DLC Not Included: Recent Episodes

Steel and Teal

Steel and Teal of Studio Blue sit down every Saturday to discuss game development and the industry from an indie point of view.

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Consider what your game actually is by understanding Design Pillars and Main Features. These are the foundations, or core, of your game.

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You need to consider these things if you want to take your game online.

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We demystify and dispel the fears about learning programming.

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Here's how to find the perfect voice actors for your game.

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The music in your game defines its mood.

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This is why game developers should learn the techniques of cinematography.

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Learn animation techniques that will bring your game to life.

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Let's discuss how you can you use level design to tell a story.

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Should you make your game's weather static and unchanging? Or dynamic and unpredictable? Or somewhere in between?

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If you want your game to look great, use great lighting!

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You're going to want to listen to this if you write dialog for video games!

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Game Jams are a great way to become a better game developer.

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What kind of audio effects will you make for your game?

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How do you write impactful scenes in your game? When do you use cut-scenes as opposed to in-game scenes?

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These tricks will make it easy to design amazing levels for your game.

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The most important thing you can do as a game developer is learn to balance your game.

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Add life to your game with particle effects.

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Did you know? You can learn so much about game development by modding an existing game.

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How do you divide your story into chapters and sections? Why is it so important to pace your game's story?

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A good game can fail if the UX is bad, but a mediocre game can succeed if it's good. Why is the UX so important?

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We offer tips on how to avoid burning out. Complete your game project by pacing yourself with these helpful hints.

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Learn the importance of analytics for your tracking your game's success.

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Make money from your mobile game without ripping off your players!

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We discuss the when and how to update your game after release.

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Learn to manage your game development project, so that you never miss a release again.

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Which of these new technologies will you put in your next game project?

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Let's have a serious, if not somewhat uncomfortable, conversation about being exclusive and inclusive with your team and games.

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Let's talk about the business of running a Game Studio.

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Protecting your ideas from thieves requires more than you think. Let us get you started before you go speak to a Copyright Lawyer.

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How do you find people to help you create your game?

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Learn to pitch your game to others, such as publishers, investors, and other devs.

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This is a high-level overview of ways you can market your game to the consumer.

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Networking within your community can make or break your career. Here's some tips on how to properly "put yourself out there."

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There are several ways to publish a video game. Let's talk about how you can self-publish, co-publish, or be published through a game publisher. There are differences.

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It's very important to pick the correct game engine for your game development project!

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Why should you test your game, and what are the best methods of doing so?

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Is releasing your game in Early Access a good idea, and if so, what are the best reasons to do it?

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How do we reconcile children, modern video games, and the responsibilities of both the parents and the developers?

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It's 2021, and the AAA game industry is facing serious trouble. Let's talk about how and why.

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2021 may be the best year to become an indie developer. Let's discuss why and how.