Hey, Good Game

Join the podcast hosts in their chat with Richard Mann about the creation of Nerdle, Bill Gates' endorsement, designing and branding the game, balancing business with user engagement, making math fun, the impact of Nerdle in schools, engaging with the Nerdle community for feedback, and introducing the latest game: 2D Nerdle.

The podcast covers how game creators earn a living, the impact of games and their creators, exploring different business models in gaming, reflections on the podcast journey, and their growth strategy in buying and building games.

Eric Berman and Travis Chen discuss creating Lil Snack daily games, using AI for nimble game development, low friction game access, ephemeral gaming experiences, user feedback incorporation, and monetization strategy. They share insights on game development, iterating based on feedback, AI's role in content creation, and future collaborations and expansion plans.

Passionate chess player Tryfon (aka Kingscrusher) shares how he turned his love for chess into ChessWorld.net, a subscription-based platform. He discusses the impact of technology, challenges, and successes of running the site. The podcast also touches on tactics in chess, the business perspective, and the balance between enjoying chess and making a living.

Join us as we explore Jim Bumgardner's fascinating odyssey within coding and brainteasers. We discuss his insights on computers, music, and puzzle creation. We touch on AI's impact, revenue models, and crafting puzzles. We find levity with tributes to puzzles and entertaining tales from Jim's adventures in music.

The podcast discusses the origin and evolution of The Wiki Game, its popularity, and technical challenges. The hosts explore monetization strategies and the impact of COVID-19. They also talk about their experiences with the game and their desire for an updated version. Serendipitous encounters and conversations with players from around the world are highlighted.

Game developer Sven Neumann talks about creating Sven's SudokuPad, his early interest in technology and gaming, and the future of the platform. They discuss building a social platform for Sudoku, the challenges of advertising-driven business, and supporting content creators. Sven also shares his nostalgic journey into tech and the struggles of ADHD. They explore the power of data in puzzle design, the potential for a social platform, and supporting puzzle makers and users.

Former corporate worker Abe Train shares his journey into game development, including the inspiration behind his hit game Globle. He discusses monetization strategies with ads, collaborations, partnerships, and the impact of educational games. Abe also shares his plans for future game designs and projects.

Join Woogles creators César Del Solar and Jesse Day as they discuss the power of two-letter words in Scrabble and the inspiration behind their online platform. They dive into the challenges of building AI for Scrabble and share tips for new players. They also talk about the introduction of puzzle mode, the popularity of Wordle, and their experiences with word games. The podcast explores the love for words, the impact of technology on language learning, and their gaming journey and childhood memories.

Robert Fuhrer, toy and game industry veteran, shares his journey in the industry and how he became the owner of the popular puzzle game, KenKen. Topics discussed include navigating Japanese business cultural differences, pitching toy ideas, design's impact on game success, securing rights and trademarking KenKen, and advice for entrepreneurs.