Podcasts about indie developers

Join us, while we're Waiting For Review, This week we talk about: - Being back after a break! Sorry for leaving you so long. - New office setups, - Daniel's trip to the OMR festival... where he went racing

Apologies for the hiatus! Dave needed some time off to recover from burnout, and these episodes remained in the can. Thanks for Waiting for us

This week we talk about: Daniel's company TelemetryDeck scored a major award for their work in privacy and data security—a huge deal, that caught them a little by surprise! Daniel has setup a project with the Galactic Unicorn Gauge, showing server performance in real-time ✨ Cool gadgets... AirTag cards for your wallet

Mo Khazali, head of mobile and tech lead at Theodo UK, talks about the novel concept of Universal React. He discusses cross-platform development, overcoming performance challenges, and its impact on empowering small development teams to compete with big tech. Links https://x.com/mo__javad https://github.com/mojavad https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammadkhazali We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Emily, at emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at [LogRocket.com]. Try LogRocket for free today.(https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Special Guest: Mo Khazali.

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Player Driven Podcast, host Greg interviews Łukasz Cieślak, Senior Operations Manager at 5CA. Łukasz shares his journey from support agent to senior operations manager and provides deep insights into the role of BPOs (Business Process Outsourcing) in the gaming industry. He explains how companies like 5CA help gaming studios scale their player support, the essential KPIs that drive player satisfaction, and the growing role of AI in modern support operations. The episode also highlights career advice for those looking to grow from support agent to management roles and explores emerging trends like VIP support and hybrid AI-human models.This conversation offers valuable lessons for gaming studios, support professionals, and anyone curious about the future of player support.Key Takeaways for Indie Developers from the Podcast with Łukasz CieślakOutsourcing Player Support with BPOs BPOs like 5CA allow indie devs to scale support without hiring in-house teams. Outsourcing lets devs focus on core tasks like game development while ensuring players get timely support.Essential Player Support KPIs to Track Track key metrics like service level, quality assurance, and player satisfaction (CSAT or NPS). Consistent support responses are crucial since players share their experiences on platforms like Discord and social media.The Role of AI in Player Support AI tools can handle repetitive inquiries, freeing agents (or indie devs) to focus on complex issues. Hybrid models (AI + human support) are the future, offering faster, more efficient player support.Career Growth and Leadership Lessons Łukasz's journey from agent to senior manager shows the value of proactivity and continuous learning. Indie devs can apply this approach by taking initiative, helping teammates, and being curious about better ways to operate.Emerging Trends in Player Support VIP support is growing in popularity, offering white-glove treatment for high-value players. Personalization and proactive support can build community loyalty, especially for indie devs running Discords or Kickstarter campaigns.These takeaways offer actionable insights on support outsourcing, key metrics, AI, career growth, and player experience trends.Notable Quotes"The companies that will be most successful will have a hybrid model, where agents are equipped with super-advanced AI tools to help them be more productive." – Łukasz Cieślak"If you're a support agent and want to grow, focus on helping others — help your boss, help your colleagues, and stay curious about how things work." – Łukasz Cieślak"Players are vocal on social media and Discord, so if one agent gives one answer and another gives a different answer, it's going to cause issues." – Łukasz Cieślak"AI is more than chatbots. It's everything from data analytics to moderation to making workforce management more efficient." – Łukasz Cieślak"BPOs give game studios the ability to focus on their core competency, like building great games, while outsourcing the complexity of player support." – Greg

SummaryThis episode of the Player Driven podcast features Michael Csokas, founder of Iron Octopus Productions, and focuses on his journey from working in the oil field to becoming an indie game developer. He shares how his experience managing logistics in oil spills influenced his approach to video game development, especially with problem-solving and world-building. The conversation highlights his creative process, the development of his first game The Broken Ceiling, and his plans for the new project Omega. Csokas also offers advice for aspiring game developers, touching on time management, community building, and the importance of hiring the right people to fill knowledge gaps.The discussion is filled with behind-the-scenes insights on the indie game development process, from artistic inspiration and conceptualization to technical challenges like navigating Steam's platform.5 Key Takeaways Apply Your Past Experience to Game Development (02:06)Michael discusses how his experience managing oil spill logistics directly influenced his approach to video game development. His method of breaking down big problems into smaller tasks and overseeing a "war room" to manage crews mirrors how he approaches level design and world-building. Storytelling & World-Building in The Broken Ceiling (03:39)Michael introduces The Broken Ceiling, a cosmic horror game where a rabbit accidentally becomes a key to a cosmic prison. The concept blends mythology and existential dread, with players navigating a surreal, interconnected world. His background in storytelling from children's books is clear in his attention to narrative. The Importance of Focused Roles in Indie Game Dev (10:33)He emphasizes the value of specialization. While Michael can animate and manage projects, he doesn't program, instead hiring a dedicated programmer. His approach illustrates how focusing on your strengths and hiring experts can accelerate development timelines. How to Stay Organized as an Indie Developer (29:58)Michael shares his creative organization process. He uses physical notebooks and multi-colored pens to brainstorm and document ideas, later translating them into more organized spreadsheets. His "chaos first, order later" approach helps bridge creativity with production. Lessons Learned from Publishing on Steam (38:27)He reflects on his first experience launching The Broken Ceiling on Steam. Michael learned to avoid price changes before holiday sales to maintain eligibility for promotions. His plan for future releases includes earlier marketing and taking social media marketing courses to strengthen his outreach.

