Creating Immortals of Aveum - Ep. 340

Creating Immortals of Aveum - Ep. 340

Author: What's Good Games August 18, 2023 Duration: 42:37
Thank you to Factor and Shopify for sponsoring this week's episode of What's Good Games! Go to http://factormeals.com/whatsgood50 and use code whatsgood50 to get 50% off. Go to http://shopify.com/whatsgood to take your business to the next level today. Andrea sat down with members of the team at Ascendant Studios, the folks behind the upcoming first-person magic shooter Immortals of Aveum. She spoke with Julia Lichtblau, Associate Art Director and Alyssa Lutz, Senior Level Designer about their roles at the studio, the challenges of making a new IP, what a "white box" phase of game is, some cool easter eggs, and about the "secret sauce" of balancing level design. Learn more about Ascendant Studios: https://www.ascendantstudios.com Learn more about Immortals of Aveum: https://www.immortalsofaveum.com Thank you to this month's Patreon Producers: Chewy’s Godson Faris Attieh Justin Foshee Punkdefied Listen to WGG Ad-Free on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgames Subscribe to our channel and don't forget to hit the bell: http://bit.ly/2rAcJvF Timestamps: 00:27 - Introduction 02:35 - Immortals of Aveum special interview 03:01 - Welcoming Julia Lichtblau - Associate Art Director & Alyssa Lutz - Senior Level Designer 04:06 - Launch day! 05:02 - Game Development Challenges 08:46 - Alyssa's role as Senior Level Designer 09:47 - Julia's role as Associate Art Director 10:57 - What is a White-Box?? 13:47 - Immortals of Aveum accessibility  17:07 - Art team workflows 18:14 - Is there a secret formula to the design process? 19:42 - A Message from Factor 21:45 - A Message from our Sponsor 21:48 - A Message from Shopify 24:16 - Bret Robbins Founder of Ascendant Studios initial concepts 27:44 - Preservation of endangered plant species & magic flowers within the game 30:29 - How big is Immortals of Aveum? 34:28 - Does the playtime feel overwhelming? 35:52 - Striking a balance with "low-hanging fruit" 37:20 - Are there any easter eggs? Merch: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd http://www.tiktok.com/@britt.brom Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow http://www.tiktok.com/@rianatiktoksnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune into What's Good Games: A Video Game Podcast for the kind of conversation you'd have with your most knowledgeable friends. Hosts Andrea Rene, Brittney Brombacher, and Riana Manuel-Peña bring a collective three decades of industry experience to the table, creating a space that feels both expert and welcoming. Each episode digs into the latest video game news and releases, but the discussion goes deeper than simple headlines. You'll hear their detailed, hands-on impressions of games they're actually playing, balanced with thoughtful analysis and genuine enthusiasm. This podcast thrives on listener interaction, regularly weaving community questions and topics into the dialogue. While the focus is firmly on gaming, the hosts' camaraderie naturally leads to entertaining tangents and personal anecdotes, making every session feel like a lively catch-up. The tone is passionate and insightful, yet always grounded in a sense of fun-these are conversations that celebrate gaming without ever getting lost in jargon or pretense. For a regular dose of informed opinion and good-natured debate from voices who truly love the medium, this is the place to be.
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