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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 e90: RETURN OF THAT RETT GUY

Rett returns from his long adventure overseas and Taylor spends the show picking his brain about his time. Rett visited Barcelona, Venice, Florence, and Rome over the course of a month.

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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 e85: DAY OF THE DENTIST

We are fast approaching OMGJam5 y’all. If you have not yet signed up get over to our itch.io page to do so. And help us spread the word!

Rett visited the dentist this week. Taylor is sheltering stray cats. The power of open source shows itself to Taylor. And of course, don’t forget to vote!

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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 e82: STRANGE TIMES

Taylor and Rett lost a whole recording, so they spend the morning getting caught up, talking climate change, electric cars, battery technology, and freecodecamp.org.

OMGJam5 is set to commence the first weekend of November, that’s the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. So clear your calendar, get your team (or not) and get signed up over at itch.io.

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