Best Indiedev Podcasts (2024)

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#024 - Digging into Little Learning Machines 1:10:30

11d ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Tommy is joined by three of the developers behind ‘Little Learning Machines’: a puzzle game that entrusts players with teaching AI agents called Animos to solve puzzles in a variety of idyllic environments. With a huge content update coming on September 5th to Steam, Tommy sits down with art director Nick Counter, technical lead Dante Camarena and …

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Pitch, Please - Room 404: Episode 3 1:31:55

12d ago1:31:55

1:31:55

We are back with four new contenders for Room 404. Who will be triumphant and banish their gaming gripes into the depths of Room 404... never to be seen or played again! Do you have an idea for a game you would like to feature on the podcast? Do you have your own gaming gripes that you would like to see banished forever? Send us an email at pitchpl…

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#023 - The 2024 GDMC Competition 1:08:15

15d ago1:08:15

1:08:15

Tommy is joined by Dr Christoph Salge and Victoire Herve from the University of Hertfordshire to talk about the 7th annual Generative Design in Minecraft Competition - an event where participants write AI systems to build settlements in Minecraft. We discuss how the project has continued to grow and persist for this long, the community that has thr…

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#022 - We Made a Conference!?! 1:02:37

28d ago1:02:37

1:02:37

After a summer hiatus the Branching Factor podcast is back! Sorry, I don't think we mentioned we were going talking a break, but hey - here we are! Tommy fills you in on his travels, the work he's been up to, the stack of episodes we have coming up with some guests. But critically Tommy and George sit down to talk about an event they've put togethe…

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Pitch, Please - Cacophony of Crap 1:01:51

1M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

In today's episode Alex pitches an idea for a seaside inspired shop experience like no other. Head on over to our X/Twitter to see Alex's photo inspiration. Do you have an idea for a game? Why not send us your pitch and we will try and get it on the show. Follow us: @ptchplspd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Pitch, Please - Episode 100 1:15:24

2M ago1:15:24

1:15:24

Can you believe it? We certainly can't. It's only bloomin' episode 100! Thank you to everyone that has listened, everyone that has sent in pitches and to our marvelous guests. Keep those pitches coming... 5 more years, 5 more years! Oh, this week we have a casual chat about games things to celebrate this lil milestone. Send us your pitches: @ptchpl…

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Pitch, Please - Room 404 with Matthew Castle 1:19:42

2M ago1:19:42

1:19:42

This week we see a return of the CastleVerse master himself, Matthew Castle, as he offers up new gaming sacrifices to go into Room 404. What will get put straight in the bin this time? Do you have crimes against games that you want relegated forever into Room 404? Well, send them in along with your game pitches and we will get them on future episod…

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Pitch, Please - Room 404 1:16:59

3M ago1:16:59

1:16:59

We are trying something new this week. No game is perfect... right? We will each be pitching mechanics or genres that we want to go straight in the bin... and that bin is Room 404. Anything in games you wish was never there? Why not send it to us and we might do another Room 404 in the future. Also keep those game pitches coming! Follow us on TwXte…

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#021 - Goal State Announcement Q'n'A 1:17:46

4M ago1:17:46

1:17:46

Last week Tommy announced his new project 'Goal State', a series of online courses designed to teach people about AI for video games. It's going live on Kickstarter later this year, Here's Tommy replaying the livestream QnA hosted last week that answered as many answers as he could on the subject at this time. Follow 'Goal State' on Kickstarter at:…

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Pitch, Please - Repacking 1:00:39

4M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Board games are great aren't they. All those pieces, cards and meeples... such joy. Well, this week we have a pitch from our Alex where we discussed the satisfaction of packing games away and putting the pieces in exactly the right spot. Also, do we sound better? You better believe it! The lovely Shure have gifted the podcast with some new SM7B and…

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#020 - Searching for Brilliant Indie Treasures with Quang and Jupiter Hadley 49:09

4M ago49:09

49:09

Co-host Quang Nguyen returns to Branching Factor as Tommy welcomes long-time friend of the show Jupiter Hadley to come and chat with us. Quang and Jupiter are two of the organisers behind ‘Brilliant Indie Treasures’: a games event running this summer on July 10th during the Develop conference in the British seaside town of Brighton. You can find ou…

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Pitch, Please - Christopher Nolan: Goes Down 58:22

4M ago58:22

58:22

Dreams are great aren't they... until they aint! We have a pitch from listener Rune who takes us aboard their ship of fleshy spider nightmares. We inevitably discussed Inception, Nessy and the North Sea. They say don't eat cheese before bed otherwise you get nightmares... just sayin'. Follow us on TwitXr: @ptchplspd Learn more about your ad choices…