セッション「未経験からBitSummit Awardを獲得するまでの道のり」のレポートをお届けします。

Join indie developer Carlos as they share insights on leading Eternal Guardian: Forbidden Portals from concept to AAA-quality development. This session covers strategies for building a clear vision, effective team communication, and overcoming indie-specific challenges. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indiegamebusiness/support

「ポストモーテム＝事後検証」と題された本セッションでは、『未解決事件は終わらせないといけないから』をはじめとした、10年間の作品開発の過程でSomi氏が考えたゲーム制作の方式や、ゲームに関する哲学が語られました。

11月30日、東京・新橋にて、インディーゲーム開発者向けカンファレンス「Indie Developers Conference 2024」が開催。セッションとして、個人ゲーム開発者コタケ氏による「『8番出口』開発振り返り 短編ゲームを作るには」が実施されました。

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Struggling to get your first app subscribers? In this episode, you will discover expert advice to help indie developers grow their apps from zero. Learn about actionable steps to attract subscribers, optimize your onboarding, and avoid common paywall mistakes. Start building a loyal user base today! Link to Adapty blog post: https://adapty.io/blog/how-to-get-your-first-subscribers/ Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/ ********************************************* SPONSORS Looking to sell your app outside the app stores on the web? Use Paddle to manage your payments and reduce churn. No hefty app store fees and more money in your pocket. Check them out at Paddle.com ********************************************* Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ *********************************************

Join us for an exciting conversation with Michael Yum, CEO of PM Studios, Inc., as he shares his incredible journey from starting in QA testing to founding his own company. With over 30 games produced and a passion for both game development and game collecting, Michael offers unique insights into the gaming industry and his experiences. In this episode, Michael talks about his career progression, his love for video games, and what it's like to work on so many titles. He also shares stories about his massive game collection, how many games he's completed, and his thoughts on the state of the industry after decades of experience. Whether you're an aspiring game developer or a seasoned industry veteran, this episode is packed with valuable advice and entertaining anecdotes. Topics Covered: Why indie devs should do a physical release for their game Michael's career journey: From QA tester to CEO Producing over 30 games and lessons learned The passion behind building a game collection Thoughts on the state of the game industry Balancing a career in games with a love for gaming Reflections on decades of experience in game development Connect with Michael Yum: Twitter: https://x.com/balbnis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-yum-a400726/ #IndieGameBusiness #GameDevelopment #GameIndustry #PMStudios #MichaelYum #GameCollecting #GameProduction #CareerInGames #VideoGames #GamingInsights --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indiegamebusiness/support

In this episode, we chat with Jonathan Concepcion, the Lead Developer and founder of Galactic Slice, about his journey from hobbyist to full-time indie game developer. Jonathan shares the inspiring story of how a simple game, OneBit Adventure, allowed him to turn his passion into a career. He discusses the motivations behind his leap of faith, the impact of choosing a free-to-play model on community growth, and the challenges he faced with burnout and stress. Jonathan also dives into the benefits and challenges of feature creep, explaining how it helped create lifetime players for OneBit Adventure. He reveals why simplicity in game design often gains more traction than complexity and opens up about accepting his weaknesses in marketing as a solo developer. Topics Covered: Why Jonathan chose to pursue full-time indie game development Building a community through a free-to-play model versus premium Overcoming burnout and stress in game development The impact of feature creep on player retention The power of simplicity in game design Embracing weaknesses in marketing as an indie developer Connect with Jonathan Concepcion: Twitter: https://x.com/SpaceKryptonite LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-concepcion-2917096a/ #IndieGameBusiness #GalacticSlice #OneBitAdventure #GameDevelopment #IndieDev #GameDesign #CommunityBuilding #FeatureCreep #MarketingChallenges #IndieGameJourney --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indiegamebusiness/support

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The boys talk about the outrageous price of the PS5 Pro, the poor optimizations of modern gaming and Nintendo's legal crusade against an innocent Indie Developer for just trying to make a game inspired by them.

