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Game Dev Unchained
by Game Dev Unchained
Our podcast breaks the mold of don't ask don't tell about the video game industry. We give everyone the real inside look at what its like to be a professional game developer, Every week we'll interview pro and indie developers, we'll talk jobs, studios, salaries and of course crunch horror stories. Tune in!Hosted by Brandon Pham
Episodes
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GDC 2026: Day 1 | It's not all up in Flames
Day 1 summary on the floor, reporting on what the buzz is.
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0370: Roundtable News | High Guard's Downfall, Marathon's Release, Xbox's Future
Starting with Wildlight’s HighGuard, which drew heavy criticism for inconsistent art direction, weak gameplay choices, lack of public playtesting, poor performance, and rapidly shrinking player counts, leading to major layoffs and a much smaller remaining team. We argue modern live-service…
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0369: Roundtable News | EA Goes Private and Playstation State of Play Review
In this episode, we discuss EA going private and potentially some major layoffs before end of Year. Before deep diving in the state of play from the PlayStation conference. Connect with us:• 🖥 http://gamedevunchained.com• 🎞️...
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0368: Small Teams Turn Passion into Project Grail with Malte and Rufino
https://www.project-grail.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/iammalte/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ta-roy/ Malte and Roy to discuss their journey developing "Project Grail," a retro-inspired first-person shooter. The conversation covers their backgrounds in AAA studios, the influence of classic…
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0367: Games Recap | Crunch Deaths, Mass Layoffs, Political Firings, and Global Shifts
In this solo episode, I address three significant topics in the game development industry: backlash from social media posts following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the tragic death of Microsoft engineer Pratik Pandey linked to crunch culture, and the broader industry...
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0366: Alien: Rogue Incursion | Bridging VR and Flat Screen Experience with Ross DeVito
Alien: Rogue Incursion - Evolved Edition | Coming Soon to PS5, PS5 Pro, Steam, Xbox, and Epic Ross De Vito | LinkedIn In this episode we have Ross DeVito, a gameplay programmer at Survios, a VR studio. Ross shares his journey from studying mechanical engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to...
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0365: Roundtable News | AI, Remote Work and Industry Layoffs
In this episode, we discuss the recent layoffs in the game industry and the economic challenges faced by game studios, focusing on the long development cycles and mismanagement in AAA studios like Cloud Chamber's BioShock project. We examine the role of AI in game development, highlighting its...
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0364: The Challenges of Finishing a Game with Drew Smith
In this episode we sit down with longtime friend and industry veteran Drew Smith for a candid conversation about the evolving landscape of game development. Drew shares his journey from hustling his way into Take-Two, producing at 2K, and working on iconic titles like Bioshock and Destiny, to...
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0363: Roundtable News | Marathon, Mayhem, and the State of AAA
In this roundtable episode, the crew dives into Bungie’s upcoming "Marathon," dissecting its art style, gameplay, and what it signals about the state of AAA game development. We discuss industry layoffs, the decline of Western studios, and the challenges facing big-budget games, while reflecting…
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0362: Gaming Today with Studio GM Chris Stone
About this episode:hristopher Stone is a dynamic Studio General Manager who has played a key role in some of the industry's most notable AAA titles. Currently, he's leading work on Ready or Not, while his impressive portfolio also includes high-profile projects such as Callisto Protocol, Days…
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0361: UFOs & Conspiracies with Leo Gonzalez
https://magicmind.com/gduJan Get 45% off for mental wealth bundled with Magic Mind's new Sleep Elixir for better sleep. About this episode: Leo Gonzalez is the cofounder of GoDemics, a co development studio that partners with Riot Games, Gearbox, and 2K. He's a veteran of the industry with over…
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0360: Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut with Tony & Abby Howard
About this episode: Tony & Abby are independent game developers behind Black Tabby Games. Following up their first success, Scarlet Hollow, Slay the Princess is already a hit. I sat down with the team to learn about how the game came to be, and their advice doing this the second time. Connect…
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0359: Roundtable News | Tencent is a Military Company?
https://magicmind.com/gduJan Get 45% off for mental wealth bundled with Magic Mind's new Sleep Elixir for better sleep. About this episode: Tencent comes into question and is listed as a military company. Ray and I also talked about Ubisoft latest update, and how the industry is recovering.…
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0358: Staying Strong in the Game with Jordan Smith
About this episode: In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Smith (20 year game design veteran) to talk about what it takes to keep pushing forward as a game developer when the industry feels like it’s falling apart. We share stories about staying passionate, dealing with uncertainty, and finding...
