Latest Indie game Podcast Episodes
Ep.180: How Do We Prepare For PAX East?
Six One Indiecast - March 18, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsPAX East is here. How does the Six One crew prepare for not only the Six One Indie Showcase, but the PAX East Expo Hall as well? 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...
[Ep458] The Crash Saga
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - March 13, 2024 13:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss ethical hunting, silent crashes, and iterative design. The process of iterative design is more than just tweaking code; it’s about creating a fast feedback loop between trial, error, and debugging. Without good tools, you can’t go fast, and if you can’t go fa...
[Ep457] Corporate Theatre
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - March 06, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsThis week, we talk about achievement design, adapting video games, and robot wars. In the flood of sponsored content and AI-generated clutter, large language models are now learning from the noise they themselves create. While these AIs are exchanging spam in their echo chamber, we hu...
Ep.179: Toys For Bob Goes Indie
Six One Indiecast - March 04, 2024 13:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsWe’re in the midst of another heartbreaking and infuriating era for our industry, but thankfully, we got a bit of news worth celebrating courtesy of Toys For Bob. 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...
[Ep456] Scaling Sorcery
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - February 28, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss localization nuance, trend cycles, and launch horror. Game launches require more than technical preparation; it’s about expecting the unexpected in player behavior and demand. No matter how many simulations you run or scenarios you anticipate, the true test e...
Ep.178: It's Balatro, Beach.
Six One Indiecast - February 26, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsDeveloper LocalThunk dealt out an indie breakout hit with Balatro. Is it too early to call it an easy indie game of the year contender? Plus: Becca has been taking a trip through the Pacific Northwest with the heavily anticipated Pacific Drive. The Six One Indiecast publishes every Monday at 8A...
[Ep455] The Price Is Right
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - February 21, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsThis week, we talk about working with family and game pricing. Deciding on a price point for a game is more than just a simple economic decision. Perceived value is influenced by perceived functionality, entertainment proposition, artistic merit, and emotional connection. So how do you ...
Ep.177: The Next Fest Feb '24 Episode [Part II]
Six One Indiecast - February 19, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThe Next Fest round up continues as Becca enters the fray with fishing, nuns, and a good ol' pal named Terry. Plus: our initial thoughts on the psychedelic metroidvania, Ultros! The Six One Indiecast publishes every Monday at 8AM EST on all major podcast feeds and YouTube.com/SixOneIndie. Be a ...
[Ep454] Language Labyrinth
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - February 14, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss internationalization, localization, and implementation. Localization is much more than just translation. It’s a complex technical and artistic endeavor that captures the essence of your game and makes it accessible to a global audience. Lots of things can be ...
Ep.176: Ep.177: The Next Fest Feb '24 Episode [Part I]
Six One Indiecast - February 12, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIt's Next Fest season once again, and guess what? Video games? They're still coming. 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 Pat...
[Ep453] Seamless Shadows
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - February 07, 2024 14:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsThis week, we talk about staring eyes, mini-games, and integration issues. Supporting new tech like the Vision Pro or adding sneaky mini-games into bigger ones is all about snazzing things up without adding user-sided friction. Seamless integration is way harder than it sounds, but when...
Ep.175: Totally Normal, Not Horrifying Ponies
Six One Indiecast - February 05, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsTwo stealth-dropped indie horror games stand-out as early favorites of the year. 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...
[Ep452] Quantum Empathy
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - January 31, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss Crashlands 2 update, onboarding, and malicious compliance. Major tech companies, using their vast resources, can navigate regulations with ease and will sometimes exploit their advantages, following the letter but not the spirit. As tech companies become en...
[Ep451] Zigzag Progress
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - January 24, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsThis week, we talk about shower thoughts, IPOs, and demos. Crafting a game demo is an art form. You need to strike the perfect balance between revealing enough to hook players while leaving them craving more. The effectiveness of a demo is also influenced by numerous other factors like ...
Ep.174: Turnip Boys Robs A Podcast
Six One Indiecast - January 22, 2024 13:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsTurnip Boy Robs A Bank marks first indie to steal our hearts in the new year. 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.co...
[Ep450] Patent Paradox
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - January 17, 2024 14:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss industry layoffs, intellectual property, and patent ethics. The mismatch between the static nature of the patent system and the dynamic evolution of technology can lead to a paradox where patents, intended to protect innovation, inadvertently hinder progress....
