Hey, Good Game

Modernizing a Classic Puzzle With Sven's SudokuPad

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Jan 23, 2024
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Sven Neumann
Game developer Sven Neumann talks about creating Sven's SudokuPad, his early interest in technology and gaming, and the future of the platform. They discuss building a social platform for Sudoku, the challenges of advertising-driven business, and supporting content creators. Sven also shares his nostalgic journey into tech and the struggles of ADHD. They explore the power of data in puzzle design, the potential for a social platform, and supporting puzzle makers and users.
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ANECDOTE

Chance Encounter

  • Sven Neumann contacted Cracking the Cryptic on Twitter, offering to fix their Sudoku tool.
  • This led to the creation of Sven's SudokuPad.
INSIGHT

Personality in Streaming

  • Simon from Cracking the Cryptic's entertaining personality is key to his success.
  • Sven Neumann acknowledges he lacks this "entertainer" quality.
ANECDOTE

Symbiotic Relationship

  • Cracking the Cryptic uses Sven's SudokuPad for free and promotes the paid version.
  • The paid version supports the development of the free web app.
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