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Omar Samir
Indie game developer and lead on Super Buff HD, with experience writing for horror titles and developing projects like Cairo: Otherscape; joins the episode to discuss why passion beats spite in game development.
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Nov 19, 2025
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Why Passion Beats Spite in Game Development
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Omar Samir, an indie game developer known for leading Super Buff HD and crafting horror titles, delves into the heart of game creation. He emphasizes that passion, not spite, should define projects, sharing his journey from coding in Unreal to securing over $300,000 for Cairo: Otherscape. The discussion touches on overcoming challenges like publisher collapses and the importance of positive creative vision. Omar also shares insights on balancing passion with market demands and how to redesign disliked game mechanics for fun.
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