Game Dev Field Guide

Game Dev Field Guide

Zackavelli

Episodes 130
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (116)
Since Mar 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Consistency
80%
Hosting
feeds.soundcloud.com

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

The Game Dev Field Guide is a podcast series focused on teaching you how to make and launch your own video games. This podcast is aimed at the beginner to intermediate level of game developer. Learn things like how to make crisp movement controls, making eye catching sprites, and marketing your game for it's big release. Stay awhile and listen!

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Recent Episodes

Ep. 103 Genre Study: Colony Sim

May 30, 2026 34m

In this episode Zackavelli talks about big picture tips for making a colony sim game. Skip to Body of Episode: 6:22 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the…

EP. 102 Art Direction And Style Guides

Apr 02, 2026 29m

In this episode Zackavelli talks about art direction and how to come up with rules for your style guide. Skip to Body of Episode: 5:07 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and…

Ep. 101 Core Fantasy Design

Feb 21, 2026 41m

In this episode Zackavelli talks about the concept of the core fantasy for video games. Skip to Body of Episode: 9:38 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the…

EP. 100 Guiding Lights For Game Devs

Jan 10, 2026 49m

In this episode Zackavelli talks about the the most impactful, "guiding light" for game devs. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:31 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the…

EP. 099 Friction In Video Games

Dec 05, 2025 37m

In this episode Zackavelli talks about the friction in video games and 3 "levels" of thinking about it as a designer. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:32 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the…

Bonus Episode 25. Min/Max Cory Interview

Oct 21, 2025 1h 3m

In this episode Zackavelli discusses strategies for steam success and de risking game dev with professional min/maxer Cory Darby Cory on the Jonas Tyroller Podcast:…

EP. 098 Enemy Design Across Genres

Sep 12, 2025 35m

In this episode Zackavelli talks about the Enemy Design basics and lessons from across a spectrum of genres Skip to Body of Episode: 8:04 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and…

EP. 097 Backend Systems For Games

Jul 22, 2025 36m

In this episode Zackavelli talks about backend systems for games and why you should consider the features it can support. SPONSOR: Please check out the link below to support AccelByte in paying for…

Ep. 096 Tips To Avoid Your Game Feeling Cheap

Jun 18, 2025 36m

In this episode Zackavelli talks about how to avoid your game looking and feeling cheap. GDFG X Minifantasy Bundle https://itch.io/s/154689/-gdfg-x-minifantasy-bundle?c=wwr9by8cuf Skip to Body of…

Ep. 095 3C's Game Design Framework

May 15, 2025 34m

In this episode Zackavelli talks about the 3C's Game Design Framework Skip to Body of Episode: 6:15 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making…

Ep. 094 Genre Study: ARPG

Apr 16, 2025 47m

In this episode Zackavelli talks about the best genre ever, ARPGs Skip to Body of Episode: 6:23 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making…

Ep. 093 Useful Math Concepts For Game Devs

Mar 04, 2025 35m

In this episode Zackavelli talks about 4 simple math concepts that can help with game devs in various situations. Skip to Body of Episode: 6:40 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the…

Ep. 092 Stealth Mechanics Overview

Feb 04, 2025 36m

In this episode Zackavelli talks about tips for designing stealth mechanics and takeaways that can be learned from that for overall design. Skip to Body of Episode: 6:15 Wishlist Baba…

Ep. 091 Managing Motivation For Game Dev

Jan 07, 2025 46m

In this episode Zackavelli talks about managing motivation as a project resource, similar to money or time. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:23 Try the demo for my game Mirror…

Ep. 090 Game Engine Overview Part 2 (2024 Update)

Dec 03, 2024 39m

In this episode Zackavelli gives an update on what is the "Best" game engine in 2024. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:54 Try the demo for my game Mirror…

Ep. 089 Genre Study: Idle Games

Nov 05, 2024 42m

In this episode Zackavelli takes a look at the genre of idle games Math of idle games article: https://blog.kongregate.com/the-math-of-idle-games-part-i/ Skip to Body of Episode: 8:33 Try the demo…

Game Dev Game Show || Ep.1 || Guest: Mike Geig

Oct 04, 2024 1h 16m

This is a audio only version of the first test episode of the Game Dev Game Show. See the video recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxdiE19BPl0 You can watch GDGS Live on Twitch here:…

Ep. 088 Negotiating Game Design With Teammates

Oct 01, 2024 38m

In this episode Zackavelli talks about negotiating your design ideas with others. Skip to Body of Episode: 5:01 Try the demo for my game Mirror…

Ep. 087 Quick Tips X: Reusing Environments, Buff Debuff Extended

Aug 30, 2024 46m

In this episode Zackavelli talks about reusing game environments and plays buff debuff. Skip to Body of Episode: 5:29 Try the demo for my game Mirror…

Game Dev Game Show || Ep. 0 || Guest: YanniBoi

Aug 21, 2024 1h 7m

This is a audio only version of the first test episode of the Game Dev Game Show. See the video recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUy1Ub_DEhI&t=2135s You can watch GDGS Live on…

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Game Dev Field Guide has published 130 episodes since March 2020, covering topics in Education.

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