GDD 026 : Limitless Production
Get more done in less time for lone wolf developers, hobbyists, large teams, and everything in between. Listen now to Game Design Dojo Episo...
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The Game Design Dojo Podcast
All About Game Design, Production, and Publishing in Today’s Fast Paced Global Market
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20 of 26 episodesGDD 025 : Virtual Reality Deep Dive
In this expansive episode Brian and Ike discuss the dream, tech, design, best practices, and market strategies of virtual reality for game d...
GDD 024 : Design – Metroidvania #1
In this first Metroidvania discussion Brian and Ike define the popular gameplay style, discuss its history, cite game examples, and explore...
GDD 023 : Production – Lean Startup Decoded
How to use the "Lean Startup" method for game development. A discussion and exploration of how and when to use it for your projects. Listen...
GDD 022 : Design – Physics Gameplay
An exploration on using physics as the core mechanic as opposed to just a supporting simulation system. Listen now to Game Design Dojo Episo...
GDD 021 : Business – Monitizing Your Game
Brian and Ike dive deep into different ways to monitize your games, and how to tie your monitization strategy with your brand. Listen now to...
GDD 020 : Puzzle Design
In this episode, Brian and Ike dive into puzzles and how to implement them in your game design. They compare games using puzzles as their ma...
GDD 019 : How To Get Contract Work
Brian and Ike discuss the practicalities of how to get a company off the ground and rolling. If you're looking for work-for-hire, then this...
GDD 018 : Deep Thoughts About Death In Games
Brian and Ike talk about death in video games where the character dies or vehicle explodes at the end of the game loop. They discuss what de...
GDD 017 : Audio and Soundtrack for Games – An Overview
We received an inquiry from a fan and it inspired us to discuss how to use music and sounds in video games. Brian and Ike tackle this topic...
GDD 016 : When is a Game Done?
We received a Facebook question from our friend Bradley Erickson asking us "How do you finish and ship the dang thing after months(or years)...
GDD 015 : What To Do With $10K?
There's a million ways you can spend $10,000 but what would be the best way to make sure you get the biggest bang for your buck? Brian and I...
GDD 014 : How To Turn an Idea Into A Game
The first step to designing a video game is transforming an idea into something that is playable in three key gameloops. Brian and Ike expla...
GDD 013 : PAX East And Kickstarter, Lessons Learned
Brian shares 15 tips from his experiences at PAX East 2104, the Indie Megabooth, and launching a Kickstarter campaign. Source is live and do...
GDD 012 : Two Ways You Can Get Funding For Your Game
Detailed strategies on how you can get publisher funding for your game or go the crowdfunding route. Complete with real world war stories fr...
GDD 011 : Beginner’s Guide To Enemy AI
Crash course in how to set up AI for your game, complete with pro tips from our resident AI programming expert, Ike. GDC 2014 has come and g...
GDD 010 : Screenshots – Get The Attention Your Game Deserves
On this episode of Game Design Dojo, Brian and Ike discuss ways to capture the best screenshots for your marketing channels, and may also he...
GDD 009 : How To Add Replay Value To Your Game
Replay value is one of the most import aspects of creating a compelling video game experience that keeps players coming back again and again...
GDD 008 : How To Make 2014 A Great Year For Game Developers
Happy 2014! It's a new year and times are changing fast in our video game industry. It's important to evaluate your skills and abilities in...
GDD 007 : Camera and Cinematography For Games
In this episode Brian and Ike discuss camera and cinematography with a focus on the various angles, styles, and uses in game design. How to...