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| Entering the Fog: Al Yang Talks Story, Fear, and the Making of Silent Hill F | 09 Dec 2025 | 01:09:58 | |
In this exclusive interview, Creative Director Al Yang takes us deep into the unsettling world of Silent Hill F, offering a rare look into the creative vision behind the next chapter of the iconic horror franchise. Al discusses the narrative themes, artistic inspirations, and emotional core shaping the game's haunting atmosphere. He reveals how the team approached psychological horror in a fresh, culturally rich way, and what fans can expect from its setting, characters, and disturbing new creatures. From story philosophy to visual design and the challenges of reimagining Silent Hill for a new generation, this episode is a must-watch for horror fans, game developers, and anyone curious about the craft of building fear from the ground up. ----------------------- Contact Al Yang ---------------------- Twitter: https://x.com/QQBert BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/qqbert.bsky.social ------------------ Level Design Kit ----------------- Buy Here: https://bit.ly/4gYaJ9d -------------- Let's Design Books --------------- Ebook - https://bit.ly/39BakJD Physical Books - https://bit.ly/3mfOsbS ----------------------- Contact Me ----------------------- Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com Twitter: https://x.com/MaxPears Bluesky: https://bit.ly/42HX9Tt | |||
| Designing for a new Frontier - Prashant Patil | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:40:56 | |
First ep of Nov and we are kicking off with a great interview with Co-Founder/Art Director Prshant of 'Look North World'. Formed of incredible industry Vets who are taking their skills and designing for a new space for Fortnite's User Generated Content. join the Mailing List: https://bit.ly/4eNPm8X ------------------ Contact Prashant Patil ----------------- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashant-patil-6028401b Website - https://looknorth.world/ ------------------ ----------------- -------------- Level Design Books -------------- Let's Design Books --------------- Ebook - https://bit.ly/39BakJD Physical Books - https://bit.ly/3mfOsbS ----------------------- Contact Me ----------------------- Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com Twitter: https://x.com/MaxPears Bluesky: https://bit.ly/42HX9Tt
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| Designing Knowledge for Others | 22 May 2025 | 00:52:05 | |
This episode was a great to for me, as I was joined by the lovely Stuart Maine. A Veteran Designer who has been working on games for generations! We explore his thoughts on designing through times, different projects, and leadership. | |||
| Level Design Lobby - Spatial Composition #103 | 07 Sep 2021 | 00:23:46 | |
Composition is a term we commonly use in photos, paintings, but it is something we can apply with level design by using spatial composition. In this episode, I talk about what is a spatial composition and how we can apply it to our levels to help guide the players. Please Support: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ---------------------------------------------------------- Level Design Store ---------------------------------------------------------- Gumroad - https://bit.ly/39BakJD Physical Books - https://bit.ly/3mfOsbS ---------------------------------------------------------- Contact Me ---------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------- | |||
| Level Design Lobby - Reading Materials #44 | 31 Aug 2021 | 00:13:33 | |
I have scoured the internet to help find some of the best content to help us all learn and grow as designers. I do not know everything, so it is great to shout out other incredible devs & researchers who share their knowledge with us. ----------------------------------------- Level Design Shop ----------------------------------------- Gumroad - https://bit.ly/2WvrTUR ----------------------------------------- Resources ------------------------------------------ CGMA Level Design Course - https://www.cgmasteracademy.com/courses/46-level-design-for-games/ Meaningful Geography - http://tombattey.com/meaningful-geography-in-breath-of-the-wild/ Extra Credits Level Design 1-1 Knockout City - https://kranendonk-willem.medium.com/knockout-city-conception-to-execution-of-an-original-multiplayer-level-9fbb816dfc40 LD Livestream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtxSnTv0d3c&t=1313s&ab_channel=LevelDesignLobby ------------------------------------------ Level Design Books ------------------------------------------ Ebook - https://bit.ly/39BakJD Physical Books - https://bit.ly/3mfOsbS -------------------------------------------- Contact Me -------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com -------------------------------------------- #LevelDesign #LevelDesignLobby #Podcast | |||
| Level Design Lobby - Zool #102 | 24 Aug 2021 | 00:30:12 | |
