Indie Game Lunch Hour

By: Indie Game Academy
  • Summary

  • Real stories from real game developers about breaking into the video game industry. Welcome to the Indie Game Lunch Hour, hosted by the Indie Game Academy! Listen in or join live.

    Our podcast is hosted and recorded live on our Discord. Each Wednesday at 12pm EST we interview experts in the game industry and give community members like YOU a chance to ask them questions. We cover breaking into the indie game industry, publishing games, game design and so much more.

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Episodes
  • Finding the Fun
    Sep 11 2024
    In this episode, we're joined by William Schmitt, Head of Studio at Proof of Play, the team behind Pirate Nation. With a rich background spanning Disney Interactive, Scopely, THQ, and Activision, William has overseen the production of over 60 titles across 23 platforms. He brings his deep expertise in development, publishing, and live operations to the conversation, sharing insights from his remarkable journey through the games industry. Tune in as we explore his leadership role and the future of online gaming with Pirate Nation!

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    Join the next episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel to answer your own burning questions and be immortalized in the recordings.
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    51 mins
  • Focus Tools and Idle Games in The Modern Era
    Sep 4 2024
    Join us as we chat with Ayla Derrick, the innovative founder of Cave Bear Games, a fully junior indie team making waves in the industry. Ayla shares her journey from building volunteer teams to leading the development of *Plantasia*, all while promoting the Indie Revolution through the CBG Partner Studio Program. Discover her insights on the tools and trends shaping idle games in the modern era, and how her rapid rise on LinkedIn is inspiring others in the game development community.

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    1 hr
  • Conventions and Conferences as an Indie Team
    Aug 28 2024
    In this episode, we're joined by Spencer Cohen, the visionary game producer behind Abducted Monkeys. With two commercial game releases and a deep expertise in technical pipelines and design, Spencer shares his journey of leading an indie studio to success. Discover his passion for pinball and the thrilling world of showcasing games at conferences and conventions. Tune in for an exciting dive into the indie game scene!

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    Join the next episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel to answer your own burning questions and be immortalized in the recordings.


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    55 mins

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