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In this episode of Coffee with the Dev, we chat with Anna from Lemon Jolly Games about her journey into game development, her experiences in the industry, and her upcoming game, Apothecary of City X.
Check out Apothecary of City X here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3745950/Apothecary_of_City_X/
Visit The Indie Brew for more Indie game content! https://theindiebrew.com.au/
For business enquiries or coverage requests contact: [email protected]
Become a Brewskie! Join our discord: https://discord.gg/7fMPsjRCuj
Want to support what we do? Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheIndieBrew
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Anna and Lemon Jolly
01:18 Anna's Journey into Game Development
03:18 Early Gaming Experiences and Influences
06:10 The Role of Literature in Game Design
08:59 Formal Education in Game Design
10:40 Internship Experiences and Career Growth
14:28 Problem Solving in Game Design
17:28 Transitioning from Indie to AAA Game Development
22:35 Starting Lemon Jolly and Apothecary of City X
25:20 Concept and Themes of Apothecary of City X
31:20 Fantasy Influences in Game Design
32:18 The Emotional Core of Game Characters
33:44 Challenges of Indie Game Development
34:05 Balancing Work and Life in Game Development
36:57 Avoiding Burnout as a Creator
37:53 Experimenting with Productivity
39:35 The Power of Writing Things Down
41:47 The Catharsis of Game Development
44:06 The Importance of Community in Game Development
49:42 What Makes Good Game Design?
55:18 Reflections on Recognition in Game Development
58:45 The Purpose of Creation
01:03:14 Highlights and Career Milestones
01:07:06 Navigating the Chaos of Game Development
01:11:52 Advice for Aspiring Developers
01:13:49 Empowering Women in the Industry
01:21:00 The Impact of Community and Support
01:25:37 The Rise of Video Essays and Shared Experiences
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #coffeewithadev
By BecIn this episode of Coffee with the Dev, we chat with Anna from Lemon Jolly Games about her journey into game development, her experiences in the industry, and her upcoming game, Apothecary of City X.
Check out Apothecary of City X here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3745950/Apothecary_of_City_X/
Visit The Indie Brew for more Indie game content! https://theindiebrew.com.au/
For business enquiries or coverage requests contact: [email protected]
Become a Brewskie! Join our discord: https://discord.gg/7fMPsjRCuj
Want to support what we do? Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheIndieBrew
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Anna and Lemon Jolly
01:18 Anna's Journey into Game Development
03:18 Early Gaming Experiences and Influences
06:10 The Role of Literature in Game Design
08:59 Formal Education in Game Design
10:40 Internship Experiences and Career Growth
14:28 Problem Solving in Game Design
17:28 Transitioning from Indie to AAA Game Development
22:35 Starting Lemon Jolly and Apothecary of City X
25:20 Concept and Themes of Apothecary of City X
31:20 Fantasy Influences in Game Design
32:18 The Emotional Core of Game Characters
33:44 Challenges of Indie Game Development
34:05 Balancing Work and Life in Game Development
36:57 Avoiding Burnout as a Creator
37:53 Experimenting with Productivity
39:35 The Power of Writing Things Down
41:47 The Catharsis of Game Development
44:06 The Importance of Community in Game Development
49:42 What Makes Good Game Design?
55:18 Reflections on Recognition in Game Development
58:45 The Purpose of Creation
01:03:14 Highlights and Career Milestones
01:07:06 Navigating the Chaos of Game Development
01:11:52 Advice for Aspiring Developers
01:13:49 Empowering Women in the Industry
01:21:00 The Impact of Community and Support
01:25:37 The Rise of Video Essays and Shared Experiences
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegames #coffeewithadev