Game Dev Unchained

About this episode: There are a million things on how to run a tech company to the ground and that seems to be what Meta is all about lately. We talk about the best value for the buck as a gamer and also we catch up on the latest news affecting game developers. Connect with us: https://twitter.com/wadarass https://twitter.com/gamedevunchaind https://www.facebook.com/gamedevunchained https://www.instagram.com/gamedevunchaind/

About this episode: AI Generation have jumped into the art scene faster and more furious than anyone has anticipated. Artists are at contention with each other on whether it's a technology that should be embraced or is entirely destructive to all creative industries. This week, I invited Michael Shinde, a Senior Concept Artist at Riot Games, to give an introductory look at what the big issues are and the general conversations involving AI Art. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-shinde-45246266 https://www.facebook.com/michael.shinde/ Connect with us: • 🖥 http://gamedevunchained.com • 🎞️ https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch... • ✉️ info@gamedevunchained.com • 💰 https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su... •📸 http://instagram.com/gamedevunchained

About this episode: Colin McComb (Fallout 2, Planescape:Torment and Wasteland 2) who is Creative Lead on Broken Roads. Craig Ritchie - Game Director  and Drop Bear Bytes co-founder & Leanne C. Taylor-Giles, Narrative Director talks about what they're bringing to the table and how inclusivity in relation to Australia's history is playing a huge part in their design approach. https://www.brokenroadsgame.com/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1403440/Broken_Roads/ https://discord.gg/W9UZzrk https://twitter.com/BrokenRoadsGame https://www.instagram.com/dropbearbytes/?hl=en Connect with us: • 🖥 http://gamedevunchained.com • 🎞️ https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch... • ✉️ info@gamedevunchained.com • 💰 https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su... •📸 http://instagram.com/gamedevunchained

About this episode: Ryan Bullock have worked on the biggest games in the industry but in 2018 he was among a small group of developers that moved into Tech transferring the same skillset he has accumulated. This is a move that has become more prevalent in recent years, something that makes Ryan pretty much a pioneer in this space, relatively speaking. In this episode, he explains the differences he's seeing as well as what needs to be done to bridge the gap between the two industries.  https://www.artstation.com/rsbullock https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryryb https://twitter.com/RBullock Connect with us: • 🖥 http://gamedevunchained.com • 🎞️ https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch... • ✉️ info@gamedevunchained.com • 💰 https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su... •📸 http://instagram.com/gamedevunchained

About this episode: Meta isn't happy with progress, Activision Blizzard has lower active monthly users, and everybody in the industry is on a wait and see approach for the next year. How does this all affect you?! Find out in this Roundtable News episode. Connect with us: https://twitter.com/wadarass https://twitter.com/gamedevunchaind https://www.facebook.com/gamedevunchained https://www.instagram.com/gamedevunchaind/

About this episode: Derrick Fields is an artist, professor, and game designer based in Chicago, Illinois where they advocate for increasing the visibility of BIPOC individuals involved in games and the provision of resources to young creators who are considering a path in the medium. His recent game Onsen Master is partly a tribute to his appreciation of Japanese culture and his time living in Japan, but overall it's a game produced by his studio Waking Oni Games. https://wakingonigames.com/ https://twitter.com/wakingonigames https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrVT4b_DLTn_TuOEjWtgZ6A https://whitethorngames.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

About this episode: The tech industry are freezing hires, it feels like we are going into a recession, and overall everyone is taking less risk. What does this all mean for game devs? Find out in this month's Roundtable news! Connect with us: https://twitter.com/wadarass https://twitter.com/gamedevunchaind https://www.facebook.com/gamedevunchained https://www.instagram.com/gamedevunchaind/

About this episode: Environment art with Daniel Martinger. Breaking down his project for the Carpenter's Cellar.   https://www.artstation.com/blackoudan  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-u... Connect with us: • 🖥 http://gamedevunchained.com • 🎞️ https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch... • ✉️ info@gamedevunchained.com • 💰 https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su... •📸 http://instagram.com/gamedevunchained

About this episode: Watch the live video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPH7wwj0MaE Unionization is becoming a fast reality. Tech companies are retracing from their pandemic growth to pre-Covid levels. Game Developers are all starting to move back into the office. Find out in this month's Roundtable News. Connect with us: https://twitter.com/wadarass https://twitter.com/gamedevunchaind https://www.facebook.com/gamedevunchained https://www.instagram.com/gamedevunchaind/

About this episode: Check out the video version: https://youtu.be/Abod_U1a-Ig Brad Boyles is a Senior Weapon Artist at Turtle Rock Studios and was responsible for half the weaponry used in Back 4 Blood.  https://www.artstation.com/bradboyles https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradboyles/ Connect with us: • 🖥 http://gamedevunchained.com • 🎞️ https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch... • ✉️ info@gamedevunchained.com • 💰 https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su... •📸 http://instagram.com/gamedevunchained