Latest Indie game Podcast Episodes
[Ep474] Broken Windows
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - July 03, 2024 13:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss sneak attack, strategic miscalculation, and the integration problem. Making a tree sprite is easy, but making it meaningful in the game is tough. Does it drop resources? How do players interact with it? You can plan all you want, but you’ll only know if it wo...
[Ep473] Nothing But the Truth
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - June 26, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsThis week, we talk about the Game Changer, the Google debacle, and general artificial intelligence. Knowing the truth and saying something else is lying. But what if you don’t care what the truth is? What if you don’t even consider it? That’s what we call ”bullshit.” Which is a pretty g...
Ep.194: SGF, Next Fest, Tribeca, Oh My! [Part I]
Six One Indiecast - June 24, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsJune's been pretty busy, huh? Time to talk about most of the indies we had the opportunity to go hands-on with between SGF, Next Fest, and Tribeca! The Six One Indiecast publishes every Monday at 8AM EST on all major podcast feeds and YouTube.com/SixOneIndie. Be a part of the discussion live an...
Ep.193: Summer Game Fest *Live* With The Indie Council!
Six One Indiecast - June 21, 2024 20:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThe Indie Council takes over the Six One airways with a special live episode recorded on location at Summer Game Fest. The Six One Indiecast publishes every Monday at 8AM EST on all major podcast feeds and YouTube.com/SixOneIndie. Be a part of the discussion live and catch Clocked Out: The Indi...
[Ep472] The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - June 19, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss Steam Nextfest, demo numbers, and the game dev gamut. Some parts of game dev are pure joy, while others, while essential, are a real headache. The tradeoff of getting to watch a story come to life is sometimes spending the day wrestling with terrain tiles. I...
[Ep471] Visual Vibes
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - June 12, 2024 13:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsThis week, we talk about Palworld, box art, and information transparency. Figuring out how much information to give to players is crucial. Too much information can overwhelm, while too little can frustrate. But strategic secrets create opportunities for players to explore, share, and en...
[Ep470] Eye of Sauron
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - June 05, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss time progressions, demo feedback, and friction mechanics. Players are always hollering for the removal of friction mechanics to make gameplay faster and smoother. But those very mechanics are the secret sauce that keeps the game spicy and intriguing! The tric...
Ep.192: Six One Day Trivia
Six One Indiecast - June 01, 2024 16:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsA Six One Day tradition: Jacob McCourt takes over Indiecast for an all-indie edition of Video Game Trivia. The Six One Indiecast publishes every Monday at 8AM EST on all major podcast feeds and YouTube.com/SixOneIndie. Be a part of the discussion live and catch Clocked Out: The Indiecast Post-S...
[Ep469] Feedback Follies
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - May 29, 2024 13:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsThis week, we talk about demo shenanigans, sound design, and player feedback. Seasoned players and newcomers have very different experiences of the same game. When getting feedback, devs need to be careful in their analysis to make sure the adjustments they made actually have the intend...
Ep.191: An Indie Horror Renaissance?
Six One Indiecast - May 28, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsCrow Country is a hit. DreadXP created a whole new label for bite sized horror. Critical Reflex is doubling down on the genre. Are we at the precipice of an indie horror renaissance? The Six One Indiecast publishes every Monday at 8AM EST on all major podcast feeds and YouTube.com/SixOneIndie. ...
[Ep468] Crashlands 2 Demo is Live!
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - May 21, 2024 14:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsSurprise! You’re getting your Coffee with Butterscotch a day early this week because the Crashlands 2 demo is going LIVE! Let’s talk ALL ABOUT IT! We dive into the origins, the journey, and also what’s to come in Crashlands 2. Check out the demo, and let us know your thoughts! Support ...
Ep.190: Drag Her! Team's Heartbreaking End
Six One Indiecast - May 20, 2024 12:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThe team behind the queer as f--k 2D fighter Drag Her! has closed the curtains on both the game's production and the studio as a whole. How will it impact indies who are out there taking big risks? The Six One Indiecast publishes every Monday at 8AM EST on all major podcast feeds and YouTube.co...
[Ep467] Strategic Missteps
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - May 15, 2024 13:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsThis week, we talk about corporate shenanigans, studio closures, and shareholder value. Having a successful game and a great track record doesn’t protect a studio from closing if a corporation’s financial expectations aren’t met, and those expectations are always about maximizing share...
Ep.189: Celebrating Kerbal Space Program & The OlliOlli Series
Six One Indiecast - May 14, 2024 13:29 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsWith Take-Two shutting down Roll7 and Intercept Games, we wanted to take the time and reflect on what made both studios unforgettable staples within the industry. The Six One Indiecast publishes every Monday at 8AM EST on all major podcast feeds and YouTube.com/SixOneIndie. Be a part of the dis...
[Ep466] Universal Constant
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - May 08, 2024 13:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss life lessons, game bundles, and constraints. When you first start out in game dev, early projects have more constraints. Your team might have limitations in technical skills or artistic ability or just general knowledge. But constraints aren’t a bad thing! Le...