This is a first for the LDL as we have Three guests at once to talk about the launch of Zool Redimensioned! Zool was orginally created in 1992 but now with the original creator Ian & Sumo Digital they have teamed up for the academy which allowed Students and passionate aspiring devs to re-make and transform Zool into what it is today! Jacob runs the academy and shares how it helps those aspiring devs, along with Emma talking about her experience working on the game! Please Support: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG -------------------------------------------------- Zool Game ------------------------------------------------- Game - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1647730/Zool_Redimensioned/ Trailer - https://youtu.be/tezdvnTqqrA --------------------------------------------------- Sumo Academy ---------------------------------------------------- Story of the academy - https://youtu.be/ni6LOTW_fMk Website - https://www.sumo-academy.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------- Level Design Books ---------------------------------------------------------- Ebook - https://bit.ly/39BakJD Physical Books - https://bit.ly/3mfOsbS ---------------------------------------------------------- Contact Me ---------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------------------- | |||
| Level Design Lobby - Reading Materials #43 | 03 Aug 2021 | 00:14:32 | |
Starting Aug off with a bang! New month, new resources for us to all learn & grow from! Here are some of my fav resources of this past month. Please Support: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ------------------------------------------------------------ Sponsor - GameTextures ---------------------------------------------------------- Link: https://gametextures.com/ Discount Code: Level99 ---------------------------------------------------------- Resources ---------------------------------------------------------- Binger or Drifter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIDc_g7hydY Naughty Dog Guitar - https://gamasutra.com/view/news/385591/How_Naughty_Dog_prototyped_the_interactive_guitar_in_The_Last_of_Us_Part_II.php Jason Lee Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a6GgqH0iUE Master Shots - https://www.amazon.com/Master-Shots-Vol-2nd-Techniques/dp/1615930876 UI Fundamentals - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swsMtoUDH8g ---------------------------------------------------------- Level Design Books ---------------------------------------------------------- Ebook - https://bit.ly/39BakJD Physical Books - https://bit.ly/3mfOsbS ---------------------------------------------------------- Contact Me ---------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------------------- | |||
| Level Design Lobby - Atomhawk #101 | 27 Jul 2021 | 00:30:16 | |
Very very excited to be joined by the kind-hearted Justine from Atomhawk, as she informs us all about Atomhawk's art competition 'The Return' in which you have a chance to enter, and to win some great prizes. Please Support: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ------------------------------------------------------------- The Return Competition Details ------------------------------------------------------------- Brief - https://atomhawk.com/thereturn ------------------------------------------------------------ Sponsor - GameTextures ---------------------------------------------------------- Link: https://gametextures.com/ Discount Code: Level99 ---------------------------------------------------------- Level Design Books ---------------------------------------------------------- Ebook - https://bit.ly/39BakJD Physical Books - https://bit.ly/3mfOsbS ---------------------------------------------------------- Contact Me ---------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------------------- | |||
| Level Design Lobby - Ep 100: Jason Lee, Infinite Fleet #100 | 19 Jul 2021 | 00:46:21 | |
A great honor as we are joined by Cheif Creative Officer at Pixelmatic, Jason Lee to talk about their game Infinite Fleet. We discuss the design decisions they have made and what goes through the mechanics and level design with such a giant project. Please Support: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ------------------------------------------------------------ Sponsor - GameTextures ---------------------------------------------------------- Link: https://gametextures.com/ Discount Code: Level99 ---------------------------------------------------------- Contact Jason Lee ---------------------------------------------------------- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lee-b270a44/ Pixelmatic - https://pixelmatic.com/ Infinite Fleet - https://infinitefleet.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------- Contact Me ---------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------------------- | |||
| Level Design Lobby: Fire Side LD Chat Jonny Wilson #99 | 16 Jul 2021 | 00:50:08 | |
Jonny was kind enough to invite me to collaborate with him on a talk about our time in level design. This was for EGX Rezzed 2021, we hope you enjoy it. Join the community: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG -------------------------------------------------- Sponsor - GameTextures -------------------------------------------------- Link: https://gametextures.com/ Discount Code: Level99 ------------------------------------------------ Level Design Books ------------------------------------------------ Ebook- https://bit.ly/39BakJD Physical Books - https://bit.ly/3mfOsbS ------------------------------------------------ Contact - Jonny ----------------------------------------------- Twitter - https://twitter.com/Omnislash92 ---------------------------------------------- Contact Me ----------------------------------------------------------- T witter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------- #LevelDesignLobby #EGXRezzed #Interview | |||
