Game Dev Field Guide

By Zackavelli

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 t... more

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FAQs about Game Dev Field Guide:

How many episodes does Game Dev Field Guide have?

The podcast currently has 126 episodes available.

Game Dev Field Guide episodes:

December 05, 2025 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 discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_
Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
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38min
October 21, 2025 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWidan8ggGo
Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG
Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_
Music By Mugamoomoo
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1h 4min
September 12, 2025 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 talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_
Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
...more
36min
July 22, 2025 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.
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Skip to Body of Episode: 6:13
Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_
Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
...more
37min
June 18, 2025 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
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Skip to Body of Episode: 6:50
Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG
Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_
Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
...more
37min
May 15, 2025 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 video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_
Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
...more
34min
April 16, 2025 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 video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_
Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
...more
48min
March 04, 2025 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 discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_
Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
...more
36min
February 04, 2025 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 Yaga:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3154620/Baba_Yaga/
Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG
Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_
Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
...more
37min
January 07, 2025 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 Throne:
store.steampowered.com/app/2520490/M…Auto_Battler/
Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG
Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_
Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
...more
47min

FAQs about Game Dev Field Guide:

How many episodes does Game Dev Field Guide have?

The podcast currently has 126 episodes available.

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