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Game Design w/ Joe Method

Game Design w/ Joe Method

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Frequency: 1 episode/20d. Total Eps: 25

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Game development stories, fun theory discussion, and advice on how to get in the game industry.
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Episode 30 – Freaks And Geeks star, Samm Levine

samedi 28 septembre 2013Duration

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 about my upcoming kickstarter project and how it expands on my fun theory. I also give my opinion on why I think figuring out what “fun” is, is such an important endeavor.

Check out Samm on the Kevin Pollak Chat Show! : Kevin Pollak's Chat Show!

Episode 29 – Sierra Developers Jim Walls and Robert Lindsley

dimanche 21 juillet 2013Duration

Jim Walls is coming out of retirement to design one more game, the spiritual successor to the legendary  Police Quest series. Fellow Sierra alum Robert Lindsley is the executive producer of this game which is currently undergoing funding via Kickstarter. Jim and Robert talk about working at Sierra, how they got their start in the game industry, advice on how to get YOUR start in the industry, and they talk about their latest game Precinct.
Support the spiritual successor to Police Quest! : Precinct Kickstarter
I released a kids book I co-wrote with my brother, check it out! My Fish Farted

I started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! DONATE!

Episode 20 - President of Sirlin Games, David Sirlin

lundi 24 septembre 2012Duration


David and I talk about the difference between designing table top games and video games. We also talk about our favorite games and give advice on how to get your start in the game industry. Before all that I talk about a game design technique I use that I never talked about before for some reason.

Check out EVERYTHING he’s working on here: Sirlin.net
I started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! Child's Play Charity :)

Episode 19 - Character Artist/2D Animator, Wellington Rawls

lundi 17 septembre 2012Duration

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, what didn’t work and what I learned developing this game. Wellington talks about making all assets from characters and environments to user interface and particle effects.
I started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! DONATE HERE!

Episode 18 - Engineer, Jason Neal

lundi 17 septembre 2012Duration


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 remake. Check out a couple of the games Jason worked on here: XCOM: ENEMY UNKNOWN And here: Playstation All Star Battle Royale Check out the New Double Dragon game I was raving about here: Double Dragon Neon
I started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! DONATE HERE!

Episode 17 - Senior Level Designer, Chris Molina

lundi 13 août 2012Duration


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 your foot in the door of the industry. This really is the “Making games is not all fun and games” episode, some good reality checks for young students who think they have what it takes to be game developers.
I started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! DONATE HERE!

Episode 16 – Professor of Game Design at Carnegie Mellon University, Jesse Schell

lundi 6 août 2012Duration


Jesse and I talk about his latest project, Puzzle Clubhouse, which is a crowd design and supported video game development project (launching August 30th). We also talk about favorite games, what a game designer does, and give advice on how to get your foot in the door of the game industry.
Check out Puzzle Clubhouse here: Puzzle Clubhouse
Buy his book here: The Art of Game Design
Check out his site for his book, talks, and social media here: Jesse Schell
I started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! Donate Here!

Episode 15 – Technical Designer, Ben Vaccaro

lundi 30 juillet 2012Duration


Technical Designer Ben Vaccaro talks about his role in the game industry and his time working at Machinima. We also talk about our favorite games and give advice on how to get your start in the game industry.
I started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! DONATE HERE!

Episode 14 – Pro Wrestler, Leroy Patterson

lundi 23 juillet 2012Duration


Pro wrestler/stuntman/reality show star/crazy man Leroy Patterson and I talk about the similarities about what makes something fun in a wrestling match and in a video game. We also talk about the dark side of being a game tester. He is currently performing at Freakshow Wrestling, check it out here:  Freakshow Wrestling Here is the music video that we were talking about that his stunt crew was in:  Against Me! Music Video Here is his most famous clip seen on G4TV, The Soup, The Tonight Show and others:  Roof Slam! Also check out his stunt group here for all his stunt craziness: No Mercy Video Here is his personal Facebook page, add him! Leroy's Facebook
I started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast!  DONATE HERE!

Episode 13 – My Apprentice, Robert Fauver

lundi 16 juillet 2012Duration

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 for game design. We talk about engagement and tension in games, a game designers’ role, and we give advice for new game design students. EDIT: The indie game he was working on is called "VICTIM" not "VINDICTUS".
I started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast!  DONATE HERE!

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