Taylor Buchheit

GAME DEV’S QUEST e95: INTERVIEW PREP

This week, Taylor prepares for a programming job interview. He answers mostly object oriented and C# questions, with a few SQL and general programming questions. Definitely spend some time practicing for your interviews and feel free to use some of these questions and answers yourself to help you prepare. Here are the resources he used:

Lynda.com C# interview preparation course
50 C# interview questions
50 SQL interview questions
7 general programming questions

If you have any questions, clarifications on answers given, or recommendations on how to prepare for a programming job interview, please join the discord and let us know!

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e94: CARE-ACTOR DESIGN

This week, we discuss some new VR Tech, specifically the Pimax 5k (reviewed on Craft Computing here), and computer hardware because Rett is going to CES next week! Then we deep dive into things to consider when developing a game character. We read this article which inspired us to think about what makes a character stand out. Let us know your approach when designing a character!

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e91: RETT DEAD REDEMPTION

This week, Rett declares his love of Red Dead Redemption 2. Later, the conversation evolves into how and why AAA and MMOs are worse than indie games. And Taylor continues his journey in web development.

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e89: GGGGDQT (Ghost Goats Game Dev’s Cutie)

We are joined this week by special guest host, Ghost Goats Games, popular GDQ streamer/gamedev/voxel artist. We discuss how to land your first development job, Frank’s Kitchen (GGG’s current game project), AAA games vs indie games, and more.

Make sure to stop by the Ghost Goats Games stream on twitch, it’s a good time, and play his games on itch.io!

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e88: REPLACEMENT RETTS

This week, ManBeardGames is Rett, Mattyk1ns is Taylor, and Taylor is a distant memory being remembered. Or something like that….

We hear updates on what everyone has been working on over the last few months and some of the struggles that have come with that. Then, we discuss what it takes to get a job as a developer, games we have been playing, and finally, we brainstorm some ideas to enhance the GDQ community.

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e87: MYSECRETWEAPON

Taylor is joined by good friend and GDQ discord Moderator Josh Rankin, AKA MySecretWeapon. They discuss Josh’s journey into gamedev, working with a gamedev team, balancing gamedev with family time, OMGJam5, D & D, and more! Make sure to play the MSWGames on itch and gamejolt.

PS: Here’s the video for the Making of Legend of Zelda Taylor referred to.

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e86: POST-JAM SOLO

This week, Taylor holds down the podcast all by his lonesome! He discusses his experience using HTML5 Canvas for OMGJam5, the idea of sticking to an engine or trying ALL OF THEM, and finding meaning in life.

Thanks to everyone who participated in OMGJam5, we are really proud of your effort and appreciate your support! Play the games over on itch!

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e84: PREP TALK

This week, we talk about our preparations for OMGJam5. Taylor dug into canvas, and considered signing up for the Gamkedo Club. Rett got into his old console games and reminisced about his favorites. Then we deep dive into hardware differences and the Oculus Quest.

Don’t forget, we are hosting The One Mechanic Game Jam 5 starting November 2nd. Sign up at bit.ly/omgjam5!

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e83: TOP TEN

This week we dissect our all time top ten favorite video games. Let us know what you think of our picks and share yours!

Don’t forget, we are hosting The One Mechanic Game Jam 5 starting November 2nd. Sign up at bit.ly/omgjam5!

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e81: BENJAMIN BASIC

This week, we are joined by a special guest, Benjamin Basic, founder of Treneon Games and lead developer on the soon to be released game Neon Town. We discuss his experience as an animator, securing an investor, and starting a game dev studio. Head over to https://www.treneongames.com/ for more information about Benjamin’s games and studio.

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