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The Indie Diarist

Anthony L. Wolf

Video games are made by people – and those people deserve credit. 🎒💛 The Indie Diarist is a podcast on the human stories behind indie game development! Each week, host Anthony L. Wolf welcomes some of the most passionate unsung heroes from the industry to cover game development, creativity, diversity, storytelling and more, in a positive and laid back show. Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/theindiediarist Find me everywhere: https://theindiediarist.com Main theme: Yuri Gore

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00:38:56

Lunar Games: Chasing Dreams, From The Cradle of...

The Indie Diarist ·

2025/02/10

New format, new questions, new show! The first episode I recorded in 2025 had to be something special – so welcome to the official start of Season 3 of The Indie Diarist!In this one, I welcomed Ahmed from Lunar Games, a good old friend of the show who's working on a puzzle adventure game called My Father Lied. As we journeyed through a revamped intro section and a whole new set of questions for his Indie Diary, Ahmed discussed his love for storytelling and the importance of creating positive

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00:52:41

Dire Kitten Games: Making Your Game Feel Unique,...

The Indie Diarist ·

2025/01/27

In this episode, I spent some time with an old friend of the show and someone I've been planning to host for a long time: Stephen from Dire Kitten Games! Stephen is developing Scholomatch, a matching game / visual novel, and he has a lot of advice on how to help games stand out in their niche. Enjoy! 🎒💛 ------- Support Stephen 🎒💛 - Wishlist the game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2113350/Scholomatch/ - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@direkittengames - Bluesky:

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01:08:41

Inkblack Interactive: Art & Video Games, Developing...

The Indie Diarist ·

2025/01/13

Welcome to the first Indie Diary of 2025! 🎒💛 In this episode, I spent some time with Alex and Emilee from Inkblack Interactive, a wonderful couple developing a mobile game called Art's Tiles. Enjoy!---------- Support Inkblack Interactive 🎒💛 - Art's Tiles (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/arts-tiles/id6503178934 - Art's Tiles (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inkblackinteractive.artstiles&pli=1 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arts.tiles/?hl=en - Website:

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00:43:27

Rocking Toy: Making Games As Friends, Connecting With...

The Indie Diarist ·

2024/12/23

In this episode, I spent some amazing time with a group of three friends from the Czech Republic, developing games under the name of Rocking Toy. Martin, Tom and Ondrej have just released their Beyond The Wall point-and-click narrative adventure, and they have so much to share in this last episode of 2024. Enjoy!------ Support Rocking Toy 🎒💛 Steam:⁠ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2290010/Beyond_the_Wall⁠ App Store:⁠ https://apps.apple.com/app/beyond-the-wall/id1642146415 ⁠Google Play:⁠

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01:05:45

How to Recognise PR Scams in Game Development , ft....

The Indie Diarist ·

2024/12/16

In this episode, I spent some time with Robby from Pirate PR, an expert in recognising PR scams and helping indie developers fight back against these terrible and harmful practices. This episode comes PACKED with great advice, including the most common types of PR, widespread challenges, best practices and common pitfalls, and it's worth a listen for anyone struggling with PR and marketing for their game. Enjoy! 🎒💛 ------- Support Robby / Pirate PR 🎒💛 - Website: https://piratepr.com - Treasure

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00:35:27

Indie Diary #59: VCD - Rookie Mistakes, Dealing With...

The Indie Diarist ·

2024/12/09

In this episode, I spent some time with an old friend of the show: VCD, tuning in all the way from Nigeria, who's been following The Indie Diarist pretty much since its very early days! From rookie mistakes to dealing with discouragement and building metroidvania worlds, this episode is packed with good times and wholesomeness. Enjoy! 🎒💛 ------ Support VCD 🎒💛 - Wishlist The InBetween: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3050000/The_InBetween_Demo⁠ - Threads: https://threads.net/vcdgamer12345 -

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00:37:25

Indie Diary #58: AwesomeTrinket - Making Visual...