| Level Design Lobby - Reading Materials #42 | 06 Jul 2021 | 00:17:03 | |
The start of the month means more incredible resources for us all to checkout and great resources to learn from!! Please Support: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ------------------------------------------------------------ Sponsor - GameTextures ---------------------------------------------------------- Link: https://gametextures.com/ Discount Code: Level99 ---------------------------------------------------------- Resources ---------------------------------------------------------- Resource 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGyx-G4HPnc Resource 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcyrrTud3x4 Resource 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0-ddTqz0XE&list=RDCMUC0JB7TSe49lg56u6qH8y_MQ&start_radio=1 Resource 4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol_Estszew0 Resource 5 - https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/197132/QA_Learning_from_Shadowrun_Returns_Kickstarter_success.php ---------------------------------------------------------- Contact Me ---------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------------------- #LevelDesignLobby #LevelDesign # Podcast | |||
| Level Design Lobby: Game Design w/ Jamie Smith #98 | 29 Jun 2021 | 00:45:55 | |
I sit down with Lead Game Designer Jamie Smith to talk about game design, what he has learned through his career, and how he tries to teach it to Jrs. As well as talking bout his most recent title Hood: Outlaw & Legends. ------------------------------------------------- CGMA - Course ------------------------------------------------- https://bit.ly/3bNY9tS ------------------------------------------------ Level Design Books ------------------------------------------------ Ebook- https://bit.ly/39BakJD Physical Books - https://bit.ly/3mfOsbS ------------------------------------------------ Contact - Jamie ----------------------------------------------- Twitter - https://twitter.com/smithst0ck Website - https://www.jamiesmith.dev/ ---------------------------------------------- Contact Me ------------------------------------------------ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------- | |||
| Level Design Lobby - Design Portfolios: Q&A#18 | 22 Jun 2021 | 00:15:40 | |
We get a chance to sit down with all of you lovely designers and answer your questions! Dan joins us as the question master as we try to help you through your incredible journey as LDs. Ask Questions Via: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Dan --------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Doward24 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact me -------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com | |||
| The Balancing Act of Leadership | 13 May 2025 | 00:20:38 | |
Second episode of May, I want to talk to you all about some of the hard realities of leadership and what needs to be considered. We talk about new ideas from the team vs that of production timelines. join the Mailing List: https://bit.ly/4eNPm8X ---------------------- | |||
| Level Design Lobby: Blockout Tips #97 | 08 Jun 2021 | 00:16:33 | |
In this episode, I go through some of the tips to help make a readable and understandable Blockout. Things that I have learned throughout my journey as an LD, hopefully, it will help you as well. Join the community: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG -------------------------------------------------- Sponsor --------------------------------------------------- Level Design Course https://www.cgmasteracademy.com/courses/46-level-design-for-games/ ----------------------------------------------------- Buy The Book ----------------------------------------------------- Ebook - https://bit.ly/39BakJD Physical - https://bit.ly/3tsgQtO ------------------------------------------------------ Contact Me ------------------------------------------------------ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------- | |||
| Level Design Lobby - Reading Materials #41 | 01 Jun 2021 | 00:15:09 | |
New month, new resources for all of us to grow and learn from. I recommend to all of you incredible game gurus some resources which have inspired and helped me improve as an LD Join the community: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG --------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor -------------------------------------------------------- https://www.powellgroupconsulting.com/indiegamebusiness/ -------------------------------------------------------- Resources --------------------------------------------------------- Amin, Camping - https://twitter.com/aminmontaze/status/1383590240879669259?s=20 Shot Deck - https://shotdeck.com/ Resident Evil 8 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6qHlFZ3S3s Level Design Podcast - https://anchor.fm/leveldesign/episodes/LD036---Gone-Home--Tacoma-and-more-with-Steve-Gaynor-esn5t9 Game Design Deep Dive - https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/228326/Game_Design_Deep_Dive_How_Rogue_Legacy_handles_tutorials_without_being_boring.php -------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Me -------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------- | |||
