Game Design w/ Joe Method
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Game Design w/ Joe Method
Game development stories, fun theory discussion, and advice on how to get in the game industry.
Recent Episodes
25 episodes
Episode 30 – Freaks And Geeks star, Samm Levine
Actor Samm Levine and I talk about acting, how he got his break in show
business and what kind of movies we like. Before the interview, I talk a...
Episode 29 – Sierra Developers Jim Walls and Robert Lindsley
Jim Walls is coming out of retirement to design one more
game, the spiritual successor to the legendary
Police Quest series. Fellow Sierr...
Episode 28 – Lovecraft Creator, Jonny Rice
Jonny
talks about starting out in the game industry as a game tester, going to school
for game art and design, his time working at Machini...
Episode 27 – Writer/Director Lauren Ludwig
Lauren and I talk about the creative and development
challenges of producing a stage/movie project and how they correlate to video
game de...
Episode 26 – Fun Theory discussion w/ my friend Eric Garcia
This entire episode is dedicated to my Fun Theory and where
I’m at with it. My Friend Dr. Eric Garcia and I discuss how much engagement is
...
Episode 25 –Author of Been There, Done That, Rick Bassman
I talk a little about my updated fun theory and then I interview Rick Bassman who is writing a book about his life and experiences. Rick was the owner...
Episode 24 – Creative Director at Westside Corporate Creativity, Sean Monahan
Teamwork! This episode is all about creatively working on a
team and how to facilitate said creativity. Awesome interview with Sean Monahan
Episode 23 –Walk Through Producer at Gamefront and Improviser, James Heaney
I talk about “yes and-ing” during creative development and how
it helps facilitate collaboration, I also talk a little bit about the rule of 3
Episode 22 –Senior Artist/Industry Veteran, Scott Butler
I go over a few game design tips I posted on twitter, I also
talk about Indie Game the Movie. Then I have an interview with Senior
Artist/...
Episode 21 – How to get your start in the Game Industry
In this episode I compile all the advice from various guests
on how to get your start in the game industry, including a guest that was never
Episode 20 - President of Sirlin Games, David Sirlin
David and I talk about the difference between designing
table top games and video games. We also talk about our favorite games and give
ad...
Episode 19 - Character Artist/2D Animator, Wellington Rawls
This episode is mostly a post mortem for a game Wellington
and I worked on called Booga Booga! For Facebook. I talk about what worked,
wha...
Episode 18 - Engineer, Jason Neal
Jason and I talk about game design techniques and our
favorite games. I also go on a rant about how much I love the newest Double
Dragon r...
Episode 17 - Senior Level Designer, Chris Molina
Chris and I talk about how he got his start in game
development, going to school for game design and we discuss best practices on
getting...
Episode 16 – Professor of Game Design at Carnegie Mellon University, Jesse Schell
Jesse and I talk about his latest project, Puzzle Clubhouse,
which is a crowd design and supported video game development project (launching
Episode 15 – Technical Designer, Ben Vaccaro
Technical Designer Ben Vaccaro talks about his role in the
game industry and his time working at Machinima. We also talk about our
favorit...
Episode 14 – Pro Wrestler, Leroy Patterson
Pro wrestler/stuntman/reality show star/crazy man Leroy
Patterson and I talk about the similarities about what makes something fun in a
wr...
Episode 13 – My Apprentice, Robert Fauver
I talk to a former student of mine, Robert Fauver. Robert is
transitioning from student to peer, so he has a unique view on going to school
Episode 12 – Indie Game Developer, Tom Brien
Tom (of Tiny Build Games) and I talk about humor in games, and what it’s like
being an indie game developer. Check out his latest game, which is...
Episode 11 – Author of Level Up! and Swipe This!, Scott Rogers
I talk to legendary Game Designer, Scott Rogers. We talk
about what a game designer does, our favorite games, and give advice on getting
y...
Episode 10 – Lead Game Designer, Sean McNamara
Sean McNamara and I talk about game development stories,
favorite games and tips on getting your start in the game industry. I also talk
a...
Episode 9 – Getting Geeky with GeekyGlamorous
I pontificate about a few engagement tools for video games.
Also, I’m a huge geek, so every once in a while I need to geek out and
GeekyGl...
Episode 8 – Game Designer, Calix Reneau
Game Designer Calix and I pontificate on the principals of
good (and bad) game design and try to answer the question, can you have fun
wit...
Episode 7 - Indie Game Developer, Adversary Games
I talk about how I write my game design documents and the importance of even having one. Then I interview the founders of indie game developer, Advers...
Episode 6 - Senior Artist, Hugo Beyer
I interview Senior Artist, Hugo Beyer. We talk about what
makes a game fun, how he broke into the game industry as an artist and a little
...