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Pixel Pizza

Pixel Pizza Productions

Welcome to Pixel Pizza, your ultimate source for video game talk, chiptunes, and pepperoni. Delivered to you from Los Angeles and into the digital cyberspace of the 2020"s. Featuring interviews with game industry professionals and music from the newest chiptune artists! Have questions, comments, or guest suggestions? Email us: pixelpizza at yahoo dot com *No Generative AI is used in the making of this show*

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00:59:17

Emeric Thoa (Furi)

Pixel Pizza ·

2023/09/22

Hope you're feeling free this Friday 'cause we've got the Creative Director of the Game Bakers, Emeric Thoa! His studio is behind some of the most striking games of the past few years, like Furi and Haven. We discuss leading your own studio, the theme of freedom in Emeric's games, and what's next in the oven for the team 🥧 Music tracks from My Sister's Fugazi Shirt! LINKS: 🌐 The Game Bakers: https://www.thegamebakers.com/ 🐦 The Game Bakers Socials: @TheGameBakers 💿 My

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00:52:48

Marlowe Dobbe (Dicey Dungeons)

Pixel Pizza ·

2023/09/15

This episode is high art ✨ Award-winning illustrator and game art director Marlowe Dobbe is here to talk about her journey into the industry! From her local involvement with the Portland Indie Gaming Squad to working with big names like Terry Cavanagh (on Dicey Dungeons) and Mega Crit (devs of Slay the Spire), Marlowe has learned a lot and has some great wisdom to share. Music this time comes from Laamaa! LINKS: 🌐 Marlowe's Website: www.marlowedobbe.com ☁️ Marlowe's BlueSky:

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00:49:25

Niki Chalusi (Flavor Favor)

Pixel Pizza ·

2023/09/08

All the way from Sweden comes the founder of Studio Malosi, Niki Chalusi! In addition to leading her studio, Niki is also the producer and deisgner on the "androidpological" visual novel Flavor Favor! We discuss Niki's nonlinear path into the games industry, balancing wholesomeness and serious themes, and leveraging your team members' strengths. Featuring music from Neil Dinsmore! Plus a special guest 🐱 LINKS: 🎮 Flavor Favor: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2375450/Flavor_Favor/ 📰 Flavor

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01:12:10

Ashley Cooper (Iron Man)

Pixel Pizza ·

2023/09/01

Jarvis, play Pixel Pizza. Coming to us from Montreal this week is accomplished game & TV writer Ashley Cooper! She's worked on a number of high-profile titles over the past few years, including Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2, Gotham Knights, and EA Motive's upcoming Iron Man game. We discuss Ashley's journey from TV writing to game writing, different types of game dialogue, and her background in standup comedy! Music this week comes from Robyn A1200 🎶 LINKS: 🌤️ Ashley's BlueSky:

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01:17:12

Gwen Foster (Viewfinder)

Pixel Pizza ·

2023/08/25

Foodies rejoice! This week we've got an episode jam packed with not only game development talk but also good eats around the world. This week's guest, accomplished business director and technical director Gwen Foster, has worked on a lot of games you might know: Superhot, Among Us, and Stacklands to name a few. But her current projects, the mind-bending Viewfinder and the Philippines-based cooking game Soup Pot, are just as unique and we dive deep into what it's like working on them from

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01:15:17

Adam & Rebekah Saltsman (Finji)

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2023/08/18

This week we're talking to the co-founders of the game studio Finji, Rebekah & Adam Saltsman! Finji both develops their own games and publishes other games from indie creators. Even if you haven't heard the name "Finji", you've definitely heard of the games they've put out: Night in the Woods, Tunic, Chicory, and Canabalt to name a few! Naturally there's a lot to discuss on how Adam & Rebekah supplement each other's skillsets, balancing both development and publishing, and what makes Finji's library

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01:13:21

Seth Fulkerson & Audi Sorlie (Arzette: The Jewel of...

