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Game Dev Unchained

Game Dev Unchained

300 episodes

Our podcast breaks the mold of don't ask don't tell about the video game industry. We give everyone the real inside look at what its like to be a professional game developer, Every week we'll interview pro and indie developers, we'll talk jobs, studios, salaries and of course crunch horror stories. Tune in!

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Hosted by Brandon Pham

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  1. GDC 2026: Day 1 | It's not all up in Flames

    · 8:06 · Bonus

    Day 1 summary on the floor, reporting on what the buzz is.

  2. 0370: Roundtable News | High Guard's Downfall, Marathon's Release, Xbox's Future

    · 1 h 22 min · S11 E370

    Starting with Wildlight’s HighGuard, which drew heavy criticism for inconsistent art direction, weak gameplay choices, lack of public playtesting, poor performance, and rapidly shrinking player counts, leading to major…

  3. 0369: Roundtable News | EA Goes Private and Playstation State of Play Review

    · 52 min · S10 E369

    In this episode, we discuss EA going private and potentially some major layoffs before end of Year. Before deep diving in the state of play from the PlayStation conference. Connect with us:• 🖥…

  4. 0368: Small Teams Turn Passion into Project Grail with Malte and Rufino

    · 1 h 20 min · S10 E368

    https://www.project-grail.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/iammalte/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ta-roy/ Malte and Roy to discuss their journey developing "Project Grail," a retro-inspired first-person shooter. The…

  5. 0367: Games Recap | Crunch Deaths, Mass Layoffs, Political Firings, and Global Shifts

    · 48 min · S10 E367

    In this solo episode, I address three significant topics in the game development industry: backlash from social media posts following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the tragic death of…

  6. 0366: Alien: Rogue Incursion | Bridging VR and Flat Screen Experience with Ross DeVito

    · 1 h 00 min · S10 E366

    Alien: Rogue Incursion - Evolved Edition | Coming Soon to PS5, PS5 Pro, Steam, Xbox, and Epic Ross De Vito | LinkedIn In this episode we have Ross DeVito, a gameplay programmer at Survios, a VR studio. Ross shares…

  7. 0365: Roundtable News | AI, Remote Work and Industry Layoffs

    · 1 h 19 min · S10 E365

    In this episode, we discuss the recent layoffs in the game industry and the economic challenges faced by game studios, focusing on the long development cycles and mismanagement in AAA studios like Cloud Chamber's…

  8. 0364: The Challenges of Finishing a Game with Drew Smith

    · 1 h 04 min · S10 E364

    In this episode we sit down with longtime friend and industry veteran Drew Smith for a candid conversation about the evolving landscape of game development. Drew shares his journey from hustling his way into Take-Two,…

  9. 0363: Roundtable News | Marathon, Mayhem, and the State of AAA

    · 1 h 13 min · S10 E363

    In this roundtable episode, the crew dives into Bungie’s upcoming "Marathon," dissecting its art style, gameplay, and what it signals about the state of AAA game development. We discuss industry layoffs, the decline of…

  10. 0362: Gaming Today with Studio GM Chris Stone

    · 46 min · S10 E362

    About this episode:hristopher Stone is a dynamic Studio General Manager who has played a key role in some of the industry's most notable AAA titles. Currently, he's leading work on Ready or Not, while his impressive…

  11. 0361: UFOs & Conspiracies with Leo Gonzalez

    · 1 h 23 min · S10 E361

    https://magicmind.com/gduJan Get 45% off for mental wealth bundled with Magic Mind's new Sleep Elixir for better sleep. About this episode: Leo Gonzalez is the cofounder of GoDemics, a co development studio that…

  12. 0360: Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut with Tony & Abby Howard

    · 1 h 01 min · S10 E360

    About this episode: Tony & Abby are independent game developers behind Black Tabby Games. Following up their first success, Scarlet Hollow, Slay the Princess is already a hit. I sat down with the team to learn about…

  13. 0359: Roundtable News | Tencent is a Military Company?

    · 1 h 03 min · S10 E359

    https://magicmind.com/gduJan Get 45% off for mental wealth bundled with Magic Mind's new Sleep Elixir for better sleep. About this episode: Tencent comes into question and is listed as a military company. Ray and I…

  14. 0358: Staying Strong in the Game with Jordan Smith

    · 1 h 31 min · S10 E358

    About this episode: In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Smith (20 year game design veteran) to talk about what it takes to keep pushing forward as a game developer when the industry feels like it’s falling apart.…

  15. 0357: New Year Resolution & Kicking off 2025

    · 35 min · S10 E357

    About this episode: Coming back after a hiatus, I talk about what conversations and topics I'll be tackling for 2025. Connect with us: • 🖥 http://gamedevunchained.com • 🎞️ https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevUnch... • ✉️…

  16. 0356: Escape From Hadrian's Wall with Jim Gray

    · 1 h 18 min · S9 E356

    About this episode: Jim Gray is a seasoned video game professional with over two decades of experience, having led engineering and development teams at notable companies such as ILMxLAB, Sledgehammer Games, and…

  17. 0355: Roundtable News | Ubisoft is Falling Hard

    · 1 h 14 min · S9 E355

    About this episode: Ubisoft is making all types of bad headlines. This was recorded even before the rumor that the brothers are looking to sell to Tencent. Given more credence to our doomsday prediction that Ubisoft is…

