! Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:24 Intro00:42 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)07:37 Trailer14:50 Steam Page40:52 Dageki: What kinds of lessons are you most keen to pass along? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about the healthcare system, space games, and parenting. Being a new parent is a lot like making games. Every kid comes with their own bugs and surprises, and you learn and adapt as you go. The second time around, you're more fluent and less frantic, but that doesn't mean crunch time gets any easier!Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:23 Intro00:42 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:17 Parenting24:18 Healthcare system36:10 Daneisquadrobest: Do you guys have any plans or ideas for what you'll work on once you're completely done with everything for Crashlands 2?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Show DescriptionAdam Coster talks with us about working with his family in game development, how they get started making games, what all is involved with publishing games, deciding to go Steam and Netflix only for Crashlands 2, how web tech is involved in game development, and the fun of testing and doing Q&A for games. Listen on Website →GuestsAdam CosterGuest's Main URL • Guest's TwitterCEO & Webtech at Butterscotch Shenanigans Links Butterscotch Shenanigans About | Butterscotch Shenanigans Coffee with Butterscotch adam-coster (Adam Coster) Adam Coster @costerad on Twitter Crashlands 2 on Steam Sponsors

In this episode, we discuss the Crashlands 2 demo, ergonomics, and self-help books. Changing your environment and daily habits can make working towards your goals easier, if you know what tweaks to make. Self-help books can drop some solid wisdom, but they're only starting points. There's no one-size-fits-all solution.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:24 Intro00:40 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:02 Studio News  09:13 Tools35:56 Grumpygramps: Do the bros have any recommendations for self-help/productivity books?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about the Crowdstrike fiasco, Flux's feet, and AI slops. Today's digital landscape is a jungle of space-cluttering slop, duplicitous scams, and product-pushing spam. Exciting, right? What a time to be alive!Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:20 Intro01:25 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:49 Crowdstrike  23:09 Steam Keys39:22 Tengu: I love the updated art style in Crashlands 2. That being said, when did you decide to give Flux actual feet?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss sneak attack, strategic miscalculation, and the integration problem. Making a tree sprite is easy, but making it meaningful in the game is tough. Does it drop resources? How do players interact with it? You can plan all you want, but you'll only know if it works by playing the game. Ideas are just ideas until they're fully integrated. Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:26 Intro00:57 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:55 Lightning Strike09:32 Crashlands 2 UpdateTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss Steam Nextfest, demo numbers, and the game dev gamut. Some parts of game dev are pure joy, while others, while essential, are a real headache.  The tradeoff of getting to watch a story come to life is sometimes spending the day wrestling with terrain tiles. It's all part and parcel of being a game developer!Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:29 Intro00:48 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:59 Steam Next Fest46:52 Challosis: What was the most fun feature to implement for Crashlands 2? The least fun?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about Palworld, box art, and information transparency. Figuring out how much information to give to players is crucial. Too much information can overwhelm, while too little can frustrate. But strategic secrets create opportunities for players to explore, share, and engage with each other, fostering a community around the game.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:29 Intro00:51 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)02:06 Alewakka Cammya: Hey bros! Did any of you try Palworld? 26:22 Mimmabip Gourkee: What's your go to instant snack for getting protein?30:10 Mimmabip Gourkee: The crashlands 2 poster with the plateaus in the background is insanely good. Who drew it?37:19 JohnFlavin: Levelhead had a significant online component, what with the level creating and sharing and whatnot. Will there be any online components of Crashlands 2?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss time progressions, demo feedback, and friction mechanics. Players are always hollering for the removal of friction mechanics to make gameplay faster and smoother. But those very mechanics are the secret sauce that keeps the game spicy and intriguing! The trick is in finding friction that creates a good player experience. Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:21 Intro00:42 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:21 Nail or Whiff 17:52 Crashlands 2 DemoTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about demo shenanigans, sound design, and player feedback. Seasoned players and newcomers have very different experiences of the same game. When getting feedback, devs need to be careful in their analysis to make sure the adjustments they made actually have the intended effect. Every player's opinion is valid, but not all opinions are equal!Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:20 Intro01:01 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)03:08 Crashlands 2 Demo Numbers13:27 Demo Feedback26:22 Belkmaster5000: What are the requirements for Steam Next Fest?31:12 OopkooPadwinna: Do you think there is any merit to the claim they can strike it up to business critical information and keep it private for the benefit of patents?40:45 SnowyBeef: Are you planning on adding a feature in Crashlands 2 that allows players to create their own creature or object?47:41: Disgruntled Pineapple: Hey guys, what is the importance of sound design in games? Can sound make or break any game, does it depend on the game, or does sound just not matter all that much?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Surprise! You're getting your Coffee with Butterscotch a day early this week because the Crashlands 2 demo is going LIVE! Let's talk ALL ABOUT IT! We dive into the origins, the journey, and also what's to come in Crashlands 2. Check out the demo, and let us know your thoughts!Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:28 Intro01:07 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)02:16 Crashlands 2 Retrospective06:53 Studio History!19: 57 Lessons from Levelhead28:35 Crashlands 2To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about the Crashlands 2 demo, Fallout TV, and meaningful dialogue. Engaging in discussion with thoughtful people who hold different views can expand your perspective and deepen your understanding of the world. But make sure the diversity of opinion you're embracing isn't just blatantly false or terrible. We're talking pineapple on pizza here, not basic human rights.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:22 Intro00:42 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)00:58 Crashlands Demo News12:26 Fallout Show22:52 Disgruntled Pineapple: Hey guys! Do you think it is generally better to surround yourself with people you agree with or disagree with?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss an unexpected earthquake, Crashlands nostalgia, and keyboard accessibility. Making a game accessible to a global audience isn't just about localizing the text. Like, have you ever thought about keyboard layouts? Correctly mapping the key presses in a game is critical for making sure nothing gets lost in translation.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:33 Intro00:52 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:57 Earthquake04:35 Crashlands 2 Opening Cutscene 22:35 Demo24:00 Keyboard localizationTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about the Crashlands 2 announcement trailer, now in Chinese! Then we discuss web games and security measures. Platform review processes are like door locks. They won't stop a skilled hacker from breaking in, but can thwart casual intruders. While dealing with these obstacles can be frustrating on the dev side, the presence of these kinds of security measures can reduce the number of potential breaches by deterring low effort attempts. Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:28 Intro00:46 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:53 Crashlands 2 Announcement Trailer in Chinese!28:30 OopoongaToppak: Have you ever explored the concept of making a game within a front-end web framework?43:33 Fraser_: Are there any plans to ship gamechanger-level patches over-the-air to subvert app store / platform review processes?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about live service games, the door problem, and input design. How does a player interact with a game and how does the game interpret player action? This design constraint influences ALL the possible interactions in a game, making control schemes a fundamental pillar in game design.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:37 Intro02:54 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)03:09 Helldivers 239:48 UppasitFlitwip: Why you opted not to use a joystick and instead to tap the screen to move the player in original Crashlands.To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss ethical hunting, silent crashes, and iterative design. The process of iterative design is more than just tweaking code; it's about creating a fast feedback loop between trial, error, and debugging. Without good tools, you can't go fast, and if you can't go fast, any experiment is going to be costly to do. If you want to boldly go where no one has gone before, you need the right tools for the job. Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:24 Intro01:14 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:36 Crashes24:25 Second Zone in Crashlands 246:00 Disgruntled Pineapple: I was wondering if you would endorse fish fights as a sport for adults?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about achievement design, adapting video games, and robot wars. In the flood of sponsored content and AI-generated clutter, large language models are now learning from the noise they themselves create. While these AIs are exchanging spam in their echo chamber, we humans can find peace by doing what we do best — creating!Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:36 Intro00:56 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)02:18 Challosis: For crashlands 2 will you re-record your jingle with everyone in the studio?09:36 Disgruntled Pineapple: What did you guys think of the FNAF movie?29:32 IllegallySam: Have you started thinking about achievement design for Crashlands 2 yet?43:28 Shout64: You recently mentioned using Notion as your team's productivity tool, what motivated you to switch away from Favro? How are you liking Notion for teamwork? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss Crashlands 2 update, onboarding, and malicious compliance. Major tech companies, using their vast resources, can navigate regulations with ease and will sometimes exploit their advantages, following the letter but not the spirit. As tech companies become entities of critical infrastructure, the challenges of regulating them are prime examples of late-stage capitalism.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:35 Intro00:58 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:16 Crashlands 2 update22:20 Apple Shenanigans42:51 Ilegally Sam: Have you guys played or have any thoughts about Sea of Stars.To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss our predictions, our realities, and our potential futures. 2023's moniker was “20-Jubilee: Stay Ahead of It” – what should 2024's call to action be? We've got some ideas, but we want to hear your suggestions! Submit your taglines at podcast.bscotch.net or drop them in the discord.gg/bscotch thread.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:28 Intro01:03 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:58 Year in Review3:48 Netflix07:32 Crashlands 214:48 Studio News39:45 Baldur's Gate 41:52 2024To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss the mobile gaming market, multiplayer engagement, and art of reflection. Early errors are essential stepping stones to proficiency. True expertise often looks effortless, but is the culmination of persistent learning, adaptation, and continuous self improvement.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:44 Intro01:14 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:48 TimConceivable: Would you all consider optimizing your games on mobile to be played on PC now?11:18 Lexzap: Would you DLC multiplayer Crashlands or start fresh?34:14 Huka Ittyguy: What do you think the biggest change to the Butterscotch business in the last 8 years, and what are is the biggest thing that has stayed the same?