In this episode, hosts Aaron Kardell and Joseph Rueter of the 'Hey, Good Game' podcast sit down with game developer Sven Neumann. They discuss the creation and development of Sven's SudokuPad, used by Cracking the Cryptic, his early interest in technology and gaming, as well as his vision for the platform's future. Neumann also discusses the considerations of building a social platform for Sudoku, which would include features like subscribing to channels and categorizing puzzles. Play Sven's Games: Sven's SudokuPad Sven's Website -- (00:00) - Intro (00:37) - Interview with Sven Neumann: The Man Behind Sven's SudokuPad (01:49) - Sven's Journey into the World of Games (05:04) - The Birth of Sven's SudokuPad (07:09) - The Impact of Cracking the Cryptic (10:18) - The Future of SudokuPad: Innovations and Challenges (21:16) - The Business Aspect of SudokuPad (26:14) - Balancing Business and User Experience (26:35) - The Challenges of Advertising-Driven Business (27:11) - User Feedback and Patreon Support (27:55) - Supporting Content Creators and Streamers (28:18) - Nostalgic Journey into Tech (29:57) - The Struggles of ADHD and Productivity (31:35) - The Vision for SudokuPad 2.0 (34:14) - The Power of Data in Puzzle Design (35:41) - The Future of SudokuPad: A Social Platform (40:24) - Supporting Puzzle Makers and Users (44:45) - Closing Thoughts and Contact Information --Check out our brainy games: Sumplete - https://sumplete.comKakuro Conquest - https://kakuroconquest.comMathler - https://mathler.comCrosswordle - https://crosswordle.comSudoku Conquest - https://sudokuconquest.comHitori Conquest - https://hitoriconquest.comWordga - https://wordga.com