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#019 - On the Harvest Hunt with Mark Drew 1:16:44

5M ago1:16:44

1:16:44

In this episode Tommy sits down with Mark Drew, the director of Villainous Game studios. Their next title, Harvest Hunt, launches on Steam on May 22nd. We get into our shared history, my accent, making sure you survive your first indie game, the lessons learned from shipping anything to Steam, building a scalable game with a small team, and the ben…

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Pitch, Please - Tomblands: Hard Bastards 1:05:29

5M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

It's another audio pitch but this time it's from listener Joe! I cannot stress how much we loved Joe's pitch... and not just because he has an amazing voice! We discuss "If many loot where other adventurers?" and dive deep into Joe's roguelike dungeons. Follow us: @ptchplspd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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#018 Musings on Games Leadership with Melissa Phillips 1:17:50

5M ago1:17:50

1:17:50

In this episode Tommy is joined by longtime friend Melissa Phillips, who is now the director of the Games Leadership Network: a a non-profit organisation that aims to promote and improve leadership skills in the games industry. We dig into what it means to build leadership skills in games, why training is so vital and reflect on the projects we wor…

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Pitch, Please - Tales From Your Loop 59:42

5M ago59:42

59:42

This week it's another cracking pitch from Alex. Imagine the beautiful works by artist Simon Stålenhag combined with mysteries to solve. Follow us: @ptchplspd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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#017 - Tommy & George @GDC2024 31:58

6M ago31:58

31:58

Tommy and George are back for this episode of Branching Factor, recorded on the final day of the 2024 Game Developers Conference (GDC). The team reflect on the week that has passed, and just how valuable a solid nights sleep can be when caught up in all this madness. -- The Branching Factor podcast is sponsored by modl.ai: unleash an army of AI and…

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Pitch, Please - ASTEROHIOD 1:01:58

6M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

We're back for 2024 with a fresh audio pitch from listener Tom. Thanks Tom! (no not you Tom, other Tom). Tom, Tom, Tom. We discussed NPCs, the Truman Show and colonising an asteroid in the name of... Ohio?? Follow us: @ptchplspd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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#016 - Legendary Chat with Will Overgard 1:32:22

6M ago1:32:22

1:32:22

Will Overgard, aka the Viking Blonde joins Tommy for a chat about his career as a Twitch streamer supporting game developers, and the current state of the industry going into GDC 2024. The conversation covers everything from good indie games to monetisation models, surviving as a game developer, being a content creator, generative AI, crypto and We…

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#015: Screaming Match with Ben Ridge 1:48:46

7M ago1:48:46

1:48:46

For this weeks episode, Ben Ridge of Unfathomable Audio (the guy who does our music) joins us to talk about working in game audio, plus Helldivers II, Elden Ring, Bloodborne, gaming news and more! As mentioned in the news: the early bird registration for the Summer School for AI and Games closes on March 1st. Find out more at: https://school.gameai…

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Houdini in Action - 80 Level Podcast 25:45

7M ago25:45

25:45

Send us a Text Message. Ian Smith, CG Supervisor at SideFX walks us through Project Pegasus (learning tech demo showcasing Houdini workflows with Unreal Engine 5). Explore non-destructive, procedural content generation in gamedev and how different tools can be used to create detailed open-world environments. Ian talks about software strengths and e…

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#014 - Sunset Crack Squad 1:13:34

7M ago1:13:34

1:13:34

Tommy's riding solo in this episode, and so he decided to focus on games he's playing, projects he's involved in and the big stories in the news that are going down. -- As mentioned, Tommy will be at the AI and Games Summer School for this year. It's running from June 17th-21st in Valletta in Malta, and early bird registration closes on March 1st. …

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Cooking Food in 3D - 80 Level Podcast 27:45

8M ago27:45

27:45

Send us a Text Message. Designated digital chef Patrick Foley (PATRICK_4D) takes us to his kitchen. He shares interesting facts about a unique niche in digital art - photorealistic food renders, and delves into the importance of lighting, texture, and why choosing a specialty can supercharge your career. Patrick also discusses how he builds his bra…

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#013 - George and Tommy Predict 2024 in Gaming 1:29:39

8M ago1:29:39

1:29:39

Branching Factor is back for 2024. We kickstart the year with George and Tommy sitting down to discuss the current state of the games industry, and where we see things going over the next 12 months. - Use our promo code with NordVPN for an exclusive discount, complete with a 30-day money-back guarantee! http://www.nordvpn.com/aiandgames -- AI and G…

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Pitch, Please - GOTY 2023 2:13:55

