Celebrate our 1st Anniversary with Episode 25 of the Ochify The Game Business Podcast! To mark this special milestone, host Ochify kicks things off with a brand-new original theme song—written, composed, programmed, and sung entirely by himself!
For this special two-part anniversary episode, we are thrilled to welcome Terry Eight (Teruido LLC), a multifaceted game creator, scenario writer, indie developer, and debut novelist. We dive into Terry’s unique career path, which, surprisingly, began in the suit of a Super Sentai character before leading him to direct and write scenarios for major games.
We also tackle the harsh, realistic state of the modern mobile game industry, discussing skyrocketing promotional budgets and the shift towards global-first development. Things get raw and real as Terry shares his firsthand experience with the "sunk cost fallacy" in game development, detailing how a previously outsourced project crashed and burned, ultimately leading him to single-handedly develop his upcoming roguelike fighting RPG, Karate Rogue. It's a must-listen for anyone working in or aspiring to join the game industry!
Finally, in our signature B-Rank Gourmet Corner, Ochify introduces "Kokusai Hihokan," a uniquely retro and slightly suspicious-looking (but incredibly delicious!) Genghis Khan mutton restaurant in Shibuya.
Tune in for deep industry insights, real developer struggles, and great food recommendations! Stay Insightful!
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