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The Indie Diarist episodes
- Kevin Messenhimer (Fiveamp): Finding Game Ideas, The Power of Execution - Indie Diary #49
In this episode, I spent some time with Fiveamp Co-Founder Kevin Messenhimer, who's working with his team on a delightful survival roguelite shooter called NIMRODS. From validating your game ideas to finding a unique hook for your game, this episode is packed with little soundbites! Enjoy!
- F.Godmom (DOS game Kevin mentions on the episode):Ā ā https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F.Godmomā
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Support Kevin šš
- Wishlist NIMRODS: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2086430/NIMRODS_GunCraft_Survivor/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fiveamp
- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/pXYBZ6DU
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Support the show šš
- Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvj
- Become a Patron: ā https://patreon.com/theindiediaristā
- Leave a donation: https://ko-fi.com/theindiediaristā
- Follow on Twitter: ā https://twitter.com/theindiediaristā
- Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@theindiediarist
36 min - Dave Sims: Developing Through Hardship, The Pain of Indie Game Marketing, and Googly Eyes! - Indie Diary #48
In this episode, I spent some time with Dave Sims, a solo dev working on his chaotic multiplayer card game Bullcrap! and a longstanding member of The Indie Diarist's Discord!
From making character eyes larger to discussing the passion of game development, this was a much cosy and warm episode to both record and re-listen to. Hope you enjoy!
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Support Dave šš
- Play Bullcrap! : https://store.steampowered.com/app/2123430/BULLCRAP/
- Website: https://loadeddeckgames.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadedDeckGames
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loadeddeckgames/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bullcrap.guy
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Support the show šš
- Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvj
- Become a Patron: ā https://patreon.com/theindiediaristā
- Leave a donation: https://ko-fi.com/theindiediaristā
- Follow on Twitter: ā https://twitter.com/theindiediaristā
- Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@theindiediarist
46 min - Sheldon "CyrusTheVirus Studios": Making a Metroidvania, Self-Taught vs. Formal Education, Becoming a Game Dev - Indie Diary #47
In this episode, I spent some time with Sheldon "CyrusTheVirus Studios" to talk about his metroidvania Cold Lazarus and his path into game dev ā which was all but conventional! Starting from a self-taught basis, Sheldon managed to get a degree in software development and is now working on his own game on the side. Enjoy!
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Support Sheldon šš
- Wishlist Cold Lazarus: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2766570/Cold_Lazarus/
- Website: https://cyrusthevirusstudios.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyrusthevirus_studios/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ctvStudios
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyrusthevirusstudios
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Support the show šš
- Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvj
- Become a Patron: ā https://patreon.com/theindiediaristā
- Leave a donation: https://ko-fi.com/theindiediaristā
- Follow on Twitter: ā https://twitter.com/theindiediaristā
- Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@theindiediarist
47 min - Simon TrĆ¼mpler: Making Bullet Hells, Indie Struggles, From QBasic to Game Dev - Indie Diary #46
In this episode, I spent some time with Simon TrĆ¼mpler, a German indie dev currently based in France and developing a top-down shooter called Cozy Space Survivors. Simon's journey into development started when he began exploring QBasic on his dad's computer, and he's never looked back since. Enjoy!
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Support Simon šš
- Wishlist Cozy Space Survivors: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2657850/Cozy_Space_Survivors/
- Website: https://simonschreibt.de/cozy-space-survivors/
- Linktree: https://simont.de/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonschreibt
- Mastodon: https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@simonschreibt
- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@simonschreibt
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/simonschreibt.bsky.social
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Support the show šš
- Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvj
- Become a Patron: ā https://patreon.com/theindiediaristā
- Leave a donation: https://ko-fi.com/theindiediaristā
- Follow on Twitter: ā https://twitter.com/theindiediaristā
- Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@theindiediarist
55 min - Wishlist Cozy Space Survivors: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2657850/Cozy_Space_Survivors/
- Figerox: Getting Horror Right, Learning From Mistakes - Indie Diary #45
In this third and last episode in the collaboration with Indieverse, I spent some time with indie dev and content creator Figerox, who's currently working on a couple of horror projects to help bring his vision to life. Figerox is a super energetic dev, and I hope his story will inspire you! Enjoy!
