A compilation of all of the best advice and ideas we’ve received from 50 episodes worth of amazing guests and industry icons. Topics discussed: How to get up and start something new Dealing with feedback and finding balance in your work Maste

Indie Insider #53 – Larry Kuperman, Director of Business Development for Nightdive Studios

Sep 26th, 2017 1h 3m

Guest: Larry Kuperman, Director of Business Development for Nightdive Studios, the team perhaps most notable for remaking games from the past, such as the System Shock franchise. Topics discussed: Larry’s story and how he went from a theatre

Indie Insider #52 – Tobias Sjögren of White Wolf Entertainment

Sep 18th, 2017 57m 21s

Guest: Tobias Sjögren, CEO of White Wolf Entertainment, a sister company to Paradox Interactive. Topics discussed: Tobias’ story of taking over a company acquired by Paradox Interactive and nurturing the World of Darkness IP, as well as his h

Indie Insider #51 – Zhenghua Yang, Founder of Serenity Forge

Sep 12th, 2017 55m 13s

Guest: Zhenghua Yang, Game Developer and Founder of Serenity Forge, an indie video game publishing studio. Topics discussed: An in-depth exploration of the blood disorder that almost claimed Zhenghua’s life, and how video games saved him How

Indie Insider #51 – Zhenghua Yang, Founder of Serenity Forge

Sep 12th, 2017 55m 13s

Guest: Zhenghua Yang, Game Developer and Founder of Serenity Forge, an indie video game publishing studio.Topics discussed:An in-depth exploration of the blood disorder that almost claimed Zhenghua’s life, and how video games saved himHow

Indie Insider #50 – Nolan Bushnell, Founder of Atari (and a Giveaway!)

Sep 5th, 2017 55m 18s

Guest: Nolan Bushnell, Founder of Atari and father of the video game industry. Nolan Bushnell has also co-founded companies such as Modal VR and Brainrush. Topics discussed: Things that shouldn’t hold you back, such as location or a college e

Indie Insider #49 – Craig Morrison, Design Department Manager of Blizzard Entertainment

Aug 29th, 2017 1h 30m

Guest: Craig Morrison, Design Department Manager of the World of Warcraft franchise at Blizzard Entertainment. Topics discussed: How Craig approaches design as a philosophy and a discipline The immense importance of collaboration in this indu

Indie Insider #48 – Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive

Aug 21st, 2017 51m 40s

Guest: Fredrik Wester, the CEO of video game developer and publishing company Paradox Interactive. Topics discussed: What platform should you put your game on, and is console viable for indies? Fred’s advice to “taking a lot of s**t.” How to

Indie Insider #47 – The Road to Play NYC, Week 3

Aug 14th, 2017 1h 28m

Guests: Robert Canciello, Founder of Eos Interactive Jane Friedhoff and Andy Wallace, Developers and Art Makers Dan Butchko, CEO of Playcrafting Topics discussed: Robert’s thoughts on project and team management How a varied background (such

Indie Insider #46 – The Road to Play NYC, Week 2

Aug 7th, 2017 1h 42m

Guests: Joe Tringali, Director of Digital Continue Josh DeBonis, President of BunbleBear Games Zac Dixon, Creative Director of IV Studio Kati Nawrocki, Art Director of Computer Lunch Dan Butchko, CEO of Playcrafting Topics discussed: Joe’s

Indie Insider #45 – The Road to Play NYC, Week 1

Jul 31st, 2017 1h 42m

Guests: Nick Fortugno, CCO of Playmatics Rebecca Bennett, Marketing & Community Manager of Dreamsail Games Lawrence Mascia, Owner of Goodnight Games Ben Miller, Lead Designer of Fabraz Dan Butchko, CEO of Playcrafting Topics discussed: Nick’s

Indie Insider #44 – John Master Lee, Product & Brand Executive

Jul 24th, 2017 1h 15m

This week’s guest: John Master Lee, a veteran product and brand executive in the video game industry. Topics discussed: How the Lean Startup Methodology can help optimize your life and work Whether or not your geographical location impacts yo

