Episode 19: James Robinson runs the ever-popular game, Wafflegame.net. In his first-ever podcast, he shares the history of Waffle, where it is headed, and how it has reached 500,000 daily players. James discusses the game's design, user feedback, and the human-centric approach to game creation. Themes include his accidental success, and the future plans for Waffle Studio. Check out James's games and links:https://wafflegame.net https://www.facebook.com/wafflegamehttps://www.threads.net/@thatwafflegamehttps://twitter.com/thatwafflegame-- (00:00) - Opening Remarks and Podcast Introduction (00:25) - Reflections on Interview with James Robinson (01:46) - Introducing James Robinson and Waffle Studio (02:40) - James Robinson's Gaming Favorites and Influences (03:50) - Early Programming Experiences and Creative Beginnings (05:59) - The Journey from Hobbyist to Game Developer (07:45) - Design Philosophy Behind Waffle (10:59) - Curating Puzzles: The Blend of Algorithm and Creativity (16:24) - Player Engagement and Feedback Insights (19:06) - Exploring New Game Ideas and Future Plans (22:41) - Reflecting on Offers to Sell Waffle and Future Aspirations (30:26) - Engaging with the Gaming Community and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (33:03) - Exploring Game Crossovers and Collaborations (34:40) - The Genesis of Collaborative Projects (36:24) - The Viral Journey of Waffle: From Launch to Popularity (42:38) - Navigating Trademarks and Copycats in Game Development (45:18) - Monetization Strategies and the Shift to Ads (48:28) - Expanding into Mobile Apps and Future Plans (54:02) - Building a Game Studio and Community Engagement (01:00:05) - Advice for Aspiring Game Developers (01:02:50) - Embracing AI in Game Development --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