

Game Dev Unchained
Game Dev Unchained
Our podcast breaks the mold of don't ask don't tell about the video game industry. We give everyone the real inside look at what its like to be a professional game developer, Every week we'll interview pro and indie developers, we'll talk jobs, studios, salaries and of course crunch horror stories. Tune in!
Hosted by Brandon Pham
Hosted by Brandon Pham
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Jul 14, 2021 • 1h 7min
0276: SoapBox | Latest Updates and Resolving Internal Conflicts
This episode is sponsored by GamesBoost42.
https://gamesboost42.com/
In this episode I update the latest status of the podcast and the reason for my unexpected short absence. I also share a recent conversation with a colleague about him approaching a career crossroad and share the advice that I gave him.

Jun 29, 2021 • 57min
0275: GduX.me | Breaking Art with Miklos Bencz
This episode is sponsored by GamesBoost42.
https://gamesboost42.com/
Breakthroughs and breakdowns on the journey of game art.
Check out other talks at https://gamedevunchained.com/gdux/
Connect with Miklos Bencz:
https://www.artstation.com/mikibencz/profile

Jun 22, 2021 • 1h 10min
0274: GduX.me | The Business of Games with Larry Kuperman
This episode is sponsored by GamesBoost42.
https://gamesboost42.com/
Larry Kuperman, a 20-year veteran of the game industry, will explain how a business-mindset can help you be more successful. This presentation is about more than making wise business choices, it is about developing a framework for financial decisions.
Check out other talks at https://gamedevunchained.com/gdux/
Connect with Larry Kuperman:
https://twitter.com/LarryNightDive
https://twitter.com/Scottthelighter

Jun 2, 2021 • 1h 5min
0273: Roundtable News | Final Showdown Epic VS Apple
Who would've thought that this would last as long with Epic actually having a chance to humble Apple in any way?
Check out the show notes: https://wp.me/pcB0ew-Pk
Connect with Ray!
● https://twitter.com/Wadarass
This episode is brought to you by www.gameschoolonline.com!

May 25, 2021 • 1h 5min
0272: Art Boost | Snake Way Cruiser with Lyndl Kempis
Lyndl Kempis breaks down his latest personal project, the Snake Way Cruiser. He walks through his planning stages from using Blender all the way to a fully rendered video while talking about his dev's mid-life crisis.
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/485bOY
Connect with Lyndl:
https://www.artstation.com/lyndl40k
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndlk
This episode is presented by Game School Online, www.gameschoolonline.com.

May 18, 2021 • 1h 6min
0271: Simplifying Efficient Workflows with Daniel Bystedt
Daniel Bystedt is a character & creature artist currently working at Embark Studios in Stockholm Sweden. He has been betting big on using Blender for his whole workflow and his experience reflects what the industry is and needs to move towards, simplicity.
Check out the show notes: https://wp.me/pcB0ew-Pf
Connect with Daniel:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-bystedt-67a2ba56/?originalSubdomain=se
twitter.com/3DBystedt
https://www.artstation.com/artist/dbystedt

May 12, 2021 • 1h 19min
0270: Diversity in the Game Industry with Ray Graham
This episode was Sponsored by Autodesk.
For amazing resources and a vast online hub of articles, tutorials, and content for 3D artists please check out https://area.autodesk.com/.
Being in leadership positions at top-leading game studios and tech companies throughout his career, I invited Ray on to to discuss about diversity in the workplace.
Check out the show notes: https://wp.me/pcB0ew-P0
Connect with Ray:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/raygraham/ https://twitter.com/Wadarass

May 5, 2021 • 1h 1min
0269: GduX.me | Flowing Between Worlds: Lighting in Games and Films with Scott Knapp
This talk will go over how to navigate working in both industries as a lighting artist. We will deep dive into how to make yourself marketable in both industries, and steps you can take to get your foot in the door as a lighter for both.
Check out other talks at https://gamedevunchained.com/gdux/
Connect with Scott Knapp:
https://www.scottknapp.com/
https://twitter.com/Scottthelighter

Apr 28, 2021 • 1h 19min
0268: GduX.me | Navigating Art in a Business World with Ben Sanders
As contributors who are passionate about our craft, artists can often times tunnel vision into the perfect aesthetic. But sometimes this is not what production needs. This talk explores the forbidden topic of money, and how it relates to our daily tasks.
Check out other talks at https://gamedevunchained.com/gdux/
Connect with Ben Sanders:
https://twitter.com/finespline00
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bensa/

Apr 20, 2021 • 1h 10min
0267: Roundtable News | Epic Metaverse
What is Epic's grand plan? Fortnite + Rocket League + Fall Guys, are they really going to complete Ready Player One?! The ultimate gaming experience? Check it out in this month's roundtable news.
Check out the show notes: https://wp.me/pcB0ew-OV
Connect with Ray!
● https://twitter.com/Wadarass
This episode is brought to you by www.gameschoolonline.com!