The Game Design Dojo Podcast

Brian McRae and Ike Herman: Indie Game Developers, Designers, Podcasters
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The Game Design Dojo Podcast Podcast

Brian and Ike explore game design, production, and publishing topics from an indie perspective with their combined 26+ professional years in the video game industry. Discover how you can start your own studio in today's fast changing digital download landscape by developing and publishing on mobile, consoles, and other platforms. Dive deep into the art of game design and explore how to best express your unique vision with your audience using everything from modern to retro design tools and tactics.

  1. 02/01/2016

    GDD 026 : Limitless Production

    Get more done in less time for lone wolf developers, hobbyists, large teams, and everything in between. Listen now to Game Design Dojo Episode #026

    1h 5m

  2. 25/06/2015

    GDD 025 : Virtual Reality Deep Dive

    In this expansive episode Brian and Ike discuss the dream, tech, design, best practices, and market strategies of virtual reality for game developers. Listen now to Game Design Dojo Episode #025

    1h 8m

  3. 11/05/2015

    GDD 024 : Design – Metroidvania #1

    In this first Metroidvania discussion Brian and Ike define the popular gameplay style, discuss its history, cite game examples, and explore player motivations. Listen now to Game Design Dojo Episode #024

    1h 6m

  4. 17/04/2015

    GDD 023 : Production – Lean Startup Decoded

    How to use the “Lean Startup” method for game development. A discussion and exploration of how and when to use it for your projects. Listen now to Game Design Dojo Episode #023

    1h 3m

  5. 12/02/2015

    GDD 022 : Design – Physics Gameplay

    An exploration on using physics as the core mechanic as opposed to just a supporting simulation system. Listen now to Game Design Dojo Episode #022

    54 min

  6. 18/12/2014

    GDD 021 : Business – Monitizing Your Game

    Brian and Ike dive deep into different ways to monitize your games, and how to tie your monitization strategy with your brand. Listen now to Game Design Dojo Episode #021

    57 min

  7. 20/09/2014

    GDD 020 : Puzzle Design

    In this episode, Brian and Ike dive into puzzles and how to implement them in your game design. They compare games using puzzles as their main gameplay or as a feature thrown into the gameplay. They’ll also discuss how they go about using puzzles in their own games. So, enjoy!...

    1h 3m

  8. 05/09/2014

    GDD 019 : How To Get Contract Work

    Brian and Ike discuss the practicalities of how to get a company off the ground and rolling. If you’re looking for work-for-hire, then this episode provides some useful ways to obtain client work and how to build up your business development. Today’s Developer Diary Ike is back! He is fresh...

    1h 8m
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About

Brian and Ike explore game design, production, and publishing topics from an indie perspective with their combined 26+ professional years in the video game industry. Discover how you can start your own studio in today's fast changing digital download landscape by developing and publishing on mobile, consoles, and other platforms. Dive deep into the art of game design and explore how to best express your unique vision with your audience using everything from modern to retro design tools and tactics.

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  • Creator
    Brian McRae and Ike Herman: Indie Game Developers, Designers, Podcasters
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2016
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © Game Design Dojo 2013
  • Show Website
    The Game Design Dojo Podcast

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