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Game Dev Unchained

460 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 60 ratings

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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0343: Character Craft: Didimo's Journey in AI Artistry with Veronica Orvalho

April 23, 2024 13:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: full article: Character Craft: Didimo’s Journey in AI Artistry with Veronica Orvalho – Game Dev Unchained Join us in this fascinating episode as Veronica shares her journey from 3D artist to tech pioneer with Didimo, the company transforming character art with AI in ...

0342: Roundtable News | Behind the GDC Booths: Unpacking Industry Challenges

March 26, 2024 18:27 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: Ray and I had a comprehensive discussion about the current state of the industry, expressing concern about the unsustainable practices and lack of unionization. We also reflected on GDC 2024, sharing their experiences and opinions, as well as the impact of Epic layoffs on ...

0341: Making a Game in UEFN with Tav Shande

February 20, 2024 20:22 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: In this episode, I discussed Tav Shande's recent work in his game on project UEFN and his long-standing career in game development. They also talked about the gaming industry, criticizing Epic's management and discussing the importance of adaptability and diversifying in...

0340: JangaFX with Nick Seavert

February 13, 2024 17:20 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: In this episode, I had a discussison with Nicholas Seavert (CEO of JangaFX) covering a range of topics about the game industry, including visual effects, software tools, corporate vs indie game companies, entrepreneurship, and the impact of smaller companies on the industr...

0339:Roundtable News | Rough Start to 2024

January 31, 2024 18:32 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

https://magicmind.com/janunchained⁠ 75% off subscription. Get 1 month free with a 3 month subscription with my code GAMEDEVUNCHAINED. ENDS JAN 31st. Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: In this episode, Brandon and Raymond discuss the recent layoffs in the games industry, speculating on potential causes and im...

0338: Roundtable News | Fortnite Lego, Game Awards, and GTA VI

December 12, 2023 17:47 - 1 hour - 90.8 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: In this episode, I sit with Ray Graham about the latest news and trends that affects game developers. Fortnite is making a huge comeback, our breakdown of the Game Awards latest announcement, and of course preparing ourselves to GTA VI. Connect with us: • 🖥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://ga...

0337: Art Boost | Spark and Bibi with Igor Puskaric

December 05, 2023 18:01 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: Igor Puskaric presents his spotlight for a sketchfab project that a team 6 completed during the pandemic. An amazing piece of work that is interactive and showcases a new form of animation storytelling. Art Spotlight: Spark & Bibi - Sketchfab Community Blog - Sketchfab Com...

0336: Navigating the Storms of Indie Publishing with Pete Bottomley

November 28, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: Dive into the fascinating world of game development with a returning guest Pete Bottomley, co-founder of White Paper Games, unravel the intricacies of crafting narrative-driven titles in the ever-evolving gaming industry. From the impacts of the pandemic on studio operations...

0335: Art Boost | Gambit with Lyndl Kempis

November 21, 2023 18:46 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: Lyndl Kempis joins this week to share his latest personal art piece. Being an early adopter of Blender and share his process of rigging, posing, and presentation. Lyndl40k (@3d.ronin) • Instagram photos and videos Connect with us: • 🖥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://gamedevunchained.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

0334: Roundtable News | Massive Layoffs

November 15, 2023 00:31 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: In this episode of our podcast, we delve into three significant topics affecting the gaming industry: recent layoffs, the rise of User-Generated Content (UGC) and the UEFN, and the missteps taken by major companies like Epic Games. Firstly, we discuss the unfortunate trend of...

0333: Catching up with the Game Industry with Brian Canary

October 31, 2023 16:48 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

AU 2023 | November 13-15 in Las Vegas  ⁠www.autodesk.com/gamedevunchained⁠⁠ Paul Klee, Rich Harbour by Subsage (itch.io)⁠ Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: Join me in an insightful conversation with Brian Canary, Lead Designer at Splash Damage. After years since our last talk, we reunite to dive into the profo...

0332: Get Your Game Published with Jay Powell

September 27, 2023 15:24 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: Dive into the intriguing tale of Eric Manahan, a former architect turned game developer, as he transitions from the structured world of building design to the fluid realm of 32-bit gaming. Eric's "Lucid", a nod to the SNES era, is a manifestation of his passion and a homage to h...