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0357: New Year Resolution & Kicking off 2025
About this episode: Coming back after a hiatus, I talk about what conversations and topics I'll be tackling for 2025. Connect with us: • 🖥 http://gamedevunchained.com • 🎞️ https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch... • ✉️ [email protected] • 💰...
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0356: Escape From Hadrian's Wall with Jim Gray
About this episode: Jim Gray is a seasoned video game professional with over two decades of experience, having led engineering and development teams at notable companies such as ILMxLAB, Sledgehammer Games, and Midnight Society. He has a strong background in gameplay programming and engineering...
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0355: Roundtable News | Ubisoft is Falling Hard
About this episode: Ubisoft is making all types of bad headlines. This was recorded even before the rumor that the brothers are looking to sell to Tencent. Given more credence to our doomsday prediction that Ubisoft is on its last desperate legs. Raymond Graham (@Wadarass) / X Connect...
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0354: Tabletop Game Design ‘Your Turn’ with Scott Rogers
Magic Mind is offering a saving of 48% for unchained listeners. This is their best offer yet and it won't last long! Give that brain a boost and start your day with Magic Mind. Go to https://www.magicmind.com/DEVUNCHAINED20 About this episode: Scott Rogers with over 25 years in the game...
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0353: Roundtable News | Concord and AAA Games Failure to Launch
Magic Mind is offering a saving of 48% for unchained listeners. This is their best offer yet and it won't last long! Give that brain a boost and start your day with Magic Mind. Go to https://www.magicmind.com/DEVUNCHAINED20 About this episode: From the horrific Sony exclusive Concord and...
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0352: Desktop Virtual Pet WEYRDLETS with Shawn Beck
Magic Mind is offering a saving of 48% for unchained listeners. This is their best offer yet and it won't last long! Give that brain a boost and start your day with Magic Mind. Go to https://www.magicmind.com/DEVUNCHAINED20 About this episode: Shawn Beck is from an award-winning Malaysian…
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0351: Remote Collaboration with Magma and Socializing Game Development Featuring Oli Strong
Magic Mind is offering a saving of 48% for unchained listeners. This is their best offer yet and it won't last long! Give that brain a boost and start your day with Magic Mind. Go to https://www.magicmind.com/DEVUNCHAINED20 About this episode: We discussed the current challenges and future...
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0350: Roundtable News | XBOX & Sony & Indie Games Future Plans
About this episode: Ray and I discussed various challenges and trends in the game development industry, including funding issues, layoffs, and the impact of streaming services like Game Pass and Netflix. We also critiqued the current state of publishing and movie industries, and the trend of game...
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0349: Fantasy Horror Kidnapping Sim ‘Life Eater’ with Xalavier Nelson Jr.
Magic Mind is offering a saving of 20% for unchained listeners. This is their best offer yet and it won't last long! Give that brain a boost and start your day with Magic Mind. Go to https://www.magicmind.com/DEVUNCHAINED20 About this episode: In this episode, I welcome Xalavier Nelson Jr.…
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0348: 3D Generative AI with Atlas featuring Ben James
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this episode, we dive into the transformative role of AI in…
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0347: Reimagining Classics: James Montagna on 'Yar's Rising' and Game Development
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: James Montagna discusses the challenges and creative processes...
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0346: Games industry keeps getting worse with Damien Evans
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Damien Evans and I discussed the ongoing struggles in the video game...
