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The Game Dev Show Chats To Devolver’s Mike Wilson About His History, Indie Games

February 17, 2021 by Chris Johnston

You may be familiar with Devolver as a publisher as well as its varied catalog of indie games—of which Fall Guys is the latest hit. But you might not know much about the publisher's formation or history. In the latest episode of The Game Dev Show, hosts Luke and Kaley interview Devolver head Mike Wilson about his path in the industry, the start of Devolver and its guiding … [Read more...] about The Game Dev Show Chats To Devolver’s Mike Wilson About His History, Indie Games

Paradox Podcast Reveals How They As A Game Publisher Evaluate Pitches/Proposals

February 15, 2021 by Chris Johnston

From a consumer perspective, it's sometimes hard to think that the games coming out today are actually the product of proposals and pitching that happened years prior. Moves that seem reactive to players may have been decided on a long time ago. For more of a window on how a larger game publisher works, take a listen to The Business of Video Games - The Paradox Podcast. Hosts … [Read more...] about Paradox Podcast Reveals How They As A Game Publisher Evaluate Pitches/Proposals

Jeff Grubb Interviews 30-Year Industry Veteran David Whatley For How Games Make Money

February 8, 2021 by Chris Johnston

The first episode in the second season of GamesBeat editor Jeff Grubb's How Games Make Money podcast series has just dropped—and it's a super-interesting interview and discussion with Simutronics' CEO David Whatley. Whatley founded Simutronics over 30 years ago making MUDs (multi-user dungeons), and is still making games today—including continuing to run and update MUDs. Their … [Read more...] about Jeff Grubb Interviews 30-Year Industry Veteran David Whatley For How Games Make Money

Iron Galaxy Studios Co-CEO Adam Boyes Stops By Game Dev Advice

February 1, 2021 by Chris Johnston

Whether you want to get into the games industry or you are already in and are looking for a monthly bit of inspiration or affirmation, John Podlasek's Game Dev Advice podcast is a great addition to your rotation. Each month, he interviews a guest from the industry—from veterans to rookies, indies to AAA—and has a relaxed, conversational chat with them about how they got into … [Read more...] about Iron Galaxy Studios Co-CEO Adam Boyes Stops By Game Dev Advice

Go Behind GameStop’s Wild Stock Ride With The Virtual Economy Podcast

January 25, 2021 by Chris Johnston

Wonder what the heck is up with GameSpot's wild stock ride? You are not alone. Gaming business-focused podcast Virtual Economy does a great dive into the topic which involves a daytrader/Reddit war that at some point is sure to lose some folks a lot of money (the chat begins at 1:35:54). But before they land on that topic, hosts Michael and Amanda cover a recent slate of … [Read more...] about Go Behind GameStop’s Wild Stock Ride With The Virtual Economy Podcast

Indie Game Business Podcast Is A Valuable Resource For Indie Teams Of Any Size

January 12, 2021 by Chris Johnston

Maybe you're already an indie dev, or considering going indie, or just interested in how independent game developers and teams run their business while also making a game in an ever-changing industry like video games. The Powell Group's Indie Game Business podcast provides solid insight and advice on running a successful indie, and with a catalog of two-plus years of episodes, … [Read more...] about Indie Game Business Podcast Is A Valuable Resource For Indie Teams Of Any Size

Noclip: Tim Schafer Breaks Down 20 Years Of Double Fine Games

December 30, 2020 by Chris Johnston

You should watch this Noclip video of Tim Schafer talking through Double Fine's 20-year history and gameography. And then if you haven't, dig into the rest of Noclip's documentaries because they are all great stuff. Noclipby Danny O'DwyerWebsite / YouTube / Twitter / Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / Patreon … [Read more...] about Noclip: Tim Schafer Breaks Down 20 Years Of Double Fine Games

GamesBeat Decides: Cyberpunk 2077 Is On Fire

December 19, 2020 by Chris Johnston

If you're looking for an even-handed discussion of publisher CD Projekt Red's current Cyberpunk 2077 console kerfuffle, the latest episode of GamesBeat Decides is a great place to start. Hosts Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti break it down well, starting with CDPR's apology letter and encouraging users to attempt refunds through platform holder digital stores—despite seemingly not … [Read more...] about GamesBeat Decides: Cyberpunk 2077 Is On Fire

Microsoft’s Phil Spencer on The Verge’s Decoder

December 1, 2020 by Chris Johnston

The Verge’s Nilay Patel interviewed Xbox head Phil Spencer on this week’s episode of the Decoder podcast. Some of the topics discussed are Phil’s start as an intern at Microsoft, the sustainability of Game Pass, the preorder mess, launching two next-gen consoles during a pandemic, and much more. Worth a listen! … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s Phil Spencer on The Verge’s Decoder

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