[Ep465] Meeting of Minds
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - May 01, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsThis week, we talk about the Crashlands 2 demo, Fallout TV, and meaningful dialogue. Engaging in discussion with thoughtful people who hold different views can expand your perspective and deepen your understanding of the world. But make sure the diversity of opinion you’re embracing isn...
Ep.188: Tribeca Games is STACKED.
Six One Indiecast - April 29, 2024 13:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThe Tribeca Games '24 lineup includes nearly all of our most anticipated games of the year, as well as one huge surprise from a notable developer. The Six One Indiecast publishes every Monday at 8AM EST on all major podcast feeds and YouTube.com/SixOneIndie. Be a part of the discussion live and...
Ep.187: Another Crab's Treasure Review Discussion
Six One Indiecast - April 24, 2024 16:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsAggro Crab has crafted an incredible soulslike that both satisfies genre veterans and welcomes newcomers with open claws. The Six One Indiecast publishes every Monday at 8AM EST on all major podcast feeds and YouTube.com/SixOneIndie. Be a part of the discussion live and catch Clocked Out: The I...
[Ep464] Rewiring Habits
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - April 24, 2024 13:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss AI News, tech demos, and change management. It’s hard to unlearn old habits and adopt new practices. Resistance is natural when you disrupt the comfort of routine and commit to adaptation. It’s a truth universally acknowledged, that change requires challenge,...
Ep.186: Your Hades II Questions Answered
Six One Indiecast - April 22, 2024 13:24 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsWe played Hades II. You have questions. Let's get into it! The Six One Indiecast publishes every Monday at 8AM EST on all major podcast feeds and YouTube.com/SixOneIndie. Be a part of the discussion live and catch Clocked Out: The Indiecast Post-Show exclusively on Patreon.com/SixOneIndie. Joi...
[Ep463] Crystal Clear
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - April 17, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsThis week, we talk about childhood games, the Game Changer, and DIY podcast setups. You don’t need top of the line audio equipment to get a good audio recording. After all, it’s not about the cost of the setup, it’s how you use it. Decent equipment, proper mic placement, and some sound ...
Ep.185: Children of the Sun is Punk as Funk
Six One Indiecast - April 15, 2024 12:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsWhile Children of the Sun m be the most punk rock game of the year, Among Ashes stands as an earlier contender for most horrifying. The Six One Indiecast publishes every Monday at 8AM EST on all major podcast feeds and YouTube.com/SixOneIndie. Be a part of the discussion live and catch Clocked ...
[Ep462] Global Keys
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - April 10, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss an unexpected earthquake, Crashlands nostalgia, and keyboard accessibility. Making a game accessible to a global audience isn’t just about localizing the text. Like, have you ever thought about keyboard layouts? Correctly mapping the key presses in a game is ...
Ep.184: The Indie Spring Avalanche Begins
Six One Indiecast - April 09, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsBuckshot Roulette, Pepper Grinder, and Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom kick off what may be the busiest two months of the year for the indie scene. The Six One Indiecast publishes every Monday at 8AM EST on all major podcast feeds and YouTube.com/SixOneIndie. Be a part of the discussion live and catch C...
[Ep461] Security Theatre
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - April 03, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsThis week, we talk about the Crashlands 2 announcement trailer, now in Chinese! Then we discuss web games and security measures. Platform review processes are like door locks. They won’t stop a skilled hacker from breaking in, but can thwart casual intruders. While dealing with these ob...
[Ep460] Opinions Unleashed
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - March 27, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss developer preferences, reviews, and opinionated tools. External tools often have a lot of opinions on how, exactly, they should be used, which translates into opinions on how YOU should work. Staking your livelihood on someone else’s opinions is a dangerous g...
Ep.183: PAX East '24 // Day Two
Six One Indiecast - March 23, 2024 13:17 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsJuice, Clive Owen, and Capri Sun: The PAX East Dailies continue with the one and only Asa Greenriver. The Six One Indiecast publishes every Monday at 8AM EST on all major podcast feeds and YouTube.com/SixOneIndie. Be a part of the discussion live and catch Clocked Out: The Indiecast Post-Show e...
Ep.182: PAX East '24 // Day One
Six One Indiecast - March 22, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsCGDannyB, Jacob McCourt, and Joseph Hooper join the crew for the official start of our PAX East dailies. The Six One Indiecast publishes every Monday at 8AM EST on all major podcast feeds and YouTube.com/SixOneIndie. Be a part of the discussion live and catch Clocked Out: The Indiecast Post-Sho...
Ep.181: Six One Indie Showcase Post-Show (March 2024)
Six One Indiecast - March 20, 2024 16:40 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsOur fourth indie game showcase is officially in the books! It's time open up, reflect on the production, on go behind the scenes. Plus: a game-by-game breakdown of all 39 featured indies. Missed the show? Watch it here: https://www.sixoneindie.com/showcase The Six One Indiecast publishes every...
[Ep459] Control Shift
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - March 20, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsThis week, we talk about live service games, the door problem, and input design. How does a player interact with a game and how does the game interpret player action? This design constraint influences ALL the possible interactions in a game, making control schemes a fundamental pillar i...
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