| Level Design Lobby - Cinematography: Q&A#17 | 25 May 2021 | 00:20:40 | |
We get a chance to sit down with all of you lovely designers and answer your questions! Dan joins us as the question master as we try to help you through your incredible journey as LDs. Ask Questions Via: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Resources ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rodger Deakins Podcast - https://teamdeakins.libsyn.com/ Camera Shots - https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/types-of-camera-shot-angles-in-film/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact Dan ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Doward24 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact me -------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com | |||
| Level Design Lobby: Game Design w/ Lauryn Ash #96 | 18 May 2021 | 00:58:13 | |
I am joined by the incredible, energetic, designer Lauryn Ash! Lauryn has been in the industry over many years, we talk about how to design for certain emotions, as well as what to consider as you itterate! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Lauryn ------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelaurynash Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/furidashi-w-lauryn-and-nicholas/id1533677626 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact me -------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- | |||
| Level Design Lobby: Level Design Theming #95 | 11 May 2021 | 00:20:30 | |
I wanted to explore theming and how we as level designers convey this through our work and communicate it to all of our teammates. I will break down the level flow, as well as how theming can shape our design choices. Support the show - http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ------------------------------------------------------------------ Level Design Book Series ------------------------------------------------------------------- Ebook - https://bit.ly/39BakJD Physical - https://bit.ly/3tsgQtO-------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact me -------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- | |||
| Let's Design Exploration - The Making Of | 04 May 2021 | 00:19:52 | |
We are back!! Not only are we back, but I am also joined by Dan Howard as we talk about that of creation of the second instalment into the 'Let's Design' Series. | |||
| Level Design Lobby: Inari - Narrative Design #93 | 16 Mar 2021 | 00:30:10 | |
Joined by the lovely Inari as she talks with me about Narrative Design. We discuss how the two disciplines intertwine as well as her experience within the game industry. Please Support: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ------------------------------------------------------ Level Design Store ------------------------------------------------------ https://bit.ly/2WvrTUR ------------------------------------------------------ Contact Inari ------------------------------------------------------ Twitter: https://twitter.com/inari_tnd --------------------------------------------------------- Contact me ---------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com | |||
| Level Design Lobby: Chris Totten - Little Nemo #92 | 09 Mar 2021 | 00:56:47 | |
Re-joined by the ever fantastic Chris Totten, as we talk more about Level Design and his new game Little Nemo and what design challenges it brings, and how to prepare your game for Kickstarter. Join The Community: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ------------------------------------------------------ Level Design Store ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ Contact Chris ------------------------------------------------------ Little Nemo Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/littlenemogame/little-nemo-and-the-nightmare-fiends Studio Site - https://www.pfbstudios.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Totter87 --------------------------------------------------------- Contact me ---------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com
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| Level Design Lobby: Reading List - #40 | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:19:18 | |
Incredible gamedevs are out there sharing their knowledge, so I gathered up some of my top resources and recommend them to you all! Please Support: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ------------------------------------------------------------------ Sponsor - LDL ------------------------------------------------------------------ Level design store - https://bit.ly/2WvrTUR ----------------------------------------------------------------- Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------- Open World Encounter: https://iuliu-cosmin-oniscu.medium.co... How ND Decides your Decision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTiG5... Year 4 Indie Life - https://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/Kevin... Operative Design Anthony Di Mari - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Operative-De... Kai Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWanW... ------------------------------------------------------------- Contact me -------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com | |||
| Level Design Lobby - Common Mistakes: Q&A#16 | 22 Feb 2021 | 00:24:39 | |
