Why do we make games? Every designer has a different and very personal answer to that question. Soren Johnson, founder of Mohawk Games, sits down with noted designers to find out by examining their careers as a whole.
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Welcome to The Debug Log, a podcast about game development. Hosts Andrew, Obinna, and Ryan are all professional game developers. From games for health care to AAA mobile games, these guys have experienced it all and have the scars to prove it. That being said, this is not your typical developer podcast. The Debug Log balances in-depth discussions and interviews with a casual and wry sense of humor. Aiming to be both entertaining and informative, the show targets developers of all skill level ...
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Covering the full breadth of digital, tabletop, and role playing games, The Game Design Round Table inspires and educates aspiring and experienced game designers.
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A show about games and game design by Keith Burgun.
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A series of in-depth conversations between video game makers on the business and craft of interactive entertainment.
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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
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Lostcast is a weekly podcast about making better video games with small teams.
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Game Dev Advice: The Game Developer's Podcast
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🎙️ Game Dev Advice is hosted by 30+ year game industry veteran John “JP” Podlasek, who interviews game designers, programmers, producers, artists, writers, arcade owners, CEOs, and more. Hear insider stories, practical tips, and real-world advice from across the gaming industry. Whether you're an aspiring developer or a longtime veteran, you’ll find valuable insights, career guidance, and behind-the-scenes stories—sometimes funny, always honest. 👉 Subscribe now and visit GameDevAdvice.com fo ...
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In Think Like a Game Designer, award-winning designer and Stone Blade Entertainment CEO Justin Gary speaks with world-class game designers and creative experts from various industries. Each episode deconstructs the creative process, offering insights into the art of game design and the broader cultural, technological, and business influences shaping a myriad of creative mediums. Join us for actionable advice and unique perspectives that will enrich your understanding of what it means to be c ...
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Coffee with Butterscotch is the hilarity-filled weekly podcast of award-winning indie video game studio Butterscotch Shenanigans, best known for its smash hit Crashlands. Grab a drink and tune in every week to learn the ins and outs of game development, productivity and workflows, the business of selling video games, our takes on entrepreneurship and building a small company from scratch, and how to be an unstoppable problem-solving machine. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? A ...
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An intimate conversation with the creators of some of the world's most remarkable games, hosted by comedian and life-long gamer Adam Conover. This season I will talk with the developers of Portal, Assassin's Creed, Hyper Light Drifter and many more about what it’s like to make video games for a living, how they come up with their ideas, and their first memory of the medium.
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BACKSTORY is an ongoing series of interviews with game designers and other notable members of the role-playing community, hosted by Alex Roberts. This show is all about the person behind the work: how did they get into gaming? Why did they start designing? What are they most excited about for the future? Alex loves getting to know people, and you'll love coming along for the ride.
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Ever had a great idea for a game? Us, too. Luckily, we also have a room full of devs to help us figure out how to make it! Let's see how this goes.
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The best panels and seminars about analog game design & publishing.
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Come along with Hannah and Evan in a living documentation of the game design process, from the first spark of an idea, to every disastrous surprise. It’s not an instruction manual, but a travel guide, with lots of unexpected stops along the way.
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This show's mission is to share the stories and views of people from a wide range of background experiences and experience levels, to help show a rich view of what's involved in making games (AAA, indies, game jammers, hobbyists, and more!), various sides of the game industry, and today's game communities and events. Intro and outro music is by Danny Baranowsky, used with permission.
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Why do we make games? Every designer has a different and very personal answer to that question. Soren Johnson, founder of Mohawk Games, sits down with noted designers to find out by examining their careers as a whole.
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The Level Design Lobby, breaks down game and level design techniques, showing how they are used within games, as well as how we can improve upon them. It also shares reading material to its audience, while providing interviews with industry professionals. Please Subscribe ---- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Maxpears Website: http://www.maxpears.com/
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An intimate conversation with the creators of some of the world's most remarkable games, hosted by comedian and life-long gamer Adam Conover. This season I will talk with the developers of Portal, Assassin's Creed, Hyper Light Drifter and many more about what it’s like to make video games for a living, how they come up with their ideas, and their first memory of the medium.
