Category Archives: Podcast

021 : To Purple Cow or Not to Purple Cow? That is the Question

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Gigi

(Some information was lost. Someone keeps hacking the site. Apologies, I think) So he asked, “Are you still a fan of the Purple Cow?” Game dev students were asking the same question, from Virginia to Detroit. It’s a simple question, … Continue reading →

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020 : How Do You Do It? Three Tips for Getting Things Done

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Gigi

(Why do people hack educational podcasts? I cannot imagine) Years ago, my boss asked, “How do you get all that stuff done?” Then, last week, my friend asked a similar question. And I realized, I didn’t have an answer. So … Continue reading →

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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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