Wishlist or Purchase on Steam Follow on X/Twitter For this Boss Rush Spotlight Interview, Stephanie Klimov sits down with indie developer Dafodil to discuss their new game Street Uni X, an incredibly serious take on the world of unicycle stunts and tricks in the vein of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. Wishlist or purchase Street Uni X on Steam now. *⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Boss Rush on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠* *⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Boss Rush on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠* *⁠⁠⁠Join the Discord⁠⁠⁠* Thank you for tuning in to this Boss Rush Spotlight, part of the Boss Rush Podcast on The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion, please consider subscribing to the Boss Rush Network YouTube channel and leave a thumbs up on the video. If you want to listen on podcast services, leave the show a rating and a nice review on your favorite podcast app. Your listenership and support means more than you know. Thanks for your continued support.

This week we talk about: Daniel's progress with Telemetry Deck Dave's collaboration with a designer for his app, and email marketing The importance of engaging with their audience and building an online presence When it is appropriate to reply to customer support emails and how to manage customer expectations Join us, while we're Waiting For Review, We are open for sponsorship! email us at contact@waitingforreview.com The Discord server is open to all, and you can contact us via our social links below. Enjoy the show, Daniel

As part of our series of daily podcasts from Devcom and Gamescom 2024, GamesIndustry.biz editor-in-chief James Batchelor is joined by Execution Labs co-founder and former IGDA Montreal executive director Jason Della Rocca. Drawing on Della Rocca's years of experiences working with indie developers, we discuss the biggest challenges these studios face in today's market, from the impact of layoffs and studio closures to the shrinking indie publisher scene. We also talk about what helps indies stand out in the market, why it's important to research your genre before committing to it, and what opportunities there may be for indies in the near future. As always, you can get more news, insight and analysis at www.gamesindustry.biz, and you can get all the biggest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to the GI Daily at www.gamesindustry.biz/newsletters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Visit Their Website* *Buy Now on Steam* For this Spotlight Interview, Stephanie Klimov and Pat Klein sit down with the team from Rocket Adrift, the indie developer behind the narrative-driven side scroller, Psychroma. *⁠⁠Support Boss Rush on Patreon⁠⁠* *⁠⁠Subscribe to Boss Rush on YouTube⁠⁠* *⁠Join the Discord⁠* Thank you for tuning in to this Boss Rush Spotlight, part of the Boss Rush Podcast on The Boss Rush Network. If you enjoyed this discussion, please consider subscribing to the Boss Rush Network YouTube channel and leave a thumbs up on the video. If you want to listen on podcast services, leave the show a rating and a nice review on your favorite podcast app. Your listenership and support means more than you know. Thanks for your continued support.

Paul Copplestone is the co-founder and CEO at Supabase, the “open source Firebase alternative for building web and mobile apps.” If you were wondering what that means or why you should prioritise a listen— in Paul's words: “if you're going to build your next startup, you'd probably choose us … and we'll provide all the tools you need to get started: a Postgres database, authentication system, file storage… the works.”Today, Supabase is prolific. One of the most commonly called out products by makers on Product Hunt; one of the most redeemed Y Combinator “perks” with nearly a third of the most recent YC batch using it; they've secured a place as back-end infrastructure of choice for many founders setting out to build AI-centric applications.Paul has come a long way from his family farm near Kaikoura. Before Supabase, he co-founded South East Asian-based home-services startups ServisHero and Nimbus For Work, and participated in Entrepreneur First, Singapore. Today, he & co-founder Ant have raised $116M and lead a globally distributed company with 80 employees over 30+ countries. With their ambition and vision, it's clear they're just getting started.In today's episode, we discuss:* Paul's journey from NZ to Malaysia and now Singapore.* Building and scaling Supabase as a globally distributed team.* The impact of AI on software development, and what to use if you're getting started today.* Underrated benefits of open source for recruiting, growth, and how to think about product development.Links:Supabase:* Supabase website: https://supabase.com/* Supabase on Twitter/X (great follow) https://x.com/supabase* $80M Series B announcement: https://techcrunch.com/2022/05/10/supabase-raises-80m-series-b-for-its-open-source-firebase-alternative/Paul:* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcopplestone/* Twitter/X: https://x.com/kiwicopple* Blog: https://paul.copplest.one/blog/ (so much good stuff in here)* GitHub: https://github.com/kiwicoppleTimestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:18) Paul's origin story(04:05) Founding ServisHero in Malaysia(06:23) Joining the Entrepreneur First program(08:58) Why founders should think about setting up their HQ in Singapore(09:57) Founding Supabase(11:36) The benefits of open source(13:43) Insight into Supabase customers and how AI is changing the game(15:33) How open source helps with recruiting(18:18) Taking a “product led growth” approach to enterprise customers.(21:12) When/how Supabase will “cross the chasm” as it matures into a enterprise customer base.(22:19) How AI is changing devtools(24:09) Paul's angel investing thesis(26:33) Thinking about companies like countries(28:59) Paul's favourite blog posts from his personal archive(31:06) How we can be helpful to Paul!Subscribe at diaspora.nz to receive new episodes every Friday! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.diaspora.nz

This week we talk about: Listener Feedback Daniel has an intern! Dave has released GoVJ 3!

