Harsh Truths and Honesty - Indie Game Dev

Harsh Truths and Honesty - Indie Game Dev

Author: sasquatchbstudios July 14, 2023 Duration: 18:59
In this honest and raw episode of The Indie Game Dev Podcast, we take a step back in time and dive into the harsh truths and realities of running an indie game development studio. Join us as we explore the challenges, fears, and discouragement we have faced since quitting a stable finance career and selling our family home to pursue our dream of becoming indie game developers. From feelings of frustration and bitterness to the weight of financial pressure and the fear of failure, we open up about the emotional rollercoaster of pursuing our passion, and the important role perseverance plays in successfully achieving your goals. This episode aims to provide an honest and unfiltered perspective on the game development experience. It challenges the portrayal often seen on platforms like YouTube, where technicalities, entertainment, and progress overshadow the challenges faced by indie game developers. Let's embrace the honest truth and find inspiration in the pursuit of our dreams.  

Dive into the raw, unfiltered journey of building a game studio from the ground up with The Indie Game Development Podcast. Hosted by the duo behind Sasquatch B Studios, this podcast chronicles a high-stakes personal adventure-they quit their jobs and sold their house to fund their creative dream. Each episode moves between the granular details of development and the broader emotional landscape, tackling everything from coding challenges and art direction to the psychological toll and unexpected victories of indie life. The conversation is grounded in their own daily experiences but regularly expands to include insightful interviews with well-known developers and dev-loggers, where they dissect industry trends and pose the tough questions every creator faces. This isn't just a technical manual; it's a companion for anyone navigating the chaotic, rewarding world of making games independently. You'll hear authentic stories of struggle and breakthrough, practical discussions on tools and tech, and the collective wisdom of a community built on passion. For developers, aspiring creators, or simply the curious, this podcast offers a genuine look behind the curtain at what it truly takes to build something from nothing.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 83

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