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GAME DEV’S QUEST e48: MANBEARDGAMES

This week, we are joined by a special guest, indie game developer and long time friend of the show Chris Whitley (AKA ManBeardGames). We deep dive into his development of Ophidian, his first game released on steam, and about some of the struggles that go with learning gamedev skills and being an indie dev.

ManBeardGame’s Info:
Game on Steam: Ophidian
Twitter: @ManBeardGames
Website: www.manbeardgames.com
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ManBeardGames
Sound: https://www.moonsidesound.com/
MonoGame Resources: RB Whitaker Tutorials

 

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e47: COWABUNGA BOOD

This week, Rett and Taylor pitch the One Mechanic Game Jam 3 to anyone and everyone, and call you, dear listener, to do the same! They talk about the Awesome! Book Club Podcast, Taylor’s progress on One Game a Month, and their hatred of inefficient software. Additionally, they dive into some mobile games they like, and things that game tutorials do wrong.

 

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e46: w/ CHRIS DELEON, ALANNA LINAYRE, AND TIM RUSWICK

Chris DeLeon of Gamkedo, Alanna Linayre (VO actress on Bendy and the Ink Machine), and Tim Ruswick of Game Dev Underground unite with Taylor and Rett to talk about motivation, goals, and quitting.

Chris DeLeon runs Gamkedo, a worldwide online game development club aimed to help beginners learn the skills to make their own games.
You can follow his work at gamkedo.com, twitter @ChrisDeLeon, and over on YouTube.

Alanna Linayre was an actress in NYC for ten years. Her voice can be heard in theMeatly’s Bendy and the Ink Machine. She can be found on twitter @Tybawai where she discusses motivation and self care.

Tim Ruswick runs Game Dev Underground which aims to inspire indie game developers everywhere with nearly one YouTube video a day covering tutorials and analysis of the ins and outs of game development. You can find his work primarily on YouTube at the Game Dev Underground channel. And over on twitter @TimRuswick .

Sign up now for the One Mechanic Game Jam. It runs February 9th – 10th, with the goal of creating a game that can be played with only one mechanic. Join our discord server to stay motivated and hook up with like minded devs!

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e45: CHEERFUL GOALS

Jon Dodson is back to guest host this show about setting goals and finding the balance to achieve them, what it takes to chase your dreams, which Twilight book is the best, and whether Jacob or Edward is better.

With January almost over, it’s more important than ever to keep your goals at the front of your mind. Now is the time habits are born. Stick with it and tell us how you’re doing!

Check out Jon’s work at cheerfulghost.com

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Awesome! Book Club e05 – Sapiens Part 4

We discuss Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. This book brings us from the beginning of our species, Homo Sapiens, all the way to what the future may look like for humankind. It is a fantastic analysis of the human race with many surprises. Join us and listen as we dissect this deep and enlightening book.

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Awesome! Book Club e04 – Sapiens Part 3

We discuss Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. This book brings us from the beginning of our species, Homo Sapiens, all the way to what the future may look like for humankind. It is a fantastic analysis of the human race with many surprises. Join us and listen as we dissect this deep and enlightening book.

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Awesome! Book Club e03 – Sapiens Part 2

We discuss Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. This book brings us from the beginning of our species, Homo Sapiens, all the way to what the future may look like for humankind. It is a fantastic analysis of the human race with many surprises. Join us and listen as we dissect this deep and enlightening book.

Diprotodon – largest marsupial ever discovered.

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Awesome! Book Club e02 – Sapiens Part 1

We discuss Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. This book brings us from the beginning of our species, Homo Sapiens, all the way to what the future may look like for humankind. It is a fantastic analysis of the human race with many surprises. Join us and listen as we dissect this deep and enlightening book.

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Awesome! Book Club e01 – Intro

For this very first episode of the Awesome! Book Club podcast, we introduce ourselves, talk a little bit about who we are, what kind of books we are interested in, and the goal of the podcast. We welcome you to participate in this journey with us to explore ourselves and learn to be better people by reading texts that will inform and challenge our beliefs.

 

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e44: OBLIQUE STRATEGY

Taylor and Rett lay out plans for the next One Mechanic Game Jam. Then talk about how to overcome obstacles using Oblique Solutions. Taylor shares about his current work on One Game a Month.

Rett shares one of his current favorite podcasts, then talks about doing versus talking, and putting impostor syndrome to bed.

Make sure to check out:
Oblique Strategies
Beep Box

Taylor Challenge: Make a jingle/tune everyday. Capture moods, make it for 1GAM
Rett Challenge: 30 days of yoga with Adrienne

 

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