  18. 0354: Tabletop Game Design ‘Your Turn’ with Scott Rogers

    · 1 h 02 min · S9 E354

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  19. 0353: Roundtable News | Concord and AAA Games Failure to Launch

    · 1 h 03 min · S9 E353

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  20. 0352: Desktop Virtual Pet WEYRDLETS with Shawn Beck

    · 58 min · S9 E352

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  21. 0351: Remote Collaboration with Magma and Socializing Game Development Featuring Oli Strong

    · 55 min · S9 E351

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  22. 0350: Roundtable News | XBOX & Sony & Indie Games Future Plans

    · 1 h 13 min · S9 E350

    About this episode: Ray and I discussed various challenges and trends in the game development industry, including funding issues, layoffs, and the impact of streaming services like Game Pass and Netflix. We also…

  23. 0349: Fantasy Horror Kidnapping Sim ‘Life Eater’ with Xalavier Nelson Jr.

    · 56 min · S9 E349

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  24. 0348: 3D Generative AI with Atlas featuring Ben James

    · 55 min · S9 E348

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this episode, we dive into…

  25. 0347: Reimagining Classics: James Montagna on 'Yar's Rising' and Game Development

    · 50 min · S9 E347

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: James Montagna discusses the…

  26. 0346: Games industry keeps getting worse with Damien Evans

    · 1 h 17 min · S9 E346

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Damien Evans and I discussed…

  27. 0345: Roundtable News | The Impact of Team Size, Community, and Industry Trends on Game Development

    · 1 h 33 min · S9 E345

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: We discussed the challenges of…

  28. 0344: Harmonizing Innovation: The 'Lullaby of Life' Journey with Francisco Lara Sikorski

    · 1 h 02 min · S9 E344

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Read Article:…

  29. 0343: Character Craft: Didimo's Journey in AI Artistry with Veronica Orvalho

    · 56 min · S9 E343

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: full article: Character…

  30. 0342: Roundtable News | Behind the GDC Booths: Unpacking Industry Challenges

    · 1 h 26 min · S9 E342

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Ray and I had a comprehensive…

  31. 0341: Making a Game in UEFN with Tav Shande

    · 1 h 26 min · S8 E341

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this episode, I discussed…

  32. 0340: JangaFX with Nick Seavert

    · 1 h 34 min · S9 E340

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this episode, I had a…

  33. 0339:Roundtable News | Rough Start to 2024

    · 1 h 37 min · S9 E339

    https://magicmind.com/janunchained 75% off subscription. Get 1 month free with a 3 month subscription with my code GAMEDEVUNCHAINED. ENDS JAN 31st. Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only…

  34. 0338: Roundtable News | Fortnite Lego, Game Awards, and GTA VI

    · 1 h 39 min · S8 E338

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this episode, I sit with…

  35. 0337: Art Boost | Spark and Bibi with Igor Puskaric

    · 1 h 00 min · S8 E337

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Igor Puskaric presents his…

  36. 0336: Navigating the Storms of Indie Publishing with Pete Bottomley

    · 1 h 23 min · S8 E336

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Dive into the fascinating…

  37. 0335: Art Boost | Gambit with Lyndl Kempis

    · 1 h 23 min · S8 E335

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Lyndl Kempis joins this week…

  38. 0334: Roundtable News | Massive Layoffs

    · 1 h 45 min · S8 E334

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this episode of our…

  39. 0333: Catching up with the Game Industry with Brian Canary

    · 1 h 05 min · S8 E333

    AU 2023 | November 13-15 in Las Vegas www.autodesk.com/gamedevunchained Paul Klee, Rich Harbour by Subsage (itch.io) Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription.…

  40. 0332: Get Your Game Published with Jay Powell

    · 1 h 03 min · S8 E332

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Dive into the intriguing tale…

  41. 0331: Making Lucid with Eric Manahan

    · 1 h 05 min · S8 E331

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe Back Lucid Kickstarter Now! About this episode:…

  42. 0330: Mastering Metaverse: John Krajewski’s Eco Adventure

    · 1 h 03 min · S8 E330

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Dive into the captivating…

  43. 0329: Roundtable News | Gen Z Impact on the Workplace

    · 1 h 25 min · S8 E329

    https://magicmind.com/unchained 56% off subscription 20% for one-time purchases with my code GAMEDEV20 Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription.…

  44. 0328: The Evolution of UX from Human Factors to Gaming with Joe Schaeppi

    · 53 min · S8 E328

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Join Joe Schaeppi, a renowned…

  45. 0327: XR for Game Developers with Tony Bevilacqua

    · 1 h 01 min · S8 E327

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Dive into the future of game…

  46. 0326: UEFN & HaZ Dulull- A New Dawn for Creators

    · 1 h 08 min · S8 E326

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: Our guest, Haz Dullull, a…

  47. 0325: The Story Behind Dynopunk with Andrew and Roman

    · 1 h 06 min · S8 E325

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this episode, we delve into…

  48. 0324: The Story of Battlebit Remastered with Max Fink (theliquidhorse)

    · 1 h 23 min · S8 E324

    https://magicmind.com/unchained 56% off subscription 20% for one-time purchases with my code GAMEDEV20 Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription.…

  49. 0323: Reality, Upgraded: Navigating VR/AR Gaming with Alex Silkin

    · 1 h 13 min · S8 E323

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In this riveting episode of…

  50. 0322: SoapBox | Games are taking 4-6 Years to Make? Why that isn't a bad thing...

    · 1 h 07 min · S8 E322

    Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe About this episode: In our latest episode, we…

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