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The monthly game design podcast that you haven't been waiting for! Join us as we discuss, explore, and get out of our depths in a new game design topic every episode.
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On the Zachtronics podcast we go behind the scenes of how indie games are made and interview independent game developers, asking them the questions that only another independent game developer would know to ask.
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The Level Design Lobby, breaks down game and level design techniques, showing how they are used within games, as well as how we can improve upon them. It also shares reading material to its audience, while providing interviews with industry professionals. Please Subscribe ---- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Maxpears Website: http://www.maxpears.com/
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The podcast that focuses on Indie games and indie game developers. I spend every week talking about some great indie games out there and also talking to some great indie developers and about their stories about how they became game developers.
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The Game Development show for indie developers, Inside Indie Games’ explores what it is that inspires and motivates games developers make the games they do. Our community of independent games developers are among the brightest and best in UK games dev talent and, on this show, we're tapping into their expertise and experience, to find out how you can build your own successful games company. Learn from the experts what challenges, successes and opportunities are typical for independent games ...
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Taylor and Rett set out to find the skills to create and program their own video games all while trying to embody the phrase, “if we can do it, you can too”
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Covering the full breadth of digital, tabletop, and role playing games, The Game Design Round Table inspires and educates aspiring and experienced game designers.
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They do the hard part of coming up with great video game ideas, so someone can make it. Daanish, Matt, Jeff, and Dan are veteran game developers with dozens of shipped games and decades of industry experience between them. Each week, they will conceive of, develop, and scrutinize the very best game ideas. New Episodes Every Tuesday. [email protected] @MakeThisPod Disclaimer: Dan Weiland and Matt Pierson are employees of Warner Brothers Entertainment Group ("WBE"), Daanis ...
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Falling Forward is a series of long-form, unedited conversations with creators, hosted by dan le sac. Guests include Game Developers, Musicians, Animators and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A group of full-time game developers and part-time friends talk about video games! New episodes every Thursday.
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The official podcast of Out of the Park Developments, makers of the award-winning Out of the Park Baseball and Franchise Hockey Manager.
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Bruno Dias, Pedro Falcão and Gus Lanzetta are writers that work with video games and they wanna talk about them. This is a podcast about playing and making video games in Brazil, bringing a different point of view and cultural baggage to the international conversation about games. Also there's so much food talk, man.
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An interview podcast about making games with people in the industry. Hosted by Stuart Neill (@saintlystuart)
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This podcast explores Storygame & Indie RPG design. We record 5 hours of gameplay & interview, both with the game developer, and then boil it down to a little over 30 minutes, presented in an wavplay format with sound effects and music. Best with headphones.
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Two hapless employees in a game studio are tasked by their boss to create a game based on a very vague concept every two weeks. They're given one hour to talk out different concepts, eventually deciding on something they can showcase to their boss at the end of the session.
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Double Fine's Lee Petty talks Keeper and Creative Leadership
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2:54:37Trent Kusters chats with Lee Petty, Creative Director on Double Fine's newest adventure, Keeper. Together they discuss where the idea to anthropomorphize a light house; why they avoided dialogue and how it pushed them creatively; how silence and emptiness shape emotional tone; the importance of restraint; and what he's learned about leadership thro…
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Episode 388: What is Agile?
