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Ep. 103 Genre Study: Colony Sim
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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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