Game Dev Deconstructed

This week we're recapping the first 10 interviews of Game Dev Deconstructed. It seems not that long ago I had the idea for making a gamedev podcast where I could sit down with other game developers and talk about the industry. In the short time of doing this I've already meet some awesome people, and learned a lot about other's creative process and what drives them. So let's get started! We'll be back soon with new episodes so stay tuned to our Twitter or Facebook for updates on that. Thank you for listening!

This week we're coming to you live from a panel discussion at Dallas Startup Week. The panel, titled Indie Game Studio Founders, features myself and Amir Rajan along with moderators Chirag Gupta and Courtney Garza. In this episode, Amir and I discuss how we got started coding, our influences, plans for the future, and a lot more. I'm excited for you all to hear from Amir. He is the creator of the iOS version of A Dark Room which hit number 1 in the app store. The game was originally created by Michael Townsend, and Amir reached out to him during a work subaticle asking if he'd be interested in having A Dark Room enhananced and ported to iOS. Amir covers the details of their deal in the talk which you'll hear in a bit. I've learned a lot from him over many coffees these past 3 or 4 years, and I'm glad to be bringing some of that to you today. 

Chris Bryant (@TruFun202) of TRU FUN Entertainment is the co-creator of the 80's pop culture, Game Boy-inspired, Mega Man-esque game, Rad Raygun, and the follow-up, Super Rad Raygun. In this episode we connect on a lot of topics including: moonlighting as a gamedev, experiences with publishers, balancing family and work, the evolving indie scene, and much, much more. Tune in every week for new episodes on game development related topics on marketing, the development process, & tactics for becoming a successful indie gamedev. We have much to learn. _______________________ For show notes and links mentioned in the podcast visit: http://www.gamedevdeconstructed.com Follow GDD on you socials: https://www.facebook.com/gamedevdeconstructed/ https://twitter.com/GDDeconstructed ** Please rate & subscribe to the podcast **

Tony Chan (@gamedevloadout) is the host of Game Dev Loadout where he chats with game industry professionals to explore the experiences of people who make games. We had a great time talking about what he has learned from 80+ gamedev interviews, how to get started podcasting, lessons learned from Tim Ferriss, and balancing gamedev with a child. Tune in every week for new episodes on game development related topics on marketing, the development process, & tactics for becoming a successful indie gamedev. We have much to learn. _______________________ For show notes and links mentioned in the podcast visit: http://www.gamedevdeconstructed.com Follow GDD on you socials: https://www.facebook.com/gamedevdeconstructed/ https://twitter.com/GDDeconstructed ** Please rate & subscribe to the podcast **

Ali Mirza (@AliMirza2k) is an experienced Marketing Strategists and Growth Evangelist. While you were debating rather to post that picture of your lunch or not to Instagram, he has been experimenting on social media. He has been doing this for a long time, and in this episode we get down into the nitty gritty. To quote Navi, "Hey, Listen!" Some of the highlights from our talk include the ABC's of social media marketing, tools for posting and growth hacking, & how to get the most for your money on social media. Tune in every week for new episodes on game development related topics on marketing, the development process, & tactics for becoming a successful indie gamedev. We have much to learn. _______________________ For show notes and links mentioned in the podcast visit: http://www.gamedevdeconstructed.com Follow GDD on you socials: https://www.facebook.com/gamedevdeconstructed/ https://twitter.com/GDDeconstructed ** Please rate & subscribe to the podcast **

Chris DeLeon (@ChrisDeLeon) has been making games for 20 years. He's worked with startups and AAA games, taught game creation at Georgia Tech, and spoken at more than 10 conferences (including GDC, IndieCade, and SIEGE). Over 115,000 students have done his online courses, and he's made hundreds of videos and 90 podcast industry interviews to help people discover game development.   We go into detail about his role with Gamkedo and building a community around game development. I think the two biggest takeaways from this episode are his thoughts academia in game development and how he approaches content marketing. Please enjoy this conversation with Chris DeLeon.   Tune in every week for new episodes on game development related topics on marketing, the development process, & tactics for becoming a successful indie gamedev. We have much to learn. _______________________ For show notes and links mentioned in the podcast visit: http://www.gamedevdeconstructed.com Follow GDD on you socials: https:

Silviu "Game Dev Seal" Stana (@GameDevSeals) is a YouTuber posting daily videos about the Gamedev process. In this conversation we talk about Finding Your Audience, GaryVee Takeaways, & Overcoming Failure.   Tune in every week for new episodes on game development related topics on marketing, the development process, & tactics for becoming a successful indie gamedev. We have much to learn. _______________________ For show notes and links mentioned in the podcast visit: http://www.gamedevdeconstructed.com Follow GDD on you socials: https://www.facebook.com/gamedevdeconstructed/ https://twitter.com/GDDeconstructed   ** Please rate & subscribe to the podcast **

