

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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Mar 1, 2016 • 1h 31min
0023: How to Win Over Recruiters with Jim Rivers
Want to know what to do and what not to do when talking to recruiters? Want to hear some horror stories of epic fails from people talking to recruiters? Want to hear how recruiters work together to keep the bad seeds out and how not to become a bad seed? Jim Rivers who's awesome at recruiting tells all!

Feb 23, 2016 • 1h 31min
0022: Art, Life and Success with Anthony Jones and Kalen Chock
This week, we were able to fit Anthony Jones AND Kalen Chock into a single podcast. Put this one on repeat as you work. This week, we breakdown art, life and success. (The joys and pains). You will be motivated like never before to work hard, eat healthy and live a life of success.

Feb 16, 2016 • 1h 18min
0021: Developing for Nintendo, Art Tests and More with Dan Burke!
What it was like being a game developer for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). This week Dan Burke takes us through the life and times of an Art Director who's seen it all. And he gives us tips and talk on the dreaded Art Test!
http://art.nukleon.com/

Feb 9, 2016 • 1h 13min
0020: Inspiration, Motivation and Incredible Character Art with Damon Woods
Our colleague and guest Damon Woods breaks down what it really takes to produce your greatest art. An incredible character artist, gives us his tips for following your passion and ending up finding your dream job just like he did.
https://dkwoods.carbonmade.com/

Feb 2, 2016 • 1h 13min
0019: Leaving Ubisoft to make my own games with Maxime and Julie
This week we sat with Maxime Beaudoin formerly of Ubisoft, who's left the plentiful pastures of AAA development to start his own company making games. Along the way he meets Julie who whips him into shape and they together released Open Bar. It's a quirky, fun and inspiring story!
http://kotaku.com/search?q=why+i+quit+aaa
https://www.facebook.com/gingearstudio/?fref=ts
http://openbargame.com/
http://gingearstudio.com/

Jan 26, 2016 • 1h 23min
0018: Tips on How to Market and Sell your Games with Black Shell Media
This week the team of gentlemen at Black Shell Media sit down with us and outline their strategies for marketing and selling games online. With over 40 successful titles all on steam and profitable, they do indeed know what they're talking about. If you're looking for a publishing partner, or information on how to begin marketing your games, then listen to this episode!
Black Shell Media
http://blackshellmedia.com/
Blog
http://blackshellmedia.com/blog/

Jan 19, 2016 • 1h 11min
0017: The joys of Sound Design w Steven Gurevitz
From foley and sound effects to music and score, Steven Gurevitz of 2002Studios does it all and this week he shows us what we need to know to start doing it too...

Jan 12, 2016 • 1h 3min
0016: Indie Survival Guide with Srinavin Nair
Learn the ways of the Indie / Professional. This week Navin sits with us to go over the tricks, traps and his strategies for being successful as an Indie Developer. And, he drops some huge news on us at the end!

Jan 5, 2016 • 1h 7min
0015: Gaming In The Future Today!
For the first podcast of 2016, we take a look into the not so distant future and make some very bold predictions. Nintendo's new console, what's happening to $60 games, VR gaming, AR hopes and dreams and much much more!

Dec 29, 2015 • 1h 10min
0014: AAA to Mobile to Indie with Jim Ingraham
Industry veteran Jim Ingraham takes us through his career and gives us the do's and don'ts for AAA, Indie and Mobile game development. Secrets and strategies and funny stories that shouldn't be missed!
Micheal Forgey - Cancer Crowdfunding Help
https://www.youcaring.com/michael-forgey-479259
www.zombotstudio.com


