Game Development Podcast

In this episode of Behind Massive Screens, Petter and Dóri meet Marthe Jonkers, Associate Art Director at Massive Entertainment, to learn about the role that art direction plays when creating a game – the impact it has on a game’s development, how it helps set a game’s style and tone early on, and how it together with concept art communicates ideas…

I am catching up on my crazy developer life, including conferences, game development, app releases, and more. Contact me Twitter: @UIBuzz Web site: PeterWitham.com ★ Support this podcast ★Oleh Peter Witham

In this episode, I explain the Game Save Blueprint and how I use it for persistent data storage between gameplays. ★ Support this podcast ★Oleh Peter Witham

When designing a game, how do you make sure that the player gets the information they need while playing? Or navigate menus and button prompts in an intuitive way? In this episode of Behind Massive Screens, UI artist Anna Kuzminska takes our dynamic hosts on a journey through the fascinating world of user interface design – from fonts and art to co…

I am learning Unreal Engine. I know nothing. These are my journals :) In this episode, I talk about learning how to create a UI for an idle-style game. What a Blueprint is for a Widget and the game instance and how they work together. (00:00) - Introduction (00:37) - ProjectHack.net (01:04) - Unity frustrations (02:26) - Unreal Engine 5 first steps…

It took longer than I thought to release the new episode because I had been swamped. I have a new app, and the Project H8ck idle game is out for folks (that means you) to beta test and give me feedback on—that and more in this episode. (00:00) - Introduction (00:31) - My new iOS App (00:35) - CS Live stream (00:54) - Job Finder Tracker (02:23) - Pr…

Ever wondered how game developers create stunning visual effects in video games? How they make red barrels blow up and explosions look great? How cars in racing games kick up dirt, or how the energy crackles from magical potions? In this episode of Behind Massive Screens, we meet John Behrens, VFX Artist at Massive Entertainment, who tells us about…

An update on my progress as I work to complete and release the playable demo version of my idle game built with Unity for multiple platforms. I had some not-so-fun times this week trying to understand why iOS and iPadOS are acting so strange in my game compared to all other platforms (including Mac). Also, I finally got a splash page up for the gam…

How do you become a playtester for video games and how does a playtest work? And what are the User Researchers, that are running the tests, looking for? In this episode of Behind Massive Screens, we meet User Researcher Hanna Rosvall, who will give us a look behind the scenes.What tools do User Researchers use, how does a games lab look, and what’s…

Every tool is the right tool for someone. Maybe not you, but let's change how we present our choices and opinions in the developer community, so we do not put off those new to the community. Infighting on tools and hard-nosed opinions is not the way to go. Some thoughts on this episode. Video Vlog Follow the Vlog on YouTube, plus more content ★ Sup…

In this episode, I explain why just getting the latest version of a tool, framework, or library is not always a good plan. This always risks introducing problems you now have to deal with, which is not something you want when preparing to ship. Prefer YouTube? OK, I have a video for this https://youtu.be/8Sww1wARboQ ★ Support this podcast ★…

In this Guide, we discuss why you should choose React Native for your next-gen enterprise app development project.Oleh Jignen Pandya

I want to talk about the last 10% of a project timeline. When you're developing things, building things, whatever they may be, the last 10% is always the most challenging part. You want to get it released, and you start to rush without noticing. That is the time to slow down and check every dark corner of the project. Some advice and tips in this e…

This week, some pain and some pleasure with my game-building in Unity. Ever had that experience of "It worked yesterday and last week. Why does it not work now"? Yep, one of those weeks. Listen on for details and solutions. Reachout to me at peterwitham.com ★ Support this podcast ★Oleh Peter Witham

Ever wondered how to start working on artificial intelligence in a video game and how the AI in The Division was put together? What do you need to keep in mind when creating AI for an NPC? And how do you get started in modding games and what can you create using the tools available?In this episode of Behind Massive Screens, Associate Game Director …

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Chapter List (00:00) - Introduction (00:40) - This years goals (01:36) - 1 (04:31) - 2 (06:27) - 3 (07:08) - Game development update (14:36) - Twitter (14:47) - Buy me a Coffee ★ Support this podcast ★Oleh Peter Witham

In this special episode of Behind Massive Screens, we meet Thomas Parrott, author of Compromised, the latest The Division novel! Learn about how Thomas immerses himself in the worlds he writes about, the research he does, what inspires him and how he has worked with the team at Massive on both Compromised and the previous book in the series, Recrui…

As I reach the end of the year, I always look back and see how well I did with my personal goals and choices. I think this was a good year in my software development journey. But I'm not spoiling the episode!Oleh Peter Witham

