Product of Play

Curtis Schmidt
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Product of Play

A captivating journey through the realm of game development. Delve into the entire product development cycle, from the inception of ideas to the final release. Listen as we explore game creation, including concept ideation, design, testing, marketing strategies, and more. Whether it's captivating board games, cutting-edge VR experiences, or immersive video games, we'll unravel the stories and strategies that helped bring great games to the market.

Episodes

  1. Prototyping and Printing Board Games

    OCT 7

    Prototyping and Printing Board Games

    In this episode of Product of Play, host Curtis Schmidt interviews J.T. Smith, CEO of TheGameCrafter.com, to discuss the critical role of prototyping in board game development. Smith shares insights on expediting the prototyping process, the importance of early testing, and common pitfalls new designers face. They delve into services provided by The Game Crafter and Component Studio, highlighting tools and resources available to designers for creating quality prototypes. Smith also emphasizes...

    40 min
  2. INDIE GAME SPOTLIGHT, PART 2: Indie Game Insights

    SEP 9

    INDIE GAME SPOTLIGHT, PART 2: Indie Game Insights

    In this episode of Product of Play, host Curtis Schmidt talks with Ben Perez of Trinket Studios about the journey and challenges of indie game development from a designer's perspective. Ben shares valuable insights on their game design process, team dynamics, and strategies for pitching to publishers. He delves into the history of Trinket Studios, their notable projects, and how they navigate market trends. They also discuss the importance of character-driven narratives, balancing innovation ...

    32 min
  3. INDIE GAME SPOTLIGHT, PART 1: Inside the Publisher's Mind

    AUG 26

    INDIE GAME SPOTLIGHT, PART 1: Inside the Publisher's Mind

    INDIE GAME SPOTLIGHT, PART 1: Inside the Publisher's MindIn the first part of a special two-part series on indie game development, Curtis Schmidt, host of Product of Play, is joined by Chris Klimecky of Midwest Games, an indie publisher. They delve into the process of working with a publisher to successfully launch a game, discussing crucial aspects such as using money and time wisely, having a development framework, managing scope, team building, and the role of iteration. Chris provides val...

    46 min
  • 3 Episodes

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About

A captivating journey through the realm of game development. Delve into the entire product development cycle, from the inception of ideas to the final release. Listen as we explore game creation, including concept ideation, design, testing, marketing strategies, and more. Whether it's captivating board games, cutting-edge VR experiences, or immersive video games, we'll unravel the stories and strategies that helped bring great games to the market.

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  • Creator
    Curtis Schmidt
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Curtis Schmidt
  • Show Website
    Product of Play

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