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0345: Roundtable News | The Impact of Team Size, Community, and Industry Trends on Game Development
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: We discussed the challenges of the job market and game industry layoffs.…
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0344: Harmonizing Innovation: The 'Lullaby of Life' Journey with Francisco Lara Sikorski
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Read Article: https://wp.me/pcB0ew-1gR Francisco discussed the...
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0343: Character Craft: Didimo's Journey in AI Artistry with Veronica Orvalho
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: full article: Character Craft: Didimo’s Journey in AI Artistry with...
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0342: Roundtable News | Behind the GDC Booths: Unpacking Industry Challenges
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Ray and I had a comprehensive discussion about the current state of the...
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0341: Making a Game in UEFN with Tav Shande
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this episode, I discussed Tav Shande's recent work in his game on…
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0340: JangaFX with Nick Seavert
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this episode, I had a discussison with Nicholas Seavert (CEO of JangaFX)...
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0339:Roundtable News | Rough Start to 2024
https://magicmind.com/janunchained 75% off subscription. Get 1 month free with a 3 month subscription with my code GAMEDEVUNCHAINED. ENDS JAN 31st. Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription....
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0338: Roundtable News | Fortnite Lego, Game Awards, and GTA VI
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this episode, I sit with Ray Graham about the latest news and trends that...
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0337: Art Boost | Spark and Bibi with Igor Puskaric
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Igor Puskaric presents his spotlight for a sketchfab project that a team 6...
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0336: Navigating the Storms of Indie Publishing with Pete Bottomley
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Dive into the fascinating world of game development with a returning guest…
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0335: Art Boost | Gambit with Lyndl Kempis
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Lyndl Kempis joins this week to share his latest personal art piece. Being an...
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0334: Roundtable News | Massive Layoffs
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this episode of our podcast, we delve into three significant topics affecting...
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0333: Catching up with the Game Industry with Brian Canary
AU 2023 | November 13-15 in Las Vegas www.autodesk.com/gamedevunchained Paul Klee, Rich Harbour by Subsage (itch.io) Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription....
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0332: Get Your Game Published with Jay Powell
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Dive into the intriguing tale of Eric Manahan, a former architect turned game...
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0331: Making Lucid with Eric Manahan
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe Back Lucid Kickstarter Now! About this episode: Dive into the intriguing tale of Eric Manahan, a former...
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0330: Mastering Metaverse: John Krajewski’s Eco Adventure
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Dive into the captivating journey of John Krajewski, the mastermind behind the thriving...
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0329: Roundtable News | Gen Z Impact on the Workplace
https://magicmind.com/unchained 56% off subscription 20% for one-time purchases with my code GAMEDEV20 Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this…
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0328: The Evolution of UX from Human Factors to Gaming with Joe Schaeppi
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Join Joe Schaeppi, a renowned UX expert who started his illustrious career running a...
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0327: XR for Game Developers with Tony Bevilacqua
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Dive into the future of game development with Tony Bevilacqua, the founder of Cognitive3D…
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0326: UEFN & HaZ Dulull- A New Dawn for Creators
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Our guest, Haz Dullull, a founder of Hazanimation, takes us through his journey from video…
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0325: The Story Behind Dynopunk with Andrew and Roman
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this episode, we delve into the captivating journey of indie developers Andrew and Roman, the...
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0324: The Story of Battlebit Remastered with Max Fink (theliquidhorse)
https://magicmind.com/unchained 56% off subscription 20% for one-time purchases with my code GAMEDEV20 Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this...
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0323: Reality, Upgraded: Navigating VR/AR Gaming with Alex Silkin
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this riveting episode of Game Dev Unchained, our guest Alex Silkin delves deep into the...
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0322: SoapBox | Games are taking 4-6 Years to Make? Why that isn't a bad thing...
Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In our latest episode, we delve into the controversy stirred up by Xbox executive Matt Booty's recent...
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Our podcast breaks the mold of don't ask don't tell about the video game industry. We give everyone the real inside look at what its like to be a professional game developer, Every week we'll interview pro and indie developers, we'll talk jobs, studios, salaries and of course crunch horror stories. Tune in!Hosted by Brandon Pham
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