This week we talk about: Listener Feedback Daniel has an intern! Dave has released GoVJ 3!

This week on Firelink, Marty, Nick, and Frost discuss the recent wave of excellent indie games we've been getting this year.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

Tired of the Same Old App Growth Hacks? This video uncovers SECRET strategies indie developers are using to EXPLODE their app downloads (without breaking the bank!) Here's what you'll get: - Sneaky Push Notification Trick (it's a psychological tactic that boosts engagement like crazy!) - Win-Back Automation Magic that uses SECRET OFFERS to bring back lost users - Multi-Channel Domination - Reach users EVERYWHERE, even if they disable notifications (emails, SMS, and more!) Plus, tons of BONUS tips revealed in this video Stop struggling to get noticed! These little known strategies will help your app take flight! Watch full video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/If7VBqsw7Q0?feature=shared You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/V81b5OQ1Eys Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠ *************** Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ *************** --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/app-marketing-podcast/message

Welcome to IndieGameBusiness! Today, we're thrilled to have Ryh-Ming Poon, Principal Consultant/Fractional Executive at RPPR, here to share insights on "PR for Indie Developers." Throughout our conversation, Ryh-Ming will provide invaluable insights into her illustrious career path, which began with a passion for PR and gaming. From her journey through PR agencies to roles at major companies like Activision, Machinima, GameFly, Jam City, Xsolla, and ProbablyMonsters, Ryh-Ming will offer valuable lessons and anecdotes. Ryh-Ming will delve into her current work, including her collaboration with Tetris on their 40th anniversary celebration. Additionally, she'll share insights into pivoting out of games into fractional executive roles with tech startups and her involvement in advisory boards, including her role as an advisor on the WIGI board. Furthermore, Ryh-Ming will shed light on the importance of diversity in the gaming and tech industries, emphasizing why it's crucial to continue pushing forward for inclusivity and representation. Stay connected with Ryh-Ming Poon on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LadyMingPR LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryhming/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladymingpr/ and https://www.instagram.com/ladyming/ Join us as we explore the world of PR for indie developers and gain valuable insights from Ryh-Ming's extensive experience and expertise. #IndieGameBusiness #PRforDevelopers #RyhMingPoon #DiversityinTech #GamingIndustry #Tetris40th #WIGI #TechStartups #FractionalExecutive --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indiegamebusiness/support

In this very special edition of Thee upNup, Chris and Ty are joined by Len Stuart, one of the leads of the INCREDIBLE Pixel Noir! Tune in to find out some behind the scenes info regarding the game, the lives of the creators, and what it is he's playing!If you haven't already, get in our discord!

Indie Developer, Kris Slazinski comes on to talk about App Store localization, UX, and his favorite intern/mentor - ChatGPT.GuestKris SlazinskiApps TwitterLinkedInMastodonThreadsAnnouncementsNeed help with your projects this year? BrightDigit has openings.Bushel on SaleCome to NYSwifty April 23 & 24 - Get 10% Off using Promo Code LeoSubscribe to our newsletterJoin our Brand New Patreon Page!Related EpisodesYak Shaving with Tim MitraPixelBlitz in Public with Martin LasekThe Bushel Holiday SpecialThe Making of Callsheet with Casey LissMy Taylor Deep Dish Swift Heroes World TourApples, Glasses, and HAL, Oh My!Posture Island with Jordi BruinIndie Dev #5 - Knowing Your Market with David BarnardIndie Dev #1 - Dark Noise by Charlie ChapmanPractical Entrepreneur with Donny WalsRelated Links Astro (ASO tool)Apple Localization Terms GlossarySocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoPatreon - brightdigitCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) (00:00) - Announcements (02:01) - (App Store) Localization (19:21) - ChatGPTovsky (33:50) - UX vs UI Thanks to our monthly supporters Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

