by The HP Video Game Podcast Network - John JP Podlasek
+30 year game industry veteran John "JP" Podlasek interviews game designers, programmers, producers, artists, arcade owners, writers, CEOs and others about game development. Experienced or aspiring game developers alike will find useful, thought-provoking, and sometimes funny advice from others in the game industry. Find info at gamedevadvice.com and subscribe now!
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March 3, 2025
In this episode, Adam Coster, CEO of Butterscotch Shenanigans, shares his unique journey of joining and growing the indie studio with his brothers Sam and Seth. Adam discusses their beginnings in 2012, the steep challenges they faced, and how a personal family crisis redefined their mission to bring joy through games. He then shares insights into their different projects, including the highly anticipated sequel Crashlands 2, set for release in April. Balancing roles at the studio, the evolving game industry, and the impact of subscription services, Adam offers a candid look at the realities of indie game development. He also provides useful, actionable advice for aspiring game developers and discusses the potential and limitations of incorporating AI into game dev. Join us as we explore the fascinating intersection of science, family, and grassroots game development to share joy. Bio: Adam Coster's love for science carried him through a PhD in Cellular & Molecular Biology. Turns out it wasn't science he was into, but solving hard problems in general. Building a company from scratch in the highly-competitive and rapidly-changing games industry certainly fit that bill, and so Adam joined the team immediately after defending his dissertation. Adam creates all of the web technology that powers Butterscotch Shenanigan’s games and studio, crunches numbers to figure out how the industry works, leads our business development efforts, and makes sure that the team has what it needs to make great games. Show Links: * Crashlands 2 - trailer * Crashlands 2 - Steam * Global Game Jam - website * PopCon Indy - website * GameMaker game engine - website * Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe - Steam * Butterscotch Shenanigans - podcast * Scientists Warn Trump’s NIH Cuts Will Drop ‘Atom Bomb’ On Health Research - HuffPost * The Creator of ‘NBA Jam’ Admits That The Pistons Are A Cheat - SBNation * What Is ‘Balatro’ And Why Is Everyone Addicted To It? - Forbes Connect With Links: * Adam Coster - website * Adam Coster - LinkedIn * Adam Coster - Bluesky * Butterscotch Shenanigans - website * Butterscotch Shenanigans - games * Butterscotch Shenanigans - YouTube Game Dev Advice Links: * YouTube Podcasts - check out this episode with a guarantee of 100% more video * Patreon - career coaching through the Gain Wisdom membership * Game Dev Advice hotline: (224) 484-7733 * website - show notes, links, stuff * [email protected] - reach out! * Subscribe and go to the website for full show notes with links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 4, 2025
In this episode, industry veteran Adam Boyes discusses the complexities of the video games industry, from the challenges of sustaining AAA games to navigating market dynamics and the impact of large-scale layoffs. He shares insights from his journey founding Vivrato and highlights the importance of innovation and thoughtful leadership. The conversation also covers practical advice for aspiring game developers and industry professionals, emphasizing the need for strategic thinking and resilience. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, including memorable moments with celebrities like Sammy Sosa and Lawrence Taylor, and gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to thrive in the ever-evolving world of video games. The conversation also covers practical advice for aspiring game developers and industry professionals, emphasizing the need for strategic thinking, resilience, and curated searching. Bio: As co-CEO of Iron Galaxy Studios, Adam Boyes steered the company’s strategic direction, partnerships, and commitment to a people-first culture. Prior, as Sony Interactive Entertainment America’s Vice President of Third Party Relations & Developer Technology Group, he cultivated groundbreaking collaborations that propelled PlayStation’s revenue to record levels. With leadership roles at Midway Games, Capcom, and his own consulting venture, Beefy Media, Boyes championed open communication, stable growth, and premium gaming experiences in a rapidly evolving industry. His deep passion for the games industry fuels his new journey with Vivrato, where he is focused on inspiring people and forging innovative solutions that transcend traditional boundaries. Show Links: * Adam interview - VentureBeat website * Chicago’s Deep Tunnel (the flood story) - Slate website * MLB Slugfest: Loaded - wikipedia * DICE Summit - website * MDEV - website Connect With Links: * Vivrato - website * Vivrato - LinkedIn * Adam Boyes - LinkedIn Game Dev Advice Links: * YouTube - check out this episode with a guarantee of 100% more video * Patreon - career coaching through the Gain Wisdom membership * Game Dev Advice hotline: (224) 484-7733 * website - show notes, links, stuff * [email protected] - reach out! * Subscribe and go to the website for full show notes with links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
December 18, 2024
Game industry veteran Alan Noon, CEO of Drill Creative, Inc., shares insights on launching a studio, UGC, empathy, and building games for Fortnite, offering advice for developers to thrive in today's competitive market.
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