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Developers' Den Podcast
by RainyGames
Hosted by the founders of indie game studio RainyGames, we discuss the latest games industry news from the development perspective, as well as give an inside look at how the games industry operates. For gamers, aspiring game makers, and industry professionals alike.
Episodes
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DDP#21 - GameStop and the Death of Physical Games
GameStop and the Death of Physical Games
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DDP#20 - How to Indie: Pre-Production and an Intro to Game Design
In the 20th episode of the Developers' Den Podcast, we introduce the basics of game design. We start by defining game design and the importance of starting with a solid idea. Whether you're developing as a hobby or for sale, we cover the importance of market research and making your game unique....
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DDP#19 - Let's Talk About AI in Video Games
In the 19th episode of the Developers' Den Podcast, we discuss the controversies surrounding AI and its potential to harm creatives & its ethical implications. We also discuss how smaller indie teams can leverage AI responsibly to streamline their workflows and bring their ideas to life without...
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DDP#18 - How to Indie: Building Infrastructure for Your Game
In the 18th episode of the Developers' Den Podcast, Jason from Gentleman Rat Studio the creators behind Critter Cove join us and share their experience as an indie dev working on their upcoming cozy game Critter Cove.
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DDP#17 - State of the Industry: 3 Weeks After SunnySide’s Release
In the 17th episode of the Developers' Den Podcast, we take a look at the past 3 weeks since the release of our first game: SunnySide. Join us as we share our experience, shipping our first game!
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DDP#16 - Contract Lawyers: The Secret Weapon of Indie Devs
In the 16th episode of the Developers' Den Podcast, we're joined by Ben Premack of Premack Rogers Downs P.C., a US-based entertainment law firm that specializes in video game and content creator contracts. He gave us some incredible insights into the legal side of the games industry and helped...
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DDP#15 - What Is the Games Industry
In the 15th episode of the Developers' Den Podcast, we discuss the latest news surrounding the idea of the implementation of in-game ads into traditional single-player AAA games and how it is detrimental to the industry. We also share insight as to the difference between advertising and...
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DDP#14 - Indie Game Contracts: Avoid These Red Flags | Extended
In the 14th episode of the Developers' Den Podcast, we discuss another topic on our "How to Indie" series, this time around the red flags to look for in your contracts.
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DDP#13 - There Are No Original Ideas in Gaming
In the 13th episode of the Developers' Den Podcast, we discuss the life cycle of a genre, how it is born and how it becomes oversaturated and resurrected in the games industry.
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DDP#12 - How to Choose the Right Publisher For Your Game
In the 12th episode of the Developers' Den Podcast, we discuss another topic on our "How to Indie" series, this time around about how to find the right publisher for your game. We discuss what services publishers can provide and how you can find the best fit for your game!
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DDP#11 - Are Video Games a Service or a Product?
In the 10th episode of the Developers' Den Podcast, we take a look at the recent discussions around the game Crew regarding t game preservation and ownership and approach it from the broader perspective of a simple question: Are Video Games a Service or a Product?
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DDP#10 - How to Pitch Your Game
In the 10th episode of the Developers' Den Podcast, we share our experience pitching our game SunnySide to publishers. We go over what we learned during our months-long journey of meetings with potential investors and publishers, and how you can apply our hard-earned lessons to your own game pitch.
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DDP#9 - Let's Talk About Microtransactions
In the 9th episode of the Developers' Den Podcast, we talk about the origins of microtransactions in video games and their effect on the industry. We explore both the benefits and the slippery slope of too much monetisation that can inherently ruin a game's experience and its identity. We…
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DDP#8 - How to Get Funding for Your Game
In the 8th episode of the Developers' Den Podcast, we shift our focus back to our experiences as an indie studio and this time share our knowledge on how to get funding for your game. From crowdfunding campaigns to publishers and investors, we cover everything we know on the topic of getting your...
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DDP#7 - Discussing The Importance of Empathy in Art
In episode 7, we shine a spotlight on the recent Women-Led Games (WLG) event, a celebration of women-led studios and the incredible women in the gaming industry. We delve into dismantling the outdated stigmas surrounding women and video games, sharing our journey from gamers to indie developers....
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DDP#6 - How to Sell Your Video Game
In our 6th episode, we dive into the nitty-gritty of getting your video game out there. From our firsthand experience with a Kickstarter campaign to the often-overlooked importance of a biz dev role for indie devs. We also weigh in on the pros and cons of partnering with publishers and why it's…
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DDP#5 - Business and Art don’t MIX
For the 5th episode of the Developers' Den Podcast, we dive deep into the latest buzz around the gaming industry, unpacking some of the most talked-about current events. This episode features a detailed discussion on the newly released Silent Hill trailer and the ensuing backlash, highlighting…
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DDP#4 - So You Want to Make Video Games?
In the 4th episode of Developers' Den Podcast, we discuss where we've been, what we've been working on and share our plans with a new approach to our podcasts. This episode includes a closer look at our transition into full-time developers, sharing both our personal experiences and practical…
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DDP#3 - Tears of the Kingdom: Developers Discuss WHY IT'S SO GOOD
In the 3rd episode of Developers' Den Podcast, we discuss Tears of the Kingdom. Not just what's good about it, but what about the game is so impressive on a development level, from level design to individual mechanics to how they approached every developer's biggest fear: unpredictability.
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DDP#2 - What Went Wrong?: Developers Discuss the Fall of Redfall
In the 2nd episode of Developers' Den Podcast, we discuss the unexpected reception of Refall from a game developer's perspective and delve deeper into the pitfalls of game production.
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#1 - Origins of RainyGames, Developer Insights Into What Makes a Successful VideoGame: Forspoken vs HiFi Rush
In the first episode of the Developers' Den Podcast, we go over the beginnings of RainyGames: the failures, the successes and how SunnySide came to be. We also take a look at the latest news regarding the success of HiFi rush vs Forespoken as we go over what makes a video game inherently successful.
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Hosted by the founders of indie game studio RainyGames, we discuss the latest games industry news from the development perspective, as well as give an inside look at how the games industry operates. For gamers, aspiring game makers, and industry professionals alike.
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Hosted by the founders of indie game studio RainyGames, we discuss the latest games industry news from the development perspective, as well as give an inside look at how the games industry operates. For gamers, aspiring game makers, and industry professionals alike.
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