Game Dev Unchained

https://magicmind.com/unchained⁠ 56% off subscription 20% for one-time purchases with my code GAMEDEV20 Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: In this roundtable episode, we delve deep into the transformative influence of Gen Z as they make their foray into the workforce, especially against the backdrop of a post-pandemic world. As the gaming industry grapples with unprecedented shifts, the widening chasm in work infrastructure within game studios becomes a pivotal point of discussion. We examine the eroding bridge of mentorship, which is leading to a concerning gap in best practices being imparted to the upcoming talent pool. The ramifications? A cloud of uncertainty that potentially impedes the industry's forward momentum. With Gen Z at the forefront, the gaming world finds itself at an inflection point — will they receive the guidance and knowledge transfer they need to lead the industry with stability and innovation? This episode delves into these pressing concerns and envisions potential pathways forward. From ensuring smoother transitions and fostering mentorship to recognizing the unique values and perspectives that Gen Z brings to the table, our discussions shed light on the evolving dynamics of the gaming world. For anyone invested in the future of the gaming industry, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Join us as we chart the course of game studios in this brave new post-pandemic era ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raymond Graham (@Wadarass) / Twitter⁠⁠ Connect with us: • 🖥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://gamedevunchained.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • 🎞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ✉️ info@gamedevunchained.com • 💰 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/gamedevunchained⁠⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: Join Joe Schaeppi, a renowned UX expert who started his illustrious career running a usability lab in Switzerland, as he dives deep into the captivating realm of User Experience (UX) in gaming. Schaeppi uncovers the transformative journey of UX, from basic user interfaces to intricate player experiences that define modern gaming. Discover how games historically leaned on their sheer interactivity and why many still miss the mark today. Venture from World War II sonar systems to Apple's iconic design ethos, retracing the roots of UX and its connection to human behavior. Tune in to unlock the secrets of crafting optimal gaming experiences and ensure every playthrough becomes an unforgettable adventure. Joe Schaeppi | LinkedIn AI-Driven Analytics: Revolutionizing Audience Understanding - Solsten Connect with us: • 🖥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://gamedevunchained.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • 🎞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ✉️ info@gamedevunchained.com • 💰 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/gamedevunchained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: Dive into the future of game development with Tony Bevilacqua, the founder of Cognitive3D, in our latest podcast episode. Uncover the emerging potential of XR in revolutionizing gaming experiences. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the intersection of XR, analytics, and gaming. ⁠⁠ Cognitive3D | Analytics for VR, AR, MR Tony Bevilacqua | LinkedIn Connect with us: • 🖥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://gamedevunchained.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • 🎞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ✉️ info@gamedevunchained.com • 💰 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/gamedevunchained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: Our guest, Haz Dullull, a founder of Hazanimation, takes us through his journey from video games to the movie industry and back, now leveraging gaming technology to produce animated films. Learn about the convergence of games and movies as industries begin to share tools, technology, and knowledge. Haz provides a fascinating look at the evolution of the gaming industry, its rising quality standards, and the blurring lines between games and film. Tune in to gain insights into the past, present, and future of these intertwined industries. ⁠HaZimation⁠⁠HaZimation (@HaZ_Dulull) Twitter⁠⁠HaZ Dulull LinkedIn⁠ Connect with us: • 🖥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://gamedevunchained.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • 🎞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ✉️ info@gamedevunchained.com • 💰 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/gamedevunchained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: In this episode, we delve into the captivating journey of indie developers Andrew and Roman, the dynamic duo behind Double and Dynopunk. They share invaluable insights on their development process, revealing how they remained motivated despite years of hard work with no immediate return. Drawing from their personal experiences, they discuss the importance of community engagement, sharing your work, and accepting criticism in the development process. As they recount their story, you'll uncover the resilience and determination it takes to turn dreams into reality in the game development world. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that might just spark your own gamedev journey. Dynopunk | Tomato Fantasy Games (@TomatoFantasyGm) / Twitter Dynopunk on Steam (steampowered.com) Connect with us: • 🖥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://gamedevunchained.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • 🎞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ✉️ info@gamedevunchained.com • 💰 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/gamedevunchained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