You may have been scolded as a kid for playing with your food, but with Tj Hughes' new game Nour: Play With Your Food, that's the primary objective! I had a chance to speak with Tj, the creative lead behind Nour, fresh off of the game's release on PlayStation, Steam, and Epic Games.We spoke a lot about the intersection of art and game development, and Tj shared how teaching himself and gaining knowledge working with a studio helped shape his perspective as a creative. Tj also talked about creating Nour's unique gaming experience, the challenges and rewards of indie game development, experimentation, and what he wants to do next now that Nour's been released. If you want to create something truly special, then be like Tj and think outside the box!LinksNour: Play With Your FoodTerrifying JellyfishTerrifying Jellyfish on InstagramTj Hughes on Twitter / XFor a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Donate to Revision PathFor 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.Click or tap here to make either a one-time or monthly donation to help keep Revision Path running strong.Thank you for your support!==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows. Follow us, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.Executive Producer and Host: Maurice CherryEditor and Audio Engineer: RJ BasilioIntro Voiceover: Music Man DreIntro and Outro Music: Yellow SpeakerTranscripts are provided courtesy of Brevity and Wit.☎️ Call ‪626-603-0310 and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!Thank you for listening!==========Sponsored by Brevity & WitBrevity & Wit is a strategy and design firm committed to designing a more inclusive and equitable world. They are always looking to expand their roster of freelance design consultants in the U.S., particularly brand strategists, copywriters, graphic designers and Web developers.If you know how to deliver excellent creative work reliably, and enjoy the autonomy of a virtual-based, freelance life (with no non-competes), check them out at brevityandwit.com.Brevity & Wit — creative excellence without the grind.==========Sponsored by the School of Visual Arts - BFA Design & BFA AdvertisingThe BFA Design program at the School of Visual Arts consistently produces innovative and acclaimed work that is rooted in a strong foundational understanding of visual communication. It encourages creativity through cutting-edge tools, visionary design techniques, and offers burgeoning creatives a space to find their voice.Students in BFA Advertising are prepared for success in the dynamic advertising industry in a program led by faculty from New York's top ad agencies. Situated at the center of the advertising capital of the world, the program inspires the next generation of creative thinkers and elite professionals to design the future.School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers and creative professionals for over seven decades. Comprising 7,000 students at its Manhattan campus and more than 41,000 alumni from 128 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world. For information about the College's 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, visit sva.edu.

Jeremy just recently gave a talk at friendly.rb titled "Making it as an Indie Developer". Part of the talk was about managing yourself and we wanted to do a deeper dive into that topic. As an indie developer (or could be applied to other categories like business owners or founders) , how do you manage the business, your career, motivation, goals, health, pipeline, workflow, etc??They don't have all the answers, but Jeremy and Jess bring their nearly 30 combined years of experience to share how they make it as indie developers. 

Welcome to another episode of The Gamerheads Podcast! Joining us this week is part-owner and the communications director of Lvl1 Gaming, Baron J 67. From his humble beginnings as a YouTube content creator, Baron takes us through his exciting journey into the gaming industry. Tune in for a light-hearted discussion where we reminisce about classic games and express our anticipation for upcoming releases. Then, things take a serious turn as we dissect Unity's controversial decision to implement fees for game downloads. With Baron's expertise, we delve into the complexities of this fee structure and how it relies heavily on Unity's new tier structure. We engage in a heated debate about the potential repercussions this could have on indie game developers and the gaming world at large. Could this move by Unity tip the balance for these developers or even provoke a shift towards physical copies? As we move towards the end, the mood lightens again as we discuss the latest announcements from Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State of Play. Listen in as we share our top picks, personal reactions, and an ample dose of humor. So, hit play, get comfortable, and join us in this insightful conversation!Follow Baron on social media: @baronj67Follow Lv1 Gaming: @Lv1GamingBaron's music: Bad Broken Robot Master - John Bartmann Support the showHere are a few ways you can support Gamerheads!Leave us a review!Not only does your review help fellow gamers discover our podcast, but it also provides valuable insights for us as content creators. Your feedback serves as a compass, guiding us in crafting episodes that cater to your interests, addressing topics that matter to you, and enhancing your overall listening experience. Your words have the power to influence the direction of future episodes and ensure that we continue delivering content that captivates and engages. Review us on Apple Podcasts! Review us on Spotify! Join our Discord!In The Gamerheads Podcast Discord, you'll find a haven for lively discussions, where you can chat about the latest releases and share your gaming experiences with fellow gamers.Join our Patreon today https://www.patreon.com/gamerheadsFollow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GamerheadsPodMusic: Jeff Dasler - RecusedScott Gratton - Wheel IntroVarious Artists - Return to Control

Another week, another current events episode!On this week's episode Azia and Cortez discuss current events!CALLMEAZIA BLOGhttps://callmeazia.com/blogCALLMEAZIA TWITCHhttps://twitch.tv/callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA TIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@callmeaziaCALLMEAZIA YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0R-XFNAjctsmt4ODwTyCKg---Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the show!Support the show

Welcome back to Behind the Sites, a long-overdue return to one of our favorite series here at The Next Reel. This series celebrates the technology behind the entertainment industry... specifically, the sites and apps we use to learn about the movies and shows of which we call ourselves fans.Casey Liss is a podcaster, developer, and writer from Richmond, Virginia. However, these days, it might be hard to know in which order to put those things. He's one-third of the Accidental Tech Podcast, a must-listen for principled nerds, and half of Analog(ue) on Relay FM. But he's here today to talk about his latest app, Callsheet, an entertainment industry search experience that might just earn a prized spot on the home screen of your phone.Along the way, Casey talks about the challenges that come with attempting to peel back the features of an existing monolith in order to create an app that is fast, yet still seemingly feature-complete. We talk about what goes into working on an app that is dependent on a third-party API in an era that has rendered API a dirty, profit-seeking word. Oh, and we talk about Plex. For members, we talk a lot about Plex.Links & NotesCallsheetCallsheet on the App StoreThe Movie DatabaseTheMovieDB APICasey did a guest spot on Mac Power Users with David Sparks and Stephen Hackett and, if you're as intrigued by a complex Plex set-up as I am, check out this episode and let's get ripping! (ripping our legal media acquired legally because we don't want to insinuate in any way that we condone that other sort of rubbish. -ed)(00:00) - Welcome to Behind the Sites • Introducing Casey Liss and Callsheet(01:18) - Taking on Big-IMDB (04:30) - Peeling back IMDB(07:46) - The Spoiler Problem, Solved(10:26) - The Action-Reward Equation and Data Sources(15:18) - The API Connundrum(17:32) - Discoverable... by accident(22:53) - We live in a Letterboxd World(26:44) - Embracing the Privilege of the Indie Developer(30:51) - Soooo.... Android, but really the iPad appThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5640170/advertisement