Indie Insider #43 – Anthony Palma, CEO of Jump

Jul 17th, 2017 1h

This week’s guest: Anthony Palma, CEO of Jump, the upcoming on-demand video game subscription service! Topics discussed: Creating a Netflix-like subscription service focused on indie games The art of developing a business model and growth mod

Indie Insider #42 – Dan Butchko, CEO of Playcrafting

Jul 10th, 2017 58m 15s

This week’s guest: Dan Butchko, CEO of Playcrafting, the organization providing in-person classes, courses, and events across America for both aspiring and established game developers! Topics discussed: Running a for-profit company with a non

Indie Insider #41 – Rocky Kev, Serious Game Devs Only

Jul 3rd, 2017 46m 16s

This week’s guest: Rocky Kev, founder of the Serious Game Devs Only community and creator of the Bytesized educational video series for game developers! Topics discussed: Tackling debt as an indie game developer Why periods of video game apat

Indie Insider #40 – Dirk Knemeyer, Host of The Game Design Roundtable Podcast

Jun 26th, 2017 51m 33s

This week’s guest: Dirk Knemeyer, host of The Game Design Roundtable podcast and Creative Director of Artana, a tabletop game company! Topics discussed: How to bounce back when your company or idea crumbles around you Finding your personal al

Indie Insider #39 – The Underground King, the Final Steam Greenlight Game

Jun 19th, 2017 43m 50s

This week’s guest: Alex Nae and Alex Nechita, developers of The Underground King, perhaps most notable for being the final Steam Greenlight game. Topics discussed: What happens when your game receives publicity for something out of your contr

Indie Insider #38 – Rich Vreeland, Disasterpeace

Jun 13th, 2017 1h 7m

This week’s guest: Rich Vreeland, AKA Disasterpeace, the composer of the music behind games such as Fez, Hyper Light Drifter, Mini Metro, and more! Topics discussed: Designing music for games such as Fez and Hyper Light Drifter The art of sei

Indie Insider #37 – Alexander Winn, TerraGenesis

Jun 5th, 2017 47m 26s

This week’s guest: Alexander Winn, founder of EdgeWorks Entertainment and creator of the hit app, TerraGenesis! Topics discussed: Developing 24 apps before finally hitting it big The constant grind of bug-fixes and audience response Developin

Indie Insider #36 – Timo Verschueren, nevaly

May 29th, 2017 44m 48s

This week’s guest: Timo Verschueren from nevaly, a startup focused on connecting game developers and publishers with online and YouTube influencers! Topics discussed: The art of the cold email Why do people love YouTubers and Let’s Play video

Indie Insider #35 – Anne McLaughlin, The Happie Cat

May 22nd, 2017 42m 49s

This week’s guest: YouTube personality and game development tutor, Anne McLaughlin (AKA The Happie Cat)! Topics discussed: Managing a YouTube Channel The pros and cons of Patreon Building and maintaining a community around your content The fu

Indie Insider #34 – Indie Studio Turtle Juice

May 15th, 2017 57m 36s

This week’s guests: Ernani Rocha and Bashar Saade of the indie studio Turtle Juice. Topics discussed: Conducting a successful Steam Greenlight campaign Managing a team that works entirely remote Navigating a working relationship with someone

Indie Insider #33 – Kate Edwards, Executive Director of the IGDA

May 8th, 2017 1h 18m

This week’s guest: Kate Edwards, the Executive Director of the International Game Developers Association Topics discussed: What it is like working for Microsoft and instructing Bill Gates on how to avoid a major international incident How gam

Indie Insider #32 – Glowlime Games

May 1st, 2017 54m 7s

This week’s guest: Joel Esquilin and Marcus Maulucci of Glowlime Games. Topics discussed: How Glowlime Games is educating the professionals YOU will want on your team The art of project management How to find happiness while still pursuing yo

Indie Insider #31 – David Sirlin, Creator of Fantasy Strike

Apr 26th, 2017 1h 53m

This week’s guest: David Sirlin, founder of Sirlin Games and creator of Fantasy Strike. Topics discussed: How the competitive fighting game world and the 9-11 terrorist attacks make you who you are The art of developing multiple games in a sh