In this episode Zackavelli walks through the process of making tile based pixel art, and gives some general pixel art tips. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:44 Adam C Younis Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BWr2tlK-4c&list=PLLdxW--S_0h4dlWUpl-TzBp-ulqK3NiM_ 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_ Monthly Game Jam: itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-...
Jun 16, 2021•43 min
In this episode Zackavelli examines how to design a well balance game, and talks about some methods you might try and use to balance a game. Skip to Body of Episode: 10:33 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_ Monthly Game Jam: itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-game-jam-6 Music by: Avaren
Jun 02, 2021•42 min
In this episode Zackavelli introduces a new segment called "Juice Jam" and we hear Remus Rain talk about puzzle design for video games. Skip to Guest Segment: 7:25 Remus Rain Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/RemusRain Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Xx84Tgyoc414gyotMRV4g Itch.io: https://remusrain.itch.io/ Remus Rain's Sources: Making of The Talos Principle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYnkVKpvBZc What Makes a Good Puzzle? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsjC6fa_YBg&t=932s&...
May 26, 2021•43 min
In this episode Zackavelli discusses the designing playtesting sessions, and working in groups for gamedev. Skip to Body of Episode: 8:36 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 and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Monthly Game Jam: itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-game-jam-5 Music by: Avaren
May 19, 2021•38 min
In this episode Zackavelli discusses the player engagement, and how players may access flow state. Skip to Body of Episode: 4:40 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 and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Monthly Game Jam: itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-game-jam-5 Music by: Avaren
May 06, 2021•26 min
In this episode Zackavelli plays Buff/Debuff and we hear Sam Seltzer-Johnston talk about the "right way" to do things in game dev. Skip to Guest Segment: 14:42 Check out ExoCorps: https://exocorpsgame.com/ Sam's Twitter: @sbseltzer 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 and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller
May 01, 2021•41 min
In this episode Zackavelli discusses the game design related to companions and allies, and the flaws of the dreaded escort mission. Skip to Body of Episode: 6:44 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 and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Monthly Game Jam: itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-game-jam-4 Music by: Avaren
Apr 21, 2021•27 min
In this episode Zackavelli discusses the pre production and planning phase of the game development cycle. Skip to Body of Episode: 6:44 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 and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Monthly Game Jam: itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-game-jam-4 Music by: Avaren
Apr 08, 2021•27 min
In this episode Zackavelli plays Buff/Debuff and gives a key thought about the golden rule of game development. Skip to Guest Segment: 18:45 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 and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Monthly Game Jam: itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-game-jam-4 Music: Radiant Vibes by Harris Heller
Apr 01, 2021•33 min
In this episode Zackavelli discusses the character design stew, and talks about tips for familiar yet distinct characters. Skip to Body of Episode: 8:49 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 and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Monthly Game Jam: itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-game-jam-3 Music by: Avaren
Mar 25, 2021•32 min
In this episode Zackavelli discusses how to approach getting a good game feel for your games. Be come a Patron: https://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_ Monthly Game Jam: https://itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-game-jam-3 Music by: Avaren
Mar 11, 2021•35 min
In this episode Zackavelli discusses what makes a good boss encounter, the best boss fight ever, and a brand new segment to the show. Skip to Body of Episode: 8:21 Monthly Game Jam: itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-game-jam-2 Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Follow Zackavelli on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/zackavelli_ Music by: Avaren
Feb 25, 2021•28 min
In this episode Zackavelli discusses different methods of implementing AI and what makes a "good" AI Skip to Body of Episode: 5:50 Videos about AI FSM and Behavior Trees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyF0oyarz4U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VBCXvfNlCM Monthly Game Jam: https://itch.io/jam/gdfgs-monthly-game-jam-2 Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music by: Avaren
Feb 11, 2021•27 min
In this episode Zackavelli discusses Narrative and gameplay progression, as well as core game loops. Skip to Body of Episode: 9:23 Extra Credits video about pacing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LScL4CWe5E Monthly Game Jam: itch.io/jam/gdfg-monthly-game-jam-1 Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music by: Avaren
Jan 28, 2021•39 min
In this episode Zackavelli discusses how to setup a multiplayer system, and talks a bit about multiplayer game design. Skip to Body of Episode: 6:09 Article about multiplayer: https://gamedevelopment.tutsplus.com/tutorials/building-a-peer-to-peer-multiplayer-networked-game--gamedev-10074 Monthly Game Jam: https://itch.io/jam/gdfg-monthly-game-jam-1 Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavel...