Welcome back to Behind the Sites, a long-overdue return to one of our favorite series here at The Next Reel. This series celebrates the technology behind the entertainment industry... specifically, the sites and apps we use to learn about the movies and shows of which we call ourselves fans.Casey Liss is a podcaster, developer, and writer from Richmond, Virginia. However, these days, it might be hard to know in which order to put those things. He's one-third of the Accidental Tech Podcast, a must-listen for principled nerds, and half of Analog(ue) on Relay FM. But he's here today to talk about his latest app, Callsheet, an entertainment industry search experience that might just earn a prized spot on the home screen of your phone.Along the way, Casey talks about the challenges that come with attempting to peel back the features of an existing monolith in order to create an app that is fast, yet still seemingly feature-complete. We talk about what goes into working on an app that is dependent on a third-party API in an era that has rendered API a dirty, profit-seeking word. Oh, and we talk about Plex. For members, we talk a lot about Plex.Links & NotesCallsheetCallsheet on the App StoreThe Movie DatabaseTheMovieDB APICasey did a guest spot on Mac Power Users with David Sparks and Stephen Hackett and, if you're as intrigued by a complex Plex set-up as I am, check out this episode and let's get ripping! (ripping our legal media acquired legally because we don't want to insinuate in any way that we condone that other sort of rubbish. -ed)(00:00) - Welcome to Behind the Sites • Introducing Casey Liss and Callsheet(01:18) - Taking on Big-IMDB (04:30) - Peeling back IMDB(07:46) - The Spoiler Problem, Solved(10:26) - The Action-Reward Equation and Data Sources(15:18) - The API Connundrum(17:32) - Discoverable... by accident(22:53) - We live in a Letterboxd World(26:44) - Embracing the Privilege of the Indie Developer(30:51) - Soooo.... Android, but really the iPad appThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5640170/advertisement

On this episode we chat with game developer and creator of  Super Space Club, Graham Reid! We chop it up about what are some of our favorite games to play, their origin story and all the fun things surrounding Super Space Club! Be sure to follow them on all of their platforms for more of their content and go get Super Space Club which is available now on Steam!WEBSITEhttps://www.grahamoflegend.com/SUPER SPACE CLUBhttps://www.grahamoflegend.com/superspaceclubTWITTERhttps://twitter.com/grahamoflegendTIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@grahamoflegend-----Welcome to the Unapologetically Black Gaming Podcast, a place created by black gamers for black gamers.Follow us at the platforms below:https://twitter.com/UBGPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@ubgpodhttps://ko-fi.com/ubgpodhttps://www.twitch.tv/ubgpodSupport the showSupport the show

Are you ready to unlock the potential of Reddit and skyrocket your app or content's success? In this comprehensive guide, we'll reveal the tried-and-tested strategies that will lead you to your first 1,000 downloads on Reddit.

Damien Dessagne is the CEO of Embers, developer of Strayed Lights (2023) and Maxime Philipp is the project's game Director. I discovered Strayed Lights at PAX East 2023. Strayed Lights is a 3D action game with a wordless story and very disctinct visuals. I played it on Playstation, but you can also get it on Xbox, Switch, and PC. The gameplay is difficult, demanding, and ultimately rewarding. I recommend it! In this episode we will discuss creating a game dev company, project management, wordless storytelling, designing boss battles, playtesting, developing a tutorial, creating platform-specific features for your multi-platform game, hitting deadlines, showing your game at PAX, inflation in the games industry, and much more. Strayed Lights on Steam Strayed Lights on Playstation Strayed Lights on Switch Strayed Lights on Xbox Strayed lights on the web: https://embers.games Strayed Lights on Twitter: @EmbersGames IGI on Twitter: @IndieGameINTL Consider becoming an IGI Patron: https://www.patreon.com/indiegameINTL IGI is a production of Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

