In this episode, I spent some time with Eugene, developer of Dead Cells-inspired roguelike Katanaut. From handling player feedback to battling perfectionism, Eugene's journey is definitely worth hearing about! Also, I could probably listen to his voice to relax before sleep. Enjoy! 🎒💛

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Twitter:https://x.com/VoidmawGamesBsky: https://bsky.app/profile/voidmawgames.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/VP6vyEQSzUSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3032830/Katanaut/

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NOTE: My audio capture pains around my microphone continue in this episode, but I'm getting closer to a fix 🥲 sorry everyone! I'll have them sorted for Episode 81!

In this one, I spent some time with Joseph McCormack, a solo developer working on a third-person RPG called Aetherfall - which blends martial arts and elemental interactions. Joseph is working on a very ambitious game for a solo developer, and he has many learnings to share for others doing the same! Enjoy! 🎒💛

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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aetherfallgame/

- Twitter: https://x.com/home

- Discord: https://discord.gg/HYNt3fkn

- Try Aetherfall: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3678790/Aetherfall/

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NOTE: I'm in the process of switching my setup, which is leading to some occasional audio quality issues 😢 apologies if you notice them in this episode, they'll go away soon!

In this episode, I spent some time with David & Jeremy, two Canadian comedy writers for TV turned game developers. They're working on Dumb Sherlock, a hilarious point-and-click adventure, and they have so many learnings for other beginners in the industry! Enjoy! 🎒💛

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- The One Link: https://dumbsherlock.carrd.co/

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In this episode, I spent some time with "Simy", a tattoo artist solo dev working on his first roguelike game 03: Hollow Descent. Simy is preparing to launch his Kickstarter campaign soon, and his journey from tattoo artist to game dev is so interesting! Enjoy. 🎒💛

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Support Simy:

- Kickstarter (pre-launch): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ta2gamesstudio/03-a-surreal-roguelike-journey-into-the-unknown

- Play the Steam demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3782050/O3__Hollow_Descent_Alpha_Demo/

- Twitter: https://x.com/Ta2GamesStudio

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ta2.game?lang=en

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In this episode, I spent some time with Outsider Games director Stephen Downey, one of the creative minds behind Tax Force – a game about a tax collector in space. From translating comic books into interactive experiences to the impact of creating worlds for others, this episode is a fun one! Enjoy! 🎒💛

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Wishlist Tax Force: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2508290/TaxForce/

More from Outsider Games: https://store.steampowered.com/search/?developer=Outsider%20Games

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/outsidergames

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@outsidergames_dev

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In this episode, I spent some time with Rory from Giraffe Head Studios – one of the developers behind Ragdoll Physics Experiments, and also a content creator at RateMyFuneral on YouTube! From physics-based games to handling criticism in creative projects, this episode is packed with a lot of great moments. Enjoy! 🎒💛

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Website - https://www.ragdollphysicsexperiements.com/Discord - https://discord.gg/ebvH7dGBP2Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gentleland/rmfs-ragdoll-physics-experimentsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@giraffeheadstudiosX - https://x.com/GiraffeHeadDev

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In this episode, I spent some time with Ian Lynch, founder of Jaggy Snake Games and an ex developer at CD Projekt RED, Scopely and Donkey Crew – now working on a Pong meets bullet-hell game called Questing. Ian is a writer who's learned to embrace the subjective nature of creative work – and he had so much to share during our chat. Enjoy! 🎒💛

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Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jaggy_snake_games/
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Questing Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3849870/Questing_Demo/

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In this episode, I chatted to David García, responsible for marketing and events at Poison Pill Games - the developers of an adorable roguelike deckbuilder with criminal vegetables. You know I love talking about marketing for indie games, so this one is a must-listen! Enjoy! 🎒💛

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- Check out Vegangsters: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2449390/Vegangsters/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Influencer&utm_campaign=IndieDiarist

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