Let's Talk Game Dev: With DevDuck

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Living together in a group is a strategy many animals use to survive and thrive. And a big part of what makes that living situation successful is listening. In this episode, we explore the collaborative world of the naked mole-rat. Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced. You can support Threshold by donating today . To stay connected, sign up for our newsletter . Operation frog sound! Send us your frog sounds for an upcoming episode. We want you to go out, listen for frogs and toads, and record them. Just find someone croaking, and hit record on your phone. It doesn’t matter if there’s background noise. It doesn’t even matter if you’re not sure whether or not you’re hearing an amphibian—if you think you are, we would love to get a recording from you. Please also say your name and where you are in the world, and then email the recording to us at outreach@thresholdpodcast.org…

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In this episode of The Indie Game Development Podcast, we sit down with the talented game developer and YouTube sensation, DevDuck.

With more than 160,000 subscribers on his channel, DevDuck has captivated audiences with his devlogs while creating his cozy 2D RPG titled "Dauphin."

Join us as we get a sneak peek into DevDuck's inspiring journey, navigating the intricate balance between his passion for game development and the demands of a full-time job.

For 3.5 years, he's been meticulously crafting the world of Dauphin, pouring his creativity into every pixel and line of code. Learn how he manages all of his responsibilities, stays motivated, and avoids burnout.

From coding challenges to design decisions, DevDuck opens up about the highs and lows of his creative process.

But that's not all – find out how DevDuck maintains a fun and healthy lifestyle amidst the chaos of a full time job, game development and content creation.

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The Indie Game Development Podcast

Let's Talk Game Dev: With DevDuck

The Indie Game Development Podcast

27 subscribers

published ongeveer een jaar geleden

MP3•Thuis aflevering

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 the talented game developer and YouTube sensation, DevDuck.

With more than 160,000 subscribers on his channel, DevDuck has captivated audiences with his devlogs while creating his cozy 2D RPG titled "Dauphin."

Join us as we get a sneak peek into DevDuck's inspiring journey, navigating the intricate balance between his passion for game development and the demands of a full-time job.

From coding challenges to design decisions, DevDuck opens up about the highs and lows of his creative process.

But that's not all – find out how DevDuck maintains a fun and healthy lifestyle amidst the chaos of a full time job, game development and content creation.

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