Game Dev Podcast | Coffee with Butterscotch

Butterscotch Shenanigans
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  • 一周一更

Coffee with Butterscotch is the hilarity-filled weekly podcast of award-winning indie video game studio Butterscotch Shenanigans, best known for its smash hit Crashlands. Grab a drink and tune in every week to learn the ins and outs of game development, productivity and workflows, the business of selling video games, our takes on entrepreneurship and building a small company from scratch, and how to be an unstoppable problem-solving machine. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at https://podcast.bscotch.net

  1. 6天前

    [Ep536] What's a Steam Wishlist Worth?

    In episode 536 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers dig into the misconception that Steam wishlists lose value over time and what that really means for indie game developers. They also explore the risks and rewards of licensed games, share thoughts on keeping life and work in balance, and answer listener questions ranging from preserving online games to the chances of a Quadropus Rampage sequel. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59vo Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/ Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2 Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:46 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 01:06 The Value of Wishlists (Listener Question) 02:39 Debunking Wishlist Decay 05:24 Analyzing Steam Data on Wishlists 07:10 The Impact of Influencers on Game Development 14:14 Thoughts on Stop Killing Games (Listener Question) 18:52 Skepticism on YouTuber Game Publishers (Listener Question) 29:15 The Challenges of Licensed Games 38:20 Work for Hire and Studio Valuation (Listener Question) 39:04 Quadropus Rampage: A Retrospective (Listener Question) 41:07 Challenges of Free-to-Play Games 49:34 Holistic Approach to Life and Work (Listener Question) 01:02:54 The Importance of Health and Exercise 01:11:29 Closing Remarks and Community Engagement To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness.  If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello!  Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.  Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

    1 小时 7 分钟

  2. 8月27日

    [Ep535] Where’d all the money go in game dev?

    In episode 535 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers dive into the complexities and pitfalls of live service games, highlighting recent industry trends and discussing how giant corporations handle their gaming acquisitions. They also reveal their next exciting indie project, 'How Many Dudes?', and share insights on open development and community engagement Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59voSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:53 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:39 Naming the New Service: Ludo Kit06:04 Video Podcast Transition09:55 How Many Dudes: Game Development Insights11:46 Success on GX.games and Future Plans18:39 Soft Announcement: How Many Dudes as Next Game25:13 Sony's Live Service Games (Listener Question)30:29 Challenges in AAA Game Development34:27 The Roblox Generation37:01 Indie Games vs. Big Studios43:15 The Complexity of Live Service Games49:07 The Role of Beta Testing (Listener Question)56:21 Open Development and Community Engagement01:00:43 Conclusion  To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness.  If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello!  Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.  Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

    1 小时

  3. 8月20日

    [Ep534] Work is Made of Cracks: Game Devs Discuss Productivity Tools and Podcast Challenges

    In episode 534 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers discuss their internal project management tool, Blork, and the complexities of making it scalable for public use. They dive into the challenges of work dependency trees, the potential of Blork as a software service, and their current efforts on the Butterscotch Game Service. The episode also touches on the role of their podcast in connecting with fans, analytics, and potential growth strategies, without losing sight of what makes it a fun and grounding part of their week. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59vo Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/ Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2 Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:34 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 00:53 Project Management System (Listener Question) 02:11 Challenges with Blork's Scalability 05:07 Current State and Future Plans for Blork 11:42 Game Services and Administrative Tools 19:12 User Management and Security Concerns 22:30 Future Plans for BGS and Blork 23:23 Podcast Statistics and Listener Engagement (Listener Question) 25:50 Challenges in Podcast Analytics 32:31 Potential Growth Strategies for the Podcast 41:54 Concluding Thoughts and Community Engagement To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness.  If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello!  Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.  Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

    43 分钟

  4. 8月13日

    [Ep533] Link Up

    This week, we talk about game jams, brands, and networking. Work the room, shake hands, and collect stories. The most valuable connections are the genuine ones — people who share your context and get what you’re doing. The open doors are a bonus. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59vo Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/ Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2 Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331 00:25 Intro 01:27 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 01:47 GameMakers Toolkit Jam 09:45 Kevin: What are your thoughts on the concept of auteurs in game development Things Mentioned:   How Many Dudes? (https://bscotch.itch.io/how-many-dudes) To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness.  If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello!  Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.  Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

    45 分钟

  5. 8月6日

    [Ep532] How Many Dudes?

    In this episode, we discuss alignment, process shifts, and the power of a good hook. A good idea alone isn’t enough to stop the scroll, but an absurd twist on the familiar might do the trick! How do you turn a question like “how many dudes does it take to fight a gorilla?” into an irresistible design foundation? Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59vo Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/ Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2 Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331 00:29 Intro 00:46 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 03:24 Team environment 10:44 GameMakers Toolkit Jam 34:27 How Many Dudes? (https://bscotch.itch.io/how-many-dudes) To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness.  If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello!  Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.  Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

    57 分钟

  6. 7月30日

    [Ep531] Comfort Chaos

    This week, we talk about webcams, worldbuilding, and wrist savers. When your camera starts following you around and your keyboard looks like a boomerang, you know you’ve crossed into true ergonomics. Every set up tells a story, mostly about pain, preference, and the art of getting things done! Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59vo Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/ Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2 Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331 00:29 Intro 00:47 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 01:14 Gimbal cam 15:53 Coobra Nookrag: How much of Crashlands 2 lore was storyboarded/built upon the snippets that were established in Levelhead? 23:24 Jumpylumpa Leapylow: What about mice? Favorite functions, shapes, styles? Back on keyboards, have you ever thought about designing your own? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness.  If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello!  Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.  Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

    58 分钟

  7. 7月23日

    [Ep530] Surgeon’s Checklist

    In this episode, we discuss talks, toys, and templates. A checklist may look like busywork, but a well aimed set of questions is often the only thing standing between smooth handoffs and a never ending game of creative telephone. Sometimes slowing down is how you skip the detours. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59vo Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/ Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2 Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331 00:27 Intro 00:50 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 03:13 GDC Talks 22:10 Studio News 58:02 Belkmaster5000: I want to play the 20 question art game mentioned in episode 475. Will you please share them? The 20 questions to guide them all To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness.  If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello!  Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.  Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

    1 小时 9 分钟

  8. 7月16日

    [Ep529] Aging Forward

    This week, we talk about decades, board games, and labor capture. First they said AI would save you time. Now it just bills you for every second it spends doing your job worse than you could. Ah yes, classic late stage capitalism. Support Crashlands 2! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59vo Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/ Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2 Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id1528199331 00:19 Intro 00:40 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 00:56 Crashlands 2 Update 1.3 01:45 AI space 31:14 Jumpylumpa Leapylow: what are you most thankful for? 41:40 WhileifAndorelse: Was there an intentional design decision behind epic level creatures in Crashlands having blood shot eyes? 48:36 Challosis: Have you ever made a physical game? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness.  If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello!  Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.  Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

    57 分钟
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Coffee with Butterscotch is the hilarity-filled weekly podcast of award-winning indie video game studio Butterscotch Shenanigans, best known for its smash hit Crashlands. Grab a drink and tune in every week to learn the ins and outs of game development, productivity and workflows, the business of selling video games, our takes on entrepreneurship and building a small company from scratch, and how to be an unstoppable problem-solving machine. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at https://podcast.bscotch.net

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