0331: Making Lucid with Eric Manahan

September 19, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Back Lucid Kickstarter Now! About this episode: Dive into the intriguing tale of Eric Manahan, a former architect turned game developer, as he transitions from the structured world of building design to the fluid realm of 32-bit gaming. Eric's "Lucid", a nod to the SNES era, is a manifestation of hi...

0330: Mastering Metaverse: John Krajewski’s Eco Adventure

August 22, 2023 15:34 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: Dive into the captivating journey of John Krajewski, the mastermind behind the thriving virtual world of Eco. With a pedigree from industry giants like EA, John took a leap and has been steering Strange Loop Games to success for 14 years. Discover how Eco, with over 800k enthusiastic ...

0329: Roundtable News | Gen Z Impact on the Workplace

August 16, 2023 17:57 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

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0328: The Evolution of UX from Human Factors to Gaming with Joe Schaeppi

August 09, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: Join Joe Schaeppi, a renowned UX expert who started his illustrious career running a usability lab in Switzerland, as he dives deep into the captivating realm of User Experience (UX) in gaming. Schaeppi uncovers the transformative journey of UX, from basic user interfaces to intricate p...

0327: XR for Game Developers with Tony Bevilacqua

August 01, 2023 22:28 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: Dive into the future of game development with Tony Bevilacqua, the founder of Cognitive3D, in our latest podcast episode. Uncover the emerging potential of XR in revolutionizing gaming experiences. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the intersection of XR, analytics, and gaming. ...

0326: UEFN & HaZ Dulull- A New Dawn for Creators

July 25, 2023 21:05 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: Our guest, Haz Dullull, a founder of Hazanimation, takes us through his journey from video games to the movie industry and back, now leveraging gaming technology to produce animated films. Learn about the convergence of games and movies as industries begin to share tools, technology, and kn...

0325: The Story Behind Dynopunk with Andrew and Roman

July 18, 2023 19:59 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: In this episode, we delve into the captivating journey of indie developers Andrew and Roman, the dynamic duo behind Double and Dynopunk. They share invaluable insights on their development process, revealing how they remained motivated despite years of hard work with no immediate return. Drawi...

0324: The Story of Battlebit Remastered with Max Fink (theliquidhorse)

July 05, 2023 16:17 - 1 hour - 76.3 MB

https://magicmind.com/unchained 56% off subscription 20% for one-time purchases with my code GAMEDEV20 Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: Uncover the story behind indie sensation BattleBit Remastered in an exclusive chat with developer Max Fink. Journey through their inspiring adventure, from pushing their limits to creating a ...

0323: Reality, Upgraded: Navigating VR/AR Gaming with Alex Silkin

June 27, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 67 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: In this riveting episode of Game Dev Unchained, our guest Alex Silkin delves deep into the transformation of the VR landscape over the past decade. From pioneering hardware software prototypes at USC, leading a company, Survios, creating innovative VR games, to their present projects focusing on b...

0322: SoapBox | Games are taking 4-6 Years to Make? Why that isn't a bad thing...

June 20, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: In our latest episode, we delve into the controversy stirred up by Xbox executive Matt Booty's recent comments. Booty stated that AAA games now take 4-6 years to develop, and that the industry needs to adjust its expectations accordingly. His remarks sent shockwaves through the gaming community, wi...

0321: Roundtable News | Apple Vision Pro: Rewriting Reality

June 13, 2023 16:37 - 1 hour - 72 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: Journey with us as we delve into Apple's latest masterpiece, the Vision Pro, a groundbreaking augmented reality headset that's revolutionizing the VR/AR landscape. Immerse yourself in a world where 3D interfaces blend seamlessly with reality, and everyday interactions like watching movies or capturin...

0320: Harnessing User Feedback- Refining Game Design with John Li

June 07, 2023 17:15 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: Dive into the world of game development in our latest podcast episode featuring John Li, co-founder of Pick Fu. Discover how Pick Fu revolutionized user testing, offering rapid, targeted insights to optimize game design and launches. Learn from success stories where testing has led to improved game...

