Game Dev Diary

Erik Dozsa

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Unedited audio logs from the trenches of indie game development.

AUG 5

Sorry artists, I have bad news

After 12 months of intense indie game dev - mostly wearing the artist hat - I’ve gained a deeper appreciation for what good art actually brings to a game. Spoiler: it’s important, but not the most important thing. There’s something else that matters even more. Check out our game, Earthlings: https://linktr.ee/studiomonoblok

14 min
JUL 24

Let's talk about AI

We often get asked whether we use AI in our indie game. The short answer? No. But since game development involves wearing a million hats (not just building the game itself) I figured it’s worth giving a longer answer. Wishlist Earthlings on Steam: https://linktr.ee/studiomonoblok

22 min
MAY 30

What Happens When a Publisher Reaches Out

In this episode, I share what it felt like to get a message from a game publisher, and what the conversation taught me about pitching your game. I talk through the role of demos, what publishers look for, and why having something playable matters more than a perfect deck. Wishlist Earthlings on Steam: https://linktr.ee/studiomonoblok

20 min
MAY 24

We’re on Steam! Now What?

Now that we have a Steam page and proper channels for our studio and our game Earthlings, this podcast is where I’ll focus more on the emotional side of game development, and double-click on the business side of things too. It’s a space for honest thoughts as I go through the ups and downs of making and launching a game. Wishlist our game Earthlings and follow us here: https://linktr.ee/studiomonoblok

21 min
MAR 5

Choose Ugly Progress Over Perfection | Devlog 11

The development of Earthlings is progressing well, but I'm not proud of my methods. https://linktr.ee/monoblokstudio

9 min
FEB 18

Our Indie Strategy Game Starts to Make Sense | Devlog 10

I'm back with another update about the progress we made on our indie strategy game Earthlings. (yes, it has a new name) We are working hard to have our demo out for June's Steam Next Fest later this year. Besides the progress update, I talk about why I no longer glorify game development (which is actually a good thing). https://linktr.ee/monoblokstudio

15 min
12/16/2024

Losing Steam & Informed Pessimism | Devlog 9

In this audio log, I unpack the latest milestones and missteps in developing our 2D side-scrolling strategy game. From refining core mechanics after the last playtest to the excitement of onboarding a composer, there’s plenty of progress to celebrate. But it’s not all good news. I talk candidly about hitting a creative wall, grappling with the game’s bigger-picture direction, and lack of publisher interest. It’s a raw look at what it’s like to keep going when your energy’s running low, and the finish line feels further away than ever. https://linktr.ee/monoblokstudio

15 min
12/04/2024

People LOVED Our Game And Some Did Not | Devlog 8

4 weeks ago we had the second round of playtests for Strange Desert and it went pretty well. In this episode, I share what feedback we got and what we will do with it. Please don't be a stranger: https://linktr.ee/monoblokstudio

14 min

Unedited audio logs from the trenches of indie game development.

Creator

Erik Dozsa
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

22
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Erik Dozsa
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