Game Dev Field Guide

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Game Dev Field Guide episodes

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
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
40 min
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
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
35 min
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
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
43 min
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
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
36 min
April 10, 2023 Ep. 073 Finding The Heart And Soul Of A Game
In this episode Zackavelli talks about the nebulous topic of giving a game heart and soul, and identifies a few contributing factors.
Skip to Body of Episode: 3:48
Portfollio: Zackavelli.com
Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
22 min
March 20, 2023 Ep 072. AI Tools For Gamedevs
In this episode Zackavelli talks about text and image genrating ai tools and how he is using them in his gamedev toolkit right now.
Skip to Body of Episode: 5:33
Portfollio: Zackavelli.com
Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG
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Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_
Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
36 min
February 24, 2023 Ep 071. Cheat Prevention For Indie Games
In this episode Zackavelli talks about basic fundamental cheat prevention strategies and about weather or not they are even worth it.
Skip to Body of Episode: 4:10
Portfollio: Zackavelli.com
Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
30 min
February 09, 2023 Bonus Episode 23. Special Guest: Prescott "Lockes" Lawani
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest talks about his experience being a black Gamedev.
Skip to Guest Segment: 15:00
Lockes The Thief:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1756650/Lockes_The_Thief/
Padlockes Tech on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/PadlockesTech
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Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller
31 min
January 23, 2023 Ep. 070 Tips For Making Gamedev Your Career
In this episode Zackavelli talks about his journey getting a job in games and tips for getting your own job in games.
Skip to Body of Episode: 7:24
Portfollio: Zackavelli.com
Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG
Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
42 min
December 29, 2022 Ep. 069 Market Research (Game Ideas That Sell)
In this episode Zackavelli talks about coming up with game ideas that can be financially successful by doing market research.
Skip to Body of Episode: 12:56
How to market a game blog:
https://howtomarketagame.com/blog/
Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG
Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU
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Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_
Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
30 min

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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…