0319: Beyond Borders - Game Localization Insights from Allcorrect's Demid Tishin & Marina Turkina

May 31, 2023 15:47 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: In this captivating episode, experts, Demid Tishin & Marina Turkina, in video game localization discuss the intricacies of their field. They highlight how the process often comes in at the end of the development cycle, leading to a crunch situation, and share interesting anecdotes about the challenge...

0318: Unraveling the Challenges of Building Successful Game Development Studios with Dino Patti & Tadej Gregorcic

May 23, 2023 19:54 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠ About this episode: Dive into a captivating conversation with veteran game developers, Dino Patti & Tadej Gregorcic (Cofounders @ Coherence) as they share their rollercoaster experiences in the rapidly changing gaming industry. Listen to their tales of starting afresh with each new project, their transitions from being ha...

0317: Roundtable News | Behind the Veil: The Complexities of Game Development and Market Reception

May 16, 2023 16:29 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠ About this episode: Redfall's post-release period has been turbulent, adding to an already challenging week at Microsoft. Arkane Studios, typically a favorite among critics and fans, has been met with widespread disappointment, prompting questions about what went wrong. As day-1 glitches and significant bugs in games like...

0316: Indie Gaming's Last Stand: How Willem Delventhal Is Battling Corporate Dominance!

May 09, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠ About this episode: As a digital ecosystem thrives and transforms at a rapid pace, a recent conversation with game designer and educator Willem Delventhal offered insights into the evolving realm of game development. From the nuances of technological advancements to the ideological tug of war between indie creators and cor...

0315: How AI is Taking Over the Gaming Industry and What It Means for You with Adnan Chaumette

May 02, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In a recent episode of Game Dev Unchained, host Brandon Pham sat down with Adnan Chaumette, founder of Polygon Flow, to discuss the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the gaming and entertainment industries. Chaumette, shared his insights on how AI technology has the potential to revo...

0314: Students Getting into the Industry in 2022 with Ian McDonell

January 17, 2023 18:07 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

About this episode: Recruitment have faltered for industry entry jobs this past year as more companies are embracing the hybrid/remote work. The main reason has been shifting towards more mature/disciplined candidates to offset the long onboarding process. This is obviously bad news for younger students who are looking to break into the industry near-term.  Ian McDonell is an Associate Environment Artist @ Lost Boys Interactive, have conquered the odds and is on this week's episode to give...

0314: Students Getting into the Industry with Ian McDonell

January 17, 2023 18:07 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

About this episode: Recruitment have faltered for industry entry jobs this past year as more companies are embracing the hybrid/remote work. The main reason has been shifting towards more mature/disciplined candidates to offset the long onboarding process. This is obviously bad news for younger students who are looking to break into the industry near-term.  Ian McDonell is an Associate Environment Artist @ Lost Boys Interactive, have conquered the odds and is on this week's episode to give...

0313: Roundtable News | What is up with Meta?

January 10, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

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/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.co...

0312: AI Art Changing 2D Art and Concept Design Forever with Michael Shinde

January 03, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 70 MB

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-452...

0311: Broken Roads with Drop Bear Bytes

August 16, 2022 19:40 - 1 hour - 34.5 MB

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/W9UZzr...

0310: Leaving the Game Industry for Tech with Ryan Bullock

August 09, 2022 15:52 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

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.  htt...

0309: Roundtable News | Activision Blizzard and Meta Stopping Growth

August 02, 2022 15:23 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

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/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...

0308: Onsen Master with Derrick Fields

June 29, 2022 20:03 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

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.c...

0307: Roundtable News | Hiring Freezes and Summerfest Review

June 23, 2022 03:06 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

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/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/message

0306: Art Boost | Environment Art in Unreal 5 with Daniel Martinger

May 19, 2022 17:06 - 1 hour - 36.6 MB

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... • ✉️ [email protected] • 💰 https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su... •📸 http://instagram.com/gamedevunchained --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevu...

0305: Roundtable News | Unionization and Everybody Going back to the office

May 10, 2022 20:42 - 1 hour - 103 MB

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/ --- S...

0305: Roundtable News | Will Hybrid/Remote Working Last?

May 10, 2022 20:42 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

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/ --- S...

