Author Archives: Gigi

18 : Becoming Indie – On Starting A Business

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Gigi

What about the business? Kenzai asked what it meant to start a business. So, this episode goes zen – covering everything from becoming an indie, to money, to products. It even discusses why you need a Purple Cow. NOW AVAILABLE ON YouTube! Kenzai’s Challenge (00:35) My Journey To … Continue reading →

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017 : Three Things You Need To Know!

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Gigi

What must you know? At a recent game challenge, I met Matt Trobbiani, the creator of HackNet. After I got to know him, I thought it’d be fun to invite him on as a guest. To ensure that Game Design Zen … Continue reading →

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16 : Season 2 – Battle Royale – Jonathan Blow vs Brett Victor

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Gigi

Ready for SEASON TWO?!? It’s a new year, with exciting changes in the works. To kick it off, let’s start with two giants! They’re at odds. The Indie giant, Jonathan Blow, argues that simpler is better, in almost all cases. Design … Continue reading →

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015 : Failure, Taste, and the Closet Star Wars Geek – the Season 1 Finale

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Gigi

What about failure? Your greatest ideas don’t live up to your expectations. You haven’t conquered the world. And yet, as Ira Glass says, your taste is killer. This is the season one finale of Game Design Zen – you won’t … Continue reading →

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014 : Because … Fallout 4!

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Gigi

Game Design Zen : Episode 014 Fallout 4?! Some predicted – game of the century. Some predicted – not my cup of tea. And for some, like me, it was our first exposure to the Fallout franchise. I didn’t know what to … Continue reading →

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