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Nice Games Club - a gamedev podcast!

Lydia, Stephen, and Mark
Game Development
Dragon's Dogma 2
Game Design
Player Friction
South By Southwest 2024
Game Production
Creative Direction
Time Management
Gamemaker
Arzeth, the Jewel Of Faramore
Puzzle Design
Narrative Design
Independent Game Development
Spirit Island
Custom Board Game Spirits
Unity
Nintendo's Breath Of the Wild
Design Thinking
Spider-Man 2
Just Play Game Jam

The podcast where nice gamedevs talk gaming and game development. Nice!

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes488Founded9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

#384

Time Traveler Estate Sale

Nice Games Jam

2025.04.10

Roles reverse as Dale joins Stephen and Lydia for a Nice Game Jam prompted by Mark. The results are an antiques-fueled jaunt through time, and an unexpected win for Stephen.

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#388

Video Game IP Law

Interview

2025.05.08

Your nice hosts get a crash course on video game IP law from lawyer and MinnMax cohort, Haley MacLeon. We learn about incorporating, publishing agreements, the difference between a lot of commonly used t... more

#399

"Half trash compactor, half empty."

Roundtable

2025.07.24

Ellen's back for a serendipitously in-sync pair of metacognition-rich roundtable topics. In this episode, Lydia shares a chapter from one of her favorite books and tries to explain gan... more

#375

Digital Escape Rooms

Interview

2024.11.28

All of your hosts are together in the Clubhouse for a special interview! Lydia Symchych is an impact game designer who has been working with Ellen over the last year. Today, she shares her experience ... more

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Recent Guests

Mark DeLoura
Executive Director for Innovation and Growth at GDC
Game Developers Conference
Episode: Reinventing GDC (with Mark DeLoura)
Sam Baeseman
Freelance 3D artist and Nice Games Alliance board member
Nice Games Alliance
Episode: Creative Peer Communities (with Sam Baeseman)
Mike Lasch
Game developer known for Hypnospace Outlaw
Episode: Nice Thinking: "Ladder Game"
Joanna May
Game developer and previous Nice Games Club guest
Episode: "Ain’t nothin’ left." Role-playing; To Rebuild or Not to Rebuild
Steven Schottenfeld
Local teacher at the University of Rochester, author of a novel about an aspiring indie developer.
University of Rochester
Episode: Serious Play Conference 2025
Joseph Amodi
Game maker, creative technologist, theater designer, and public health researcher.
Episode: Serious Play Conference 2025
Valentina Miller
Game designer and production lead working on interactive games for museums.
Drexel University and University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Serious Play Conference 2025
Kyle Mulvey
Technical designer.
Episode: Serious Play Conference 2025
Freya Holmér
Developer of the modeling tool Half Edge
Episode: 3D Workflows for Indie Devs (with Freya Holmér)

Hosts

Lydia Simchich
Co-host and game developer, known for fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
Steve McGregor
Co-host and game developer, involved in discussions about game design and industry trends.
Mark LeCroy
Co-host and game developer, emphasizes creative and engaging game development practices.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • positive, inclusive, helpful

    and a joy to have on the car speakers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    multivoxmuse
    United States3 years ago
  • A podcast for everyone

    Great insight into game development on a deeper level than most developers podcasts. Lots of real and action advice for all skill levels

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeftistTechBro
    United States3 years ago
  • 10/10 recommend!

    I made it through the first half of one episode before I realized I was hooked. Halfway through the catalogue and I gotta say, this is one of the best. If you like game development, you should most definitely check this out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KnightRune8388
    United States4 years ago
  • Thoughtful Game Design

    Taking on well designed games from a games dev perspective, Nice Game Clubs digs deeper than most.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MatWBT
    United States4 years ago
  • Ellen is the best.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Ludonaut
    4 years ago

Listeners Say

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The podcast is praised for its depth and variety in game development topics, appealing to both novices and experienced developers.
Many find the discussions about community and inclusivity refreshing in the often cynical gaming industry.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and kind nature of the hosts and guests, creating a warm community feel.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#53
Hong Kong/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#72
Chile/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#128
China/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#227
Chile/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#228
India/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#230
Finland/Leisure/Video Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

"I saw a Beatle." Being Honest With Your Work; The Critical Eye
Q: How do you trust that there will be a next time?
It's natural to worry about that in a specific situation, but you probably don't have to worry about it too much. Sometimes when a project doesn't go well, it feels like you've lost your chance to create again, but that's not always true.
Serious Play Conference 2025
Q: What is a game that has made a difference in your life and why?
Probably Spyro the Dragon when I was four or five. It was the first video game I had beat, and that inspired me to become a game developer.
Serious Play Conference 2025
Q: What is something that you've learned this week at the conference?
I have learned the breadth of the different ways that people are using narrative and role playing based games to communicate health topics.
Video Game IP Law (with Haley MacLeon)
Q: What are the sorts of areas that you cover and what confuses people?
MacLean highlights the confusion between different forms of IP, specifically copyright, trademark, and patents, and how developers often misunderstand their rights.
Video Game IP Law (with Haley MacLeon)
Q: What do people worry too much about? Like what in this area, what are people just like distracted by that is not as important, particularly when it comes to games?
MacLean mentions that not incorporating sooner can lead to complications later, especially regarding liability and IP organization.

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This podcast features insightful conversations among game developers who emphasize kindness and collaboration within the gaming community. The discussions often revolve around various aspects of game development, including design principles, the experiences of indie developers, and the latest trends in the gaming industry. Noteworthy features include engaging episodes on community-building, innovative game mechanics, and personal anecdotes that resonate with both new and seasoned developers alike. The hosts maintain a friendly atmosphere, ensuring that listeners feel like part of a supportive gamedev community while exploring deeper insights into the craft of game creation.

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1. Mark DeLoura
2. Sam Baeseman
3. Mike Lasch
4. Joanna May
5. Steven Schottenfeld
6. Joseph Amodi
7. Valentina Miller
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