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GameDev Breakdown’s New Format: More Development, More Fun!
What if we could have fun AND make stuff?
Dad Weighs In: Dogs Like Dads Best Because We Are the Same Creature
Save your animal expertise—dogs just want to hang out with someone who will eat something unrecognizable straight off the floor.
One Game Developer’s Quest for Autism Awareness and Acceptance
I sat down remotely with Thomas Kildren of Fletcher Studios to discuss his popular upcoming VR project, his challenges as a developer and stay-at-home parent, shifting opinions in the community, and more.
Games Journalist Mat Bradley-Tschirgi Talks Surviving Freelance Work, Live Events, and More
Anyone working around video games should expect the unexpected. From book publisher estate planning issues to crypto startups, Mat Bradley-Tschirgi has just about seen it all.
Exclusive Interview: Humorist Andy Spain
Cash Grab author Andy Spain discusses his new book, his life in media production, work/life balance, and more.
My Tamagotchi ruined me as a person
It was the end of the 1990s. The Tamagotchi had taken over the world, but sales were slowing for the first time. The conditions were perfect for the kids in our lower-middle-class area to grab one at a discount for the first time. Soon, I was 13 years old and struggling under the pressure to settle down and start a family.
News, State of the Pod, and Philip Molodkovets of Wargaming
Welcome back! Here are some updates–including the scoop on Inside Video Game Creation in the latest deal at StoryBundle–a word on the state of the podcast, and an exclusive interview with Philip Molodkovets, Wargaming’s executive producer on World of Warships.
StoryBundle’s “Snowed In” Game Book Bundle Is Live
If you’re looking to stay warm with a great collection of books about games–including my book, Inside Video Game Creation–you can check out StoryBundle’s latest game book bundle today.
Our Extended Chat with Bestselling Halo, Star Wars, and Dungeons & Dragons Author Troy Denning
Following the release of his latest novel, Halo: Divine Wind, we grabbed an hour of Troy Denning’s time to talk about Halo, contributing to other legendary series including Star Wars and Dungeons & Dragons, collaborating with 343 Industries, how tie-ins differ from other writing projects, his philosophy on productivity, and much more.