Best Tech Talk And Tutorials Podcasts (2024)

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How to Make a Game Players Actually CARE About 17:23

13d ago17:23

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Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, I dive into one of the toughest questions in game development: "Why should players care about your game?" With so many games flooding the market, it’s crucial to m…

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GameEngineStart Podcast - Tutorials Are Hard 1:04:52

14d ago1:04:52

1:04:52

We took some time away. We've come back. There are video games. It never changes We Played... Calum talks now real video game Deadlock. We all thought it was a secret, but it was just a MOBA Euan talks about the seemingly perfectly average Star Wars Outlaws Timestamps 00:02:00 - Sony announced a £700 PlayStation Pro 00:11:48 - Concord has been take…

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Game Designers are LYING to you: Here's How 14:25

27d ago14:25

14:25

Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, we delve into the nuanced role of an indie game designer, exploring the delicate balance between challenge and reward that keeps players engaged and satisfied. You…

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Episode 92: The Canute Console from Bristol Braille Technology 22:43

1M ago22:43

22:43

Bristol Braille Technology have been synonymous with the development of multi-line Braille technology for more than 10 years. We are very excited to unveil the Canute Console which is just entering our product portfolio. On this episode Stuart meets Stephanie Sergeant and Ed Rogers from Bristol Braille Technology to learn more about this device.…

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How do Game Designers Make their Games FUN? 16:36

1M ago16:36

16:36

Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, we'll explore the crucial task of ensuring your game is fun, despite the challenges of subjectivity and diminishing excitement over time. We'll tackle the question…

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GameEngineStart Podcast - How Dare You 1:22:41

1M ago1:22:41

1:22:41

We saw some video games happen, some people are denying video games are happening, and some people appear to be doing whatever they can to ensure they don't make another video game happen again. We Played... Euan investigates some sci-fi murders with mixed results in No One Wants To Die Calum conquers his demons, namely the new Final Fantasy XIV Sa…

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Listen to This if You Feel Like You HATE Your Game 13:40

2M ago13:40

13:40

Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames If you've been plugging away at your game for a while now and you feel like it sucks or you can't even tell if it's fun anymore, you're not alone. Trust me, it happens to the all of us, and it’s a crucial stage where m…

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What it's Like Making Money with Indie Game Dev 19:35

2M ago19:35

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Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, I share my journey of transitioning from a traditional 9-5 job to running an indie game studio full-time with my wife. We'll discuss the challenges and joys of ent…

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GameEngineStart Podcast - Keeping Yourself Busy 53:47

2M ago53:47

53:47

The games are sparse so we revert to type with RPGs and VR galore We Played... Calum plays hot new release Elden Ring. This is a lie but he hasn't heard anyone talk about this game, so it's worth a go. This was also a lie. Euan forgets reality for one of a virtual kind with Contractors Showdown and Ghosts of Tabor We both tried The First Decendant.…

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Bonus Episode: SmartVision 3 audio tutorial 19:44

3M ago19:44

19:44

In episode 91, we introduced Will Carter, from our tech support team, who had produced a comprehensive audio tutorial for the SmartVision 3 mobile phone. This episode features the full tutorial for easy access.By Stuart Lawler

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How Video Games are Actually Made 20:30

3M ago20:30

20:30

Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames In this episode, of the Indie Game Development Podcast, we’ll be demystifying the game development process so you can understand how video games are created. We'll explore game engines like Unity, Unreal, and Godot, wh…

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GameEngineStart Podcast - Cosmic Sadness 53:43

3M ago53:43

53:43

We haven't heard from Calum in a while. He said he was exploring Tural? Don't know what that means but hopefully he's ok. We Played... Calum explores the latest Final Fantasy 14 expansion, Dawntrail Euan does what every Scottish person has to consider at one point in their life, and decides to work on an oil rig in Still Wakes the Deep Timestamps 0…

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Episode 91: Updates from Envision and a new audio tutorial for the SmartVision 3 mobile phone 36:48

