Game Dev Field Guide

By ZackavelliEducation

Game Dev Field Guide episodes

February 01, 2022 Bonus Episode 011. Special Guest: Rachel (Solo Dev of Witchhazel Woods)
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest talks about procedural generated art techniques used for her game Witchhazel Woods.
Skip to Guest Segment: 11:26
Rachel's Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_datababe
Wishlist Witchhazel Woods!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1833560/Witchhazel_Woods/
Be come 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_
Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller
30 min
January 26, 2022 Ep. 049 How To Finish Gamedev Projects
In this episode Zackavelli talks about tips for not getting stuck in a perpetual loop of half finished games.
Skip to Body of Episode: 4:19
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
26 min
January 16, 2022 Ep. 048 Core Game Loops Deep Dive
In this episode Zackavelli goes deep on core game loops, their function and definitions, and give good examples from popular games.
Skip to Body of Episode: 4:53
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 and Instagram @_Zackavelli_
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_
Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw
Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
38 min
January 12, 2022 Bonus Episode 010. Special Guest: Starlight Skyes
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest Starlight Skyes talks about the pros and cons of being a commercial/hobby gamedev.
Skip to Guest Segment: 16:37
Starlight Skyes:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarlightSkyes
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMQVS2ttOB-zi2pBXius2Q
Be come 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 and Instagram @_Zackavelli_
Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller
29 min
December 29, 2021 Ep. 047 Quick Tips VI Vehicles, Dialogue, And MVPs
In this episode Zackavelli talks gives tips for vehicles, dialogue, and getting to the minimum viable product (MVP)
Skip to Body of Episode: 6:43
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 and Instagram @_Zackavelli_
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_
Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw
Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
30 min
December 15, 2021 Ep. 046 Co-op Game Design
In this episode Zackavelli talks about fundamental concepts of co op game design.
Skip to Body of Episode: 5:58
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 and Instagram @_Zackavelli_
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_
Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw
Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
28 min
December 03, 2021 Bonus Episode 009. Special Guest: Yanniboi
In this episode Zackavelli has a conversation with community member Yanniboi about getting your games on Steam.
Skip to Guest Segment: 0:10
Yanniboi on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/LockdownPatrol
Yan's Game Tower Offender on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1769870/Tower_Offender/
Be come 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 and Instagram @_Zackavelli_
Wishlist my game BounceShot on Steam!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1736980/BounceShot/
Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller
38 min
November 17, 2021 Ep. 045 Health System Overview
In this episode Zackavelli talks about how to classify health systems, and identify a few mechanics that make them interesting.
Skip to Body of Episode: 7:10
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 and Instagram @_Zackavelli_
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw
Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
35 min
November 03, 2021 Ep. 044 Transitions In Level Design
In this episode Zackavelli talks about designing paths, bread crumbing, cover design, and other things relevent to tranistions in level design.
Skip to Body of Episode: 7:37
Tommy Norberg (Level Design Infographics)
https://twitter.com/the_Norberg
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 and Instagram @_Zackavelli_
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_
Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
29 min
October 27, 2021 Bonus Episode 008. Special Guest: Prescott "Lockes" Lawani
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest Prescott "Lockes" Lawani gives a key thought about going for it as a game dev.
Skip to Guest Segment: 15:01
Prescott "Lockes" Lawani:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PadlockesTech
Lockes The Thief on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1756650/Lockes_The_Thief/
Be come 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 and Instagram @_Zackavelli_
Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller
32 min

About Game Dev Field Guide

From the publisher's feed

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…