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Indie Game Lunch Hour

Indie Game Academy

Real stories from real game developers about breaking into the video game industry. Welcome to the Indie Game Lunch Hour, hosted by the Indie Game Academy! Listen in or join live.Our podcast is hosted and recorded live on our Discord. Each Wednesday at 12pm EST we interview experts in the game industry and give community members like YOU a chance to ask them questions. We cover breaking into the indie game industry, publishing games, game design and so much more.Join the Discord

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47:35

Starting a Solo Studio

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2023/05/26

Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey as we dive into the captivating world of Gwen C. Katz, an extraordinary author, talented artist, and innovative game designer based in vibrant Pasadena, California. Join us as we unravel the enigmatic stories brought to life by her independent studio, Nightwell Games, where dark narratives take center stage. But Gwen's passions don't end there! When she's not crafting immersive experiences, you'll find her tending to her lush garden or guiding

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50:27

From Indie to AAA and Back

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2023/05/19

Get ready for an exhilarating episode of Indie Game Lunch Hour as the dynamic Renee takes the spotlight! Join us as we dive into the captivating world of indie game development with the unstoppable force behind "Stumbling Cat", an innovative studio based in Seattle. With a remarkable skill set encompassing business operations, software engineering, and creative direction, Renee brings a vibrant energy to the discussion.As a passionate advocate for developers and diversity in the game industry, she

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56:58

From an RPG to a Language Learning Aid

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2023/05/17

Meet Bobby White, a seasoned game designer with a knack for creating immersive experiences. As a vendor contractor for an indie studio, he's worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including the renowned Roblox Experience creators, Gamefam.With four years of experience under his belt, Bobby's had the privilege of designing for iconic IPs like Hot Wheels, He Man, Sonic, and now SpongeBob. But his talents don't stop there – he's also played a crucial role in updating Terra Alia, one of

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51:55

Telling Stories in Any Medium

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2023/05/08

In this episode, we sit down with Blair Erickson, a seasoned technologist and creative director, whose impressive portfolio includes work in various entertainment fields. From film to television, video games, and interactive virtual worlds, Blair has left his mark on the industry. We dive into his unique experience writing and directing the groundbreaking virtual reality feature film, "Banshee Chapter," now streaming on Netflix. And then there's his game, "All The Rage".Join us as we explore the

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57:44

How I'd market differently if I was making a video...

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2023/04/21

Ah marketing. The bane of any sol-dev or indie dev team. Actually getting your game discovered is by far one of the hardest parts of game development. For the ✨50th episode✨ of the Indie Game Lunch Hour we brought in our friends at Next Level Web to help us out with that! Join Andrew Lowen and Sean Bradford in a discussion about marketing indie games and more. Learn more about Next Level WebLearn more about their Kickstarter CourseLearn more about DeliveranceLearn more about SeanLearn more about

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54:02

How to be a Good Manager in Games

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2023/04/19

We all know managers who suck. But a big part of the reason they suck is because being a manager is actually really hard. Being somebody who can simulatenously listen, and direct. In this week's episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour we talked with Eli Delventhal, an engineering manager at Meta working on the Horizon Project. Eli gave us tips and tricks on how to be a good manager in games, and so much more.Learn more about EliLearn more about TaelmoorLearn more about usJoin the next episode of the

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45:09

How to become an Environmental Artist

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2023/03/29

An Environmental Artist is the person who creates those beautiful scenic views and dark dangerous forests from our favorite video games. They are often the person manually building the worlds we explore, and the ones making them beautiful. This week we are joined by Lulu Neel, a highly exeprienced Environemntal Artist, to hear how one gets started in the field, and what an environmental artist actually does.Learn more about LuluCheck out her portfolioLearn more about usJoin the next episode of the

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48:23

How to Break In as a Game Writer

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2023/03/15

Writing is one of the oldest and noblest artforms. The written word is a powerful communication technique that allows writers to leave emotional impacts on their readers and players for decades after the last period is put on the page. But unfortuantely, it's also one of the hardest fields to break into in games!This week on the Indie Game Lunch Hour, we are joined by Sangita Nuli, a features writer at Game Rant who has also written for multiple indie titles. Sangita gives us some perspective, as

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50:05

Saving the Planet with Games

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2023/03/14

The world needs our help! And what better way to help it than with... video games? This was the thought process of Lukas Hammarström, the founder of Bottel. Bottel is a fascinating new Games Marketplace where the only way to purchase video games and other goods is via recycling real world bottles. Is this straightforward technique the secret to saving our natural world from plastic polution? Learn more about LukasLearn more about BottelLukas' favorite bookLearn more about us Join the next episode of

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62:59

One Year After Starting an Indie Studio

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2023/03/08

Many of us dream of starting our own Indie Game Studio one day, but we're not quite sure where to start! Today we welcome Dan Mellott and David Doane, the co-founders of Left Turn Studios for their second appearance on our humble podcast. Dan and David have some wonderful thoughts and perspective on how to start your own indie game studio, and many lessons learned after one year of their own journey! Hint: It takes longer than you think.Learn more about Left TurnLearn more about DanLearn more about

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53:26

What can we Learn from our Favorite Video Games?

