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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How many episodes does Game Dev Field Guide have?

The podcast currently has 125 episodes available.

Game Dev Field Guide episodes:

January 28, 2021 Ep. 025 Pacing And Game Loops
In this episode Zackavelli discusses Narrative and gameplay progression, as well as core game loops.
Skip to Body of Episode: 9:23
Extra Credits video about pacing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LScL4CWe5E
Monthly Game Jam:
itch.io/jam/gdfg-monthly-game-jam-1
Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_
Music by: Avaren
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40min
January 14, 2021 Ep. 024 Multiplayer Fundamentals
In this episode Zackavelli discusses how to setup a multiplayer system, and talks a bit about multiplayer game design.
Skip to Body of Episode: 6:09
Article about multiplayer: https://gamedevelopment.tutsplus.com/tutorials/building-a-peer-to-peer-multiplayer-networked-game--gamedev-10074
Monthly Game Jam:
https://itch.io/jam/gdfg-monthly-game-jam-1
Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_
Music by: Avaren
...more
34min
December 31, 2020 Ep. 023 2020 End of Year Special
In this episode Zackavelli makes some announcements, gives out some awards, and talks about motivation.
Skip to Body of Episode: 9:44
Consider supporting a good cause: ablegamers.org/ways-to-give/
Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Check out our award winner's content:
llamaking: https://llamaking1.itch.io/
Elliot: https://github.com/ebarlas/TrippinOnTubs/
Sean G: https://github.com/sgillespie
Gerald: https://gerald-burke.itch.io/
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_
Music by: Avaren
...more
28min
December 16, 2020 Ep. 022 Game Engine Pros and Cons
In this episode Zackavelli discusses the pros and cons of using different game engines including Unreal, Unity, and Godot.
Skip to Body of Episode: 7:25
Consider supporting a good cause: ablegamers.org/ways-to-give/
Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_
Music by: Avaren
...more
41min
December 03, 2020 Ep. 021 Gun Tips For Game Dev
In this episode Zackavelli discusses some tips for designing gunplay in your video games.
Skip to Body of Episode: 7:38
Consider supporting a good cause: https://ablegamers.org/ways-to-give/
Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_
Music by: Avaren
...more
32min
November 19, 2020 Ep. 020 Developing An Art Style
In this episode Zackavelli talks about Developing an art style for both yourself and your games.
Skip to Body of Episode: 4:30
Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_
Music by: Avaren
...more
29min
November 05, 2020 Ep. 019 UI/UX Design And Tips
In this episode Zackavelli talks about UI/UX and gives some tips for improving it in your projects.
Skip to Body of Episode: 8:17
Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_
Music by: Avaren
...more
29min
October 21, 2020 Ep. 018 Horror Game Development (Genre Study: Horror)
In this episode Zackavelli takes a look at the Horror game genre, discusses some tips for developing horror games, and talks about the greatest horror game ever made.
Skip to Body of Episode: 5:38
Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_
Intro/Outro Music provided by Vivek Abhishek
Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"
https://youtu.be/JrNjyEixUEk
Scary String Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPHD-fvIvUk
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45min
October 08, 2020 Ep. 017 Quick Tips III - Bullets And Backgrounds
In this episode Zackavelli gives a few tips on backgrounds and bullet design for your games. Zackavelli also takes a look back at Ludum Dare 47.
Skip to Body of Episode: 13:38
Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_
Music by: Avaren
...more
30min
September 24, 2020 Ep. 016 Game Jam Tips
In this episode Zackavelli gives a few tips about participating in Game Jams.
Skip to Body of Episode: 9:40
Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_
Music by: Avaren
...more
50min

FAQs about Game Dev Field Guide:

How many episodes does Game Dev Field Guide have?

The podcast currently has 125 episodes available.

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