John Riccitiello is out at Unity. Most of us agree it's too little, too late. Lots of users are rightfully taking a look at Godot. I'm doing something a little different. As always, show notes and more at CodeWritePlay.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support ..read more

A second virus in less than a month ravages the Mitchell household as GDC goers discover a privacy policy so bad they thought there had been a data leak. We discuss the status of the Red Panda project, Todd's favorite getting-things-done methods, and what to do when you have an actual gamedev breakdown. For articles, show notes, and more, visit CodeWritePlay.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support ..read more

This one is all about the progress we've made in taking our red panda archaeology game concept and bringing it to life. It's a look at the implications of the game's concept, the philosophy of the art and character design, our intention to develop a simple map system with Godot's tilemap tools (prior to the recent release of version 4.0), implementation of basic RPG controls and collisions, and the UI work so critical to a story-driven game. For show notes, articles, and more, visit CodeWritePlay.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message ..read more

Todd just wants to make video games with his friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support ..read more

Boss Fight author Sebastian Deken returns to the show to be our first guest co-designer. We discuss city living, echoes of the Satanic Panic, and more. Finally, we pull up the design whiteboard and ask, what secrets would an abandoned Animal Crossing village leave behind? Find show notes, articles, and more at CodeWritePlay.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support ..read more

A foreign government reached out, and what they said may pertain to you. Seriously.  Also, an update on production for the game co-design episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support ..read more

Here's news about a fun new thing we're going to try in future episodes. Real game development ahead! Also, maybe social media is falling apart? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support ..read more

An end-of-year look at how GameDev Breakdown is doing and what to expect in 2023. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support ..read more

Variety streamer and longtime personal friend Bill Duhr drops in to talk about our trip to St. Louis' new dedicated VR center, Sandbox VR. Topics include how to make a car bed for adults, the worst hit-and-run attempt of all time, and why WWF No Mercy is one of the greatest video games of all time.  Check out our full Sandbox VR review. Bill's links:  Hazard0643 on Twitch Bill on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/support ..read more

Jon Loiterman stops by to discuss what we can learn from recent stories like the Doom dispute between Bethesda and composer Mick Gordon, the Superman Demo on Steam story, and more. Catch this chat if you're an indie developer with legal questions and concerns.  Show notes, articles, and more: https://CodeWritePlay.com Jon's links: @ProtonPerson on Twitter Read Jon's industry coverage and schedule a free consultation on LinkedIn. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevbreakdown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game ..read more