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss game testing, white lies, and samurais. Alpha testing is like hosting a masquerade ball for bugs— you never know who will show up in what disguise. Decoding feedback is a juggling act between psychology, sleuthing, and the occasional facepalm, but every glitch unraveled is one step closer to enlightenment.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:40 Intro01:04 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)02:12 Crashlands 2 closed Alpha test30:22 Blue Eye Samurai33:58  BricksParts: Do you have any advice on developing/refining forgiveness mechanics?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about game systems, proprietary code, and scalability. When talking about scalability, people tend to focus on the "growing bigger" part when the actual focus should be on capability. Sure, you can add more people, more players, and more complexity, but should you? Sometimes growth isn't the answer; it's just another problem to solve.Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4 Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/ 00:27 Intro 01:26 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 01:47 Crashlands 2 21:36 Disgruntled Pineapple: Will Crashlands 2 be available on the MacBook version of Steam? 35:30 TimConceivable: Does the copilot learn from your code? 46:17 Suavignon: Is Netflix/Steam only plan for CL2 purely commercially motivated? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss UFOs, modding, and Steam wishlists. Wishlists are a sneak peek into how well a game might do at launch. While they can give valuable insight into player interest, figuring out how those numbers actually translate into sales can be a real mixed bag.Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4 Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/ 00:22 Intro00:44 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)02:59 UFOs08:11 Boss fight12:03 Glorious_Cashew: Are you considering mod support for Crashlands 2?33:10 TimConceivable: What are the chances that you all will update Levelhead?41:21 Fraser: Does asking people to wishlist the game also increase sales?Things Mentioned: Book: UFOs: Generals, Pilots and Government Officials by Leslie Kean (https://bookshop.org/a/84447/9780307717085)To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about robot assistants, Netflix Games, and tool mastery in Crashlands 2. Discover how telegraphs and strategic positioning enhance harvesting and combat in CL2. This approach offers flexibility and empowers players to express themselves through meaningful choices. It's like equipping yourself with the right knowledge to ask the right questions to bring clarity to the experience.  Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4 Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/ 00:30 Intro00:49 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)Questions answered (abbreviated): 01:50 FlyhoppieAxerompa: Seth are you still using VS Code? 27:29 Bupanoilie Rolleepa: How does Netflix Games work?  40:05 Ticklesaurus Rex: what your plans are in regards to revealing content about Crashlands 2 over time? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss community building, speed-running, and tool swapping. You can't attract followers with nothing to offer. Once you've got a solid foundation, lay out some tasty morsels and invite people to take a look. Forge genuine connections, and maybe some of those people will want to stay for a meal. Then before you know it, you're hosting a dinner party... open house...? Look, we make games, not metaphors. Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4 Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/ 00:30 Intro01:39 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)Questions answered (abbreviated): 03:09 Veeryota: What can you recommend to start building a community of my own? 26:01 Challosis: Have you tried other user-generated content maker games, like Super Dungeon Maker or Meet Your Maker? 34:47 IllegallySam: Would you guys be interested in ever doing some kind of developer-commentated speedrun for one of your games? 38:31 Coobra Nookrag: how did you redesign Crashlands 1 characters for CL2? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about Crashlands 2 shenanigans, LA madness, and subject matter experts. The concept of expertise is transforming from a focus on specific details to higher-level abstractions. When you have a deep understanding of the conceptual underpinnings of something, you can leverage technology to figure out precise answers. But first, you need to know what questions to ask and how to ask them. Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4 Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/ 00:20 Intro00:44 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:00 Crashlands 2 Announcement02:18 Guerilla Collective04:37 LA Mix Event09:37 The Completionist24:30 World MapQuestions answered (abbreviated): 38:15 Cpt. Jazz: In preparation for episode 420, in what ways is the Butterscotch crew blazin' through Crashlands 2 development? 41:10 JumpykragQuaajoin: Will people learn fewer things or learn less quickly if they use Copilot? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

The wait is over, Shenanites! We are thrilled to (officially) announce Crashlands 2, coming your way in 2024! In this episode, we talk about returning to Woanope, keeping secrets, and wheels and deals. Check out the announcement trailer and head over to Steam to wishlist Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands2 Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4 Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/ 00:33 Intro01:05 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)03:15 NewsQuestions answered (abbreviated):36:41 Beekie Boppaboop: If you were to commission someone to make a game, what would you ask for?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about happy news, early access, and collaboration. Tools make it possible to design and implement stuff directly without any other input. This might save you time, but you lose the chance to collaborate. As always, it's about where to leverage the tools you have. Threading that needle requires communication.00:22 Intro01:31 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)06:32 SOME NEWSQuestions answered (abbreviated): 25:24 Fraser: After the success, you saw with Levelhead's early access, will you try it again for Crashlands 2?  42:26 challosis: Do you ever change the gameplay of an enemy or item after being inspired by Sam's final artwork? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★