You can find Jonathan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Blow.Some of the highlights of the show include: The Witness: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Witness_(2016_video_game)Prince of Persia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_of_Persia_(1989_video_game)Prince of Persia source code: https://github.com/jmechner/Prince-of-Persia-Apple-IISprite: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprite_(computer_graphics)Atari 800: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_8-bit_familyAtari CTIA (chip performing, among many other things, collision detection for the Atari 800): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CTIA_and_GTIACommodore 64: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_64VIC-II (CTIA-equivalent chip found in the C64): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOS_Technology_VIC-IISkeletal animation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skeletal_animationGPGPU: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General-purpose_computing_on_graphics_processing_unitsGeForce 2080 Ti: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_20_seriesCell microprocessor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_(microprocessor)Dennard scaling: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennard_scalingAmdahl's Law: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amdahl%27s_lawEmbarrassingly parallel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embarrassingly_parallelClient-side prediction: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Client-side_predictionParticle system: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Particle_systemMinecraft: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MinecraftRed Dead Redemption 2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Dead_Redemption_2Rewinding time to address lag: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lag#Rewind_timeChronostasis (the illusion of time standing still after eye movement): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChronostasisCounter-strike: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter-Strike SimCity: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SimCityTrinity: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity_(video_game)Brian Moriarty: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_MoriartyInfocom: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/InfocomLost Treasures of Infocom: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lost_Treasures_of_InfocomNetrek: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NetrekApollo Computer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_ComputerSilicon Graphics (SGI): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_GraphicsTime Warner's "Full Service Network" (SGI Orlando project): https://www.nytimes.com/1994/12/12/business/time-warner-s-time-machine-for-future-video.htmlNetscape Communications: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NetscapeDoom: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doom_(1993_video_game)Wolfenstein 3D: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfenstein_3DUltima series: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultima_(series)SGI engineers transferred to Nvidia, ca. 1999: https://www.eetimes.com/sgi-graphics-team-moves-to-nvidia/Quake: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quake_(video_game)Quake source code: https://github.com/id-Software/QuakeJohn Carmack: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_CarmackMichael Abrash: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_AbrashTotal Entertainment Network: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_Entertainment_Networkboo.com: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boo.comBraid: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braid_(video_game)SIMD: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIMDPentium U-pipe and V-pipe: https://en.wikichip.org/w/index.php?title=File:24281603.pdf&page=8Data-oriented design: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data-oriented_designJonathan's rant on Rust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t1K66dMhWk Catherine West's closing keynote at RustConf 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKLntZcp27MJAI language: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Blow#JAI_language"Worse is better" and the "MIT approach": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worse_is_betterSmart pointer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_pointerD language: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D_(programming_language)Entity-component-system: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entity_component_systemJonathan's talk "Preventing the Collapse of Civilization": https://ww...

In this discussion with Jonathan Blow, the renowned developer behind Braid and The Witness, listeners delve into the future of indie game creation in 2025. Blow highlights the saturation of the market and the struggle for visibility among quality games. He shares insights on integrating AI into game development, the evolving strategies for launching indie titles, and the challenges posed by modern hardware and software. The conversation emphasizes innovation, community engagement, and the need for financial resilience in today's competitive gaming landscape.

Jonathan Blow, the innovative mind behind Braid and The Witness, dives into his new programming language, Jai. He details the complexities of its macro system and how it aims to improve programmer joy. Jonathan shares his insights on the transition from closed to open-source development, and the challenges of game design, particularly in a virtual reality context. He reflects on indie game culture and the impact of online criticism on creators, emphasizing the importance of fostering positive experiences in gaming.

In this insightful discussion, Jonathan Blow, the mind behind iconic indie titles like Braid and The Witness, shares his views on the evolving gaming landscape. He highlights the tension between indie creativity and the risk-averse nature of AAA studios. The conversation dives into the impact of game distribution platforms and the challenges posed by remote collaboration on creativity. Blow also reflects on the role of AI in game development, emphasizing the importance of human creativity in an increasingly automated world.

Jonathan Blow, creator of Braid and The Witness, discusses topics such as dropping out of school, his experiences in the gaming industry, challenges of game development, working with artists, intense Kung Fu training, the physical and mental benefits of Tai Chi, and the design choices behind 'The Witness'.