Pixel Pizza ·

2023/08/11

Bored? Wondering what's for dinner? It's Pixel Pizza, of course! This week we have two incredible guests working on the cult interactive adventure-inspired game (iykyk), Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore. It's Seth Fulkerson, lead developer at Seedy Eye Software, and Audi Sorlie, producer at Limited Run Games! We go over the amazing story of how Arzette came to be, having a positive experience making games, and the excitement/back pain of turning 30. If you need something to listen to while scrubbing

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00:50:13

Luc Wolthers (Anger Foot)

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2023/08/04

Are you MAD? Are you ANGRY? Chill out and listen to a new Pixel Pizza! Joining us from Cape Town, South Africa is Luc Wolthers of the studio Free Lives. Some of his notable and outrageous works include BroForce, Gorn, and the upcoming Anger Foot. Luc is an art generalist, so we dive into all aspects of designing character concepts and implementing them in smart and interesting ways. Music from Powered by Energy Drinks! LINKS: 🐦 Luc's Twitter: @LucWolthers 🎨 Luc's ArtStation:

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01:01:25

Yahya Danboos (Luminous Realms)

Pixel Pizza ·

2023/07/28

We unlock the door to the Pizza Realm on this week’s show, speaking with solo game developer Yahya Danboos. He works in VR for UniVRs as well as on his own original title, the Kingdom Hearts-inspired Luminous Realms! We discuss his highly successful YouTube devlogs, the 1001 Arabian Nights, and the importance of making the games that you want to play! Music by Yellowpop! LINKS: 🐦 Yahya's Twitter: @YahyaDanboos 📺 Yahya's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YahyaDanboos 🎮 Luminous Realms on Steam:

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00:56:45

Tom Lockwood (Grimace's Birthday)

Pixel Pizza ·

2023/07/21

Joining us from Melbourne, Australia is Tom Lockwood-- better known as Gumpy Function! Tom specializes in making games for the original Game Boy. If you didn't know Game Boy games are still being made in 2023, there's a lot to it. We dive into the thriving homebrew scene and the business side of it too. And of course we discuss the development of Tom's breakout hit: The official Grimace's Birthday game! So grab some fries, sip on a shake, and get ready to learn how the biggest cultural icon of 2023

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01:06:24

Tomas Sala (The Falconeer)

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2023/07/14

Swooping into your subscription feed is a new Pixel Pizza! BAFTA-nominated solo dev Tomas Sala joins us this week to talk about making The Falconeer and the upcoming Bulwark: The Falconeer Chronicles. Topics discussed include designing believable bird flight, incorporating narrative themes into your game mechanics, and video games as a mental health resource. You'll love it! LINKS: 👾 The Falconeer Discord: https://discord.com/invite/falconeer 💼 Tomas's LinkedIn:

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00:57:29

Ryan Mahony (Gunmetal Gothic)

Pixel Pizza ·

2023/07/07

This week's guest has built up an impressive online following through his weekly development updates on Twitter. It's Ryan Mahony, solo dev of the PS1-inspired shooter/RPG called Gunmetal Gothic 💀 Ryan tells us about the technical challenges of networked play, designing for both single player and multiplayer, and perfecting the authentic PS1 look. And we ask @Ynoham himself the important question: Why no ham??? Chiptunes from Jetsetsuna! LINKS: 🐦 Ryan's Twitter: @Ynoham 🎮 Gunmetal

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00:48:59

Justin Matsuzawa (Starlight Legacy)

Pixel Pizza ·

2023/06/30

Let's give a warm welcome to Japanese indie dev Justin Matsuzawa, developer of the upcoming RPG Starlight Legacy! Justin tells us all about his game and we dive into the everlasting appeal of Pokemon, feedback from both Japanese and Western audiences, and making a game that isn't meant to be revolutionary but just fun. Our music this week comes from Parasitic Humanoid Volleyball Club 🏐 LINKS: 🐦 Justin's Twitter: @jmatz1995 📀 Parasitic Humanoid Volleyball Club:

