
The Game Dev Field Guide is a podcast series focused on teaching you how to make and launch your own video games. This podcast is aimed at the beginner to intermediate level of game developer. Learn things like how to make crisp movement controls, making eye catching sprites, and marketing your game for it's big release. Stay awhile and listen!
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 128 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

In this episode Zackavelli talks about the concept of the core fantasy for video games. Skip to Body of Episode: 9:38 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/2C8eTs... more
In this episode Zackavelli talks about the the most impactful, "guiding light" for game devs. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:31 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video games! Link: discord.gg/... more
In this episode Zackavelli talks about the friction in video games and 3 "levels" of thinking about it as a designer. Skip to Body of Episode: 7:32 Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Join the discord and talk with the community about making video ... more
In this episode Zackavelli discusses strategies for steam success and de risking game dev with professional min/maxer Cory Darby Cory on the Jonas Tyroller Podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWidan8ggGo Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/GDFG Joi... more
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This is a great podcast! I personally am not good at game dev :/ but this has helped me with what little I can do, would love to see an episode on hard puzzle design/easter eggs. (I made my username when I was 8 lol so yea it’s goofy)
I’ve had this podcast on my radar for a while. Went on a morning walk and started with the episode on your game feeling cheap. Super insightful and helpful, I thought the sponsorship parts were well done. Definitely looking forward to new episodes going forward on my morning walks.
Really great podcast to listen too! I just started getting into Game Dev and just listening to this makes me think outside the box. He is so informative with his episodes! Keep it up!
Helped me learn about game design in general and how many things I messed up in my first game.
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This show focuses on practical, actionable guidance for indie and aspiring game developers, with episodes that blend design theory, technical tips, and real-world workflows. Listeners can expect deep dives into core design concepts, audience-facing improvements (like UX, art direction, and audio), and pragmatic strategies for monetization, publishing, and building community. The host frequently dissects recognizable games to illustrate principles, runs listener challenges, and features sponsor-led tools that level the playing field for small studios. A standout is the blend of accessible, beginner-friendly advice with occasional deeper dives into specialized topics, making it valuable for both newcomers and more experienced devs seeking fre... more
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Game Dev Field Guide launched 6 years ago and published 128 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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