

Wookash Podcast
Łukasz Ściga
Technical conversations with inspiring figures: programming, game engines, graphics, and more!
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Mar 15, 2025 • 1h 50min
Daniel Benmergui on Dragonsweeper, Storyteller, and learning design with Jonathan Blow!
This time I was joined by Daniel Benmergui - an indie game developer from Argentina! He made Storyteller, Dragonsweeper, as well as other games that combine art and design creating something unique (like "I wish I were a moon"). This discussion is one of my favorites, Daniel has such a peaceful mind, he's open to ideas and questions, it was an incredible pleasure to talk to him! We talk about game design, mentorship trip to US and working with Chris Hecker and Jonathan Blow, Storyteller, Dragonsweeper, and more!Storyteller: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1624540/Storyteller/Dragonsweeper (free & online): https://danielben.itch.io/dragonsweeperI Wish I Were A Moon (free & online): https://danielben.itch.io/i-wish-i-were-the-moonFidel Dungeon Rescue: https://danielben.itch.io/fidel-dungeon-rescueGame Engineering PodcastShow links: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lukasz-scigaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7tExkDJcI6vvmpCguX8YgdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wookash-podcast/id1683109481Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9J9u3apteD0EuFjzRpt71wRSS: https://anchor.fm/s/dd7643a4/podcast/rssX: https://x.com/wookash_podcast

Mar 9, 2025 • 1h 17min
The lesson in puzzle game design with Matt VanDevander!
I'm joined by Matt who made Taiji - a game exploring puzzles in an abstract way with similarities to the Jonathan Blow's the Witness! Unfortunately, I lost my side of the conversation, so the questions were re-recorded and stitched through the discussion! You can enjoy hilarious bits from Matt!The then-forgotten, now-remembered streamer who played Taiji: Tyler | aliensrockGreat takes on X: https://x.com/mvandevanderTaiji on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1141580/Taiji/Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/de-ch/Spiele/Nintendo-Switch-Download-Software/Taiji-2745747.htmlTaiji website: https://taiji-game.com/Game Engineering PodcastShow links: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lukasz-scigaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7tExkDJcI6vvmpCguX8YgdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/game-engineering-podcast/id1683109481Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9J9u3apteD0EuFjzRpt71wRSS: https://anchor.fm/s/dd7643a4/podcast/rssX: https://x.com/g_engineering_

Mar 8, 2025 • 1h 38min
C++ in Neovim on Windows, and custom iOS build pipeline with Ted Bendixson!
Hi! I'm joined by @tedbendixson for the second time now on this channel!I love his work and thought process! We talk about his game Mooselutions and the adventure that it has been to port it to iOS, without using build tools from Apple!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2287140/Mooselutions/https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mooselutions/id6477404960Game Engineering PodcastShow links: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lukasz-scigaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7tExkDJcI6vvmpCguX8YgdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wookash-podcast/id1683109481Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9J9u3apteD0EuFjzRpt71wRSS: https://anchor.fm/s/dd7643a4/podcast/rssX: https://x.com/wookash_podcast

Mar 2, 2025 • 1h 10min
Adventure Game Design masterclass with Dave Gilbert!
Listen to Dave Gilbert on how he makes his games, step by step, from the idea to production! Dave is running Wadjet Eye Games for almost 20 years now and have made incredible games focused on narrative with unique sense of humour! Keep an eye on his new, upcoming (as of today) game Old Skies!OLD SKIES on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1346360/Old_Skies/Unavowed! :) https://store.steampowered.com/app/336140/Unavowed/Wadjet Eye Games:https://www.wadjeteyegames.com/games/Game Engineering PodcastShow links: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lukasz-scigaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7tExkDJcI6vvmpCguX8YgdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/game-engineering-podcast/id1683109481Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9J9u3apteD0EuFjzRpt71wRSS: https://anchor.fm/s/dd7643a4/podcast/rssX: https://x.com/g_engineering_

Mar 1, 2025 • 1h 25min
Why Odin and raylib is irresistible combo with Karl Zylinski!
Karl Zylinski, a game programmer and author of the Odin Book, discusses his transition from a physics background to game development. He shares insights on creating the whimsical game 'Cat & Onion' with Odin and Raylib. The conversation highlights the challenges of programming, the importance of quaternions in graphics, and the joy of simplicity in coding. Zylinski reflects on his creative journey, exploring how straightforward tools can reignite passion in game development and the significance of finding joy in the programming process.