The Indie Diarist ·

2024/11/25

In this episode, I spent some time with Trinket, an incredibly passionate and talented horror developer who's working on visual novel Veins Like Tapeworms, scheduled for release in February 2025. Trinket and I ended up discussing stories, creativity, and the secrets to a good horror game, in an episode that's as exciting as it's delightfully short! Enjoy! 🎒💛------- Support Trinket

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00:46:58

Indie Diary #57: eXplore Studio - The Value of...

The Indie Diarist ·

2024/11/11

In this episode, I spent some time with Mario and Virginie, two lovely game developers and co-founders of eXplore Studio, tuning in from Germany. Mario and Virginie are working on The Kaiyo Mission, a space exploration game bringing together a range of cultural influences and planned for release in December this year. Mario and Virginie are pouring a lot of heart and soul into this project, and this episode shows that. Enjoy! 🎒💛 ----- Support eXplore Studio: - Wishlist The Kaiyo Mission:

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00:33:49

Indie Diary #56: Everflux Games - How to Build...

The Indie Diarist ·

2024/10/28

In this episode in collaboration with Gentleland.net, I spent some time with Laurenz, an architecture turned solo game dev who's working on story-driven action RPG Edenfall: Legacy of the First Wardens. Laurenz ran an incredibly successful Kickstarter campaign, and here he shares some tips for other developers wishing to do the same. Enjoy! 🎒💛------- Support Laurenz: - Wishlist Edenfall: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2249060/Edenfall_Legacy_of_the_First_Wardens/ - Website:

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00:56:16

Indie Diary #55: Crisalu Games - Goblin Cleanup,...

The Indie Diarist ·

2024/10/14

In this episode, I spent a beautiful hour with Manu from Crisalu Games - an Argentinian team working on Viscera Cleanup-inspired game Goblin Cleanup. Despite not even being in early access, the game already looks incredibly polished – to the point it feels like in the final stages of polish already! In this episode, I chatted with Manu about the game, being a game dev in Argentina, and a lot more. Enjoy! 🎒💛 ------ Support Manu: Twitter/x : https://twitter.com/GoblinCleanup Wishlist & Follow

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00:51:34

Indie Diary #54: Meaning Machine - Human-centric AI,...

The Indie Diarist ·

2024/09/30

What's your stance on using AI for game development? In this episode, I connected with the amazing team behind Dead Meat, a narrative investigation name I had the chance to try out at WASD, which uses a large language model as the basis for its narrative structure - but with a human twist. If you've been wondering whether AI is good or bad for the industry... this episode might change your mind! Enjoy! 🎒💛------ - Wishlist Dead Meat: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2628740/Dead_Meat/ -

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00:55:59

Indie Diary #53: Rob Pigott - Of Visual Novels,...

The Indie Diarist ·

2024/09/16

In this episode, I spent some time with Rob Pigott, a queer, non-binary game developer, writer and screenwriter from New York who's working on Bitter Silver, a love letter to Cowboy Bebop. Rob is a huge fan of narrative adventures, and their passion for stories shines through every minute of this episode. Enjoy! 🎒💛 ------- Support Rob: - Back Bitter Silver on KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lookoutdrivegames/bitter-silver-a-cowboy-bebop-inspired-visual-novel - Wishlist Bitter Silver:

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00:40:02

Indie Diary #52: InkForge Studios - Developing for...

The Indie Diarist ·

2024/09/02

What happens when a bunch of friends come together to develop a game from shared experiences? Something like InkForge Studios, most likely! In this episode, I spent some time with Archie and Oli, two members of the team, who told me all about a delightful game I tried at WASD this year – I'll Be Brave Tomorrow. Trust me – this is going to pull at some emotional heartstrings. Enjoy! 🎒💛---------- Support InkForge: - Wishlist the game:

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00:57:11

Indie Diary #51: Only By Midnight - Inspiring...