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51:03Recorded at Metatopia 2024 Presented by Stephanie Bryant and Melissa Lewis-Gentry What's Agile and why would I use it? Join us for a quick overview of Agile principles and practices that can help you tune your game design process into more flexible, powerful, and satisfying ways of working, whether you're a solo designer or leader of an entire team…
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Pitch of the Year 2025
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1:18:422025 has been and gone... phew, we made it! Here is our bumper annual round up episode where we go through our pitches of 2025 and pick out our favourite. We also recap our 404's, our inaugural 040 as well as talk about our games of 2025 and beyond. Thank you so much to all our listeners. We are sorry for the sporadic posting this year... it's been…
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[Ep554] How Many Dudes: Demo Launch Numbers
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55:41In episode 554 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers celebrate the launch of the How Many Dudes demo and the surprise explosion past 50,000 wishlists. They break down what worked, from shipping the demo during the Steam winter sale to leaning hard into YouTube Shorts, influencers, and community momentum. he episode wraps with reflections on r…
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Sometimes a design problem can't be solved in any straightforward way. You need an epiphany! That can't be forced, but it can be encouraged. Hannah and Evan talk about the epiphanies that shaped their previous games and how to attract those mysterious flashes of insight. Links: We have a Discord! Come talk about Design Doc and Star Trek. https://di…
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BtC with Ellie Dix and Dirk Knemeyer - Series Wrap-Up
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45:35Today, in an unusual turn of events, Ellie Dix, host of the series Behind the Cardboard, and Dirk Knemeyer, co-host of TGDRT, have a powerful conversation reflecting on the recent series that Ellie has worked so hard to produce. Touching on some of the key focal points and theming of series, as well as Ellie's production management and how that als…
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BtC with Ellie Dix and Dirk Knemeyer - Series Wrap-Up
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45:35Today, in an unusual turn of events, Ellie Dix, host of the series Behind the Cardboard, and Dirk Knemeyer, co-host of TGDRT, have a powerful conversation reflecting on the recent series that Ellie has worked so hard to produce. Touching on some of the key focal points and theming of series, as well as Ellie's production management and how that als…
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[Ep553] Butterscotch Shenanigans 2025 Year In Review
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46:27In episode 553 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers take stock of a wild year at Butterscotch Shenanigans, starting with the launch of Crashlands 2 and everything that came after it. They talk about testing woes, localization headaches, and the emotional rollercoaster of reading reviews. From there, the conversation turns forward-looking, un…
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SILENT HILL f Director Al Yang on Creating an All-New Chapter in the Legendary Horror Franchise
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1:48:42Jun Shen Chia chats with SILENT HILL f game director Al Yang of Neobards Entertainment. Together they discuss how Neobards collaborated with Konami and famed Japanese writer Ryukishi07 on creating the newest chapter in the Silent Hill series; designing the combat to create tension and feel like a puzzle; creating a game for existing fans that bring…
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Episode 387: Designing for the User Experience
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55:20Recorded at Metatopia 2024 Presented by Melissa Lewis-Gentry Usability is often thought of in game design after mechanics or systems have been developed. User experience design doesn't have to be an afterthought. This panel will go over design frameworks centering player interaction with the game itself.…
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Designer Notes 92: Paul Kilduff-Taylor
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3:08:39In this episode, Soren interviews Paul Kilduff-Taylor, best known for his work on Frozen Cortex and the Frozen Synapse series. They discuss whether a sword-fighting game should be controlled with a mouse, why Frozen Synapse uses simultaneous turns, and how it ended up as one of the first indie games on Steam. This episode was recorded on July 15, 2…
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Designer Notes 92: Paul Kilduff-Taylor
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3:08:39In this episode, Soren interviews Paul Kilduff-Taylor, best known for his work on Frozen Cortex and the Frozen Synapse series. They discuss whether a sword-fighting game should be controlled with a mouse, why Frozen Synapse uses simultaneous turns, and how it ended up as one of the first indie games on Steam. This episode was recorded on July 15, 2…
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[Ep552] How to think about Steam Demos as Indie Devs
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54:21In episode 552 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers celebrate a big personal milestone before diving into why demos matter more than ever for indie games. They break down how demos drive visibility on Steam, why they work best as hype-builders rather than pure conversion tools, and how thoughtful demo timing can spark organic player engageme…
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Resolutions New and Old
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53:20As the year draws to a close we talk about New Year's resolutions. Hannah makes them every year, Evan does not. Hannah shares her elaborate system for setting goals of masteries, experiences, and skills. And together, we consider Turtlebun's upcoming year. Links: Join the Turtlebun Discord: https://discord.gg/XD4WVDjvbz Support our work on Patr…