3M ago36:48

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There's less than two weeks to go before Sight Village Central, taking place at the East Side Rooms, in Birmingham. Stuart is joined by Priyanka Srivastava and Ferkan Metin from Envision, to tell us about some of their latest updates, and, Priyanka and Ferkan will also join us on the stand in Birmingham! Wil Carter from our technical support team h…

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GameEngineStart Podcast - A More Prolific Jeff 2:00:40

3M ago2:00:40

2:00:40

A long one for everyone this week. Between the Summer Keighley Fest and a new Destiny expansion, it's a new season for games. We Played... We talk about the things we care about from Summer Games Fest, including the new Dragon Age, slow female vocal covers in trailers, and many other smaller items. Calum takes up his mantle of Destiny editor and go…

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111 - Pixieset Announcement! 56:31

4M ago56:31

56:31

David Molnar and Rich Coleman announce something exciting!! Pixieset is our official recommendation as a one stop shop for photographers for sharing, delivering, proofing, and selling photos online!By David Molnar & Rich Coleman

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How I Would Start Gamedev (If I could Start Over) 15:17

4M ago15:17

15:17

Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, we'll delve into the lessons I've learned and the insights I've gained from my journey in game development. Reflecting on my experiences, I share practical advice …

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Episode 90: Reflections from the Eighth General Assembly of the International Council on English Braille 20:56

4M ago20:56

20:56

The International Council on English Braille (ICEB) recently held it's eighth general assembly, in Auckland, New Zealand. This event, run once every four years, is an opportunity for Braille users, producers, researchers and technology companies to get together and explore all aspects of the Unified English Braille code, as well as other specialist…

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How to Avoid Tutorial Hell 16:57

4M ago16:57

16:57

Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames Are you currently trapped in tutorial hell, or maybe you're afraid of getting stuck there? It's a common struggle, and the conflicting advice out there can be really overwhelming. In this episode of The Indie Game Deve…

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GameEngineStart Podcast - The Most Edinburgh Cat 1:28:46

4M ago1:28:46

1:28:46

As summer approaches, one of us prepares for months of MMO gameplay and the other does what he always does. Plays weird indie games. NOTE - We talk about minor spoilers from Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, we are explicit when we are about to start, and there is a timestamp in the podcast description. We Played... We both played XDefiant, and had a sur…

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Episode 89: Sight Village turns 30! 25:34

4M ago25:34

25:34

The very popular and much beloved Sight Village Assistive Technology exhibition is turning 30 this year. The event, which started its life on the Queen Alexandra College campus has evolved to be a major event and is a firm favourite in the calendars of blind and low vision users of assistive technology, as well as a host of assistive technology com…

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The Tools I Use for Indie Game Dev 14:39

4M ago14:39

14:39

Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames In this episode of the Indie Game Development Podcast, we dive deep into the behind-the-scenes world of creating Samaurado as an indie game developer. We discuss the software used for game development, including game e…

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Episode 88: Sight City Insights 27:53

4M ago27:53

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The Sight and Sound team are fresh back from the world renowned Sight City Assistive Technology show, which takes place annually in Frankfurt. This episode is all about glimpsing at some new technology, which will shortly enter our product line. We'll hear from Orbit Research, Harpo, Paige Connect, Next VPU and WeWalk. And, if that wasn't enough, t…

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I QUIT Making Devlogs... Here's What I Learned 14:16

5M ago14:16

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Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames In this episode of the Indie Game Development podcast, I open up about a challenging seven-month period where I completely stopped making devlogs for my game, Samurado. Frustrated by their lack of traction and the effo…

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GameEngineStart Podcast - A Chat That Hits 3 1:30:30

5M ago1:30:30

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We return with video games to talk about. Some of them are even current and relevant! We Played... Euan plays the unexplainable Indika and the very explainable cat sim Little Kitty, Big City Calum substitutes his lack of raiding with raiding roguelike Rabbit and Steel and "anime Monster Hunter" Granblue Fantasy Relink Timestamps 00:02:00 - Little K…

