

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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Dec 24, 2019 • 1h 2min
GduX.me | Working in the Margins with Meg Jayanth
The games industry marginalizes people on multiple axes - but there are many of us here navigating work and life in these non-traditional and often precarious spaces.
For the video version, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4C6866pZPU
Follow Meg on Twitter: https://twitter.com/betterthemask
Support us on Patreon and get the exclusive weekly episodes of Life Unchained. A behind the scenes look of building a startup within the game industry.

Dec 17, 2019 • 53min
GduX.me | Overcoming the Fear of Changing with Lucas Gonzalez
Game Development behaves pretty much like life: it is constantly evolving. This is probably one of the things that make this job so exciting, but also what it can make it pretty unsettling.
For the video version, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn7e9VPw3Yc
Follow Lucas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KingKuranes
Support us on https://bit.ly/2PssmUx and get the exclusive weekly episodes of Life Unchained.

Dec 10, 2019 • 47min
GduX.me | Build Your Own Reputation and Help Other through Marketing with Derek Lieu
This talk will teach you how to make connections, and get clients simply by generously sharing your knowledge with others. By making written or video content based on your wealth of experience, you will position yourself as an expert in your field, and help others solve their problems. .
For the video version, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB-C6BaFO_8
https://www.derek-lieu.com/subscribe
https://www.idlethumbs.net/cutdown
https://twitter.com/Derek_Lieu

Dec 3, 2019 • 1h 9min
GduX.me | Photogrammetry is the Future! So Don't Be Left Behind with Jonathan Holmes
Jonathan Holmes is the Community Manager & Support Lead @ Quixel, which is now a part of Epic Games. In this fireside chat during GduX.me 2019 Part DeuX, Jonathan speaks on the topic of new evolving technology constantly changes the workflows of game developers, and advises how to thrive in these conditions.
For the video version, please visit https://youtu.be/ZYlLJfP3NRs
https://www.artstation.com/synaesthesia

Nov 26, 2019 • 1h 1min
0210: Public Relations with Michael Brown
Michael Brown is the CEO of Vicarious PR (vicariouspr.com) and we discuss the pitfalls and successes of how developers promote their games.
For the video version, please visit https://youtu.be/-QjqzZiuOvI
www.vicariouspr.com
https://twitter.com/VicariousPR
Support us on Patreon and get the exclusive weekly episodes of Life Unchained. A behind the scenes look of building a startup within game development.
Game with me every Wednesday @ 8PM PST on the BLU Champs Discord Channel.

Nov 19, 2019 • 42min
0209: Catching up with the Industry with Matthew Burns
Matthew Burns is a Writer, Composer, & Game Developer and a podcast-favorite for his introspective thoughts on the game industry. He joins us to discuss the latest developments within the industry.
For the video version, please visit https://youtu.be/OX3_6ujXBLM
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mburns/
@matthewseiji

Nov 12, 2019 • 1h 14min
GduX.me | Streaming Wars, Loot Boxes, Indie Dev Future
Games ReCAP (AKA Roundtable Discussion) is when we gather game dev professionals and offer their opinions on the state of the game industry affairs that affects game developers. This segment took place in GduX.me 2019 Part DeuX on Day 2.
For the video version, please visit https://youtu.be/c5hj1QF46V8
Support us on Patreon and get Games ReCAP, our spinoff show of Roundtable News, in podcast form to hear us on your daily commute!

Nov 5, 2019 • 49min
GduX.me | No Country for Old Devs with Des Gayle
The game industry is a tough place especially with veterans every year having less and less options. Des Gayle talks about his personal experience through the industry and how it has evolved his career and thinking in games.
For the video version, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3CjzrbGSaM
http://www.alteredgene.co.uk/index.html https://twitter.com/kid_desimo

Nov 4, 2019 • 37sec
ANNOUNCEMENT: GduX.me Live! Happening now!
GduX.me 2019 Part DeuX is happening now. Head over to https://www.gdux.me/ and join the fun!

Oct 29, 2019 • 48min
GduX.me | Making a Youtube Channel to Build a Audience with Noa Calice
This talk will teach you how you can start making your very own Youtube Channel to become a better game developer and make a name for yourself and your work! We'll go over the pros and cons of having a Youtube channel, how to keep it growing, equipment needed, and lots more.
For the video version, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFi0HtG_7k8
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z1...
https://twitter.com/NoaCalice