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GDQ e135: Survivor 2020 Edition

The year is coming to a close soon, and both Taylor and Rett have been using their isolation to pluck away at their games library. They talk about Pillars of Eternity, Tyranny (both free on Epic RIGHT NOW), Hyper Light Drifter, Hotline Miami, Banner Saga, and more.

Not to mention Rett’s new found obsession: Survivor.

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GDQ e133: OMGJAM8 vs the BIG BAD ELECTION

This time we dive into media we are consuming, prepare for OMGJAM8, and get reinvigorated for gamedev. We also try not to get into what may be the most important election of our lives.

Feeling as anxious as us? Join OMGJAM8 and put that energy into making a game! Sign up at https://itch.io/jam/omgjam8

Links to relevant media:
Timber Wars
Anxiety Relief Meditation

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GDQ e126: 2020 POCKET DIMENSION

Another long lost and forgotten episode intended to kick off the last OMGJam, but instead relegated to the annals of our storage closets. Taylor and Rett discuss the beginning of the stay-at-home orders, and the beginnings of the last OMGJam.

2020 is weird. But we’ll have more episodes for you soon.

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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 e71: BEAT THE HEAT

Taylor and Rett lament the heat. They went to a wedding together and were able to catch up outside of the usual scope of the podcast. And Taylor has been playing Fez, and finally saw Indie Game The Movie.

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e69: OMGJAM4

OMGJam4 is over with! Congratulations to everyone who completed a submission. Taylor and Rett unpack their own jam weekends. What did they do, what did they learn? What are the plans for OMGJam5? If you have thoughts for the next event, let us know!

Rett’s Challenge: Continue working on the ClickTeam game for the OMGJam. Fix the physics problems.

Taylor’s Challenge: Try to implement the GDQ twitter app on gamedevsquest.com

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e68: FILM DEV’S QUEST

This week, we talk about some games, Taylor played Hammerwatch and Rett played Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. We also discuss several horror films, and The Disaster Artist. Then it’s all about OMGJam4! Hope you participated and enjoyed the jam!

Rett’s Challenge:  Finish OMGJam4
Taylor’s Challenge: Explore Art in another medium

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