https://magicmind.com/unchained 56% off subscription 20% for one-time purchases with my code GAMEDEV20 Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: Uncover the story behind indie sensation BattleBit Remastered in an exclusive chat with developer Max Fink. Journey through their inspiring adventure, from pushing their limits to creating a game capable of supporting 250 players on low-end hardware, to their unexpected success on Steam. Discover how this ambitious trio honed their skills and crafted a gaming experience akin to giants like CS:GO and Battlefield. This remarkable story of determination, community engagement, and a love for gaming is one you wouldn't want to miss. Dive in, hear the full story, and get inspired to push your own limits in game development. BattleBit Remastered on Steam (steampowered.com)BATTLEBIT 🚀 AVAILABLE NOW! (@BattleBitGame) / Twitter Discord BATTLEBIT REMASTERED - BattleBit Remastered (joinbattlebit.com) Max Fink (artstation.com) Connect with us: • 🖥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://gamedevunchained.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • 🎞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ✉️ info@gamedevunchained.com • 💰 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/gamedevunchained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: In this riveting episode of Game Dev Unchained, our guest Alex Silkin delves deep into the transformation of the VR landscape over the past decade. From pioneering hardware software prototypes at USC, leading a company, Survios, creating innovative VR games, to their present projects focusing on big IP licenses, Alex offers an insider's perspective on the VR industry. In a candid conversation about the resurgence of VR interest, the impacts of Apple's new product on the industry, and the future of VR/AR, this episode offers invaluable insights into where the technology is heading. Will the next five years see a merge of AR and VR technologies? What's the potential impact of Apple's entry into this space? Find out all this and much more in this must-listen episode. If you're a gamer, developer or tech enthusiast, you won't want to miss this deep dive into the fast-evolving world of Virtual Reality. Alexander Silkin | LinkedIn Survios⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: • 🖥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://gamedevunchained.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • 🎞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ✉️ info@gamedevunchained.com • 💰 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/gamedevunchained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: In our latest episode, we delve into the controversy stirred up by Xbox executive Matt Booty's recent comments. Booty stated that AAA games now take 4-6 years to develop, and that the industry needs to adjust its expectations accordingly. His remarks sent shockwaves through the gaming community, with gamers, journalists, and developers alike branding it as an irresponsible statement indicative of everything wrong with AAA games. But is that really the case? In this exclusive soapbox episode, I'm taking a deep dive into the controversy, challenging the popular narrative, and offering my own perspective. Is the time taken to develop AAA games truly an issue? Or is this criticism simply a lack of understanding of the complexities and demands of creating these immersive experiences? We'll discuss what it takes to create a AAA game in today's gaming industry and why the typical development timeline has stretched. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the intricacies of game development, the challenges faced, and the effort that goes into delivering the experiences gamers love. So if you're ready to explore a different viewpoint on this hotly-debated issue, this episode is a must-listen. We'll challenge assumptions, debunk myths, and hopefully shed some light on the true state of AAA game development. Don't miss out on this in-depth discussion. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: • 🖥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://gamedevunchained.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • 🎞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ✉️ info@gamedevunchained.com • 💰 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/gamedevunchained⁠⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: Journey with us as we delve into Apple's latest masterpiece, the Vision Pro, a groundbreaking augmented reality headset that's revolutionizing the VR/AR landscape. Immerse yourself in a world where 3D interfaces blend seamlessly with reality, and everyday interactions like watching movies or capturing moments get a futuristic makeover. Explore the cutting-edge features that set it apart, like the ability to adapt to a user’s environment and unique control methods using your eyes, hands, and voice. Plus, tune in as we size up Apple's formidable contender against Meta Quest and delve into Xbox's much-anticipated games - Starfield and Outlaws, set to drop later this year. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Raymond Graham (@Wadarass) / Twitter⁠ Connect with us: • 🖥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://gamedevunchained.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ • 🎞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch...⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ✉️ info@gamedevunchained.com • 💰 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su...⁠⁠⁠⁠ •📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/gamedevunchained⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: Dive into the world of game development in our latest podcast episode featuring John Li, co-founder of Pick Fu. Discover how Pick Fu revolutionized user testing, offering rapid, targeted insights to optimize game design and launches. Learn from success stories where testing has led to improved game design and boosted user acquisition ROI. Explore the intricacies of game concept development, market validation, and the future of game design. Gain tips for finding a market for your game concepts, perfect for indie developers. Understand how Pick Fu handles massive user data and the trends in user behavior in gaming. Tune in to leverage Pick Fu's platform and elevate your game development journey. ⁠Split testing, optimization, and instant consumer research | PickFu John Li | LinkedIn Connect with us: • 🖥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://gamedevunchained.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • 🎞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ✉️ info@gamedevunchained.com • 💰 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ •📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/gamedevunchained⁠⁠⁠⁠