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Join hosts and industry veterans Brett Douville and Tim Longo as they discuss older titles and the impact they had on the games industry, as well as any lessons that could be taken away even today. Play along!

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Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we continue our series on Psychonauts. We unravel more about what this game even *is*, while at the same time looking at things like level design, abilities and powers, and other topics, before turning to lis... more

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we start a new series on 2005's Psychonauts. We stay in the same year as our last game, and dive into a little of the prehistory of the game before diving into the game proper. Dev Game Club looks at classic ... more

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we complete our series on Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory. We talk about some of the late levels before turning to our takeaways. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them ove... more

Tim is traveling this week, so we are reaching into the Discord Game Club interview archive. This time around, BioStats and Calamity Nolan interview Michael Patton, Nathan Hiemenz, and Ian Clark, who talk primarily about the development of Clockwork ... more

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Recent Guests

Ashton Herrmann
Listener guest who discusses Splinter Cell Chaos Theory memories; shares firsthand experiences from the era
Episode: DGC Ep 476: Psychonauts (part one)
Michael Patton
Producer at OIGames and producer for Clockwork Ambrosia
OIGames
Episode: Discord Game Club Ep. 16
Nathan Hiemenz
Founder and Creative Director at Realmsoft
Realmsoft
Episode: Discord Game Club Ep. 16
Carlos Hambrina
Independent graphic novel creator and publisher with a background in game development.
Radiator Comics
Episode: Discord Game Club Ep. 15
Mike Piontek
A Twitch streamer who specializes in immersive experiences of retro games, alongside providing historical context.
Twitch
Episode: Discord Game Club Ep. 14
Brad Smith
Indie developer, principal of Miracle Tea Studios
Miracle Tea Studios
Episode: Discord Game Club Ep. 13
Kim Swift
Game developer and key figure behind Portal and Left 4 Dead series.
NEAR Studios
Episode: DGC Ep 454: Portal Bonus Interview with Kim Swift
Ed Fries
Former general partner in co-running the 1Up Ventures VC Fund and co-founder of Xbox
1Up Ventures, Xbox
Episode: DGC Ep 453: Bonus Interview with Ed Fries
Chet Faliszek
Game developer known for his work on Portal and Left 4 Dead
Stray Bombay
Episode: DGC Ep 451: Portal Bonus Interview with Chet Faliszek

Hosts

Tim Longo
Co-host of Dev Game Club; veteran game developer providing industry experience.
Brett Douville
Host of the show; experienced game designer with deep industry knowledge.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 426 ratings
  • Super Entertaining :)

    This is such a fantastic podcast covering many great games that I enjoyed playing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shadowlord-72
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank you

    Thank you so much. I love listening to your show and appreciate the tone, depth, and breadth. You’re both so good at balancing the various aspects of what games are. Congrats on 10 years. Now, I need to go finish listening to your latest :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OddberryGames
    Australia4 months ago
  • My deep, deep thanks to the hosts for the many hours of joyful and intelligent discussion over all this time (a decade?!). The interviews are a special highlight.

    I'm sure anyone curious could find a series on a game they know to start at, then pluck at the enormous backlog.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    yinbar
    5 months ago
  • Dev Game Club has, at the time of review, 469 episodes. Each one is at least an hour long (most longer). That means I've spent more than 20 days of my life listening to Brett and Tim Longo Jr-with-a-J-R-at-the-end, and I don't regret a single second of it. These guys serve up entertaining, educational, and in-depth glimpses into some of my favorite games of the past, and they do it with such intellect and wisdom that could only come from experienced industry veterans. I love their authenticity a... more

    Podchaser
    5
    Ben Alcala
    7 months ago
  • One of best game design content on the internet

    As a wannabe game developer, I often search the web for game design videos, series and podcasts. I often stumble into content that’s either too shallow or is delivered in a convoluted, navel-gazy fashion.

    That’s not the case for DGC. I’ve been a listener for almost a decade now and Brett and Tim never fail to deliver valuable insights in an accessible and respectful way.

    These guys know what they’re doing and we are lucky that they are willing to share their knowledge with us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paolo Soares
    United States9 months ago

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Episodes featuring guest developers and designers are frequently highlighted as standout.
Fans praise the hosts' industry experience and engaging banter.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful, in-depth analysis of classic games.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#151
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#136
Australia/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#239
Italy/Leisure/Video Games
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#4
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#59
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#65
Israel/Leisure/Video Games

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Discord Game Club Ep. 14
Q: What would you consider a success for your stream or your art or your games?
His successes are defined by community interactions rather than financial gains, such as viewers enjoying his content and coming back to the channel.
Discord Game Club Ep. 14
Q: Do you have any long-term plans for the channel?
He mentioned that he enjoys streaming as a hobby and does not plan on making it a full-time job, but does want to grow the channel.
Discord Game Club Ep. 14
Q: What was your initial motivation to start streaming?
Piontek started streaming because he and his wife enjoyed watching GDQ and other developers on Twitch, which inspired him to share his own gaming experiences.
Discord Game Club Ep. 13
Q: What makes a good festival, both as an attendee and an exhibitor?
Brad emphasized that a good festival is defined by its affordable exhibiting fees and the quality of artists showcased.
Discord Game Club Ep. 13
Q: What inspires you to start a new work?
Often, negative emotions can fuel Brad's creativity, and he grapples with a constant stream of ideas that he struggles to keep up with.

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A show built around in-depth discussions of classic and influential games, with hosts who are veteran developers analyzing design decisions, player experience, and the evolution of the industry. Episodes mix rigorous analysis of specific titles with broader lessons for game design, production realities, and storytelling, often complemented by guest perspectives and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. The format emphasizes thoughtful, long-form conversations that reward attentive listening and play-along participation, making it a valuable resource for designers, developers, and serious gamers seeking historical context and actionable insights.

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Recent guests on Dev Game Club include:

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2. Michael Patton
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