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A game dev podcast featuring in-depth conversations between video game makers on the business and craft of interactive entertainment.

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Alexa Ray Corriea chats with actor Judy Alice Lee. Together they discuss how she began her career as a recording engineer before finding herself inside the acting booth; how game accents differ from real life; her fears on overexposure; landing the r... more

Trent Kusters chats with Yacht Club Games' Founder Sean Velasco. Together they discuss Yacht Club's follow up to the Shovel Knight series, Mina the Hollower including what they wanted to do differently from their previous titles; working within the G... more

Trent Kusters chats with Hakan Abrak, CEO & Co-Owner of IO Interactive. Hakan is also the Game Director on IOI's take on the Bond legacy with 007 First Light. Together they discuss how IOI met with MGM and the Ian Fleming estate to first pitch the pr... more

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Adam Orth chats Allen Murray, Studio Head of ZA/UM Studio and Head of Production on ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies. Together they discuss the legacy of the studio and the pressure of following up a beloved debut in Disco Elysium; the deliberate choices... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Velasco
Co-founder of Yacht Club Games
Yacht Club Games
Episode: Yacht Club Games' Sean Velasco on Mina the Hollower, Scope Creep, and What's Next
Jake Birkett
Founder/Designer at Grey Alien Games
Grey Alien Games
Episode: Jake Birkett on Forbidden Solitaire, Casual Games, and Surviving Gamedev for 11 Years Without a Hit
Chandana Ekanayake
Creator of Dosa Divas and Thirsty Suitors, co-founder at Outerloop Games
Outerloop Games
Episode: Dosa Divas' Chandana Ekanayake Talks Food, Music, and Indie Development
Jason Wishnov
Creative director at Iridium Studios; lead on People of Note
Iridium Studios
Episode: How People of Note Explores Heavy Subjects with Whimsy and Musical Theater
Greg Louden
Creative director at Housemarque
Housemarque
Episode: Housemarque's Gregory Louden on Saros, Narrative and Game Design
Tyler Glaiel
Game developer, co-creator of Meat Boy and Mewgenics
Team Meat
Episode: Mewgenics: From Flash Games to Cat Armies with Edmund McMillen & Tyler Glaiel
Edmund McMillen
Game designer, co-creator of Meat Boy and Mewgenics
Team Meat
Episode: Mewgenics: From Flash Games to Cat Armies with Edmund McMillen & Tyler Glaiel
Mateusz Michalak
CEO of Fumi Games
Fumi Games
Episode: MOUSE: P.I. For Hire - Creating a Rubber Hose Noir Detective Story
Mateusz Lechowski
Lead narrative designer for Mouse PI. For Hire
Fumi Games
Episode: MOUSE: P.I. For Hire - Creating a Rubber Hose Noir Detective Story

Host

Adam Orth
Host of The Game Maker's Notebook.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 620 ratings
  • A free education in game design!

    A wonderful resource for any aspiring gave devs. Consistently brings high quality interviews with people from every corner of the games industry. Would highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dicko Nasty
    United States7 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    This is a really good podcast! Also, no I’m not a bot, I’m just writing a short review

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stonemire_the_dwarf
    United States10 months ago
  • See you next Tuesday angry weather underground

    Just a lost of evil weather underground trained journalists… can’t build anything, horrible bias, evil intent. A complete zero of an organization and podcast. Truly reprehensible and anti art and science

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TheBinApt22322
    United Statesa year ago
  • Austin Wintory talks too much

    He talks more than guests. He ruins the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    backslash-f
    Germany3 years ago
  • Incredible podcast

    It’s like being at GDC. Love hearing the insights and war stories. Thank you for putting the time in to create this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bluepuma
    United States5 years ago

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Guests bring deep industry knowledge and candid insights.
Consistently solid production and thoughtful questions.
Great depth on craft and business of game development.
Audience appreciation for accessible yet expert storytelling.
High-quality interviews with notable game makers.

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Yacht Club Games' Sean Velasco on Mina the Hollower, Scope Creep, and What's Next
Q: How does the studio approach polish and a shared definition of done in a multi-project environment?
They rigorously document design and asset specifications, maintain strict review chains, and ensure every asset is checked by multiple disciplines. Buy-in from all team members and a structured process keep the project moving toward a high level of polish without runaway scope creep.
Yacht Club Games' Sean Velasco on Mina the Hollower, Scope Creep, and What's Next
Q: What were the early design decisions and scope expectations, and how did the Kickstarter influence where Mina ended up?
The team projected a lean scope and an 18-month timeline, but the Kickstarter and collective ambition expanded the plan, locking in a broader vision that ultimately outgrew the original schedule and required major realignment and re-design to deliver a finished game.
Yacht Club Games' Sean Velasco on Mina the Hollower, Scope Creep, and What's Next
Q: Where did Mina begin to take shape in the studio, and how did the idea evolve after Shovel Knight?
Mina started from Alec Faulkner's demo of a mouse that could whip and burrow, which inspired a top-down take with RPG elements and Gothic vibes. The team pulled on their retro influences and the urge to explore a different perspective from Shovel Knight, while keeping the Game Boy Color aesthetic and tight, story-forward world-building.
How Mixtape Tells a Coming of Age Story via Music with Johnny Galvatron
Q: What were your gaming influences for Mixtape?
Influences include Life is Strange for teenage hangouts, Kentucky Route Zero for writing and movement, Journey for freedom and pacing, Edith Finch for family and storytelling, and overall emphasis on writing and emotional resonance rather than traditional gameplay mechanics.
How Mixtape Tells a Coming of Age Story via Music with Johnny Galvatron
Q: When did you get the idea to do Mixtape and the conceit of the game's chapters?
The guest explains that they always wanted to tell a coming-of-age story and were inspired by John Hughes, using the music they loved from that era as the engine to shape the game's chapters and the narrative arc.

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What is Game Maker's Notebook about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive, craft-forward show that centers on the people who make games—from designers and writers to performers and studio leaders. Across episodes, conversations span narrative design, game systems, production challenges, publisher dynamics, and the evolving business of creating interactive entertainment. Noteworthy threads include how personal experiences shape game storytelling, the role of licensing and partnerships in bringing projects to life, and the balance between artistic vision and commercial realities. The format tends to feature candid career stories, actionable insights for aspiring creators, and high-caliber discussions with industry veterans, making it valuable for both practitioners and executives looking to learn from s... more

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7. Edmund McMillen
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