Edmund McMillen
Independent game designer and artist best known for creating Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac; leads the art, character design and narrative for Mewgenics and discusses the game's systems and world-building on the episode.
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Mar 10, 2017 • 1h 29min
Edmund McMillen
Edmund McMillen, creator of The Binding Of Isaac, Super Meat Boy, and a great many other wonderful indie games joins the DTFH and we talk about transforming your shadow into art.
Nov 15, 2025 • 1h 51min
Tyler Glaiel & Edmund McMillen | Endless Design Space in Mewgenics
In this conversation, Edmund McMillen, the creative mind behind Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac, teams up with programmer Tyler Glaiel, known for his work on Glaiel Games. They delve into Mewgenics, a unique cat-breeding tactical strategy game. Hear about their development process, including turns in cat behavior and environmental interactions. They discuss balancing gameplay, the vast ability pool, and weaving narrative into mechanics, all while emphasizing player creativity. Plus, discover why cats make the perfect thematic choice!
Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 10min
712: Edmund McMillen
Edmund McMillen, a celebrated video game designer known for hits like The Binding of Isaac and Super Meat Boy, shares his creative journey. He reflects on the emotional challenges of parenthood and how it shapes perceptions of violence in media. The conversation dives into the duality of light and dark in creativity, the improvisational nature of game design, and the evolving gaming industry. Edmund also unveils his upcoming game, Mewgenics, while discussing unique game mechanics and the importance of emotional openness in artistic collaboration.
