Hosts Stephen Fontana & Andy Asimakis, bring you DevDive: A Conversational Podcast - Weekly conversations with Indie Game developers, publishers, actors, and other industry professionals.
Eldar Basic and Stephen Williams of Monster Theater Games | Dev Dive Episode #18
This week on DevDive, Andy sits down with Eldar Basic and Stephen Williams of Monster Theater Games for a wide-ranging conversation about indie game development and the studio's exciting future. We discuss the journey of bringing Atomic Owl to consoles, and the small studio's growing ambitions beyond development, including their shift toward becoming an indie game publisher. Eldar and Stephen share their thoughts on discovering promising projects, supporting fellow creators, and what they believe makes a truly memorable indie experience. If you're interested in game development, publishing, or the evolving indie scene, this is an episode you won't want to miss!
13 Jun 2025
Jack Breen | GIGASWORD
Jack Breen, solo developer of GIGASWORD, discusses his inspirations and the development process of creating a retro-inspired Metroid-Vania game with a massive sword in this interview.
This week on DevDive, Andy and Steve sit down with Mateo Čović, the indie game developer with a passion for crafting wild, creative experiences. From racing to platforming, we’re breaking down what makes his games truly stand out. We talk about his upcoming project Rogue Jungle, the process of porting Maki's Adventure to consoles, and the excitement of seeing his games on a Nintendo console. Mateo touches on how partnering with a publisher has allowed him to focus more on what he loves: making games. We also dive into Ultimate Indie Racing, an exciting, high-speed racer that features iconic characters from other beloved indie games!
Maki’s Adventure: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1843110/Makis_Adventure/ Rogue Jungle: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2352850/Rogue_Jungle/ Ultimate Indie Racing: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3044940/Ultimate_Indie_Racing/
indieRift Links!: https://linktr.ee/indieRift
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