I love making software. I also love sharing that experience with others. I explore it all in this Podcast, from apps to games and in between. From developers just getting started to professionals. We all have something to learn and share with others on our journey.
It is very hard to avoid using some kind of 3rd party dependency these days, most often this takes the form of a repository somewhere. So do you have a plan for recovery/protection should something happen to it? What if it is beyond your control, there is always a plan B.
Some suggestions in this episode to avoid the problem you didn't know you have.
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30 Sept 2026
Saving your career today to live tomorrow
Software development of any kind is in a difficult place right now. We all have those times we would love to say screw it and move on, but is that really the answer? Probably not, at least not right now. Some thoughts in this episode.
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17 Sept 2026
The advantage of shorter games for players and developers
Why Short Games Feel So Satisfying (for Players and Developers)
In this episode of the UI Buzz podcast, host Peter Witham reflects on the satisfaction of short games compared to long-running open-world experiences like World of Warcraft. He explains how shorter games—often idle or progressive titles found on places like itch.io—can be completed in a few hours or days, letting players finish, enjoy, and move on.
Peter argues these games also benefit developers by requiring less content, enabling clear end goals, and reducing the risk of projects never being finished, especially for solo creators.
He connects this to why game jams work well due to tight time limits that prevent major scope creep. With attention harder to earn and keep, he believes short games can provide a more reliable win for both players and developers.
00:00 UI Buzz Short Games
00:21 Long vs. Short Games
00:52 The Satisfaction of Short Games
01:19 Idle & Progressive Games
02:08 Developer Benefits
03:19 Game Jams & Scope Creep
05:33 Final Thoughts
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