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[Ep441] Zombie Tsunami Nov 15, 2023

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This week, we talk about zombie tsunami, combat, and DDOS attacks. The internet allows anyone to communicate with a server, much like walking up to a door and knocking on it. Despite best efforts to filter out unwanted messages, you still need to have a strategy for handling these requests. It's akin to being pursued by persistent salespeople—how do you decline their pitch?

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00:32 Intro

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01:48 SpicyvieGetnoilie: Do you have any advice or direction for someone who wants to shift careers into the gaming industry?

13:27 Cpt. Jazz: Have you ever played hot potato with a lionfish before?

17:37 Disgruntled Pineapple: Can you talk about/ explain DDOS attacks in lieu of the attacks on Destiny 2.

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[Ep440] Haunted Choices Nov 08, 2023

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In this episode, we discuss the cursed day, the KPI monster, and ghostly decisions. Merging ideas can strengthen a shared vision. Or it can weaken a strong perspective. What's in a decision? In the world of collaboration, more than you might expect.

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00:48 Intro

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02:48 Cursed Halloween

33:56 Giantmuskrat: What happens to the sales of Metaphorgasm when you mention it on the podcast?

35:22 Challosis: How do you make decisions? Who gets the final say? Do you ask each other about every decision?

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[Ep439] The Ghost Perspective Nov 01, 2023

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This week, we talk about the spookies, gaming pet peeves, and QA testing. The scariest bugs aren’t those that go bump in the night, but the ones that jeopardize the player’s experience. Bug-free software is a mirage, so it’s better to pursue impact over perfection.

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00:45 Intro

01:11 Halloween

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06:59 BscotchKarl: Has your ability as a game developer or programmer ever given you an advantage when it comes to playing a game?

28:26 JumpykragQuaajoin: Can you tell us more about the testing processes you have before sending the game to a QA team?

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[Ep438] Collision Priorities Oct 25, 2023

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In this episode, we discuss splash screens, collision checking, and prioritization. Community events can be exciting and merch is fun, but what happens when you wanna scale? Too small and the cash register stays silent; too big and it’s a money and time sink. Finding the right balance is tricky, and every move counts.

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00:00 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

00:32 Intro

07:02 Panit Powaacka: Are there any ideas you would’ve liked to do that never got a shot?

34:47 Mimmabip Gourkee : What's the reason why you opt into displaying gamemaker's splash screen?

45:12 FlyhoppieAxerompa: Are the new combat telegraph shapes for show or are you actually doing precise collisions?

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[Ep437] Digital Overlords Oct 18, 2023

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This week, we talk about subscription models, ergonomics, and the Microsoft merger. What's in a name? In the corporate world, more than you’d think. A brand merging and acquiring other brands might be a savvy business move, but it might result in diluting each one’s identity. Would you play "Call of Diablo Crush"?

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00:29 Intro

01:49 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

09:17 Merger News

37:18 Glorious_Cashew: What do you think about Epic Games Store's new 100% revenue share for 6 months of exclusivity deal?

43:04 lexzap: What are your thoughts on Local-First Software Movement approach in software development?

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[Ep436] Golden Path Oct 11, 2023

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In this episode, we discuss alien monsters, map merging, and dogfooding. When crafting a tool, which features are necessary (and which ones are not) may seem straightforward… until you use the tool yourself. There will always be something that you overlooked, a nuance or decision that makes the task more daunting than anticipated. If you need to hammer in a hundred nails, a comfortable grip will make or break your experience.

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00:41 Intro

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03:14 Nail or Whiff

12:19 Crashlands 2

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[Ep435] Six-Fingered Conundrum Oct 04, 2023

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This week, we talk about revenue share, licensing, and VR tech. AI and VR can serve as powerful amplifiers, echoing and intensifying the digital symphony around us. But are we conducting a masterpiece or merely amplifying noise? And at what cost?

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00:30 Intro

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01:20 Unity update

28:51 VR interview

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[Ep434] Beyond the Numbers Sep 27, 2023

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In this episode, we discuss game engines, publishing platforms, and predicting success. While metrics and statistics have their place, a game’s potential can’t be distilled into numbers alone. There’s no accounting for chaos. Sometimes, the magic lies in simply crafting a game you love and trusting that the fun will follow.

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00:34 Intro

02:41 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

02:58 Unity update

18:43 Microsoft Leak

41:17 Starfield

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[Ep433] Unity’s Undoing Sep 20, 2023

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This week, we talk about Unity, greed, and the ruins. Corporate greed provides immediate gains for a select few at the expense of everyone else, even an industry’s foundational pillars. End-stage capitalism strikes again.

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00:29 Intro

01:23 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

01:38 Unity’s Money Grab

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[Ep432] Underwater Epiphanies Sep 13, 2023

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In this episode, we discuss polar bears, horoscopes, and underwater basket weaving. Generalizing your skillset means shifting from mastering specific tasks to cultivating adeptness in critical thinking. When you identify patterns in the work and start to unravel how they’re woven together, you deepen your understanding of what it means to truly know something.

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