This week’s guest: John Master Lee, a veteran product and brand executive in the video game industry. Topics discussed: How the Lean Startup Methodology can help optimize your life and work Whether or not your geographical location impacts your ability to succeed Why it is that success comes to those who pursue their passions […]

  This week’s guest: Anthony Palma, CEO of Jump, the upcoming on-demand video game subscription service! Topics discussed: Creating a Netflix-like subscription service focused on indie games The art of developing a business model and growth model The pros and cons of Jump’s revenue split model Tips to persevering when you’re aimless Finding the right […]

  This week’s guest: Dan Butchko, CEO of Playcrafting, the organization providing in-person classes, courses, and events across America for both aspiring and established game developers! Topics discussed: Running a for-profit company with a non-profit mindset An inside look into Play NYC, Playcrafting’s upcoming convention! The future of conventions in the video game industry The […]

  This week’s guest: Rocky Kev, founder of the Serious Game Devs Only community and creator of the Bytesized educational video series for game developers! Topics discussed: Tackling debt as an indie game developer Why periods of video game apathy can be a positive thing Making real art vs. appealing to the marketplace The constant […]

  This week’s guest: Dirk Knemeyer, host of The Game Design Roundtable podcast and Creative Director of Artana, a tabletop game company! Topics discussed: How to bounce back when your company or idea crumbles around you Finding your personal alignment Dealing with negative collaborations When to decide it’s time to move on Reformatting your idea […]

  This week’s guest: Alex Nae and Alex Nechita, developers of The Underground King, perhaps most notable for being the final Steam Greenlight game. Topics discussed: What happens when your game receives publicity for something out of your control The nature and future of Steam as a marketplace How to respond when your development partner […]

  This week’s guest: Rich Vreeland, AKA Disasterpeace, the composer of the music behind games such as Fez, Hyper Light Drifter, Mini Metro, and more! Topics discussed: Designing music for games such as Fez and Hyper Light Drifter The art of seizing an opportunity Maintaining motivation and inspiration in your work over time Negotiating pay […]

  This week’s guest: Alexander Winn, founder of EdgeWorks Entertainment and creator of the hit app, TerraGenesis! Topics discussed: Developing 24 apps before finally hitting it big The constant grind of bug-fixes and audience response Developing and managing a community around your game The pros and cons of developing solo …and much more! ​ Hey […]

  This week’s guest: Timo Verschueren from nevaly, a startup focused on connecting game developers and publishers with online and YouTube influencers! Topics discussed: The art of the cold email Why do people love YouTubers and Let’s Play videos How to utilize influencers to market your game How to get noticed in a sea of […]

  This week’s guest: YouTube personality and game development tutor, Anne McLaughlin (AKA The Happie Cat)! Topics discussed: Managing a YouTube Channel The pros and cons of Patreon Building and maintaining a community around your content The future of artificial intelligence in video games …and much more! ​ I first learned about Anne and her […]