First QA of 2021, Dan and I answer your burning questions on what are common mistakes in folios and how we think about different levels in different design philosophies. Aks Questions Via: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG -------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact me -------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Dan (Video Editing) ------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Doward24 | |||
| Level Design Lobby - Reading Material #69 | 06 May 2025 | 00:16:05 | |
May baby, which means it is the start of the month, for us to talk about all the other great resources we have seen that I want to share with all of you. Best way to learn is through other incredible designers. | |||
| Level Design Lobby: Principle Level Designer Kai Zheng #91 | 16 Feb 2021 | 00:48:49 | |
I get a chance to sit down with Principal Level Designer Kai Zheng who has had an incredible 12 years in the industry, who explains his theory of LD is like cooking. Very nice man and super educational. Join the Community: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact Kai Zheng ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Twitter - https://twitter.com/devilpie ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact Me ------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | |||
| Level Design Lobby: Mental Health - #90 | 09 Feb 2021 | 00:25:16 | |
I wanted to take a moment to talk more about something a little more serious, sadly with these times, I have noticed a more serious issue in our community about mental health. I wanted to help put some minds at rest and just hopefully make you feel a lot more calm. This episode was recorded before the tragic loss of Mike Nash, our deepest sympathies to his loved ones. Join the community: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ | |||
| Level Design Lobby: Reading List - #40 | 02 Feb 2021 | 00:19:15 | |
Incredible gamedevs are out there sharing their knowledge, so I gathered up some of my top resources and recommend them to you all! Please Support: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ------------------------------------------------------------------ Sponsor - LDL ------------------------------------------------------------------ Level design store - https://bit.ly/2WvrTUR ----------------------------------------------------------------- Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------- Open World Encounter: https://iuliu-cosmin-oniscu.medium.com/open-world-encounter-design-b0bc2123996d How ND Decides your Decision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTiG5GWsQ08&feature=emb_logo Year 4 Indie Life - https://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/KevinGiguere/20210223/377524/Year_4_My_full_time_indie_developer_life.php Operative Design Anthony Di Mari - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Operative-Design-Catalog-Spatial-Verbs/dp/9063692897/ref=sr_1_1?crid=OMFF2OLNT3BX&dchild=1&keywords=operative+design&qid=1614530605&sprefix=Operative+des%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-1 Kai Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWanWi9_n4g ------------------------------------------------------------- Contact me -------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com | |||
| Level Design Lobby - Reading List 39 | 02 Feb 2021 | 00:13:02 | |
I take time to share some of the great resources I searched through the net to find and let you know what I believe is worth the read. All links down below. Join the Community: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LDL Store ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Reading List ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Job System - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFq2M4ytxBc&ab_channel=GameWisdom Final Fantasy Logo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrlKpKrqsf4&ab_channel=FinalFantasyUnion Psychology of FF - https://www.psychologyofgames.com/2020/12/podcast-64-psychology-and-final-fantasy/ Art of Suspense - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB77ee5jntY&ab_channel=MasonMiller Early Access - https://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/JoshBycer/20210113/376120/The_Successful_Steps_of_Early_Access_Games.php Hades Super Giant Games - https://interactive.libsyn.com/hades-with-supergiant-games-amir-rao-and-greg-kasavin ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact Me ------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | |||
| Level Design Lobby - Game Director Chris Baker (Zen Studios) | 26 Jan 2021 | 00:42:00 | |
For this episode, I am joined by Zen Studios Game Director Chris Studios! We go through and break down his career and what he is currently cooking up at the fantastic Zen Studios. Chris shares his wealth of knowledge and his career journey. Join the Community: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LDL - Store - https://bit.ly/2WvrTUR ------------------------------------------------------------------------Contact Chris ------------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter - https://twitter.com/cbake76 Website - http://www.christopher-baker.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact Me -------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- Equipment -------------------------------------------------------------------- Mic Shure SM7b - https://amzn.to/2TFvEoL GOXLR Mini - https://amzn.to/3mFCqas Stream Deck mini - https://amzn.to/37SMtF8 Mic Arm - https://amzn.to/34JIc4P | |||
