Free Game Sounds…

Hey folks,

Someone posted a link in the gamedev.net Announcement forum for Free Game Music/Sounds. Seems like an interesting collection and you can use them for free in your online and mobile games

Check it out here
http://www.nosoapradio.us

Enjoy

How To Build a Game While Having Day Jobs

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http://www.indiegamepod.com/podcasts/gdco-neverbug.mp3

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MusiGames, The Challenges of Starting a Game Studio in South America

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http://www.indiegamepod.com/podcasts/gdco-musi-games.mp3

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New Feature: Listener Mail…

Hey folks,

We’re going to experiment with a new feature on the show called “Listener Mail”…this is a section where you are welcome to send in your questions and suggestions…and they will be read and addressed on the show.

If you have a question related to indie/experimental game development/games/studios…post them below or e-mail the show at support **** at**** indiegamepod **** dot *** com and we’ll see if we can answer it on air

Enjoy

SmashMouth Games…Running an Indie Studio for Over 4 Years

Zuby, from SmashMouth Games, talks about running an indie studio for over 4 years…

You can download the podcast here…
http://www.indiegamepod.com/podcasts/smashmouth-podcast.mp3

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A Philosophical FPS — Hazard, The Journey Of Life

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http://www.indiegamepod.com/podcasts/gdco-hazard.mp3

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What Should Indie Game Developers Never Do…

Hey folks,

I was checking out the stackoverflow website…and came across this question/answer…I think it has some good points…

Check it out…
http://gamedev.stackexchange.com/questions/765/what-things-should-an-indie-game-developer-never-do

Here’s a quote from the top answer…
One of the major pitfalls is focusing too much on developing the framework / tools / engine, and too little about making the actual game.

i.e. You should not start by coding the math library but instead by figuring out how to make the game entertaining.

Here’s another good answer…
Don’t Ignore Marketing
You’re indie. Nobody knows you. You absolutely need to get yourself out and start building your brand as early as you possibly can. You can’t expect to have the next big hit so you need to start dipping your toes into the water early. Marketing is hard. Building a brand can be a full-time position. Spend an hour or two everyday talking to your community or other people to help them discover you.

Nothing sucks worse than spending a year making something and you don’t meet a fraction of your expectations or even reach anything close to your potential.

I would add that ideally, your game design itself can do the marketing for you…so marketing is then a natural extension of the gameplay.

Do you think the advice in the link is useful…

Post comments below if you think they missed something…

Dust Force, The Sacrifices Needed to Win the $100,000 Indie Prize

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http://www.indiegamepod.com/podcasts/gdco-dust.mp3

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Game Dev Podcast Of The Year: How an Indie Developer Turned a Failed Flash Game into $40,000

Hey folks,

The game dev podcast of the year has been chosen…and it is the Steambirds Interview where an indie game dev turned a failed flash game into $40,000…

You can download the podcast here…
http://www.indiegamepod.com/podcasts/cc-steambirds.mp3

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The Story of An Inventor Trying To Start A Business In The Games Industry

Kevin talks about trying to start a business to help the games industry….

Note: here is a link to his interview last year…

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http://www.indiegamepod.com/podcasts/gdco-graphics.mp3

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