Jan 14, 2021•34 min
In this episode Zackavelli makes some announcements, gives out some awards, and talks about motivation. Skip to Body of Episode: 9:44 Consider supporting a good cause: ablegamers.org/ways-to-give/ Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Check out our award winner's content: llamaking: https://llamaking1.itch.io/ Elliot: https://github.com/ebarlas/TrippinOnTubs/ Sean G: https://github.com/sgillespie Gerald: https://gerald-burke.itch.io/ Foll...
Dec 31, 2020•28 min
In this episode Zackavelli discusses the pros and cons of using different game engines including Unreal, Unity, and Godot. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:25 Consider supporting a good cause: ablegamers.org/ways-to-give/ Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music by: Avaren
Dec 16, 2020•40 min
In this episode Zackavelli discusses some tips for designing gunplay in your video games. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:38 Consider supporting a good cause: https://ablegamers.org/ways-to-give/ Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music by: Avaren
Dec 03, 2020•32 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about Developing an art style for both yourself and your games. Skip to Body of Episode: 4:30 Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music by: Avaren
Nov 19, 2020•29 min
In this episode Zackavelli talks about UI/UX and gives some tips for improving it in your projects. Skip to Body of Episode: 8:17 Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music by: Avaren
Nov 05, 2020•29 min
In this episode Zackavelli takes a look at the Horror game genre, discusses some tips for developing horror games, and talks about the greatest horror game ever made. Skip to Body of Episode: 5:38 Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Intro/Outro Music provided by Vivek Abhishek Music used : "1 HOUR OF HORROR MUSIC" originally composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" https://youtu....
Oct 21, 2020•45 min
In this episode Zackavelli gives a few tips on backgrounds and bullet design for your games. Zackavelli also takes a look back at Ludum Dare 47. Skip to Body of Episode: 13:38 Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music by: Avaren
Oct 08, 2020•29 min
In this episode Zackavelli gives a few tips about participating in Game Jams. Skip to Body of Episode: 9:40 Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music by: Avaren
Sep 24, 2020•49 min
In this episode Zackavelli discusses the basic fundamentals that go into developing a melee combat system. Skip to Body of Episode: 14:12 Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music by: Avaren
Sep 09, 2020•42 min
In this episode Zackavelli discusses some tips and mindsets for learning gamedev, and accepting and overcoming the challenges in that come with it. Skip to Body of Episode: 12:33 Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music by: Avaren
Aug 26, 2020•49 min
In this episode Zackavelli discusses some tips on making compelling levels for your video game. Skip to Body of Episode: 6:58 GDC Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNEe3KhMvXM Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music by: Avaren
Aug 12, 2020•32 min
In this episode Zackavelli discusses progression and how to make some sweet loot! Skip to Body of Episode: 7:01 Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music by: Avaren
Jul 30, 2020•43 min
In this episode Zackavelli discusses how to find the sweet spot for physics within your video games. Skip to Body of Episode: 10:12 Play Bomber's Pass! Link: https://itch.io/jam/gmtk-2020/rate/698811 GDC talk by Bennet Foddy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwPIoVW65pE Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music by: Avaren
Jul 16, 2020•48 min
In this episode Zackavelli discusses Performance, Powerups, and your gamedev identity. Skip to Body of Episode: 9:13 Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music by: Avaren
Jun 28, 2020•36 min
In this episode Zackavelli discusses some of the final details you will want to make sure are right when finishing your video game. Skip to Body of Episode: 6:28 Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTsU Follow Zackavelli on Twitter and Instagram @_Zackavelli_ Music by: Avaren
Jun 18, 2020•42 min