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2023/02/22

We all have the same story. We were young, and some glossy new video game got released. We begged our mom and dad for it, or perhaps snuck away to a friend's house, and eventually finally got to play. And then our whole lives changed, and we decided we had to work in the game industry. In this week's episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour we talk about our favorite video games and do out best to cut them to pieces. But we do it with love, with the intent of becoming better game developers.What is your

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53:28

Cutting Through the Bull Poo on Creative Teams

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2023/02/15

Sometimes working on teams is hard. Strike that. A lot of the time, working on teams is hard. There are so many personalities to manage, so many opinions to hear, and so much bull poo to wade through! This episode, learn the fundamentals of being a good teammate from Brendan Milos, visual designer at Brilliant!Learn more about BrendanLearn more about usJoin the next episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel to answer your own burning questions and

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53:08

How to Start an Indie Game Studio and Find a Publisher

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2023/02/01

We all dream of starting our own video game studio one day. We all want to build our own games, and make money doing it. Well, in this week's exciting episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour we are joined by Luther Patenge, a guy who did just that!Luther founded Joy Manufacturing Co, the indie studio behind the infamous game Ambition: a Minuet in Power. Luther has a lot to say on starting your own indie game studio and on finding a publisher for your game.Check out Ambition a Minuet in PowerLearn more

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54:51

Marketing Your Video Game Through Streaming

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2023/01/25

How do you market your indie game? Can you market your game with streaming? How do you even attract influencers to cover your game? Get these questions answered and more on this exciting episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour!Today we talked with Erik Kovac, the head of marketing and co-founder at TILT games, a marketing and publishing company for indie games. Erik, an ex-streamer and all around streamable dude, has a lot to say on video game marketing, getting your game covered by influencers, and

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54:41

What Does a Systems Engineer Do?

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2023/01/20

A Systems Engineer is one of those unicorn roles where you think you probably know what they do, but half their job sounds like black magic and witchery. This week in the Indie Game Lunch Hour we chat with Matt Molanare (for the second time!) a Systems Engineer in the game industry as well as a board game startup founder. Matt helped us understand what Systems engineers actually do, and gave us some tips on how to break into the role. Check Out KinSoul StudiosLearn more about usCome to the next IGA

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55:05

Visually Designing a Compelling Fighting Game

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2023/01/11

Let's face it, creating a visual style for your game that is recognizably unique is HARD. So many different games are out there and so many different art styles have been done. Come to this week's Lunch Hour to learn from Yuriy Ternovski, cofounder of Smoke Spot Games and the creative mind behind their unique avatar based fighting game Dropcult. Yuriy had a lot to say about starting your own studio and creating a unique art style.Learn more about YuriyCheck out Smoke Spot Games and DropcultCheck out

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53:41

How to Find Passion as an Audio Designer in Games

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2023/01/04

Audio Designers add a magical flair to your games that just makes them sparkle! But how do you get started as an Audio Designer, and how do you find one to work with on your game? Mario Godoy, a composer, teacher and Audio Designer in the game industry gives us perspective on this! Stop by and listen. Listen to Mario's CompositionLearn More About MarioHire MarioLearn more about usCome to the next IGA Lunch Hour live every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel to answer your own burning

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50:52

The Power of Narrative Design in Video Games

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2022/12/28

What is Narrative Design? How do you get started in Narrative Design? What does a Narrative Designer even do? All of these questions and more are answered by our magnificent guest of the week, Sybil Collas! Sybil has worked on a number of projects from Ubisoft to a freakin theme park and has a lot to say about both Narrative Design and Game Design in general.Sybils WebsiteLearn More about SybilLearn more about usCome to the next IGA Lunch Hour live every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel

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49:59

Introduction to Indie Game Legal

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2022/12/21

Ever wondered if you are doing everything wrong at your indie studio and the government is going to come after you? Yeah, so are we now and then, isn't it fun!? In this episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour we invite on Sam Castree, the owner and Lord High Executioner of Sam Castree Law, LLC. Sam comes on to teach us the basics of indie game law!Learn more about SamSam's Legal PracticeLearn more about usCome to the next IGA Lunch Hour live every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel to be a

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52:47

Getting Excited About Gameplay Engineering

Indie Game Lunch Hour ·

2022/12/14

Many people who are just getting started in games are intimidated by programming. They think it's this big complicated system that they can't hope to learn. No need to fear! Programming, just like anything else, simply takes time. This week we were joined by Evan Leider who told us about Gameplay Engineering and so much more. Learn more about EvanLearn more about usCome to the next IGA Lunch Hour live every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel to be a part of the fun and to be recorded in

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