In this episode of Coffee with the Dev, host Bec talks with Liam, a game developer behind Factory 95.

They discuss Liam's journey into game development, his childhood gaming experiences, and the transition from a corporate job to pursuing game development full-time.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Game Development Journey

02:58 Childhood Gaming Influences

05:51 Transitioning to Game Development as a Career

08:37 Lessons Learned in Game Development

11:36 The Importance of Project Management

14:40 Collaborating with Others in Game Development

17:26 Daily Life of a Game Developer

23:21 The Importance of Game Research

25:34 Learning Through Play: Insights from Game Testing

27:25 The Role of Tutorials in Game Design

29:00 Understanding Game Goals and Player Engagement

31:48 Navigating the Business Side of Game Development

33:38 Lessons from Cardinal Descent: A Cautionary Tale

37:01 Valuable Lessons from Game Development Experience

39:03 The Value of Small Projects in Game Development

42:52 Introducing Factory 95: The Concept Behind the Game

43:27 Game Jams and Creative Iteration

46:14 Positive Feedback and Market Research

49:57 Balancing Passion and Business

01:00:49 Highlights of Game Development

01:04:14 Marketing Strategies and Media Outreach

01:06:10 Impact of Marketing on Game Launches

01:07:59 Lessons Learned in Game Marketing

01:10:26 The Importance of Game Identity

01:11:28 Effective Marketing Strategies for Indie Games

01:14:47 Social Media vs. Traditional Marketing

01:16:35 Evaluating Game Quality for Showcases

01:19:27 Future Plans for Factory 95

01:23:20 Advice for Aspiring Game Developers