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Making THE OUTER WORLDS 2 with Obsidian's Brandon Adler and Kyle Koenig
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1:27:36Adam Orth chats with Brandon Adler and Kyle Koenig about their latest work at Obsidian Entertainment, The Outer Worlds 2. Together they discuss the lessons they learned from the first game and what they sought to improve; how they implemented comedic and narrative elements into every aspect of gameplay; what ideas ended up on the cutting room floor…
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Vlaada Chvátil — Designing for Joy, Building Great Games, and Letting Quality Do the Marketing (#97)
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1:10:42About Vlaada Vlaada Chvátil is one of the most influential game designers of the modern era. As the creative force behind classics like Through the Ages, Codenames, and Galaxy Trucker, and a co-founder of Czech Games Edition (CGE), he’s built a career defined by curiosity, craft, and an uncompromising commitment to making games he actually wants to…
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[Ep551] Flailing Toward Success in Indie Game Dev
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48:10In episode 551 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers talk about why flailing is not a failure mode, it’s the strategy. They unpack how progress in game development, marketing, and life often comes from trying lots of things without knowing which will work, then slowing down as signals start to appear. It’s a look at uncertainty, experimentati…
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Becoming the Ghost of Yōtei with Erika Ishii
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1:05:04This episode contains spoilers for the game 'Ghost of Yōtei' Alexa Ray Corriea chats with actor and producer, Erika Ishii who stars as Atsu in Ghost of Yōtei. Together they discuss Erika's journey in acting and how they found themselves working in video games; working with Sucker Punch and their process working with performers; the advantages of br…
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Episode 386: Designing with Loved Ones
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57:06Recorded at Metatopia 2024 Presented by Meguey Baker, Meri Baker The Bakers lead this panel which will focus on how a family or close friends can share the experience of game design, for better or worse.Jason Pitre
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[Ep550] Are ads worth it for indie game devs?
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56:06In episode 550 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers take a hard look at online ads and why they rarely deliver the wishlist conversions indie devs hope for. They break down misleading metrics, misclicks, and the high cost of chasing visibility through paid channels. The conversation also gets into conventions and showcases, exploring why in-…
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Convention Dids and Didn’ts
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44:53Conventions are an opportunity for us to get our games in front of a bigger audience, and PAX Unplugged is our biggest show. The stakes feel high, and we have to balance our ambitious goals with practical preparations. In this episode, we talk about what we were proud of, what we wish we’d done differently, and how every year we get a little better…
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Season: RPG - D&D with Mike Mearls
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1:26:35In this episode of the RPG series, host David Heron speaks with Mike Mearls , a key figure behind Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. They dive into what makes both D&D and Magic: The Gathering compelling at their core, how designers can take their first steps into TTRPG creation, and the role online discussion plays—both positive and problematic—in sh…
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Season: RPG - D&D with Mike Mearls
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1:26:35In this episode of the RPG series, host David Heron speaks with Mike Mearls , a key figure behind Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. They dive into what makes both D&D and Magic: The Gathering compelling at their core, how designers can take their first steps into TTRPG creation, and the role online discussion plays—both positive and problematic—in sh…
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Entering the Fog: Al Yang Talks Story, Fear, and the Making of Silent Hill F
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1:09:58In this exclusive interview, Creative Director Al Yang takes us deep into the unsettling world of Silent Hill F, offering a rare look into the creative vision behind the next chapter of the iconic horror franchise. Al discusses the narrative themes, artistic inspirations, and emotional core shaping the game's haunting atmosphere. He reveals how the…
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Entering the Fog: Al Yang Talks Story, Fear, and the Making of Silent Hill F
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1:09:58In this exclusive interview, Creative Director Al Yang takes us deep into the unsettling world of Silent Hill F, offering a rare look into the creative vision behind the next chapter of the iconic horror franchise. Al discusses the narrative themes, artistic inspirations, and emotional core shaping the game's haunting atmosphere. He reveals how the…
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The Challenges of Game Localization, Writing and Recording with Shloc
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1:20:31Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Oli Chance and Morgan Rushton from localization studio Shloc Ltd. Together they discuss how they got into the business of game localization; their long history working on massive IP like the Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Death Stranding series; how they tackle challenges like translating cultural differences; and wor…
