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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 complete our series on Portal. We talk about the ending part of the game, the increasing difficulty, the cake, and the boss and declare ourselves Still Alive. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and... more

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we kick off a short series on 2007's Portal. We talk about the year it came out, a bit about Valve and the Orange Box, before talking about the game's development history and then some topics about the game i... 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 one... Brett Douville, who happens to also co-host Dev Game Club and is the person typing this right ... more

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we complete our series on a pair of empathy games, Papers, Please and Cart Life. We spend some more time with Melanie and her coffee hut before turning to our takeaways, shared between both games. Dev Game Cl... more

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William Pugh
Co-developer of The Stanley Parable and founder of Crows Crows Crows
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Episode: DGC Ep 439: The Stanley Parable Bonus Interview with William Pugh
Karla Zimonja
Co-founder of Fullbright, co-director of Gone Home
Fullbright
Episode: DGC Ep 438: Gone Home Bonus Interview with Karla Zimonja
Michael Betts
Co-founder and game director of Omega Entertainment.
Omega Entertainment
Episode: Discord Game Club Ep 8
Sean Vesce
A veteran game developer known for his work on Interstate '76 and other titles.
Live Aware
Episode: DGC Ep 427: Interstate '76 Interview with Sean Vesce and Zack Norman
Zack Norman
Veteran game designer and entrepreneur who worked on Interstate '76.
Various companies focusing on technology and gaming
Episode: DGC Ep 427: Interstate '76 Interview with Sean Vesce and Zack Norman
Phil Salvador
Library Director of the Video Game History Foundation
Video Game History Foundation
Episode: Discord Game Club Episode 6
Jordan Mechner
Influential video game designer and filmmaker known for 'Prince of Persia' and 'Karateka'
JordanMechner.com
Episode: DGC Ep 399: Interview with Jordan Mechner
Kyle Error13
Twitch streamer known for self-motivated game challenges like Dark Souls runs
Twitch
Episode: Discord Game Club Episode 3

Hosts

Brett Douville
Co-host and veteran game developer, providing insightful analysis shaped by years of industry experience.
Tim Longo
Co-host and veteran game developer, contributing a wealth of knowledge about game design and narrative.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 417 ratings
  • Fantastic Podcast

    Got into this via the Morrowind and Halo: CE episodes, and have since listened to every episode.

    Great hosts, good vibes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Endofunctor
    United States20 days ago
  • Woke

    Great show but with moments of wokeness sprinkled throughout making for many cringe moments, for example complaining about the middle-eastern levels in Hitman 2, implying that it’s somehow wrong to depict people in the middle-east being harmed, or complaining about the depiction of slavery in Morrowind, implying that it’s somehow wrong to have any kind of depiction slavery in a work of fiction, many such examples of delusional takes.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ixdbxi
    Canada9 months ago
  • Fantastic Insights Into Classic Games

    I’ve been following the show for years and can’t recommend it more highly. The show covers a variety of classic games over many genres, and playing along with the show is incredibly rewarding when the hosts dig into what works for the game and why. Even if you aren’t playing along, you will be hooked by Brett and Tim’s analysis and banter, backed by decades of real game developer industry experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pharaijin
    United Statesa year ago
  • A peek behind the curtains of the classics

    I just found this show and have binged it for about ten episodes straight. Love the industry insider knowledge and insights into how my favorites from childhood might have been envisioned and executed. The slow and thoughtful play-through of Ocarina of Time was fantastic. I hope some day they will get to Majoras Mask. Keep up the great work, and thanks for making my commutes so interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _Iceboy_
    United Statesa year ago
  • A great deep dive show into game development

    I’ve been listening to Brett and Tim for literally years now.

    They have great conversations discussing the old classic games they play both from the player point of view, as well as the added insight from being game developers themselves.

    It’s a great “book club” style analysis of old classic games that led us and the industry into the games we play today.

    Also, the interview episodes where they talk to original team members from the games are an absolute goldmine of information and insight... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Buzzrick
    New Zealand2 years ago

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Hosts provide great insights into classic and indie games, making complex design elements accessible.
Listeners appreciate the high-quality content and the engaging, friendly rapport between the hosts.
Critiques about the occasional socio-political commentary, indicating mixed reactions to expressed viewpoints.
General agreement that listening to the show enhances the appreciation of video games, with some mentioning it has influenced their gaming habits.

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Discord Game Club Ep 9
Q: What advice would you give to hopeful indie game developers?
Nolan encourages them to just make a game, emphasizing the importance of starting small and getting projects out into the world.
Discord Game Club Ep 9
Q: What are your thoughts on the current state of the game industry?
Nolan expresses concerns about AAA studios reaching unsustainable development costs and the resulting layoffs and disruptions.
Discord Game Club Ep 9
Q: How do you measure success for your games?
Success is measured both in terms of financial returns and player engagement for Nolan's games.
Discord Game Club Ep 9
Q: What is your creative process for making games?
Nolan describes how he uses a notebook for his game ideas, allowing them to develop over time before deciding on implementation.
Discord Game Club Ep 9
Q: How does a theater kid get started in game development?
Nolan shares his transition from theater aspirant to game development after realizing he could merge storytelling with programming.

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The focus centers on in-depth discussions about classic video games and their lasting influence on the industry. The hosts, both seasoned game developers, explore game mechanics, design choices, and the historical context of notable titles, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of what makes these games impactful. Frequent themes include the evolution of game design, narrative complexity, and the emotional connections players develop with these games. Unique interviews with industry figures and engaging personal anecdotes enrich the discussions, making it a treasure trove for anyone interested in game development or the history of gaming.

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4. Sean Vesce
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