75 episodes

I analyze a game I love, discuss lessons learned from it, and then suggest straightforward tips to help every game developer sustain and grow their passion. Hosted by an ex music teacher turned indie game developer.

Game, Develop, Repeat AnxiousBuddhaGames

    • Leisure

I analyze a game I love, discuss lessons learned from it, and then suggest straightforward tips to help every game developer sustain and grow their passion. Hosted by an ex music teacher turned indie game developer.

    075: Pure Goofy Fun (Worms)

    075: Pure Goofy Fun (Worms)

    Game: The Worms series Less story Goofball immersion Develop: Knowing your game's emotional impact Creating space for unintended fun Repeat: What is fun for you? Is your game idea fun? Should your game idea be fun? Goof around in games, game development, and life.Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/anxiousbuddhagamesTwitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagamesMy first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/Emai...

    • 23 min
    074: On Touching Grass

    074: On Touching Grass

    Game: How reality improves gaming Childhood love of gaming Childhood love of touching grass Develop: Incentives in Game Development Players need to digest Repeat: What games have you thought about during real life? How has real life made gaming more fun?Tip: "Touch grass" as often as possibleKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/anxiousbuddhagamesTwitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagamesMy first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/a...

    • 24 min
    073: No Bad Ideas (Parappa the Rapper)

    073: No Bad Ideas (Parappa the Rapper)

    Game: No bad ideas Insane concept First rhythm game Deeply beloved despite absurdity Just make games Develop: Art style Pure, goofy gameplay Stop being serious Design standards and preconceptions Repeat: What dumb idea can you think of right now? How could you make it interesting? Tip: It's about skills, not success.Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/anxiousbuddhagamesTwitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagame...

    • 31 min
    072: Why Play Games

    072: Why Play Games

    Game: How a few games impacted me: Final Fantasy 7 Morrowind Starcraft Diablo II Warcraft 3 Stardew Valley Celeste Spiritfarer Develop: Don't be afraid to share You can't know what someone else will get from yo ur game Excessive Gaming Repeat: How has gaming impacted you at different points in your life? Notice the little positive thingsKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/anxiousbuddhagamesTwitch Stream: https://www.twitch.t...

    • 33 min
    071: Propaganda and Helldivers 2

    071: Propaganda and Helldivers 2

    UPDATED CONTEXT: About half an hour after I finished editing this episode, Sony announced via twitter that they will not be moving forward with the update that initiated this controversy.Game: Incredible satirical propaganda Community controls the marketing Great lore, full commitment Accidentally creating a union Develop: "Everything is game design" - Jonathan Rogers Interview (PoE2) Communication is key, poor communication can become an unintentional scam&...

    • 38 min
    070: Upward Spirals and Game Development

    070: Upward Spirals and Game Development

    Game: Celeste - Confidence WoW - Investment JRPGs - Power Dark Souls - grit Develop: The spiral curriculum Small projects, footholds Acknowledging victories Velocity and Acceleration HealthyGamerGG Repeat: What footholds have you recently found? How might you build your current victories?Tip for myself: Be patient, work consistentlyKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/anxiousbuddhagamesTwitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagames...

    • 35 min

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