Eugene: Balancing Perfection & Player Feedback - Indie Diary #81
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! 🎒💛-------------------------Support Eugene 🎒💛Twitter:https://x.com/VoidmawGamesBsky: https://bsky.app/profile/voidmawgames.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/VP6vyEQSzUSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3032830/Katanaut/--------------------------Support the show 🎒💛Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvjBecome a Patron: https://patreon.com/theindiediaristYouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheIndieDiaristTwitch: https://twitch.tv/theindiediaristTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theindiediaristThreads: https://threads.net/@theindiediaristTwitter: https://twitter.com/theindiediarist
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Joseph McCormack: Crafting a Unique Third-Person RPG as a Solo Dev - Indie Diary #80
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! 🎒💛 -----------Support Joseph 🎒💛- 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/--------------Support the show 🎒💛 Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvjBecome a Patron: https://patreon.com/theindiediaristYouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheIndieDiaristTwitch: https://twitch.tv/theindiediaristTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theindiediaristThreads: https://threads.net/@theindiediaristTwitter: https://twitter.com/theindiediarist
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David & Jeremy: From TV Writing to Game Worlds - Indie Diary #79
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! 🎒💛 ------Support David & Jeremy 🎒💛- The One Link: https://dumbsherlock.carrd.co/------Support the show 🎒💛Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvjBecome a Patron: https://patreon.com/theindiediaristYouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheIndieDiaristTwitch: https://twitch.tv/theindiediaristTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theindiediaristThreads: https://threads.net/@theindiediaristTwitter: https://twitter.com/theindiediarist
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Ta2 Games Studio: How a Tattoo Artist Became a Game Dev - Indie Diary #78
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. 🎒💛------------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- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/GfpChYu3t7-------------Support the show 🎒💛Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvjSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheIndieDiaristBecome a Patron: https://patreon.com/theindiediaristFollow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theindiediarist.bsky.socialFollow on Threads: https://threads.net/@theindiediaristFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theindiediarist
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Stephen Downey: From Comic Books to Indie Game Dev - Indie Diary #77
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! 🎒💛---------Support Stephen 🎒💛 Wishlist Tax Force: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2508290/TaxForce/More from Outsider Games: https://store.steampowered.com/search/?developer=Outsider%20GamesDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/outsidergamesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@outsidergames_devInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/outsidergames/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/outsidergames.bsky.social---------Support the show 🎒💛Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvjSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheIndieDiaristBecome a Patron: https://patreon.com/theindiediaristFollow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theindiediarist.bsky.socialFollow on Threads: https://threads.net/@theindiediaristFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theindiediarist
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