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GameDev Breakdown

Todd Mitchell
Wildwood Down
Gamecube
Crashable Studios
Project Dolphin
Benevolent
What Remains Of Edith Finch
Rock Climbing
Game Design
Story Bundle
Parenting
Card Games
Gaming Culture
Creative Writing
Independant Games
Death Stranding 2
Home Depot
Nintendo
PS2
Xbox
Mod Community

Todd Mitchell just wants to make video games with his friends.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes195Founded9 years ago
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Caleb J. Ross is a gaming content creator and the author of Suddenly I was a Shark!, an exploration of What Remains of Edith Finch as well as numerous novels, short stories, and non-fiction works. He's also the creator of Beta Break, an innovative ca... more

Project Dolphin series author, Travis Nicholas, hangs out to discuss capturing the entire history of the Nintendo GameCube as well as its modern legacy.

Travis and Todd both have books in StoryBundle's Greatest Hits Volume 2 bundle which is availab... more

YouTube

Abby Nissenbaum hangs out to discuss her history in game development balanced with a day job, being a recording and performing music artist, and more. She's the voice of the hero in Benevolent, the debut first-person narrative exploration game in dev... more

YouTube

Micah Orsie joins to discuss Wildwood Down, an award-winning hybrid 2D/3D adventure game featuring a protagonist with Down Syndrome, designed after and voiced by Micah's life-long friend.

Wildwood Down launches August 7th on Steam.

Todd's podcast... more

Original Air Date: Aug. 24, 2024 - Todd's weird connection to the game that set the world ablaze, and what's happened since.

YouTube

Ray Marek returns. We discuss how we consume entertainment, helping your work survive on social media, stepping between the industry and your kids, and more.

YouTube

Original Air Date: Nov. 4, 2023 - John Riccitiello is out at Unity. Most of us agree it's too little, too late. Lots of users are rightfully taking a look at Godot. I'm doing something a little different.

As always, show notes and more at CodeWrite... more

YouTube

Original Air Date: Mar. 20, 2023 - A second virus in less than a month ravages the Mitchell household as GDC goers discover a privacy policy so bad they thought there had been a data leak. We discuss the status of the Red Panda project, Todd's favori... more

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Recent Guests

Caleb J. Ross
Author and designer specializing in video games and related narratives
Episode: Author and Designer Caleb J. Ross
Travis Nicholas
Writer and author of 'Project Dolphin', covering the history of the GameCube and its games.
Episode: GameCube Historian Travis Nicholas
Abby Nissenbaum
Nashville-based voice actor and musician with experience in the indie video game industry
Episode: Actor and Musician Abby Nissenbaum

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Disappointed

    Was really enjoying this podcast until today I hit the episode from Nov 17, 2017 “Alarmism and Governing Game Development” where the guys make sure to explicitly state how they’re not feminists 👍 Really disappointing to hear men oppose the movement for gender equality, especially in the context of a podcast about the video game industry (which already treats women poorly). Won’t be comfortable listening anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bring Back CUSTOM locations!!!
    United States9 months ago
  • The reason I started a podcast.

    So I am going to be real honest here and tell you guys that I have little to no understanding of game development or what it takes to make something from nothing using code.

    That being said this podcast is an absolute blast to listen to, the content is always relevant and interesting and I find myself just sucked into each episode no matter what it’s about.

    I’ve always wanted to start a podcast and it’s because of podcasts like this, Todd is super personal and relatable and always delivers... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hazard 0643
    United States7 years ago
  • Yay it’s back!

    Great podcast that has everything game dev. A must listen for any indie devs with some free ear time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Are Pee Gee Fan
    United States8 years ago

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#31
Ukraine/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#97
Ukraine/Leisure

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Micah Orsie of Crashable Studios
Q: What's striking about the game right away is the visual style; can you tell us how you landed on that?
We started making the game in 2D but decided to incorporate 3D elements for a unique look, inspired by games like Octopath Traveler.
Micah Orsie of Crashable Studios
Q: How did you get into Unity?
I grew up as a gamer and always loved telling stories, which led me to want to create my own games.
Actor and Musician Abby Nissenbaum
Q: What advice do you have for aspiring voice over folks or people of that time?
I think just be persistent, meet as many people as you can, and if you have a special skill, get into those spaces too, as opportunities can arise unexpectedly.
Actor and Musician Abby Nissenbaum
Q: How did you get linked up with the current studio Skango Games?
I use my consulting connections to get in touch with them, and they were looking for a voice actor and consultant for their game, which worked out perfectly with my schedule.
Actor and Musician Abby Nissenbaum
Q: So, Abby, for listeners not yet familiar, give them a quick rundown of who you are and what you do.
I'm a Nashville-based voice actor and musician with experience in the indie video game industry, having worked for six or seven years in roles including research director and narrative consultant.

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