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Game Dev’s Quest – Awesome! Internet Radio
by Awesome! Internet Radio
Join old friends Taylor and Rett as they embark on a quest to acquire all the tools and skills necessary to develop their own video games.
Episodes
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GDQ e128: KRASSENSTEIN
Krass is back to talk about kicking some game dev ass! Check out staticcitygames.com to find his work.And pick up his literal DREAM game, Stop Drop, on itch.io Visit gamedevsquest.com
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GDQ e127: ZIVIX
Zivix is back to talk game dev, Bewildebots, free will, and more! Visit gamedevsquest.com and pick up Bewildebots on steam
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GDQ e126: 2020 POCKET DIMENSION
Another long lost and forgotten episode intended to kick off the last OMGJam, but instead relegated to the annals of our storage closets. Taylor and Rett discuss the beginning of the stay-at-home orders, and the beginnings of the last OMGJam. 2020 is weird. But we’ll have more episodes for you...
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GDQ e125: Physical Digital Billboard – The Lost Episode
It has definitely been a while since we put out an episode. So long, in fact, that we forgot about the episode you’re about to listen to. This episode was recorded at the dawn on omgjam6. Take a listen and remind yourself what GDQ is all about. Thanks for sticking with us team! Visit...
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GDQ e124: Portland Retro Gaming Expo Day 2
Another episode from a car! Returning from day 2 of PRGE where we were fortunate enough to speak with Matt Uelman, the composer for Diablo 2, and Matt Householder, senior producer on Diablo 2. Skip to 25:30 to get into the interview. Big shout out to our boys at Cheerful Ghost for letting us tag…
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GDQ e123: Portland Retro Gaming Expo Day 1
This episode was recorded in a car on the way home from Portland Retro Gaming Expo, so please excuse the poor audio quality. On this episode Taylor and Rett joined Jon and Adam at the Cheerful Ghost booth and help preach to the masses about Tale of the White Wyvern, Taylor saw Angry Video Game …...
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GDQ e122: ANTICDOPE
Anticdope joins the show to talk about his own game dev’s quest. Antic is not only a fantastic artist, but a skilled programmer, and musician to boot. He is a regular in the GDQ Discord server, so come say hi! Find all the links you need at gamedevsquest.com
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e121: THE DAVE MATTHEWS EXPERIENCE
Rett and Taylor catch up on their summer adventures, books they are reading, games they are playing, TV and movies they are watching, and the most important experience any person can submit themselves to: a Dave Matthews concert. Find all the links you need at gamedevsquest.com
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e120: LAUNCH OF THE WHITE WYVERN
Jon Dodson is back to share with us the details of launching his hit new mini-MMO, Tale of the White Wyvern, on his birthday! Stick around to the end to learn how to get your hands on some epic White Wyvern swag. Find all the links you need at gamedevsquest.com
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e119: TALE OF THE WHITE WYVERN
Jon Dodson joins us to share a special announcement: the release of his brand new game! Tale of the White Wyvern is a charming text adventure/mmo lite that the folks at Cheerful Ghost will be releasing on July 28th! For more info go to cheerfulghost.com, and make sure you sign up so you can play…
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e118: ComposerKirk
Kristin Kirk joins us this week to talk about music composition and creating music for games! He has an extensive background studying/writing/playing music and perfecting his craft. His music will also be featured on Alien Escape, which will be released on switch soon! And this week’s awesome…
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e117: GAMEDEV MEDITATION
Inhale…. Exhale…. Spend this time thinking about your gamedev journey. Follow the links at gamedevsquest.com
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e116: Jobs, Games, and Jams
This week, Rett and Taylor are finally back together. They talk about their new jobs, some games they have been playing and are excited for, and participating in some game jams. Nothing fancy, just a classic episode of GDQ. Thanks for hanging with us as we go through so many life transitions <3...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e115: ZIVIX (JADEUS GAMES)
Zivix joins us in the studio to talk about the imminent launch of his puzzle game, Bewildebots, available June 4th on mobile platforms and Steam. He shares with us the conception of the game following Global Game Jam 2018, his trials building it, and now all of his pre-launch marketing work.…
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e114: BUSY BOIS
It has been crazy hard to schedule a time to podcast lately, so this is our best attempt at staying on course. Taylor talks more about his new job, gives some career advice, and yearns to make games again. Join the conversation on twitter @gamedevsquest @taylorjbuchheit @rettisawesome Find all…
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e113: NEW THEENS
This week, Taylor talks about his first few days as a professional Software Developer and in his new house. TLDR: Keep trying and you’ll get there. Join the conversation on twitter @gamedevsquest @taylorjbuchheit @rettisawesome Find all you need at gamedevsquest.com
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e112: OTAY
Otay joins us in the GDQ studios to talk about his game Realm of the Tempest, an “RPG or something like that” that defies description. Otay shares with us his love of game dev and how his passions have shaped the way he views the world. His power to return any topic to game dev … Continue reading...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e111: SUBVERTING GAME DESIGN