8M ago2:13:55

2:13:55

We recorded this (obviously!) back at the end of 2023, which was an odd year and probably the busiest for all of us in a long time. The reason we managed to keep recording was because YOU guys kept the fires stoked with excellent pitches - thank you to everyone who sent in their ideas. Here's to more of them in '24 <3 Learn more about your ad choic…

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Time Travel with VFX - 80 Level Podcast 26:50

8M ago26:50

26:50

Send us a Text Message. Trent Claus, VFX supervisor from Lola Visual Effects joined our podcast. Learn about the complex process of creating realistic aging effects for characters in major films: from the challenges of preserving actors' unique features to the intricacies of the facial anatomy. Trent shares fascinating insights into the evolution o…

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Pitch, Please with Nilesy - Are Ya Winning, Son? 1:08:11

9M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Nilesy FINALLY joins us with some mind-blowing ideas! Check out his Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/nilesy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Pickaxe

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#012 - AI and Games Wrapped 2023 2:53:19

9M ago2:53:19

2:53:19

In this month's episode, the rest of the team gets a well-earned break for the holiday season. Tommy sits down to reflect on the past year of content published across AI and Games, discusses his favourite games of the year, and answers viewer questions. - Use our promo code with NordVPN for an exclusive discount, complete with a 30-day money-back g…

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Art vs. Technology? - 80 Level Podcast 30:51

9M ago30:51

30:51

Send us a Text Message. Scott Eaton, multi-disciplinary artist & creative technologist, joins 80 Level Podcast. We discuss machine learning, its impact on human creativity, and the limitations & potentials of AI-generated content in gamedev. Scott shares his thoughts on future changes and possibilities for artists in the gaming world and tries to f…

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Pitch, Please - Asplashin's Creed 54:08

9M ago54:08

54:08

Assassin's Creed multiplayer but you're all dads. This one is courtesy of Luke - cheers! Follow us: @ptchplspd YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEXTAoHBfQpGC-iuEReSRPQ Ever had a great idea for a game? Us, too. Luckily, we also have a room full of devs to tell us why it wouldn't work. Let's see how this goes. Pitch, Please is a Yogscast Games p…

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Rules of Open World Game Design - 80 Level Podcast 47:05

10M ago47:05

47:05

Send us a Text Message. Join 80 Level Podcast for a deep dive into game design with Jamie Smith, Principal Game Designer at People Can Fly. We discuss the core principles that make open world games stand out. Jamie shares how to design captivating gameplay mechanics, maintain player engagement, and balance form and function. If you're a game develo…

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Pitch, Please - OMGnB 50:16

10M ago50:16

50:16

It's like AirBNB, but OMG! Follow us: @ptchplspd YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEXTAoHBfQpGC-iuEReSRPQ Ever had a great idea for a game? Us, too. Luckily, we also have a room full of devs to tell us why it wouldn't work. Let's see how this goes. Pitch, Please is a Yogscast Games podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices…

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Mastering Unreal Engine with YouTube Tutorials - 80 Level Podcast 43:19

10M ago43:19

43:19

Send us a Text Message. William Faucher, 3D Generalist & Unreal Engine Mentor joined 80 Level Podcast. We discuss all-things Unreal Engine and the best ways to master it. William talks about his career journey & YouTube experience, and gives valuable advice for aspiring 3D artists on honing skills, choosing the right software, and understanding the…

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#011: Unpacking the Unity Debacle 1:16:00

10M ago1:16:00

1:16:00

In this month's episode, Tommy, George and Quang unpack the recent headlines made by game engine creator Unity as it sought to define its monetisation practices, and the reaction by the game development community. Our special guest Matt Gambell from YouTube channel 'Game Dev Guide' gives his perspective both as a content creator focussed on the Uni…

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Pitch, Please - No Holes Parred 58:40

11M ago58:40

58:40

Man, golf can get a bit slow sometimes. Ever wish you just, you know, had a gun? Follow us: @ptchplspd YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEXTAoHBfQpGC-iuEReSRPQ Ever had a great idea for a game? Us, too. Luckily, we also have a room full of devs to tell us why it wouldn't work. Let's see how this goes. Pitch, Please is a Yogscast Games podcast. …

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Revolutionizing VFX - 80 Level Podcast 37:05

11M ago37:05

37:05

Send us a Text Message. Nick Seavert, Founder & CEO of JangaFX Software joined 80 Level Podcast. Explore the art and science of visual effects in game development and learn how Nick turned his love for games into building software aimed at empowering game artists and making VFX easier. Stay tuned for an inside look at JangaFX's future plans, where …

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