| Level Design Lobby: 8 Incredible Designs | 19 Jan 2021 | 00:35:20 | |
After the last video of the year, I thought why not dive deeper into more incredible designs throughout the year of 2020, so please enjoy some of my personal fav designs. Please Support: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ------------------------------------------------------------------ GameDev.TV ------------------------------------------------------------------ UE4 C++ - https://bit.ly/3fg591q UE4 Blueprint - https://bit.ly/3jYvG71 Untiy 3D C# - https://bit.ly/3fmaJ2F Unity 2D C# - https://bit.ly/33ngQRZ -------------------------------------------------------------------- Games -------------------------------------------------------------------- Last of Us 2 - https://amzn.to/3ssS50D Dreams - https://amzn.to/3bGVfYy Resident Evil 3 - https://amzn.to/3qpA6GI FFVII - https://amzn.to/39xvU0M --------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Me -------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- Equipment -------------------------------------------------------------------- Mic Shure SM7b - https://amzn.to/2TFvEoL GOXLR Mini - https://amzn.to/3mFCqas Stream Deck mini - https://amzn.to/37SMtF8 Mic Arm - https://amzn.to/34JIc4P | |||
| Level Design Resources - Ep 38 | 12 Jan 2021 | 00:14:53 | |
Happy New Year everyone! Let's start the new year with a bang, as I recommend some great new LD materials for you all. Hope you enjoy and if you have some to share, leave a comment. Please Support: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ------------------------------------------------------------------- GameDev.TV ------------------------------------------------------------------ UE4 C++ - https://bit.ly/3fg591q UE4 Blueprint - https://bit.ly/3jYvG71 Untiy 3D C# - https://bit.ly/3fmaJ2F Unity 2D C# - https://bit.ly/33ngQRZ -------------------------------------------------------------------- Reading Materials ------------------------------------------------------------------- Engagement Game - https://www.enbook.pl/catalog/product/view/id/5239431?gclid=Cj0KCQiA88X_BRDUARIsACVMYD8TZojWG65Uc5EbOp2lynCeiV-9VNG_bvHny8JAjbCLTkGQEHLjc4QaAqxKEALw_wcB Miyamoto Interview - https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/shigeru-miyamoto-wants-to-create-a-kinder-world Outpost Design - https://iuliu-cosmin-oniscu.medium.com/outpost-design-gating-and-layering-ee8875d528cd Steve Lee - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TqwlNPG3dE CreativeXP Unreal Design - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcN8K2YRsFs&feature=youtu.be --------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Me -------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- Equipment -------------------------------------------------------------------- Mic Shure SM7b - https://amzn.to/2TFvEoL GOXLR Mini - https://amzn.to/3mFCqas Stream Deck mini - https://amzn.to/37SMtF8 Mic Arm - https://amzn.to/34JIc4P | |||
| Level Design Lobby - Ep 87: 2020 Design Wrap Up | 30 Dec 2020 | 00:19:57 | |
It is the final ep of the year, I just want to talk about some of the cool designs I have seen this year and give them some praise.
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| LDL - Releasing A Game//Q&A#15 | 22 Dec 2020 | 00:39:34 | |
**This Video Contains no Secrets Nor Bashes Or Mentions Any Controversy, Or Spoilers** In the last Q+A of the year, I and Dan thought we would have a nice time chatting but we wanted to talk about the feeling devs have around released a game and what it is on the mind of a gamedev. Please Support: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG -------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor - LDL Store ------------------------------------------------------------------- https://bit.ly/2WvrTUR -------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Me -------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- Equipment -------------------------------------------------------------------- Mic Shure SM7b - https://amzn.to/2TFvEoL GOXLR Mini - https://amzn.to/3mFCqas Stream Deck mini - https://amzn.to/37SMtF8 Mic Arm - https://amzn.to/34JIc4P | |||
| Level Design Lobby: Steve Thornton Mechanic Design | 15 Dec 2020 | 00:55:52 | |
Our lovely guest Steve Thornton joins us all the way from Russia to talk about Game Design and how he has grown through his career, sharing with us, how we can all improve.
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| Designing for Engaging Narrative | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:47:18 | |
Hey All, It is not just me on today's episode! We have an incredible guest joining us with Tom Huges Lead Narrative Designer (Great Ape Studios) I really enjoyed this ep as we take a dive into his career and how he has developed from Game Design into that of Narrative Design. For more LD Info join the Mailing List: https://bit.ly/4eNPm8X | |||
| What makes a good LD folio?//LDL#85 | 08 Dec 2020 | 00:32:32 | |
In this episode, I try my best to explain what I think makes a strong Level Design portfolio and how you should best communicate your work when looking for work. | |||
| Level Design Resources - Ep 37 | 03 Dec 2020 | 00:14:57 | |