Ep.173: Fantasy Critic: The 2024 Indies-Only Draft
Six One Indiecast - January 15, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsNew year, new competition. It's time for the Fifth Annual Indie-Only Fantasy Critic Draft! Do you have a Fantasy Critic account? You can follow the Indiecast 2K24 League right here! The Six One Indiecast publishes every Monday at 8AM EST on all major podcast feeds and YouTube.com/SixOneIndie....
[Ep449] Nailing it
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - January 10, 2024 14:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsThis week, we talk about this year’s theme, our predictions for what’s ahead, and the hardware of the moment. If you wanna be a tech wizard, you gotta find the right arcane focus. How about a magical console that lets you control things with the press of a button? You won’t even need a...
Ep.172: The List: Indies of the Year '23
Six One Indiecast - January 08, 2024 13:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIt's nearly impossible to single out one particular game of the year that represents us as a company, so we're doing Game of The Year our own way. The List: Celebrating the best of the indie scene throughout 2023! The List '23: All Games + Store Links The Six One Indiecast publishes every Mond...
[Ep448] Bing Bang Boom
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - January 03, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss our predictions, our realities, and our potential futures. 2023’s moniker was “20-Jubilee: Stay Ahead of It” – what should 2024’s call to action be? We’ve got some ideas, but we want to hear your suggestions! Submit your taglines at podcast.bscotch.net or dro...
[Ep447] Panic Button
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - December 27, 2023 14:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsThis week, we talk about game marketing, development challenges, and the tightrope of player expectations. In an industry where hype often overshadows reality, it’s difficult to balance the promised vision with the technical limitations. Can developers turn dreams into reality without ...
[Ep446] Mastery Through Mistakes
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - December 20, 2023 14:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss the mobile gaming market, multiplayer engagement, and art of reflection. Early errors are essential stepping stones to proficiency. True expertise often looks effortless, but is the culmination of persistent learning, adaptation, and continuous self improveme...
[Ep445] Tech Tangle
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - December 13, 2023 14:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsThis week, we talk about Game Awards, patch notes, and tech integration. In the ongoing race for AI supremacy, tech giants are overlooking the crucial challenges of integrating AI tools with everyday personal applications like email and calendars. Instead of focusing on outperforming ea...
Ep.171: Indies & The Game Awards Season
Six One Indiecast - December 11, 2023 14:23 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsHow did indies fare throughout The Game Awards season? For the final Indiecast of the year, we discuss everything TGAs, Day of the Devs, and Wholesome Snack. The Six One Indiecast publishes every Monday at 8AM EST on all major podcast feeds and YouTube.com/SixOneIndie. Be a part of the discuss...
[Ep444] Digital Critters
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - December 06, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss bug hunts, player feedback, and fishing quirks. Diving into player feedback is a rollercoaster ride, with a lot of ups and downs and some risk of whiplash. The trick lies in decoding cryptic comments into actionable information you can use for improvement. S...
Ep.170: Indies Games You Slept On In 2023
Six One Indiecast - December 04, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsServing as your personal Ghosts of Christmas Yet To Be, here's your chance to fill your end-of-year lists with some indie gems you may have missed. Note: Audio is a bit spicy at the start. Apologies! The Six One Indiecast publishes every Monday at 8AM EST on all major podcast feeds and YouTube....
[Ep443] Monetization Mayhem
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - November 29, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsThis week, we talk about space elevators, gaming economics, and AI marketing. AI can, in theory, translate a programmer’s dream into a marketing spiel. But are LLMs a genuine step forward in software development, or are they just glorified autocompletes built on shaky ethical grounds? ...
#16 Peggy Ain't Goin' Out There (Killer Frequency)
Under One Thousand - November 27, 2023 18:47 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsLike a phoenix we rise from the ashes to bring you a phenomenal survival-horror-puzzler / late-night-radio-dj-simulator - team17’s Killer Frequency! Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1903620/Killer_Frequency/ Not affiliated with, nor endorsed by, Valve, Steam, etc. in any way. This is...
Ep.169: Most Anticipated Indies of 2024
Six One Indiecast - November 27, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSix One Indie Patron Silcanit asks: “Since TGAs Most Anticipated category didn't feature many indies, what are your *SIX* indies of choice for most anticipated in 2024?” The Six One Indiecast publishes every Monday at 8AM EST on all major podcast feeds and YouTube.com/SixOneIndie. Be a part of ...
[Ep442] Alpha Antics
Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast - November 22, 2023 14:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss game testing, white lies, and samurais. Alpha testing is like hosting a masquerade ball for bugs— you never know who will show up in what disguise. Decoding feedback is a juggling act between psychology, sleuthing, and the occasional facepalm, but every glitc...
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