Johan Peitz

Johan Peitz, a games industry veteran and PICO-8 whiz, shares his journey from early computing to creating retro-style games. He delves into the philosophy of PICO-8, discussing how its constraints foster creativity and prevent scope creep. Johan introduces innovative tools like PicoCAD and explores unique techniques for memory management. He explains the concept of multi-carting for larger data and reflects on rapid prototyping while navigating the balance between free and paid content. Exciting future plans for his studio and the broader impact of PICO-8 on game design are also highlighted.