Happy December, we are getting closer to Christmas so why not start the gift of giving, by sharing more incredible resources with this great community. Industry Idiots - industryidiots.com/podcast/ Great HUB world design - bit.ly/37xq0M9 Story through barks - bit.ly/3lyb70I Level Design Podcast - bit.ly/36xkFVS | |||
| Answering Gamedev Questions/ Q+A #14 | 24 Nov 2020 | 00:26:14 | |
You amazing Game Guru's have sent in questions for us to answer. Dan joins me as we try help to answer as much as we can, if you have any more questions, please leave them down below. | |||
| Open World vs Linear Level Design//LDL#84 | 17 Nov 2020 | 00:20:28 | |
I answer one of I most asked questions when it comes to what is the difference between Open World LD compared to linear LD. I break it down on some of the reasons why and how they differ. | |||
| Virtual Cities - Konstantinos Dimopoulos/LDL #83 | 10 Nov 2020 | 00:29:49 | |
I sit down and talk to Urban Designer and newly published Author Konstantinos Dimopoulos to talk about his brand new book 'Virtual Cities' breaking down his thought process and much more. bookdepository.com/Virtual-Cities/9781783528486 waterstones.com/book/virtual-citi…aki/9781783528486 | |||
| Level Design Resources - Ep 36 | 03 Nov 2020 | 00:13:39 | |
Sharing more incredible resources created by our brother and sisters in the industry. As I have searched the globe for some which I feel will offer educational guidance for us all. Level Up System - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae_zvm0-C…channel=DesignDoc LD Witcher Analysis - gamecareerguide.com/features/1949/l…xenfurt_in_.php Directing Outerworld Expansion - www.gamasutra.com/view/news/370220…il_on_Gorgon.php Playmaker vs Bolt - www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqHM0ZNtZ…l=GameDevUnlocked | |||
| Level Design Questions! /Q+A #13 | 27 Oct 2020 | 00:29:33 | |
You sent in your LD questions and I get to answer them! Joined by one of our fantastic editors Dan, we team up to answer your burning questions about level design. Join The Community: https://bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Contact ----- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaxPears Website: https://www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----- Platforms ----- iTunes: https://goo.gl/RDWSmX YouTube: https://goo.gl/2pdpjg SoundCloud: https://goo.gl/9pb4DW | |||
| Level Design Lobby - Ep82: Emotional Level Design Evan Hill | 20 Oct 2020 | 00:58:29 | |
Joined by a good friend and a designer I respect very much the fantastic Evan Hill! His latest work the Last of Us 2 has been a huge success and we talk about our design process, where he takes his inspiration and much more. Support the show: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Sponsor - LDL Store ----- ----- Contact Evan ----- Twitter - https://twitter.com/EHillGameDesign Website - https://ehilldesign.com/ ----- Contact Me ----- Twitter: twitter.com/MaxPears Website: www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----- Platforms ----- iTunes: goo.gl/RDWSmX YouTube: goo.gl/2pdpjg SoundCloud: goo.gl/9pb4DW | |||
| Level Design Lobby - Ep81: Telling Stories Level Design | 13 Oct 2020 | 00:17:55 | |
I have fun communicating the variety of ways we as LDs can tell our stories to the player, letting them know what has happened as well as how to leave it up to their imagination. | |||
| Level Design Resources - Ep 35 | 06 Oct 2020 | 00:13:16 | |
It is the RETURN of the LDL podcast and no better way to return than be giving some of the best materials I have been checking out during my time off! Support the podcast: http://bit.ly/33xpKbG ----- Sponsor - LDL Store ----- ----- Resources ----- - Pacing LD https://bit.ly/339FTqN - AC Parkour https://bit.ly/3n1N4tl - 101 things I learned and engineering school https://amzn.to/2GkAJzf - Anotmy of stealth encounter https://bit.ly/338W6fV - Gamedev.tv CSharp Course https://bit.ly/3fmaJ2F ------ Contact Me ----- Twitter: twitter.com/MaxPears Website: www.maxpears.com/ Email: leveldesignlobby@gmail.com ----- Platforms ----- iTunes: goo.gl/RDWSmX YouTube: goo.gl/2pdpjg SoundCloud: goo.gl/9pb4DW | |||
| The Cost of The Level Design Kit | 08 Apr 2025 | 01:06:22 | |
End of last year I launched the Level Design Kit, so I want to walk through the process of making the kit, markting & profit made. Follow for the process of making Level Design. For more LD Info join the Mailing List: https://bit.ly/4eNPm8X | |||
| Level Design Lobby - Ep80: FFVII Remake | 24 Aug 2020 | 01:19:58 | |
Joined by two brilliant guests Jonathan and Blake as we discuss our passion for the new 2020 FFVII Remake and our thoughts on the design changes they have made to update the design. | |||
| Level Design Lobby - Ep 79: Last of Us 2 Hub Level Design | 17 Aug 2020 | 00:35:59 | |
A fantastic episode as we talk about the evolution of how Naughty Dog have mastered linear level design to more open HUB world level design. Breaking down Seattle level design.
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| Level Design Lobby - Ep 78: Peter Field LD Tips | 11 Aug 2020 | 00:55:23 | |
Honored and thrilled to have the fantastic and inspiring Peter Field. An experienced level designer who has worked on a range of incredible titles as he talks about his process, inspirations and what is was like to work on Dreams (2020) | |||