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Support Figerox šš
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Figerox
- Itch: https://figerox.itch.io/
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Support the show šš
- Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvj
- Become a Patron: ā https://patreon.com/theindiediaristā
- Leave a donation: https://ko-fi.com/theindiediaristā
- Follow on Twitter: ā https://twitter.com/theindiediaristā
- Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@theindiediarist
33 min - Renee Gittins: Overcoming Challenges, Connecting People, Creative Problem-Solving - Indie Diary #44
In this last episode of the Women-Led Games mini-series, I spent some time with Stumbling Cat creative director Renee Gittins, a passionate advocate and connector for devs in the indie games community! Renee is developing her own game about overcoming challenges with her studio, and her background was incredibly interesting to discover. Enjoy!
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Support Renee:
- Wishlist Potions: https://store.steampowered.com/app/378690/Potions_A_Curious_Tale/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/rikukat?lang=en
- Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rikukat/?hl=en
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneegittins/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GinRyuChan
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Support the show šš
- Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvj
- Become a Patron: ā https://patreon.com/theindiediaristā
- Leave a donation: https://ko-fi.com/theindiediaristā
- Follow on Twitter: ā https://twitter.com/theindiediaristā
- Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@theindiediarist
36 min - Villainous Games: Finding a Publisher, Making Horror Games, Listening to That "Itch" - Indie Diary #43
Finding a publisher is as much about you finding them as them finding you āĀ and in this episode, I discussed this and more with Mark Drew and Valentina Chrysostomou from Villainous Games, a wonderful indie studio making "unusual" horror games. From Amnesia to Resident Evil, the namedropping of great horror examples was real for this one. Enjoy! šš
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Support Mark & Valentina:
- Wishlist Harvest Hunt: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2009620/Harvest_Hunt/
- Mark: https://twitter.com/markdrew
- Val: https://twitter.com/valentinaChrys
- Villainous Games: https://twitter.com/wearevillainous
1 hr - Isa Hellstrƶm: Of Dreams, Chemistry & Soulmates - Indie Diary #42
In this last episode of my collaboration with the Indieverse community, I spent some time with Isa Hellstrƶm, a game developer based in Sweden who's currently working on a cosy/magical farming sim called Magical Harvest. Together we explored the meaning of chasing your dreams, moving from a decade-old career into games, soulmates, and why game development is so powerful. Enjoy! šš
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Wishlist Magical Harvest:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1906970/Magical_Harvest/
Find Isa online:
- Game Twitter: https://twitter.com/MagicalHarvest
- Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/IsaVII_Games
- Game Discord: https://discord.com/invite/8tXMkrMDyy
32 min - Past, Present and Future of the Korean Gaming Market, ft. Minimap - FootnoteĀ #6
Trying to market your games for a Korean audience? Or are you simply curious about the Korean gaming market? In this episode, I spent some time with George Jeong from Korea-based game management platform Minimap, to discuss the Big Three Ns and a lot of other incredibly interesting topics on gaming in the region ā including the rise of new and talented indie studios! šš
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Find George / Minimap online:
- Minimap website: https://minimap.net/
- Minimap Discord: https://discord.com/invite/cbNQMya8sG
38 min - Doot: Minami Lane, Cosy Gaming, Working With Your Partner - Indie Diary #41
In this episode I spent some time with Dorian "Doot", one half of a couple of developers who created the beautiful cosy masterpiece Minami Lane, where you manage a single town's street. As expected, this chat was incredibly cosy through and through, and we covered anything from the beauty of developing for the cosy niche, to creating games with your partner. Enjoy!
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Wishlist Minami Lane: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2678990/Minami_Lane/
Doot's Links: https://linktr.ee/dodoot
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About The Indie Diarist
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Video games are made by people ā and those people deserve credit. šš
The Indie Diarist is a podcast on the human stories behind indie game development! Each week, host Anthony L. Wolf welcomes some of the most passionate unsung heroes from the industry to cover game development, creativity, diversity, storytelling and more, in a positive and laid back show.
Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/theindiediarist
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