Feb 23, 2025 • 6min
important podcast update
Hey! A quick update about the podcast!Game Engineering PodcastShow links: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lukasz-scigaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7tExkDJcI6vvmpCguX8YgdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/game-engineering-podcast/id1683109481Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9J9u3apteD0EuFjzRpt71wRSS: https://anchor.fm/s/dd7643a4/podcast/rssX: https://x.com/g_engineering_

Feb 22, 2025 • 2h 41min
On SIMD, cache and CPU internals with the expert Daniel Lemire!
Daniel Lemire, a world class CPU performance expert, professor at Université TÉLUQ (Université du Québec) and the author of open source SIMD libraries has joined me to discuss CPUs and what makes them fast!Daniel's blog: https://lemire.me/blog/Daniel's Github: (top 200 contributor) https://github.com/lemireResources recommended by Daniel:https://www.amazon.ca/Performance-Analysis-Tuning-Modern-CPUs/dp/B08R6MTM7K/https://www.computerenhance.com/p/single-instruction-multiple-data (Casey Muratori)SIMD algorithms: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYCMvilhmuPEM8DUvY6Wg_jaSFHpmlSBDGame Engineering PodcastShow links: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lukasz-scigaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7tExkDJcI6vvmpCguX8YgdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/game-engineering-podcast/id1683109481Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9J9u3apteD0EuFjzRpt71wRSS: https://anchor.fm/s/dd7643a4/podcast/rssX: https://x.com/g_engineering_

Feb 15, 2025 • 1h 48min
raylib author on library internals and C programming language!
Ramon, the visionary behind the raylib game development library, dives into the world of C programming! He shares the library's evolution from a simple teaching tool to a robust platform with over 600 functions. The discussion highlights the balance between maintaining simplicity and adding features, as well as the intricacies of semantic versioning in software. Ramon also tackles the challenges of supporting open-source projects, emphasizing community engagement and funding. Plus, he reflects on raylib's journey through various awards and its appeal to both beginners and seasoned developers!

Feb 9, 2025 • 1h 17min
The lesson in puzzle game design with Matt VanDevander!
I'm joined by Matt who made Taiji - a game that explores puzzles in an abstract way with similarities to the Jonathan Blow's the Witness! Unfortunately, I lost my side of the conversation, so the questions were re-recorded and stitched through the discussion! You can enjoy hilarious bits from Matt!The then-forgotten, now-remembered streamer who played Taiji: Tyler | aliensrockGreat takes on X: https://x.com/mvandevanderTaiji on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1141580/Taiji/Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/de-ch/Spiele/Nintendo-Switch-Download-Software/Taiji-2745747.htmlTaiji website: https://taiji-game.com/Game Engineering PodcastShow links: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lukasz-scigaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7tExkDJcI6vvmpCguX8YgdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/game-engineering-podcast/id1683109481Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9J9u3apteD0EuFjzRpt71wRSS: https://anchor.fm/s/dd7643a4/podcast/rssX: https://x.com/g_engineering_

Feb 9, 2025 • 58min
Design of mystery and adventure games with Will from Kini Games!
Will, a writer for the Rise of the Golden Idol (which I adore) is joining me for a discussion on mystery games and point and click adventure games! We talk about his upcoming City of Voices and the influences of adventure games in general!WISHLIST: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3342470/City_of_Voices/Podcast Will mentions: https://open.spotify.com/show/30R5REvknCBprrCrlAYDTWX: https://x.com/games_kiniGame Engineering PodcastShow links: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lukasz-scigaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7tExkDJcI6vvmpCguX8YgdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/game-engineering-podcast/id1683109481Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9J9u3apteD0EuFjzRpt71wRSS: https://anchor.fm/s/dd7643a4/podcast/rssX: https://x.com/g_engineering_