Galen Drew is a game developer and visual artist. He created Pattern (2022) and worked on Pine Tar Poker (2022). He is a member of Ice Water Games. I previously featured Pattern's development on IGI when I interviewed Michael Bell, the game's composer. Pattern is a walking/hiking simulator with deep musings on what it means to create art and make games. I had a genuinely excellent experience when I played Pattern. The visuals, music, and mystery are all thoroughly appealing and evokative. Pine Tar Poker is an ultra fun, creative, and odd poker game on mobile. Pattern is available on PC.  In today's episode we will discuss procedural games, playtesting, the music of Pattern, programming, and much more. Pattern on Steam Pine Tar Poker on iOS Pine Tar Poker on Google Play Ice Water Games on the web: http://www.icewatergames.com Galen Drew on Twitter: @GalenNDrew Galen Drew on Instagram: @galens_good_art Galen Drew on the web: https://galendrew.com Galen Drew on Youtube IGI on Twitter: @IndieGameINTL Consider becoming an IGI Patron: https://www.patreon.com/indiegameINTL IGI is a production of Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/  

Lucas Bonatti is the Creative Director at Regular Studio, developer of Togges (2022). Togges is a fantastic game. It's a 3D non-linear platformer/collectathon set in a weird and wonderful universe. It has amazing visuals, really fun and unique gameplay mechanics and traversal, and a super energetic and awesome sense of humor. I really, really like this game. I'm really excited that I was able to talk about its development with the developer. It's available on all the major concoles and PC.  In this episode we will discuss influences for such a weird game, creating a game with “incredible, credible” mechanics and story, cutting ideas to maintain scope, porting, performance, and optimization, scope control, UI and menu design, playtesting and player feedback, and much more. Togges on Steam Togges on Switch Togges on Playstation Togges on Xbox Togges on the web: http://togges.com.br Togges on Twitter: @ToggesGame IGI on Twitter: @IndieGameINTL Consider becoming an IGI Patron: https://www.patreon.com/indiegameINTL IGI is a production of Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

Today's guest is Gina Loughlin, game audio engineer and composer. Gina has provided music for many games, but today we will be talking primarily Mail Time, Pen Pal princess, and Towertale (2019). Towertale is available on PC and all major consoles. It's a 2D boss rush game with a good story and great music and visuals. Mail Time and Pen Pal Princess have not been released yet! I played a demo of Mail Time and really liked it. Towertale is ultra fun as well! In today's episode we will discuss defining the “cottage-core” genre, using colors references for music composition, dynamic interactive music systems, studying music and composition in school, playtesting audio systems, composing music for an audio drama, mobile app development, the struggles of coming up with names for music tracks, and much more. Gina's website: https://www.ginaloughlin.com Mail Time on Steam Pen Pal Princess on Steam Towertale on Steam Gina on Twitter: @GinaLoughlin IGI on Twitter: @IndieGameINTL Consider becoming an IGI Patron: https://www.patreon.com/indiegameINTL IGI is a production of Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/      

Rafael Bordoni is a game developer. He has developed many games, including Charge Kid (2020), and today's featured game, Nothing Matters. Nothing Matters is a game jam game focused on doing something with "nothing." It's a 2D, pixel-art puzzle game with great visuals, extremely innovative mechanics, and a funny story.  In today's episode we will discuss game jam games, ultra unique mechanics, level design, puzzle design, challenging games, the Godot engine, and much more. Rafael on itch.io: https://eldskald.itch.io Nothing Matters can be played here: https://uspgamedev.itch.io/nothing-matters Charge Kid on Steam Charge Kid on Switch Rafael on Twitter: @eldskald IGI on Twitter: @IndieGameINTL Consider becoming an IGI Patron: https://www.patreon.com/indiegameINTL IGI is a production of Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

Don Boose is the Founder of Shademare Studio, developer of Miracle Mia (2019). Miracle Mia is a story-rich, 2D platformer with a very unique central combat mechanic. Shademare Studio was called out by my past guest Dan Seamans of Sliced Kiwi Studios, developers of the upcoming Check x Mate. I played Miracle Mia on Steam and I really enjoyed the visuals, story, music, and the unique combat. You can also fin it on the Shademare itch.io page.  In this episode we will discuss game jam games, making games in high school, thoughts on redoing your old games, game development school, scope control, board game design vs. video game design, story-heavy indie games, solo development, and much more. Miracle Mia on Steam Shademare on itch.io Shademare on Twitter: @ShademareStudio Shademare on the web: https://shademare.com IGI on Twitter: @IndieGameINTL Consider becoming an IGI Patron: https://www.patreon.com/indiegameINTL IGI is a production of Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