0304: Art Boost | Making Weapons for Back 4 Blood with Brad Boyles

April 26, 2022 21:17 - 1 hour - 34.9 MB

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... • ✉️ [email protected] • 💰 https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su... •📸 http://instagram.com/gamedevun...

0303: The Making of Genesis Noir with Evan Anthony & Jeremy Abel

April 19, 2022 17:05 - 1 hour - 41.1 MB

This episode is sponsored by Grand Beats: audioxp.net About this episode: Check out the video version (https://youtu.be/iJ32gdKI6X8) Evan Anthony & Jeremy Abel were college friends majoring in advertisement and are the creators behind Genesis Noir. In this episode, we walk through their inception, kickstarter, signing up with a publisher, shipping, and post release.  https://store.steampowered.com/app/735290/Genesis_Noir/ https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/genesis-noir https://www.genesi...

303: The Making of Genesis Noir with Evan Anthony & Jeremy Abel

April 19, 2022 17:05 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

This episode is sponsored by Grand Beats: audioxp.net About this episode: Check out the video version (https://youtu.be/iJ32gdKI6X8) Evan Anthony & Jeremy Abel were college friends majoring in advertisement and are the creators behind Genesis Noir. In this episode, we walk through their inception, kickstarter, signing up with a publisher, shipping, and post release.  https://store.steampowered.com/app/735290/Genesis_Noir/ https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/genesis-noir https://ww...

0302: Art Boost | Making Environments for Last of Us 2 with Nestor Carpintero

April 13, 2022 22:43 - 1 hour - 40.9 MB

About this episode: Nestor is Sr. Environment Artist at Naughty Dog games. He walked through some of the best practices when making games for 1886, Spiderman, and Last of Us 2. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nestorcarpintero/ Connect with us: • 🖥 http://gamedevunchained.com • 🎞️ https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch... • ✉️ [email protected] • 💰 https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su... •📸 http://instagram.com/gamedevunchained --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp...

0301: Roundtable News | Biggest Heist in History with NFT Game Axie Infinity

April 05, 2022 17:36 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

About this episode: Watch the live video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYn7nBWQfBA $600 millions dollars have been stolen from the most popular NFT game, Axie Infinity. What happened? Additionally, are workers too empowered nowadays or should there be always a balance? 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/ -...

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Larry is back!

April 01, 2022 19:42 - 5 minutes - 4.14 MB

About this episode: Super excited to announce, that we have been able to work out our differences and am becoming a two host podcast again! Connect with us: • 🖥 http://gamedevunchained.com • 🎞️ https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch... • ✉️ [email protected] • 💰 https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su... •📸 http://instagram.com/gamedevunchained --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/message

0300: Soapbox | How to get promoted

March 29, 2022 19:02 - 1 hour - 53.3 MB

About this episode: Check out the video version (https://youtu.be/cnDLl6o4sAU) Soapbox is when I share personal experiences around a specific topic asked by listeners. This week, I concentrate how company structures are setup and ways to think about promotion and your career path.  Connect with us: • 🖥 http://gamedevunchained.com • 🎞️ https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch... • ✉️ [email protected] • 💰 https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su... •📸 http://instagram.com/gamedevunc...

0299: Art Boost | Making Concept Art in Valorant with Brian Yam

March 22, 2022 17:46 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

About this episode: Brian Yam is the art lead at Riot Games for Valorant. He walked through some of the best practices for making multiiplayer maps.  https://twitter.com/gafferongames https://www.networknext.com/ Connect with us: • 🖥 http://gamedevunchained.com • 🎞️ https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch... • ✉️ [email protected] • 💰 https://anchor.fm/gamedevunchained/su... •📸 http://instagram.com/gamedevunchained --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...

New AREA by Autodesk! Gives exposure to all artists everywhere

March 15, 2022 20:41 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MB

#AutodeskAd AREA has been completely redesigned with 16 years of history. It is rebuilt not just for artists, but designed with the entire 3D community in mind, including students, artists, supervisors, producers, and studio heads. AREA has great potential for true collaboration across all industries. Check it out! AREA link: https://area.autodesk.com/ Connect with us: • 🖥 http://gamedevunchained.com • 🎞️ https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch... • ✉️ [email protected] • 💰 http...

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