The Indie Diarist ·

2024/08/19

You know I always love talking to a fellow writer! In this episode, I spent some time with Amber Scott, head storyteller and lead writer for Only By Midnight – a Canadian indie studio about to release its dystopian darling, Ctrl.Alt.Deal. The episode touches on a lot of great topics, from burnout in the industry to inspiring players with your stories, and it's definitely worth a listen. Enjoy! 🎒💛----------- Support Amber 🎒💛 - Check out Ctrl.Alt.Deal on Steam:

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00:56:10

Indie Diary #50: Alex Burton - Of Vampires, The...

The Indie Diarist ·

2024/08/05

I don't get to say this often, but an exciting episode awaits! In this one, I spent some time with Alex, one of the very first members in The Indie Diarist's Discord server, who's working on both a vampire-themed visual novel and an RPG in his Harrowed World universe. We had the chance to discuss the meaning of horror, switching engines, vampires, and a lot more – for a packed episode with loads to discover. Enjoy! 🎒💛 ----- Support Alex: - Try the free visual novel:

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00:35:51

Indie Diary #49: Kevin Messenhimer (Fiveamp) -...

The Indie Diarist ·

2024/07/22

In this episode, I spent some time with Fiveamp Co-Founder Kevin Messenhimer, who's working with his team on a delightful survival roguelite shooter called NIMRODS. From validating your game ideas to finding a unique hook for your game, this episode is packed with little soundbites! Enjoy!- F.Godmom (DOS game Kevin mentions on the episode): ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F.Godmom⁠ ------ Support Kevin 🎒💛 - Wishlist NIMRODS:

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00:45:22

Indie Diary #48: Dave Sims - Developing Through...

The Indie Diarist ·

2024/07/08

In this episode, I spent some time with Dave Sims, a solo dev working on his chaotic multiplayer card game Bullcrap! and a longstanding member of The Indie Diarist's Discord! From making character eyes larger to discussing the passion of game development, this was a much cosy and warm episode to both record and re-listen to. Hope you enjoy! ------------ Support Dave 🎒💛 - Play Bullcrap! : https://store.steampowered.com/app/2123430/BULLCRAP/ - Website: https://loadeddeckgames.com/ - Twitter:

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00:46:38

Indie Diary #47: Sheldon "CyrusTheVirus Studios" -...

The Indie Diarist ·

2024/06/24

In this episode, I spent some time with Sheldon "CyrusTheVirus Studios" to talk about his metroidvania Cold Lazarus and his path into game dev – which was all but conventional! Starting from a self-taught basis, Sheldon managed to get a degree in software development and is now working on his own game on the side. Enjoy! --------- Support Sheldon 🎒💛 Wishlist Cold Lazarus: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2766570/Cold_Lazarus/ Website: https://cyrusthevirusstudios.com/ Instagram:

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00:54:48

Indie Diary #46: Simon Trümpler - Making Bullet...

The Indie Diarist ·

2024/06/10

In this episode, I spent some time with Simon Trümpler, a German indie dev currently based in France and developing a top-down shooter called Cozy Space Survivors. Simon's journey into development started when he began exploring QBasic on his dad's computer, and he's never looked back since. Enjoy!---------- Support Simon 🎒💛 Wishlist Cozy Space Survivors: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2657850/Cozy_Space_Survivors/ Website: https://simonschreibt.de/cozy-space-survivors/

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00:32:20

Indie Diary #45: Figerox - Getting Horror Right,...

The Indie Diarist ·

2024/05/27

In this third and last episode in the collaboration with Indieverse, I spent some time with indie dev and content creator Figerox, who's currently working on a couple of horror projects to help bring his vision to life. Figerox is a super energetic dev, and I hope his story will inspire you! Enjoy!----------- Support Figerox 🎒💛 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Figerox Itch: https://figerox.itch.io/ ----------- Support the show 🎒💛 Join the community:

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