Adrian Moscalue, aka DYATHON, is the composer for Moonscars (2022). Moonscars is a brutal, 2D metroidvania with haunting pixelart and gorgeous, atmospheric music. You can get the game on Switch, PC, Playstation, and Xbox. I played it on Playststion and although it is very difficult, the combat is fun and the art and music are worth the challenge. The game was developed by Black Mermaid. In this episode we will discuss piano composition, creating haunting, atmospheric music, embracing challenge, creating boss battle music, emotional expression in music, and much more. DYATHON on the web: https://dyathon.com Adrian on Twitter: @DYATHON DYATHON on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3XcDXXT Moonscars on Switch Moonscars on Playstation Moonscars on Xbox Moonscars on Steam IGI on Twitter: @IndieGameINTL Consider becoming an IGI Patron: https://www.patreon.com/indiegameINTL IGI is a production of Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/  

Clemens Ruh is Bleakmill Games' sound designer, having done audio direction and sound design for the team's 2021 game INDUSTRIA. INDUSTRIA is an atmospheric, story-driven, sci-fi FPS game and I have featured two other Bleakmill members on IGI. I played INDUSTRIA on Steam but you can also get it on PS5 and Xbox.  In this episode we will discuss the differences between film and game sound design, gunfire sound design, science fiction sound design, enemy sound design, foley, working with and recording voice actors, mental health in game developement, and much more. Clemens Ruh on SounsCloud: https://soundcloud.com/clemensruh Clemens Ruh on Twitter: @clemensruh INDUSTRIA on Steam INDUSTRIA on Playstation INDUSTRIA on Xbox Bleakmill Games on the web: http://www.bleakmill.com IGI on Twitter: @IndieGameINTL Consider becoming an IGI Patron: https://www.patreon.com/indiegameINTL IGI is a production of Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

Jenny Windom is a Producer at Soft Not Weak, an Advisor at Kowloon Knights, and the Senior Influencer Manager at Kepler Interactive. She is also a YouTube content creator and a Twitch Streamer! We will be discussing her roles with Sifu and Scorn mostly. Scorn is my favorite game of 2022 so I was very excited to speak to someone who worked on it in any capacity. Jenny was called out by my past guest Victoria Tran. In this episode we will discuss what is an influencer manager?, streaming games, content creation, Kepler Interactive's unique company structure, marketing a horror game, setting expectations with your audience and your colleagues, and much more. Jenny on the web: https://jennywindom.com Jenny on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kimchica25 Jenny on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kimchica Jenny on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/kimchica IGI on Twitter: @IndieGameINTL Consider becoming an IGI Patron: https://www.patreon.com/indiegameINTL IGI is a production of Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

Philipp Stellenmayer is a game designer and developer who releases games under the name kamibox. He has released many mobile games but today's conversation focus on o k a y ?, CMPLT, Bacon, and Song of Bloom. I really enjoyed all four games, but Bacon is probably my favorite. Philipp was called out by my past guest Thomas Waterzooi. In today's episode we will discuss mobile game development, developing and shipping games 10 years ago, programming in Lua, user feedback, developing learning games, prototypes, collaboration vs solodev, and mich more. kamibox on the web: https://www.kamibox.de Philipp on Twitter: @kamibox_ph IGI on Twitter: @IndieGameINTL Consider becoming an IGI Patron: https://www.patreon.com/indiegameINTL IGI is a production of Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

Daniel Peterson is the founder of Baka Bros. Entertainment, developers of Chaos Kart. Chaos Kart is a kart races with hero shooter elements. The game is in development currently, and I was able to play an early build that Dan kindly sent to me. Dan also worked on a game called Abyss of Neptune, which free on Steam, that we will also discuss. The small amount of Chaos Kart that I was able to play was actually quite fun, and Abyss of Neptune is a fun, short first person horror game.  In this episode we will discuss making a hybrid of genres in one game, QA testing at Nintendo of America, game design school, VR game development, steaming your game development, switching to Unreal Engine 5 mid-development, and much more. Abyss of Neptune on Steam Chaos Kart on Steam Baka Bros. on YouTube: Baka Bros Entertainment Baka Bros. on Twitter: @BakaBrosEnt Baka Bros. on the web: https://www.bakabrosentertainment.com IGI on Twitter: @IndieGameINTL Consider becoming an IGI Patron: https://www.patreon.com/indiegameINTL IGI is a production of Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/

John Saba is the developer of Mushroom Mountain, a brand new PICO-8 game. PICO-8 is a fantasy concolse for sharing and playing tiny games and computer programs. Mushroom Mountain is a very clever and deep puzzle game with cute pixel art graphics. You can find Mushroom Mountain within the PICO-8 console, as well as on John's itch.io page. This is John's second time on IGI.  In this episode we will discuss the PICO-8 virtual console, cutting features, developing with intentional constraints, puzzle design, themes applied to puzzle mechanics, attention economies, and more. John Saba on itch.io: https://itch.io/profile/sabajt Mushroom Mountain on itch.io: https://sabajt.itch.io/mushroom-mountain John on Twitter: @sabajt Check out the PICO-8 fantasy console IGI on Twitter: @IndieGameINTL Consider becoming an IGI Patron: https://www.patreon.com/indiegameINTL IGI is a production of Su Madre Podcasts: https://sumadrepodcasts.com/