Game Creation and the Creative Process / Video Game Fables Interview | PNWS Ep. 4

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In this episode, Prof and Evan interview Matt of Momiji Studios, developer of Video Game Fables, a great 2022 homage to retro RPGs, on the game's second anniversary. In the discussion, the guys get into the developer behind the development of the game. This is a must-listen for anyone who aspires to get into game development.

00:00:00 -- Intro 
00:00:43 -- Meet Matt / Momiji Studios
00:03:23 -- First interest in games 
00:05:16 -- Learning to tell stories with games 
00:13:15 -- Old games that made us suffer 
00:15:32 -- Inspiration for Video Game Fables
00:25:38 -- Creative Process 
00:29:06 -- Pumpkin Spice
00:33:31 -- Risk taking in Video Game Development
00:39:10 -- The Future of Indie Gaming 
00:44:26 -- Mini Game Stretch Break 
01:00:13 -- Character Inspirations
01:06:30 -- Real World Challenges to Creativity
01:12:40 -- A Big Question 
01:16:00 -- Current Challenges in the video game industry 
01:17:41 -- What's next for you? 
01:27:49 -- Check out Matt's stuff! 
01:29:54 -- Required reading list of games