Join Petter and Dóri as they meet Keltic Vermeersch, Environment Artist at Massive Entertainment, to find out how environments in video games are created - from "simple" hallways to sprawling open worlds. They also learn brand new creative uses for lamps. Yes, lamps.Oleh Massive Entertainment - A Ubisoft Studio

Some of us like it, and some of us dread it. But at the end of it all, we have to promote ourselves, and I'm going to tell you why it's a good thing and some ideas on how to do it without being aggressive.Oleh Peter Witham

In this episode, I share some experiences using collaboration in public to improve the way I work with folks, learn new things, and create a fun game along the way.Oleh Peter Witham

Welcome to the Behind Massive Screens podcast! But what is it? Let Petter and Dori explain it to you, and then join us as we dig deeper into the games industry, find out more about the people behind some of your favorite games, and learn about what life is like in the gaming industry.Oleh Massive Entertainment - A Ubisoft Studio

If you keep doing the same thing for too long, you go in circles and do not improve. This applies not only to your skills but work. In this episode, some suggestions to beat it.Oleh Peter Witham

In this episode of Behind Massive Screens, Petter and Dori sit down with Lead Game Designer Lau Korsgaard to talk about experimental game design, indie development versus AAA, what uses a regular controller can have beyond the norm, and how games without rules can encourage social interaction.From being a part of an indie development collective to …

Do you know what those fancy tools are doing and how? You should, because sometimes you might not have them and need to get work done. Some thoughts in this episode.Oleh Peter Witham

Some thoughts in this episode on how boss fights are causing me heartache in my game.Oleh Peter Witham

Join Petter and new co-host Dori as they sit down with Palle Hoffstein, Art Producer for The Division 2, and dive into his job and his long history in the games industry. What does an Art Producer do and how do they work with the artists? What was it like to work in the industry back in the 90s? How did you develop a fully fledged FPS with only 20 …

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Do you have questions regarding how to hire dedicated mobile app developers? Following the mentioned guidelines will find the process to be a breeze.Oleh Jignen Pandya

We sat down with Chella Ramanan, Narrative Designer at Massive Entertainment, to dig into the complicated subject of storytelling in video games – in everything from smaller indie projects to giant AAA games.Chella has had a long career, spanning over disciplines like literature, games journalism and indie games, before coming to Massive. How did a…

In this article, we will be taking you through some of the top android 13 features that will enhance the robustness, reliability, and visual appeal of Android apps.Oleh Jignen Pandya

In this blog, we will discuss the Top 10 clone app development ideas, custom clone app development benefits, and what things you should consider before getting started.Oleh Jignen Pandya

This blog will look at the key features of swift and Flutter. We will also take you through a comparison of these two languages swift and Flutter.Oleh Jignen Pandya

We all love to try new things, those you see all over the tech news and discussions. But exercise caution when doing so. They might make life far more complicated than it needs to be regarding shipping. Some thoughts and suggestions in this episode.Oleh Peter Witham

In this guide, we will take you through the steps to follow to build a robust mobile app development process and different points for the smooth development of an app.Oleh Jignen Pandya

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Here are some tips on keeping production stable, development moving forward, and exploring these new cutting-edge tools without encountering nightmares that must be solved immediately. Leave your thoughts over at the blog post on PeterWitham.com. Say thanks for this podcast - buy me a coffee ★ Support this podcast ★…

Telemedicine is the future of healthcare. When you plan telemedicine app development, Here we mentioned the top 12 important features that you cannot ignore. Check Now!Oleh Jignen Pandya

Here we discuss the eCommerce App Development and talked about the top questions that swarm your brain when you say, “I want an eCommerce app.”Oleh Jignen Pandya

In this episode of Behind Massive Screens, Petter meets Concept Artists Topi Pajunen and Marie Isacsson to talk about their job, concept art’s role in game development, and how art can inspire the development teams and communicate ideas. We also gain insights into how fashion can help design characters, the limitations and freedoms artists have, ho…

Generating random events can keep a game fresh and full of surprises, but it can also ruin it for the player if the balance feels wrong and turns them away from playing. I go over how I'm trying to solve this problem in my new game using a simple random generator and testing the balance. Want to support this podcast? https://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ S…

Python is used for high-end applications that include emerging technologies. Find out a step-by-step guide about python mobile app development.Oleh Jignen Pandya

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Web 3.0 the Future of the Internet: This blog will explain what web 3.0 is, why everyone is talking about it, and where it's heading in the future.Oleh Jignen Pandya

This article discussed Unity 3D game development and the Top 15 Reasons to use Unity 3D for Mobile Game Development.Oleh Jignen Pandya

I am familiar with the way it works and have been using it for most of my game development explorations over the years. I can write C# with the help of Rider by JetBrains. I use a package called FlowCanvas to help me develop the game code visually with rapid prototyping. I can run the game right there in the Unity tool without having to compile and…

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