Rett rides solo this week and asks about subverting game design elements to strengthen your theme or deliver a message. Then he takes a spin in to talking about popular story structure, such as JK Rowling’s 7 point plot structure. Join the conversation on twitter @gamedevsquest @taylorjbuchheit...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e110: WEIRD VOICE RETT
Taylor is a homeowner, Rett is sick? And everyone has new jobs. With life rushing by at full speed neither have furthered their own game dev’s quest. But perhaps with a home and hearth of his own, life may again equalize for half of our heroes. Only time will tell… Join the conversation on…
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e109: br00tal br0s
This is a windy one. We pull our usual when we don’t have a topic lined up: BS for an hour like good friends do. This week, we talk about Game of Thrones (no spoilers), Lost, Rett’s musical, and a deep dive on an ethical conundrum with one of our favorite metal bands growing up. … Continue…
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e108: DECORATOR-ATOR-ATOR-ATOR
This is the third episode in our Design Pattern series, where Taylor discusses the Decorator pattern. Resources used: Head First Design Patterns Theoritical Video – Christopher Okhravi Practical Video – Derek Banas Dotnet Example Taylor’s Code Join the conversation on twitter @gamedevsquest...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e107: A GAME AT DINNER
Take an April fools day ride with us as we embark on A Game at Dinner, the best Morrowind podcast. Last week marked the series 25th anniversary, and to celebrate Bethesda offered Morrowind for free which Taylor was able to pick up. Join the conversation on twitter @gamedevsquest @taylorjbuchheit...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e106: VEGAS TO THE MAX8
This week, Taylor is back! Rett talks more about his recent interview and recording a solo episode. Taylor recounts his trip to Las Vegas, including what felt like a near death experience, and some of the development projects he has been working on. Join the conversation on twitter @gamedevsquest...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e105: GAME DEV’S QUESTIONNAIRE
Rett is solo this week while Taylor is away on vacation. He recalls his desire to say “no” more often than he says “yes” and how the stress of over-commitment has impacted GDQ and his pursuit of game dev. Then Rett fields some questions from listeners just like you! Join the conversation on…
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e104: TWO YEARS GONE
This week, we announce our winners of the GDQY2GIVEAWAY! We talk about Rett’s disgusting sickness, Taylor’s house hunting, and Monogame. Join the conversation on twitter @gamedevsquest @taylorjbuchheit @rettisawesome email us at [email protected] Play our games at https://gamedevsquest.itch.io...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e103: FINAL COUNTDOWN
This week Taylor and Rett are on the final stretch of the #GDQY2GIVEAWAY event. So make sure to listen closely for how to enter for your chance to win! Taylor is fresh of a game jam, Rett attended a blind dinner party, and nothing noteworthy happened in the news at all…. s/ Join the conversation…
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e102: FLATISODE
This week is a bit of a hodgepodge episode, with conversations about cats and emergency vet visits, snow storms, building computers, documentaries, and our fascination with fraud. Join the conversation on twitter @gamedevsquest @taylorjbuchheit @rettisawesome email us at [email protected] Play…
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e101: OBSERVE THE OBSERVABLE
This is the second episode in our Design Pattern of the Week series, where Taylor discusses the Observer pattern and the C# implementation of this using Events and Delegates. Resources used: Head First Design Patterns Theoritical Video – Christopher Okhravi Practical Video – Derek Banas Game...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e100: GANEDEV QURST
We made it! Episode 100! Thank you everyone who helped us get this far! We are astonished by all of the awesome game developers we have met and the community that has formed around us over the last two years! You all are fantastic and we hope that our journey has helped you in some … Continue...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e99: HOUSE HUNTERS
Rett played board games, and interviewed about DnD. Taylor throws down an offer for a house, and is reading Deep Work by Cal Newport. Join the conversation on twitter @gamedevsquest @taylorjbuchheit @rettisawesome email at [email protected] Like us on facebook facebook.com/airpodcast Play our...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e98: COOL COMPOSURE
Rett is back! Taylor shares how trying this week has been on his personal life. And both of them are working on a project together. They share what little they can. Then Rett talks about composing video game music and time he’s spent studying it. Check out 8-Bit Music Theory on Youtube. Join the...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e97: STRATEGERIZING
This week, it’s just Taylor again. He talks about his overall experience interviewing for a Software Developer position and gives some recommendations if you are in a similar position. Then he introduces a new segment: Design Pattern of the Week! This week’s design pattern is the Strategy…
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e96: CES-POOL
This week, we talk about the Unity-Improbably feud, Taylor catching a feral cat, Taylor’s software dev phone interview, and Rett’s experience at CES 2019. Watch the Craft Computing CES vlog Free ASP.NET Core book medium – blogsite Join the conversation on twitter @gamedevsquest @taylorjbuchheit...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e95: INTERVIEW PREP
This week, Taylor prepares for a programming job interview. He answers mostly object oriented and C# questions, with a few SQL and general programming questions. Definitely spend some time practicing for your interviews and feel free to use some of these questions and answers yourself to help you...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e94: CARE-ACTOR DESIGN
