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:

March 21, 2024 Ep. 082 Current Events: State Of The Games Industry
In this episode Zackavelli talks about the state of the games industry and why we may be going through a paradigm shift.
Skip to Body of Episode: 13:13
Extremism in games article:
https://thatparkplace.com/u-s-government-funded-organization-take-this-encourages-game-developers-to-denounce-gamers-who-are-being-harassed-by-sweet-baby-inc/
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
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1h 10min
February 21, 2024 Ep. 081 Escaping Tutorial Hell
In this episode Zackavelli talks about what tutorial hell is, how you likely got there, and how to get out.
Skip to Body of Episode: 6:28
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
41min
January 15, 2024 Ep. 080 Dialogue And Voice Tips
In this episode Zackavelli talks about practical tips for implementing dialogue and voice acting in your games.
Skip to Body of Episode: 7:40
Try the demo for my game Mirror Throne:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2520490/Mirror_Throne_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
36min
December 28, 2023 Bonus Episode 24. Patron Q&A
In this episode we do a live Q&A Session with the Patrons
Check out my game "Mirror Throne" on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2520490/Mirror_Throne_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_
Music: Its Snowtime by Zenzara
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2h 4min
November 15, 2023 Ep. 079 Core Skill Tuning
In this episode Zackavelli talks about an experimental design method called Core Skill Tuning
Skip to Body of Episode: 8:47
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
38min
October 16, 2023 Ep. 078 Current Events: Unity Pricing Changes
In this episode Zackavelli plays Buff/Debuff and gives a wider view on the recent changes to Unity's pricing.
Skip to Body of Episode: 22:00
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_
Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw
Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
...more
54min
September 05, 2023 Ep. 077 Quick Tips IX: Horde Modes And Rarity Systems
In this episode Zackavelli talks about horde modes popular around ~2010 and why Diablo 2 has the best item progression and rarity of all time.
Skip to Body of Episode: 5:40
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
40min
August 02, 2023 Ep. 076 Genre Study: Survival Games
In this episode Zackavelli talks about the strengths and weaknesses of the survival game genre
Skip to Body of Episode: 6:45
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
35min
June 26, 2023 Ep. 075 The Money Side Of Indie Game Dev
In this episode Zackavelli gives you a look behind the scenes at how much indie games really make.
Market Research Website:
https://gamalytic.com/steam-analytics
Skip to Body of Episode: 7:05
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
43min
May 22, 2023 Ep. 074 Tips For Turning A Bad Game Around
In this episode Zackavelli talks about tips for turning a bad game around. Sonner or later, your gonna need these tips...
Skip to Body of Episode: 8:59
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

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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