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In this episode Zackavelli talks about how to recognize and avoid design traps.
Game Makers Toolkit Balatro Video:
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Skip to Body of Episode: 10:25
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Published 05/29/24
In this episode Zackavelli talks about how to identify little things that go a long way.
Skip to Body of Episode: 6:12
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Published 04/27/24
In this episode Zackavelli talks about the state of the games industry and why we may be going through a paradigm shift.
Skip to Body of Episode: 13:13
Extremism in games article:
https://thatparkplace.com/u-s-government-funded-organization-take-this-encourages-game-developers-to-denounce-gamers-who-are-being-harassed-by-sweet-baby-inc/
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Published 03/21/24
In this episode Zackavelli talks about what tutorial hell is, how you likely got there, and how to get out.
Skip to Body of Episode: 6:28
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Published 02/21/24
In this episode Zackavelli talks about practical tips for implementing dialogue and voice acting in your games.
Skip to Body of Episode: 7:40
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Published 01/15/24
In this episode we do a live Q&A Session with the Patrons
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Music: Its Snowtime by Zenzara
Published 12/28/23
In this episode Zackavelli talks about an experimental design method called Core Skill Tuning
Skip to Body of Episode: 8:47
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Published 11/15/23
In this episode Zackavelli plays Buff/Debuff and gives a wider view on the recent changes to Unity's pricing.
Skip to Body of Episode: 22:00
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Published 10/16/23
In this episode Zackavelli talks about horde modes popular around ~2010 and why Diablo 2 has the best item progression and rarity of all time.
Skip to Body of Episode: 5:40
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Published 09/05/23
In this episode Zackavelli talks about the strengths and weaknesses of the survival game genre
Skip to Body of Episode: 6:45
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Published 08/02/23
In this episode Zackavelli gives you a look behind the scenes at how much indie games really make.
Market Research Website:
https://gamalytic.com/steam-analytics
Skip to Body of Episode: 7:05
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Published 06/26/23
In this episode Zackavelli talks about tips for turning a bad game around. Sonner or later, your gonna need these tips...
Skip to Body of Episode: 8:59
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Published 05/22/23
In this episode Zackavelli talks about the nebulous topic of giving a game heart and soul, and identifies a few contributing factors.
Skip to Body of Episode: 3:48
Portfollio: Zackavelli.com
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Published 04/10/23
In this episode Zackavelli talks about text and image genrating ai tools and how he is using them in his gamedev toolkit right now.
Skip to Body of Episode: 5:33
Portfollio: Zackavelli.com
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Published 03/20/23
In this episode Zackavelli talks about basic fundamental cheat prevention strategies and about weather or not they are even worth it.
Skip to Body of Episode: 4:10
Portfollio: Zackavelli.com
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Published 02/24/23
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest talks about his experience being a black Gamedev.
Skip to Guest Segment: 15:00
Lockes The Thief:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1756650/Lockes_The_Thief/
Padlockes Tech on Twitter:
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Published 02/09/23
In this episode Zackavelli talks about his journey getting a job in games and tips for getting your own job in games.
Skip to Body of Episode: 7:24
Portfollio: Zackavelli.com
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Published 01/23/23
In this episode Zackavelli talks about coming up with game ideas that can be financially successful by doing market research.
Skip to Body of Episode: 12:56
How to market a game blog:
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Intro music by: Avaren
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Published 12/29/22
In this episode Zackavelli talks live with Yanniboi about building a gamedev holiday shopping list.
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●Ikson - Christmas
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Published 12/20/22
In this episode Zackavelli gives 5 practical things that you can start doing to improve your visual effects.
Skip to Body of Episode: 7:45
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Intro music by: Avaren
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Published 12/12/22
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest talks about his experience in gamedev higher education
Skip to Guest Segment: 19:11
Longy's Links:
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpVhu6jtjvL7NTz561zlHg
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Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris...
Published 11/22/22
In this episode Zackavelli talks about camera perspectives and the importance of smooth camera motion in video games.
Skip to Body of Episode: 6:24
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Intro music by: Avaren
Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Published 11/14/22
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest has 10 tips for game development and production.
Skip to Guest Segment: 16:57
Universe 51: Tannhäuser Wars on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Universe_51_
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Published 10/21/22
In this episode Zackavelli talks about the "Golden Age" of JRPGs and what we can learn from their design.
Skip to Body of Episode: 5:25
Earthbound AVGN episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ5nX0FTH6Q&t=1191s
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Published 10/15/22