In this episode Zackavelli gives you a look behind the scenes at how much indie games really make. Market Research Website: https://gamalytic.com/steam-analytics Skip to Body of Episode: 7:05 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Jun 26, 2023•43 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about tips for turning a bad game around. Sonner or later, your gonna need these tips... Skip to Body of Episode: 8:59 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
May 22, 2023•36 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about the nebulous topic of giving a game heart and soul, and identifies a few contributing factors. Skip to Body of Episode: 3:48 Portfollio: Zackavelli.com Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Apr 10, 2023•21 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about text and image genrating ai tools and how he is using them in his gamedev toolkit right now. Skip to Body of Episode: 5:33 Portfollio: Zackavelli.com Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Mar 20, 2023•36 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about basic fundamental cheat prevention strategies and about weather or not they are even worth it. Skip to Body of Episode: 4:10 Portfollio: Zackavelli.com Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Feb 24, 2023•30 min
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest talks about his experience being a black Gamedev. Skip to Guest Segment: 15:00 Lockes The Thief: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1756650/Lockes_The_Thief/ Padlockes Tech on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PadlockesTech Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Music: Rad...
Feb 09, 2023•30 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about his journey getting a job in games and tips for getting your own job in games. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:24 Portfollio: Zackavelli.com Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Jan 23, 2023•41 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about coming up with game ideas that can be financially successful by doing market research. Skip to Body of Episode: 12:56 How to market a game blog: https://howtomarketagame.com/blog/ Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Dec 29, 2022•30 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks live with Yanniboi about building a gamedev holiday shopping list. Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ ♫Music By♫ ●Ikson - Christmas ●Song - https://youtu.be/MkDUYTjSEVg ●Follow Ikson - https://www.bassrebels.co.uk/Ikson
Dec 20, 2022•45 min
In this episode Zackavelli gives 5 practical things that you can start doing to improve your visual effects. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:45 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Dec 12, 2022•30 min
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest talks about his experience in gamedev higher education Skip to Guest Segment: 19:11 Longy's Links: https://twitter.com/DevLongy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpVhu6jtjvL7NTz561zlHg Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller...
Nov 22, 2022•33 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about camera perspectives and the importance of smooth camera motion in video games. Skip to Body of Episode: 6:24 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Nov 14, 2022•29 min
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest has 10 tips for game development and production. Skip to Guest Segment: 16:57 Universe 51: Tannhäuser Wars on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Universe_51_ Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1761770/Universe_51_Tannhuser_Wars/ Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_...
Oct 21, 2022•36 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about the "Golden Age" of JRPGs and what we can learn from their design. Skip to Body of Episode: 5:25 Earthbound AVGN episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ5nX0FTH6Q&t=1191s Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by...
Oct 15, 2022•34 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about the definition of a game, mirroring gameplay to narrative, and reusing level design. Skip to Body of Episode: 5:47 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Oct 06, 2022•22 min
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest has a keynote on coding. Skip to Guest Segment: 22:13 developRHUNT social media links: https://allmylinks.com/developrhunt Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller
Sep 27, 2022•34 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about card game design and why deckbuilder rougelites are maybe the best genre of game to make for indie devs at the moment. Skip to Body of Episode: 5:00 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Muga...
Sep 18, 2022•26 min
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest has a keynote on creative writing tips for game dev. Skip to Guest Segment: 13:30 Jaluna Rolik Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuneberryChan (@JuneberryChan) Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller
Sep 01, 2022•25 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about both the artistic and technical sides of lighting in video games. Skip to Body of Episode: 6:45 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Aug 30, 2022•35 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about quest design and the spectrum of styles it comes in. Skip to Body of Episode: 5:17 Oblivion Whodunit Quest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tccCzvJ0qFY Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: M...
Aug 18, 2022•28 min
In this episode Zackavelli breaks down the Metroidvania genre. Skip to Body of Episode: 4:45 Mertroid Dread Video by Mark Brown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pop-cc9kmY Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by: Avaren Outro remix by: Mugamoomoo
Aug 04, 2022•25 min
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest has a keynote on the struggles in gamedev Skip to Guest Segment: 9:10 Malheur Games Twitter: https://twitter.com/MalheurGames Once More on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1211050/Once_More/ Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Music: Radiant Vibes by Harri...
Aug 02, 2022•33 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about the recent events with Unity and Ironsource. Pocket Gamer Interview with John Riccitello: https://www.pocketgamer.biz/interview/79190/unity-ironsource-john-riccitiello-marc-whitten-merger/ Skip to Body of Episode: 9:12 Buy my game BounceShot on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1736980/BounceShot/ Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter...
Jul 19, 2022•33 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about the advantages of focusing on art first during game development. Skip to Body of Episode: 5:34 Buy my game BounceShot on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1736980/BounceShot/ Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by: A...
Jul 03, 2022•25 min
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest has a keynote on DevOps Skip to Guest Segment: 15:30 XCompWiz Twitter: https://twitter.com/XCompWiz MystCraft 2 Minecraft Mod: https://www.patreon.com/posts/56969328 Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller
Jun 30, 2022•30 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about mobile game development, and analyzes why some game genres work better on phones then others. Skip to Body of Episode: 5:16 Buy my game BounceShot on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1736980/BounceShot/ Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1...
Jun 17, 2022•26 min
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and then does a post mortem for his recently released game BounceShot Skip to Post Mortem: 9:06 Buy BounceShot: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1736980/BounceShot/ Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller, EuroNewt 2 by Zackavelli
Jun 03, 2022•33 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about making demos, executing your ideas, and avoiding perfection in gamedev. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:45 Buy my game BounceShot on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1736980/BounceShot/ Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw In...
May 21, 2022•24 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about strategies for coming up with new game mechanics. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:07 Buy my game BounceShot on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1736980/BounceShot/ Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGo58coz8d1jIjuJ8H2eKw Intro music by: Avaren O...
May 17, 2022•27 min
In this episode Zackavelli plays buff/debuff and our guest has a keynote on planning and production. Skip to Guest Segment: 15:45 Lukes Twitter: https://twitter.com/lklejnberg Be come a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter @_Zackavelli_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller
May 03, 2022•34 min
