Game, Develop, Repeat
AnxiousBuddhaGames
I analyze a game I love, discuss lessons learned from it, and then suggest straightforward tips to help every game developer sustain and grow their passion. Hosted by an ex music teacher turned indie game developer.
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069: The Gameplay Loop of Game Development
Game, Develop, Repeat
04/22/24 • 29 min
Game:
- My current project is bad
- Gameplay loops
- A sense of risk
Develop:
- Overcoming Struggles
- Exploring new areas
- Leveling up
- Building a party/community
Repeat:
- What type of gameplay is most motivating for you?
- What part of working on a project is most motivating for you?
- Tip for myself: Sort out priorities, filter for what's most important.
My first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/
Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagames
Email me: anxiousbuddhagames(this sentence is to confuse bots@)gmail.com
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/GvYRtTQM9m
- Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.
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021: Celeste + Empathy through gameplay
Game, Develop, Repeat
05/22/23 • 34 min
Game:
- Bringing the player into a specific state of mind
- Deeply empathetic gameplay
- Difficulty as an emotional journey
- Resting points for the character help the player rest
- Relatable Characters
Develop:
- How can we connect gameplay elements to the player's emotions (other than frustration)?
- Could you make a game have an emotional story arc through nothing but mechanics and visuals? How?
- What game mechanics could you use to convey anger, joy, calm, relief, etc?
My first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/
Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagames
Email me: anxiousbuddhagames(this sentence is to confuse bots@)gmail.com
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/GvYRtTQM9m
- Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.
107: Procrastinating is Okay
Game, Develop, Repeat
01/13/25 • 25 min
My first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/
Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagames
Email me: anxiousbuddhagames(this sentence is to confuse bots@)gmail.com
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/GvYRtTQM9m
- Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.
009: Getting Over It with Bennet Foddy + Enjoying Failure
Game, Develop, Repeat
03/06/23 • 41 min
Questions I ask myself this episode:
- What happens when you go extreme with difficulty?
- How essential are the quotations & taunting?
- How am I impacting the player's emotions?
- What did I develop this week?
- Game development books?
- What fields have good crossover with game design?
- What to do when I get stuck?
My first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/
Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagames
Email me: anxiousbuddhagames(this sentence is to confuse bots@)gmail.com
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/GvYRtTQM9m
- Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.
106: Binge Gaming
Game, Develop, Repeat
01/06/25 • 25 min
My first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/
Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagames
Email me: anxiousbuddhagames(this sentence is to confuse bots@)gmail.com
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/GvYRtTQM9m
- Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.
004: In Other Waters + Limitations
Game, Develop, Repeat
01/30/23 • 28 min
My first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/
Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagames
Email me: anxiousbuddhagames(this sentence is to confuse bots@)gmail.com
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/GvYRtTQM9m
- Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.
010: Warcraft III + Skill Development
Game, Develop, Repeat
03/13/23 • 38 min
This episode, I discuss my childhood love of Warcraft III and ask: How can a game's design inspire the players to "get good?
My first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/
Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagames
Email me: anxiousbuddhagames(this sentence is to confuse bots@)gmail.com
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/GvYRtTQM9m
- Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.
066: I Earned a World Record (Dustforce)
Game, Develop, Repeat
04/01/24 • 35 min
Game:
- I got a world record
- 246 way tie
- Awesome community
- Flowy, skill based speedrunner
- Satisfying skill development, significant space for mastery
- Incredible soundtrack
- Beautiful animations and art
Develop:
- Navigating levels in game, alternative selections
- Blocking levels based on ability to reach them
- Leader-boards add a lot to the gameplay
Check-In:
- Great programming progress, learning a lot from twitch
- finding out my blind spots
Repeat:
- If you had blind spots, where would they be?
- What do you want to try this week?
- Tip: Slow the pace a little. Make steady, sustainable progress
My first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/
Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagames
Email me: anxiousbuddhagames(this sentence is to confuse bots@)gmail.com
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/GvYRtTQM9m
- Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.
065: When to Ditch a Project
Game, Develop, Repeat
03/25/24 • 35 min
Eastshade Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCzhyUsDHPE
Game:
- Backstory of my current project
- Full description of the project
- Getting stuck after the prototypes
Develop:
- Eastshade Studios video: "Marketing is not why most indie games fail"
- Why I'm considering scrapping this project
- Scope realizations
- Too much stuff to polish
Check-In:
- Godot Terrain system
- Ko-Fi and Twitch
Repeat:
- If you remain on your current trajectory, where will you be in one month?
- If you alter your trajectory in some minor way, where will you be in one month?
- Tip for myself: Set goals, externalize your mind when overwhelmed
My first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/
Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagames
Email me: anxiousbuddhagames(this sentence is to confuse bots@)gmail.com
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/GvYRtTQM9m
- Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.
035: Baldur's Gate 3 + Designing Decisions
Game, Develop, Repeat
08/28/23 • 29 min
In this episode, we discuss...
- Designing Decisions
- Character motivation
- Scope of consequences
Game:
- Characters with powerful motivations
- Interpersonal stakes
- Exploration & multiple solutions
- Black and white vs grey
Develop:
- Establish character backstory/motivation
- Limit scope
- Limit consequences
Repeat questions:
- What part of your game is likely to blow up in scope? How can you lock the scope down without breaking the appeal?
- Are your characters being driven by their backstories?
- How strong are your core mechanics?
My first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/
Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagames
Email me: anxiousbuddhagames(this sentence is to confuse bots@)gmail.com
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/GvYRtTQM9m
- Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Game, Develop, Repeat have?
Game, Develop, Repeat currently has 107 episodes available.
What topics does Game, Develop, Repeat cover?
The podcast is about Game Design, Leisure, Gaming, Game Development, Podcasts, Education, Video Games and Programming.
What is the most popular episode on Game, Develop, Repeat?
The episode title '069: The Gameplay Loop of Game Development' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Game, Develop, Repeat?
The average episode length on Game, Develop, Repeat is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of Game, Develop, Repeat released?
Episodes of Game, Develop, Repeat are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Game, Develop, Repeat?
The first episode of Game, Develop, Repeat was released on Jan 9, 2023.
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