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Carly McGinnis — Startup Scrappiness, Trusting Your Team, and the Rhythm of Leadership (#96)
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1:22:42About Carly Carly McGinnis is the driving force behind one of the fastest-growing tabletop companies in history. As CEO of Exploding Kittens, she’s helped lead the company to over 25 million games sold and dozens of successful launches, all while keeping the promises of the most-backed crowdfund ever. Carly’s path—from surviving the Hollywood talen…
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[Ep549] How to use Youtube Shorts to market your indie game
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1:01:46In episode 549 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers dig into how short-form video fits into indie game marketing and why it should be part of development from the start. They talk about tools, storytelling, and the strange logic of YouTube Shorts and TikTok, then get into what engagement metrics actually mean and how to use them without over…
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BtC- Brett Gilbert on Abandonment and Rejection
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45:06In this episode of Behind the Cardboard, host Ellie Dix sits down with designer Brett Gilbert for a candid conversation about one of the most challenging parts of game design: abandonment and rejection. They explore why certain game concepts are more prone to being set aside, what leads designers or publishers to walk away from a project, and how c…
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BtC- Brett Gilbert on Abandonment and Rejection
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45:06In this episode of Behind the Cardboard, host Ellie Dix sits down with designer Brett Gilbert for a candid conversation about one of the most challenging parts of game design: abandonment and rejection. They explore why certain game concepts are more prone to being set aside, what leads designers or publishers to walk away from a project, and how c…
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Absolum - Dotemu's Path From Licensed Games to Original IP
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1:32:03Trent Kusters chats with Dotemu CEO, Cyrille Imbert. Together they discuss Dotemu's work in licensed IP including how they pitch to license holders; the short-term financial and long-term relationship damage caused by releasing subpar products; how they inadvertently revived the beat 'em up genre with titles like Streets of Rage 4 and Teenage Mutan…
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Episode 385: Automata Design in Games
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55:15Recorded at Metatopia 2024 Presented by Jason Pitre Over the last decade, board game designers have recognized the need to have additional, procedural-driven opponents for challenge the players. The term "Automa" was coined in the 2013 game "Viticulture" by Stonemaier Games. In this panel, we will discuss the basics on how to design such procedural…
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From "Katamari Damacy" Through "to a T" with Keita Takahashi
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1:44:57Trent Kusters chats with creator of the cult classic Katamari Damacy and the recently released to a T, Keita Takahashi. Together they discuss how he went from sculpting to his first job at Bandai Namco; the origins and development of Katamari Damacy and his subsequent works; his philosophy on creating games with experiences not available in the rea…
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[Ep548] When should you start marketing your indie game?
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43:09In episode 548 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers talk about what it means to market an indie game from the start of development instead of treating it as an end-of-project task. They cover the four P’s, the rise of short-form content, and how paying attention to your audience can guide both marketing and design. It’s a straightforward loo…
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Just a quick announcement that we'll be skipping a release cycle for the Thanksgiving holiday. See you back in two weeks with a new episode! In the meantime you might consider: Joining the Turtlebun Discord: https://discord.gg/XD4WVDjvbz Supporting Design Doc on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/turtlebun Picking up one of our games: https:/…
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Season: RPG - Constructing Eberron with Keith Baker
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56:15In this RPG episode, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron welcome legendary designer Keith Baker, writer and designer for Eberron, to explore the world-building and design philosophies behind one of D&D's most iconic settings. Keith discusses the origins of Eberron, how each edition carries its core essence forward, and the influence of his work on …
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Season: RPG - Constructing Eberron with Keith Baker
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56:15In this RPG episode, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron welcome legendary designer Keith Baker, writer and designer for Eberron, to explore the world-building and design philosophies behind one of D&D's most iconic settings. Keith discusses the origins of Eberron, how each edition carries its core essence forward, and the influence of his work on …
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Episode 384: Board Game Design Fundamentals
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54:51Recorded at Metatopia 2024 Presented by Geoff Engelstein This session will go over the core processes and skills required for successful game design. While intended for people in the early stages of their design journey, we welcome designers of all skill levels to refresh their toolkit and provide valuable alternative real-world experience to other…
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[Ep547] Xbox vs Steam Machine: Who Wins?