Michael Duffy (@muckyrobot) is the Programming Department Manager of Game Circus, a mobile games studio in Dallas with a string of chart topping titles including Taps to Riches, Coin Dozer, & Prize Claw. Prior to working at Game Circus, Michael worked as a Technical Director in the computer graphics film industry, contributing to films such as "How To Train Your Dragon", "Megamind", and "Madagascar 3" just to name a few.    We go into detail about his role at Game Circus and working well with teams. I think the two biggest takeaways from this episode are his thoughts on using metrics to analyze the success of your game, and his suggested tactics on getting hired at a medium sized game studio. We also cover a whole bunch in-between, including Michael's background, handling bad user reviews, and more. Please enjoy this conversation with Michael Duffy   Tune in every week for new episodes on game development related topics on marketing, the development process, & tactics for

Alex Sian (@shoutscion) is a highly respected freelance pixel artist and currently working on Jack & Casie, an 'Inventory Action Game' that was successfully funded on Kickstarter. Our talk focuses on his perspectives on Jack & Casie's Kickstarter success, pixel art & absurdity in game design. I had a *bleeping* great time talking with Alex, and I hope you enjoy this journey into the mind of the *bleeping* hilarious, creative, and wickedly talented "Shout." Tune in every week for new episodes on game development related topics on marketing, the development process, & tactics for becoming a successful indie gamedev. We have much to learn. _______________________ For show notes and links mentioned in the podcast visit: http://www.gamedevdeconstructed.com Follow GDD on you socials: https://www.facebook.com/gamedevdeconstructed/ https://twitter.com/GDDeconstructed ** Please rate & subscribe to the podcast **

Welcome to GDD! Today we are trying something different — I asked the Indie Game Chat Facebook group "Why Do You Make Games?" 140 game developers answered, and I hope you enjoy hearing the results. To summarize everyone's answer into one statement it would be: "I am passionate about making games because I get to express myself creatively while solving interested problems resulting in the creation of worlds and telling of interactive stories that connect with people — all while having fun, pursuing financial freedom, and sharing the joy I experienced playing games." Tune in every week for new episodes on game development related topics on marketing, the development process, & tactics for becoming a successful indie gamedev. We have much to learn. _______________________ For show notes and links mentioned in the podcast visit: http://www.gamedevdeconstructed.com Follow GDD on you socials: https://www.facebook.com/gamedevdeconstructed/ https://twitter.com/GDDeconstructed ** Please rate & subscribe t

Britton Peele (@brittonpeele) is an editor, producer and geek critic for GuideLive and the Dallas Morning News. Our talk focuses on his perspectives as a member of the gaming press--covering topics like the do's and don'ts of contacting press, refining your pitch, & understanding what goes on in the mind of a game journalist. In this episode, Britton shares what he has learned as a freelance writer for sites like Gamespot, and by covering all things geek related for one of the nation's largest newspapers. Tune in every week for new episodes on game development related topics on marketing, the development process, & tactics for becoming a successful indie gamedev. We have much to learn. _______________________ For show notes and links mentioned in the podcast visit: http://www.gamedevdeconstructed.com Follow GDD on you socials: https://www.facebook.com/gamedevdeconstructed/ https://twitter.com/GDDeconstructed ** Please rate & subscribe to the podcast **

Today's episode is a Indie Spotlight with the creator of Circuit Dude, Jonathan Holmes (@crait). We talk about a wide array of topics including Arduboy, the port of Circuit Dude to Steam, limiting scope, game development, and a few chicken puns for good measure.   Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes on game development related topics on marketing, the development process, & tactics for becoming a successful indie gamedev. We have much to learn.   _______________________   For show notes and links mentioned in the podcast visit: http://www.gamedevdeconstructed.com   Follow GDD on you socials: https://www.facebook.com/gamedevdeconstructed/ https://twitter.com/GDDeconstructed   ** Please rate & subscribe to the podcast **

In this episode I'm speaking with Storm Hughes (@boxheadpixelart) about his soon to be released Steam game - Really Good Battle (RGB). Storm & I have spent hours talking about game development, and I'm excited to bring this conversation to you as the first official interview of the Podcast! We cover Twitter, Let's Plays, Rapid Prototyping, his game, and a whole lot more.   _______________________   For show notes and links mentioned in the podcast visit: http://www.gamedevdeconstructed.com   Follow GDD on you socials: https://www.facebook.com/gamedevdeconstructed/ https://twitter.com/GDDeconstructed   ** Please rate & subscribe to the podcast **

Hello and welcome to episode 0 of Game Dev Deconstructed — a podcast exploring the process of game development providing you with an in-depth, tactical blueprint for navigating the game's industry. I'm your host, Nick Culbertson. Join me on this epic adventure — to hear from successful developers on how they achieved their success and overcame failure. We have much to learn. _______________________ For show notes and additional links mentioned in the podcast visit http://www.gamedevdeconstructed.com   Follow GDD on you socials: https://www.facebook.com/gamedevdeconstructed/ https://twitter.com/GDDeconstructed   ** Please rate & subscribe to the podcast **