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110 - Advanced Lighting Tutorial 1:16:08

5M ago1:16:08

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Josh Wood and David Molnar teach an Advanced Portrait Retouching Tutorial in Lightroom on the Podcast.By David Molnar & Rich Coleman

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109 - Southwest Excursion 1:12:39

5M ago1:12:39

1:12:39

Join David Molnar and Rich Coleman for a surprise Podcast this Friday as they let some cats out of the bag about our big Southwest Excursion.By David Molnar & Rich Coleman

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108 - It’s a TPM Christmas! 1:21:17

5M ago1:21:17

1:21:17

Your favorite hosts David Molnar and Rich Coleman giveaway ANOTHER camera!By David Molnar & Rich Coleman

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107 - TPM is changing FOREVER! 1:12:15

5M ago1:12:15

1:12:15

David Molnar & Rich Coleman chat about what is changing inside of The Photo Mentorship!By David Molnar & Rich Coleman

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106 - David Molnar & Rich Coleman on Iceland and Future Courses! 1:08:36

5M ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Landscape Photography, Iceland, and courses, oh my! We've got some special announcements leading up to the launch of our newest course - Shoot Stunning Landscapes.By David Molnar & Rich Coleman

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105 - Rich & David Talk Workshops! 1:07:38

5M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Join Pro photographers David Molnar and Rich Coleman for Episode 105 of the Your Photography Mentor Podcast.By David Molnar & Rich Coleman

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104 - David & Rich talk about the year ahead! 1:31:58

5M ago1:31:58

1:31:58

Join David Molnar and Rich Coleman as they open up registration for our 2024 photography tour!By David Molnar & Rich Coleman

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103 - Camera Giveaway + 2024 In-Person Events Announcements! 1:23:14

5M ago1:23:14

1:23:14

Join us for Episode 103 of the Your Photography Mentor Podcast LIVE as we giveaway a $1,000 Canon RP. And I might have some exciting announcements as well!By David Molnar & Rich Coleman

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102 – David Molnar & Josh Wood talk off-camera lighting 1:02:02

5M ago1:02:02

1:02:02

Does off camera lighting intimidate you? Are you ready to confront the unknown and learn how to master studio lighting like the pros? Join David & Josh as they dissect it!By David Molnar & Rich Coleman

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How Free Games Trick You Into Spending Money 22:01

5M ago22:01

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Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames In this eye-opening episode of The Indie Game Development podcast, we take a hard look at the current state of the video game industry. It's no secret that free-to-play games have been utilizing manipulation and behavi…

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Episode 87: Sharon Lyons and Forrest Yoga 20:23

5M ago20:23

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Forrest Yoga is renowned globally as a powerfully physical, internally focused Ceremonial yoga practice that emphasizes how to carry a transformative experience from the yoga mat into daily life. On this very special and very different episode of our podcast, Stuart is joined by Sight and Sound Technology's Sharon Lyons, who took a month away from …

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What You've Been Told About Devlogs is a LIE 18:10

5M ago18:10

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Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames In this episode of The Indie Game Development podcast, we tackle a persistent myth in the industry that devlogs are only for developers, not gamers. It's a narrative many of us have bought into, myself included. But wh…

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8 Strategies You Need if You Haven't Started Marketing Your Game 22:02

5M ago22:02

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Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames We tackle one of the most pressing questions every game developer faces: How do you get people to not just notice, but genuinely want to play your game? The answer lies in effective marketing strategies, and the urgenc…

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Let's Talk Game Dev: Expert Music & Sound Design with Zak Knight 1:29:34

6M ago1:29:34

1:29:34

Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames In this episode of The Indie Game Development podcast, we sit down with Zak Knight, an audio expert and professional musician and we dig DEEP into the world of video game music and sound design! With a musical backgrou…

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Episode 86: Introducing SpeakSee 16:49

