106 episodes

The Game Dev Field Guide is a podcast series focused on teaching you how to make and launch your own video games. This podcast is aimed at the beginner to intermediate level of game developer. Learn things like how to make crisp movement controls, making eye catching sprites, and marketing your game for it's big release. Stay awhile and listen!

Game Dev Field Guide Zackavelli

    • Education
    • 4.9 • 80 Ratings

The Game Dev Field Guide is a podcast series focused on teaching you how to make and launch your own video games. This podcast is aimed at the beginner to intermediate level of game developer. Learn things like how to make crisp movement controls, making eye catching sprites, and marketing your game for it's big release. Stay awhile and listen!

    Ep. 082 Current Events: State Of The Games Industry

    Ep. 082 Current Events: State Of The Games Industry

    In this episode Zackavelli talks about the state of the games industry and why we may be going through a paradigm shift.

    Skip to Body of Episode: 13:13

    Extremism in games article:
    https://thatparkplace.com/u-s-government-funded-organization-take-this-encourages-game-developers-to-denounce-gamers-who-are-being-harassed-by-sweet-baby-inc/

    Try the demo for my game Mirror Throne:
    store.steampowered.com/app/2520490/M…Auto_Battler/

    Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG

    Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU

    Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_

    Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_

    Intro music by: Avaren
    Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Ep. 081 Escaping Tutorial Hell

    Ep. 081 Escaping Tutorial Hell

    In this episode Zackavelli talks about what tutorial hell is, how you likely got there, and how to get out.

    Skip to Body of Episode: 6:28

    Try the demo for my game Mirror Throne:
    store.steampowered.com/app/2520490/M…Auto_Battler/

    Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG

    Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU

    Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_

    Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_

    Intro music by: Avaren
    Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

    • 40 min
    Ep. 080 Dialogue And Voice Tips

    Ep. 080 Dialogue And Voice Tips

    In this episode Zackavelli talks about practical tips for implementing dialogue and voice acting in your games.

    Skip to Body of Episode: 7:40

    Try the demo for my game Mirror Throne:
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/2520490/Mirror_Throne_Auto_Battler/

    Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG

    Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU

    Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_

    Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_

    Intro music by: Avaren
    Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

    • 35 min
    Bonus Episode 24. Patron Q&A

    Bonus Episode 24. Patron Q&A

    In this episode we do a live Q&A Session with the Patrons

    Check out my game "Mirror Throne" on Steam:
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/2520490/Mirror_Throne_Auto_Battler/

    Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG

    Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU

    Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_

    Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_

    Music: Its Snowtime by Zenzara

    • 2 hr 3 min
    Ep. 079 Core Skill Tuning

    Ep. 079 Core Skill Tuning

    In this episode Zackavelli talks about an experimental design method called Core Skill Tuning

    Skip to Body of Episode: 8:47

    Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG

    Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU

    Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_

    Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_

    Intro music by: Avaren
    Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

    • 37 min
    Ep. 078 Current Events: Unity Pricing Changes

    Ep. 078 Current Events: Unity Pricing Changes

    In this episode Zackavelli plays Buff/Debuff and gives a wider view on the recent changes to Unity's pricing.

    Skip to Body of Episode: 22:00

    Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG

    Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU

    Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_

    Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_

    Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw

    Intro music by: Avaren
    Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo

    • 53 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
80 Ratings

80 Ratings

DOOMseeker56 ,

Is good

Is good I don’t no whaat to tell u also u should do an episode on Easter eggs.

guy who has a small complaint ,

Great

If I say anything I’ll just end up copying the guy to the right/down of me so what they said ——>
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swabluuu ,

So helpful and enjoyable!

I’ve listened to this show for a few years now, and though I haven’t gotten the courage to start game dev myself yet, I’ve seen the community build around this podcast, and it motivates me to want to start.

On top of that, the host is so accessible in the advice he brings, and keeps the content interesting and clear while still being informative. I’m incredibly grateful to have this podcast available for when I need it, and I’ll continue listening for fun until then!

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