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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 7 MIN

This solo developer spent 8 years making his game

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The solo developer you are likely referring to is Tonda Ros, who spent 8 years creating his first game, the mystery puzzle title Blue Prince. Intense Schedule: He often worked 80 hours a week, sometimes falling asleep at his keyboard to finish the project. Multi-Disciplinary Effort: As a solo creator, he was responsible for designing the complex puzzles, drawing from his background in tabletop gaming and filmmaking to build the game's atmosphere. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support. Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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