This week, we discuss some new VR Tech, specifically the Pimax 5k (reviewed on Craft Computing here), and computer hardware because Rett is going to CES next week! Then we deep dive into things to consider when developing a game character. We read this article which inspired us to think about…
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e93: NEW YEARS PREDICTIONS
Taylor and Rett are fresh off their x-mas celebrations, and wish all their listeners happy holidays. To help tie off the year they make their predictions for gaming, gaming technology, and game dev for 2019. Do you agree with their judgment? Have predictions of your own? Let us know on twitter!...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e92: BELATED BDAY
It was Rett’s birthday last weekend, and he’s back to tell us about Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Taylor is taking a swing at a new job. And fiction is sometimes sexist, who knew! /s Join the conversation on twitter @gamedevsquest @taylorjbuchheit @rettisawesome email at [email protected]...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e91: RETT DEAD REDEMPTION
This week, Rett declares his love of Red Dead Redemption 2. Later, the conversation evolves into how and why AAA and MMOs are worse than indie games. And Taylor continues his journey in web development. Join the conversation on twitter @gamedevsquest @taylorjbuchheit @rettisawesome email at...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e90: RETURN OF THAT RETT GUY
Rett returns from his long adventure overseas and Taylor spends the show picking his brain about his time. Rett visited Barcelona, Venice, Florence, and Rome over the course of a month. Join the conversation on twitter @gamedevsquest @taylorjbuchheit @rettisawesome email at [email protected]…
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e89: GGGGDQT (Ghost Goats Game Dev’s Cutie)
We are joined this week by special guest host, Ghost Goats Games, popular GDQ streamer/gamedev/voxel artist. We discuss how to land your first development job, Frank’s Kitchen (GGG’s current game project), AAA games vs indie games, and more. Make sure to stop by the Ghost Goats Games stream on...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e88: REPLACEMENT RETTS
This week, ManBeardGames is Rett, Mattyk1ns is Taylor, and Taylor is a distant memory being remembered. Or something like that…. We hear updates on what everyone has been working on over the last few months and some of the struggles that have come with that. Then, we discuss what it takes to get…
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e87: MYSECRETWEAPON
Taylor is joined by good friend and GDQ discord Moderator Josh Rankin, AKA MySecretWeapon. They discuss Josh’s journey into gamedev, working with a gamedev team, balancing gamedev with family time, OMGJam5, D & D, and more! Make sure to play the MSWGames on itch and gamejolt. PS: Here’s the video...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e86: POST-JAM SOLO
This week, Taylor holds down the podcast all by his lonesome! He discusses his experience using HTML5 Canvas for OMGJam5, the idea of sticking to an engine or trying ALL OF THEM, and finding meaning in life. Thanks to everyone who participated in OMGJam5, we are really proud of your effort and...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e85: DAY OF THE DENTIST
We are fast approaching OMGJam5 y’all. If you have not yet signed up get over to our itch.io page to do so. And help us spread the word! Rett visited the dentist this week. Taylor is sheltering stray cats. The power of open source shows itself to Taylor. And of course, don’t forget to vote! …...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e84: PREP TALK
This week, we talk about our preparations for OMGJam5. Taylor dug into canvas, and considered signing up for the Gamkedo Club. Rett got into his old console games and reminisced about his favorites. Then we deep dive into hardware differences and the Oculus Quest. Don’t forget, we are hosting The...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e83: TOP TEN
This week we dissect our all time top ten favorite video games. Let us know what you think of our picks and share yours! Don’t forget, we are hosting The One Mechanic Game Jam 5 starting November 2nd. Sign up at bit.ly/omgjam5! Join the conversation on twitter @gamedevsquest @taylorjbuchheit...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e82: STRANGE TIMES
Taylor and Rett lost a whole recording, so they spend the morning getting caught up, talking climate change, electric cars, battery technology, and freecodecamp.org. OMGJam5 is set to commence the first weekend of November, that’s the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. So clear your calendar, get your team (or...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e81: BENJAMIN BASIC
This week, we are joined by a special guest, Benjamin Basic, founder of Treneon Games and lead developer on the soon to be released game Neon Town. We discuss his experience as an animator, securing an investor, and starting a game dev studio. Head over to https://www.treneongames.com/ for more...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e80: COFFEE WITH BUTTERSCOTCH
Butterscotch Shenanigans joins us in the studio to talk about game dev with their signature Bscotch spin! They share stories about managing time, maintaining interest in your work, bad haircuts, and childhood brawls. Then we discuss the merits of engaging with a mentor or tutor, tapping into deep...
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GAME DEV’S QUEST e79: CLOTHES BROS
A quick check in before Taylor and Rett work on something special. Taylor has been working on web development to take a break from game dev and keep his skills sharp. Taylor has been watching Lost and Rett has been playing Spiderman. Join the conversation on twitter @gamedevsquest…
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