6M ago16:49

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Welcome into another episode of the Sight and Sound Technology podcast. Today's episode is all about an exciting new addition to our portfolio called SpeakSee. Speaksee is the first microphone system able to accurately transcribe group conversations. In addition, Speaksee shows what's being said in different colors for each person, In less than a s…

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Episode 85: Jenny Axler and the Braille eMotion 12:55

6M ago12:55

12:55

We're hugely excited at present as the Braille eMotion, the latest refreshable Braille display from selvas Healthcare in South Korea enters our portfolio. But this is much more than just a Braille display, as Jenny Axler from Selvas Healthcare tells us when she sits down with Stuart for a chat.By Stuart Lawler

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The GameDev Landscape is Changing 17:02

6M ago17:02

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Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames In this episode of The Indie Game Development podcast, we dive deep into the shifting terrain of the gaming industry. With major layoffs hitting AAA studios and a relentless focus on monetization over fun, indie develo…

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Listen to This BEFORE Making Your First Indie Game 18:14

6M ago18:14

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Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames Join us on The Indie Game Development Podcast as we unravel the truth behind the challenges indie developers face. Discover why expectations can lead to stress, anxiety, and even burnout, and learn practical strategies…

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GameEngineStart Podcast - It Wants To Lie To You 1:16:54

6M ago1:16:54

1:16:54

This is the last week of games coming out for a while, so we're going to spend it letting Calum talk about Dragon's Dogma 2. We Played.. Euan plays tarot based story telling game The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood and slasher inspired puzzle narrative game Killer Frequency Calum talks all things Dragons Dogma 2. That's all. Timestamps 00:06:20 - The Cosmi…

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Episode 84: Reflections from CSUN 2024 14:58

6M ago14:58

14:58

The 39th CSUN Assistive Technology Conference AND EXHIBITION in Anaheim, California, hosted by the Centre on Disabilities, Division of Student Affairs at California State University, Northridge, has just concluded for another year. Sight and Sound Technology's Stefanie Davies was on the ground in California and joins Stuart to talk about the event.…

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How to Start Gamedev in 2024 23:14

6M ago23:14

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Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames In this episode of The Indie Game Development podcast we're sharing our ultimate guide for launching your game dev journey in 2024! Here's your quick roadmap: Engine Selection Pricing Programming Paths Asset Acquisitio…

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Episode 83: In conversation with Optometrist Sarah Arnold 21:56

6M ago21:56

21:56

World Optometry Week takes place this year from 17th to 24th March. The 2024 theme is all about advancing Optometry's Commitment to Global Eye Care. To mark World Optometry week, Stuart meets Sarah Arnold, who has worked as an optomitrist for the last 30 years, and who is herself visually impaired.By Stuart Lawler

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Let's Talk Game Dev: With Sasquatch B Studios 1:06:32

6M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames Hey there, it's Brandon and Nikki from Sasquatch B Studios, and we're taking over The Indie Game Development Podcast today to give you a peek behind the curtain of our crazy journey from corporate finance to indie game…

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GameEngineStart Podcast - The Unseen Hand of Josh 1:40:24

7M ago1:40:24

1:40:24

After a brief hospital visit, we're back again with some actual video games. Editors Note: We realised later that the Helldivers 2 GM is actually named Joel. Too late to change the title now. Intermission Music The Woods - Wilbert Roget, II - Pacific Drive: Official Game Soundtrack Steam | Epic Games Store We Played... Euan rumbles around a messed …

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The Genius Behind Super Meat Boy Level Design 14:52

7M ago14:52

14:52

Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames Welcome to The Indie Game Development podcast! Today, we're exploring the genius level design of Super Meat Boy. Ed McMillan, known for his quirky games like The Binding of Isaac, created a masterpiece with Super Meat …

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What is Game Dev Like Really? 11:54

7M ago11:54

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Join our Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/aHjTSBz3jH Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sasquatchbgames In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, we explore the metaphorical landscape of game development, likening its challenges to treacherous mountains. Join us as we navigate the highs and lows of the journ…

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