Pixels Unplugged Podcast

Join me for an exclusive conversation with Kenn from Pineboxgames about Future Ghost, an indie 2D point and click adventure game so visually authentic it feels like reading old newspaper comics! Discover how Kenn meticulously scanned pages from his personal comic collection to create the game's striking retro aesthetic.We explore Kenn’s journey from English teacher to indie developer, his inspirations drawn from classic comics and games, and how he achieved Future Ghost's uniquely physical

In this casual yet insightful chat, I sit down with Renee Gittins—former General Manager at Phoenix Labs, founder of indie studio Stumbling Cat, and former Executive Director of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA). Renee openly shares her unique journey through game development, including stories from launching her indie game Potions: A Curious Tale, her leadership experiences at Phoenix Labs, and the unexpected struggles she faced with online harassment.We also dive into Renee’s

In this casual yet insightful indie game dev interview, we sit down with Clumsy Bear Studio, creators of Hungry Horrors, an innovative roguelite deck builder where you cook delicious dishes to feed monsters instead of fighting them! Discover how this small indie team turned folklore-inspired pixel art, quirky British dishes, and unique gameplay mechanics into a fresh gaming experience.The devs also open up about the ups and downs of indie game development—covering everything from working abroad and

Buy "A Story About Birds" on Steam:https://store.steampowered.com/app/3204460/A_Story_About_Birds/I sat down with Bernie Wick, the solo developer behind "A Story About Birds", a charming indie game about building nests and creating a home for birds. We dove into Bernie's journey from working in game studios to becoming an independent developer, the challenges of game design, and how he balances creativity with business.We also discussed the inspiration behind A Story About

The Edge of Allegoria, available now on Steam:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1870700/The_Edge_of_Allegoria/Find Joe online:https://linktr.ee/its_avg_joeThink all Game Boy-style RPGs are for kids? Think again! Join me as I interview Joe Picknell, the solo developer behind The Edge of Allegoria, a game that breaks the mould with its mature themes, cynical humour, and surprisingly deep story.We dive into Joe's inspiring journey, from his struggles with a soul-crushing job to his triumphant

Explore the artistry and passion of indie game development with OutOfTheBit, the studio behind Full Void and their upcoming title Nanuka: Secret of the Shattering Moon. In this exclusive interview, studio director Ali Motisi, artist Leo, and marketing/PR lead Rosalia Trupiano dive into the inspirations and challenges of creating immersive pixel-art worlds. Discover how Full Void evokes suspense without a single line of text and learn about the exciting, vibrant universe of Nanuka, where action,