

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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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

Dec 22, 2015 • 1h 9min
0013: Full Time At Home AAA Developer & Indie Success with Jeff Spoonhower
Jeff Spoonhower tells us how he went from working on (just about) every AAA game ever from the comfort of his own home as a full time developer. Then we explore his reasoning behind going into independent game development and we see how he plans on making his small games big successes.
http://www.anewthegame.com/
https://www.facebook.com/anewthegame?__mref=message_bubble
http://www.twitter.com/anewthegame
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ8uGY8r92SaQAwZ1Hxl9qg

Dec 16, 2015 • 1h 5min
0012: Burning bridges and knowing when to leave with Art Usher
This week Art Usher gives us the best ways to leave your job, helping you realize when its time to go and how do to it without burning any bridges... All that and more (obviously).

Dec 8, 2015 • 1h 11min
0011: Hilarious stories of being a Minority in the Game Industry with Ray Graham
Some hilariously sad but true stories of being a minority in the video game industry. This might be a series we start later depending on how many more stories are out there :) Enjoy.

Dec 1, 2015 • 1h 12min
0010: Leo Gonzalez the Self Taught Artist & Game Development in Texas
Environment artist Leo Gonzalez takes us through his epic self taught journey to becoming a AAA game developer. Here why he decided against going to college and instead bet on his ability to teach himself. Also, he thinks Texas is where it's at as far as game development goes these days.

Nov 24, 2015 • 1h 10min
0009: Advice on animating for games and movies with Veara Suon
Veara Suon sits down with us to explain how he went from being a video game animator for big games to becoming an animator for blockbuster feature films. With credits ranging from Bioshock, Destiny, Transformers, Ninja Turtles, Avengers, World of Warcraft Movie, and many more...

Nov 17, 2015 • 1h 12min
0008: The game industry for a female with Rosie Katz
This week we sit down with Level Designer and Mom, Rosie Katz to talk about the real life of a girl in the game industry. Some jokes, some serious, but all true. Fantastic episode.