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01:01:30

Kevin Colegate (The Tartarus Key)

Pixel Pizza ·

2023/06/22

All the way from Portugal, we've got Vertical Reach Games' Kevin Colegate on the show! His technical prowess has not only brought the iconic visual novel Aviary Attorney to Nintendo Switch, but also created the eerie PS1-inspired horror adventure The Tartarus Key. (He's also listened to 30 episodes of the show?? 😳) We discuss networking with other devs, scanning 19th century artwork, and the horrors of Banjo-Kazooie. Chiptune artist of the week is drtrnbnsndwtr! LINKS: 🐘 Kevin's Mastodon:

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00:58:28

Melos Han-Tani & Marina Kittaka (Anodyne)

Pixel Pizza ·

2023/06/16

Been very excited to do this one! Joining me this week are the two faces behind Analgesic Productions, Melos Han-Tani and Marina Kittaka. You might know their distinctive work from the Anodyne games, Even the Ocean, Sephonie, or the recently announced Angeline Era. We run through the development of all of those games and look back in honor of the studio's 10th anniversary! Music comes from spoken word chiptune artist Safest Outbound Sparrows. LINKS: 🐦 Analgesic Twitter: @Analgesicprod 👕 Analgesic

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00:40:35

Kylee Solari (Knockout City)

Pixel Pizza ·

2023/06/09

This week on Pixel Pizza we've got a multitalented artist and 3D modeler who's worked in a variety of mediums, Kylee Solari! But make no mistake, she's worked on a bunch of awesome games including the hit dodgeball arena game Knockout City! Topics discussed include influence from collectable creature games of the 90's, making realistic pastries in-game, and Brooklyn pizza + cookies! LINKS: 🎨 Kylee's Social Media (all): @KyleeKayport 💿 D4C4: https://d4c4.bandcamp.com/ 🍕 Pixel

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00:50:52

Noah Copeland (Sonic Triple Trouble 16-Bit)

Pixel Pizza ·

2023/06/02

Blazing into your eardrums at the speed of sound, it's a brand new Pixel Pizza 💨 This time around we've got game director & designer Noah Copeland on to discuss his recently finished passion project, Sonic Triple Trouble 16-Bit. He talks riffing on your team's work, the importance of a great intro, and a little bit about his next original game. The music comes from Noah too! LINKS: 🌐 Noah's Website: www.noahcopeland.com 🐦 Noah's Twitter: @NoahNCopeland ⚡️ Noah's

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00:50:04

Prateek Jadhwani (Brocula)

Pixel Pizza ·

2023/05/26

A little behind-the-scenes: Up til this point I have always been the one to reach out to the guests we have on the show. But recently I actually got my first email from a game developer who wanted to come talk on Pixel Pizza! So I'm honored to have Prateek Jadhwani, developer of the very promising farming/life sim Brocula, as this week's guest. We go over learning game development from scratch, making games that YOU want to play, and our least favorite chores! Some rad chiptunes this week

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00:57:53

Chase Bethea (Aground)

Pixel Pizza ·

2023/05/19

Our guest today has probably been on more podcasts than I have, and that's saying something! Video game composer Chase Bethea has over a decade's worth of industry experience working on all kinds of games in all kinds of genres. Jazz, Calypso, chiptune...you name it, he's done it! So as you can imagine there's a lot to dive into. We discuss what it's like hopping from genre to genre, how he's seen his personal style evolve, and what it was like giving the keynote speech for

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00:49:05

Aurora (Silt Spawn)

Pixel Pizza ·

2023/05/12

Let’s get technical this week as we talk with up-and-coming solo indie developer Aurora! They discuss combining their skillset in music, pixel art, and programming to make games. Aurora also talks us through the Godot engine and how they are using it for their procedurally generated exploration game, Silt Spawn! If you’re just getting started on your development journey and want to hear from somebody who’s been there, this is the episode for you. LINKS: 🐦 Aurora’s Twitter: @ggauroras 📀 Aurora’s

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