Quantic Foundry is a market research company that focuses on gamer motivation. They have created a pretty unique model for describing gamer motivation. It's not unlike what we have been talking about in previous episodes, but it's very good and

It's a trap!

Apr 9th, 2021 1h 7m

This one is about conspiracy theories and how they fit into game development. Listen and enjoy, it's a fun one!

Tools

Mar 16th, 2021 1h 1m

This one is an interview-style episode, where Juice shares some of the tools he's found useful in gamedev, studios he's worked with and some of the costs you can expect when working in gamedev. Enjoy!

Systems in games

Mar 2nd, 2021 1h 6m

This week we're talking about the systemization of games and how games are moving towards a more systemic implementation. We're looking at inventory systems, HP-systems and more. Enjoy!

The one about replayability

Feb 23rd, 2021 1h 4m

What kind of games are replayable and how can you retain gamers? We talk about this and more in this one.

Networking

Feb 9th, 2021 1h 9m

We finally got around to record this episode about networking. However, we changed the topic a little bit. It's going to be focused on cloud solutions for game networking. So, you'll hear terms like: kubernetes, hypervisor, container, microserv

Back to cloud

Feb 2nd, 2021 1h 9m

Hello! Cloud gaming services have been established for a little more than a year now. There are various providers that use different models to provide their service. In this one we talk about which one we think is the best. Enjoy!

Game genres and what should you start with

Jan 19th, 2021 1h 3m

Ever wonder in which game genre your first game should be? We talked about it and the answer might surprise you. Listen to us talk about different game genres. Enjoy!

Cyber things

Jan 12th, 2021 1h 8m

In this one it's all about Cyberpunk. It has been one of the most hyped up games, but has ended up dissapointing many. Why? Who's to blame and will they be able to fix it? We also have a proper introduction of ourselves, since we weren't that

Physics in games

Dec 15th, 2020 1h 5m

In this one we talked about faking physics, simulating physics, having no physics and everything else regarding the topic. Join our conversation and enjoy.

Hardware - Macbook M1

Dec 8th, 2020 1h 7m

We really love hardware. This episode, just like the title implies, is all about the new Apple M1 ARM SOC. We discussed the impact it can have in the industry and gaming industry. Spoiler alert, we're on different sides in this one. Enjoy.

Game tutorials

Dec 1st, 2020 1h 5m

This episode is about tutorials in games. Do they actually teach us what we need to know about the game? We're taking and talking about some examples in this one. Enjoy!

Human machine interaction

Nov 24th, 2020 1h 3m

In this episode we talk about Human Machine Interaction(HMI). We look at the history of HMI and why it's important for game development.

Psychology deep dive

Nov 17th, 2020 1h 4m

Sometimes we need to understand what makes a game more popular than others, and why we enjoy certain activities more than others. In order to understand that we have to dive deeper into the psychology of human beings. So, this week we're doing

Measurement

Nov 10th, 2020 1h 5m

This week we're talking about measurement. It's a very important tool to use as a game development. Also, good measurement theories and algorithms lead to good feedback to you as a game developer. Enjoy!

Guest: CEO of Antler Interactive - Anna Norrevik

Nov 3rd, 2020 1h 10m

Hi everyone! This week we're joined by Anna Norrevik, a legend to all who know her, the CEO of Antler Interactive and an overall awesome person. Join us in talking about the future of gaming, AR, blockchain and mobile game development challenge

Feedback

Oct 27th, 2020 59m 22s

Is the customer always right? Should you cater to everyone's will and adapt your game to their needs? Do the developers really not care about the opinions of the gamers? In this week's episode we talk about feedback in all of its shapes and for

AR and Blockchain

Oct 20th, 2020 1h 1m

Hello everyone! This week we're covering AR(augmented reality) and the technology behind blockchain and how it can be used in game development and business. Enjoy!

Procedural Content Generation

Oct 13th, 2020 1h 4m

Hello everyone! This episode is about an important tool that can be not only be used to speed up the development process, but also be part of the game itself. Procedural content generation is important in many ways; from making sure that you ge

Politics

Oct 6th, 2020 1h 5m

Hi everyone! We wanted to talk a little about politics. We have a little more focus on the Epic vs Apple battle that's going on right now. Here's our take on it. Enjoy!

Our first guest

Sep 29th, 2020 1h 6m

Hello!! This week we have our first ever guest! We're super hyped and we hope that you are too. Karoline Forsberg is a Senior Gameplay Designer. She is well-versed in the magic arts of gameplay design kung fu, a black-belt ninja in game disecti

Skills of a Game Designer

Sep 22nd, 2020 1h 4m

What skills are required/needed as a game designer and game developer. If you're just starting out it could get confusing. So, we took the opportunity to talk about it. Enjoy!

Game Engines

Sep 15th, 2020 1h 3m

Is it worth writing your own game engine in 2020? We talked about it and tried to find out. Enjoy!

Level design

Sep 8th, 2020 1h 2m

We're back this week and we're talking about level design. We also cover game mechanics, since one can't really exist without the other. Enjoy :)

Ray Tracing

Aug 25th, 2020 1h 1m

This episode covers ray tracing. It's a technology that is becoming more and more mature and interesting. But does it add any value for the gamer? Maybe it's a more powerful tool for the game developer. Enjoy!