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44:23In episode 547 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers dig into Valve’s new Steam Machine and how it stacks up against Xbox’s push toward an “everywhere” platform. They explore why Steam slipping into the console space feels natural while Xbox showing up on PC and mobile still raises eyebrows, and what that says about each company’s strategy. T…
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BtC- Marcus Ross on conventions
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44:52In this episode of Behind the Cardboard, host Ellie Dix sits down with designer Marcus Ross for a deep dive into the world of conventions and trade shows in the tabletop industry. They explore what makes different conventions unique, how to define a "successful" con experience, and practical strategies for getting the most out of each trip. Marcus …
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BtC- Marcus Ross on conventions
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44:52In this episode of Behind the Cardboard, host Ellie Dix sits down with designer Marcus Ross for a deep dive into the world of conventions and trade shows in the tabletop industry. They explore what makes different conventions unique, how to define a "successful" con experience, and practical strategies for getting the most out of each trip. Marcus …
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Designer Notes 91: Tomislav Uzelac
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2:27:46In this episode, Soren interviews Tomislav Uzelac, best known for his work on the Unity of Command series. They discuss how he taped his first games from a radio station, building the MP3 encoder for Winamp, and whether there is a solution to snowballing in campaign modes. This episode was recorded on April 15, 2025.…
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Designer Notes 91: Tomislav Uzelac
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2:27:46In this episode, Soren interviews Tomislav Uzelac, best known for his work on the Unity of Command series. They discuss how he taped his first games from a radio station, building the MP3 encoder for Winamp, and whether there is a solution to snowballing in campaign modes. This episode was recorded on April 15, 2025.…
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Kyle Thiermann — Deadlines, Mentors, Curiosity, and the Craft of Connection (#95)
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1:17:11About Kyle Kyle Thiermann is a professional big-wave surfer, journalist, and creative director whose career bridges storytelling, advertising, and adventure. He’s written for Men’s Health, Surfer, and Outside Magazine, and helped shape campaigns for brands like Patagonia, Yeti, and Mudwater, with his ads and viral spots reaching over 100 million pe…
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Obsidian's Josh Sawyer's Thoughts on Creating Engaging RPGs
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1:08:50Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Josh Sawyer, Studio Design Director at Obsidian Entertainment. Together they discuss his thoughts on developing RPGs; what he learned from working at legendary studio Black Isle Studios; how to successfully adapt Dungeons & Dragons to video games; writing for games with dialogue stacks; parsing and implementing feedback…
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It's opposite day on this week's episode. Instead of our regular Room 404 we have gone all topsy turvy as we head into the uncharted realms of Room 040! That's right, we have gone positive as we discuss the little things in games that we absolutely love. Got an idea for a game you would like to pitch to us? Send it in to [email protected]…
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Making Game Hacks That Stay Small
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55:23It's hard for us to make a hack that doesn't grow into a game of its own. In this episode, we talk about two playtests—one for a game variant, another for a new hack—and say what went well, what needs work, and how to keep small things small. Links: Join the Turtlebun Discord: https://discord.gg/XD4WVDjvbz Support Design Doc Patreon: https://ww…
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[Ep546] Does Google Play Pass make mobile viable for Indies?
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1:02:21In episode 546 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers talk about the power of in-person events like PAX East to recharge creativity and connect indie developers. They share insights from Google Play Pass and how subscription models have reshaped the indie ecosystem. It’s a deep dive into how indies stay inventive, connected and just unhinged e…
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Round Table - The season RPG reflection
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54:07In this Round Table episode, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron reflect on the most recent season — revisiting major takeaways, surprises, and what realistic success actually looks like in the RPG space today. They dive into the logistics behind creating RPG content, David's experience exploring different RPG systems like Daggerheart and Mothershi…
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Round Table - The season RPG reflection
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54:07In this Round Table episode, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron reflect on the most recent season — revisiting major takeaways, surprises, and what realistic success actually looks like in the RPG space today. They dive into the logistics behind creating RPG content, David's experience exploring different RPG systems like Daggerheart and Mothershi…
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