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The Indie Diarist

Anthony L. Wolf

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Frequency: 1 episode/12d. Total Eps: 91

Video games are made by people – and those people deserve credit. 🎒💛 The Indie Diarist is a podcast on the human stories behind indie game development! Each week, host Anthony L. Wolf welcomes some of the most passionate unsung heroes from the industry to cover game development, creativity, diversity, storytelling and more, in a positive and laid back show. Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/theindiediarist Find me everywhere: https://theindiediarist.com Main theme: Yuri Gore (yurigore.com)

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Lunar Games: Chasing Dreams, From The Cradle of Civilisation - Indie Diary #63

Season 3 · Episode 3

Monday, February 10, 2025 • Duration 38:56

New format, new questions, new show! The first episode I recorded in 2025 had to be something special – so welcome to the official start of Season 3 of The Indie Diarist!

In this one, I welcomed Ahmed from Lunar Games, a good old friend of the show who's working on a puzzle adventure game called My Father Lied.

As we journeyed through a revamped intro section and a whole new set of questions for his Indie Diary, Ahmed discussed his love for storytelling and the importance of creating positive stories for audiences all around the world, chasing his dream to defy misconceptions around his culture – the cradle of civilisation: Iraq and Mesopotamia.

Hope you enjoy! 🎒💛

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Support Ahmed 🎒💛

Wishlist My Father Lied: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2488850/MY_FATHER_LIED/

Twitter: https://x.com/lunargamesUruk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunargames.sumeria/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lunargames.assyria

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lunargamesuruk.bsky.social

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LunarGamesBabylon

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/83DqsNhBE7

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Support the show 🎒💛

Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvj

Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheIndieDiarist

Become a Patron: ⁠https://patreon.com/theindiediarist⁠

Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theindiediarist.bsky.social

Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@theindiediarist

Follow on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/theindiediarist⁠

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Dire Kitten Games: Making Your Game Feel Unique, Finding Focus - Indie Diary #62

Season 3 · Episode 2

Monday, January 27, 2025 • Duration 52:41

In this episode, I spent some time with an old friend of the show and someone I've been planning to host for a long time: Stephen from Dire Kitten Games! Stephen is developing Scholomatch, a matching game / visual novel, and he has a lot of advice on how to help games stand out in their niche. Enjoy! 🎒💛

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Support Stephen 🎒💛

- Wishlist the game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2113350/Scholomatch/

- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@direkittengames

- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/direkittengames.bsky.social

- Website: https://www.scholomatch.com/

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Support the show 🎒💛

Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvj

Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheIndieDiarist

Become a Patron: ⁠https://patreon.com/theindiediarist⁠

Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theindiediarist.bsky.social

Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@theindiediarist

Follow on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/theindiediarist⁠

Meaning Machine: Human-centric AI, Creativity & LLMs, Dead Meat - Indie Diary #54

Season 2 · Episode 24

Monday, September 30, 2024 • Duration 51:34

What's your stance on using AI for game development? In this episode, I connected with the amazing team behind Dead Meat, a narrative investigation name I had the chance to try out at WASD, which uses a large language model as the basis for its narrative structure - but with a human twist. If you've been wondering whether AI is good or bad for the industry... this episode might change your mind! Enjoy! 🎒💛

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- Wishlist Dead Meat: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2628740/Dead_Meat/

- Say hi to Meaning Machine: info@meaningmachine.games

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Support the show 🎒💛

- Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvj

- Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheIndieDiarist

- Become a Patron: ⁠https://patreon.com/theindiediarist⁠

- Follow on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/theindiediarist⁠

- Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@theindiediarist

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Rob Pigott: Of Visual Novels, Marginalised Communities, and Cowboy Bebop! - Indie Diary #53

Season 2 · Episode 23

Monday, September 16, 2024 • Duration 55:59

In this episode, I spent some time with Rob Pigott, a queer, non-binary game developer, writer and screenwriter from New York who's working on Bitter Silver, a love letter to Cowboy Bebop. Rob is a huge fan of narrative adventures, and their passion for stories shines through every minute of this episode. Enjoy! 🎒💛

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Support Rob:

- Back Bitter Silver on KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lookoutdrivegames/bitter-silver-a-cowboy-bebop-inspired-visual-novel

- Wishlist Bitter Silver: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1906930/Bitter_Silver/

- Follow Rob and Lookout Drive Games: https://allmylinks.com/lookout-drive-games

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Support the show 🎒💛

Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvj
Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheIndieDiarist
Become a Patron: ⁠https://patreon.com/theindiediarist⁠
Follow on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/theindiediarist⁠
Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@theindiediarist

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InkForge Studios: Developing for Charity, Working with Friends - Indie Diary #52

Season 2 · Episode 22

Monday, September 2, 2024 • Duration 38:36

What happens when a bunch of friends come together to develop a game from shared experiences? Something like InkForge Studios, most likely! In this episode, I spent some time with Archie and Oli, two members of the team, who told me all about a delightful game I tried at WASD this year – I'll Be Brave Tomorrow. Trust me – this is going to pull at some emotional heartstrings. Enjoy! 🎒💛

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Support InkForge:

- Wishlist the game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2741070/Ill_be_Brave_Tomorrow__Indie_Narrative_Platformer/

- Check out the team: https://www.inkforgestudios.com/

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Support the show 🎒💛

Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvj
Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheIndieDiarist
Become a Patron: ⁠https://patreon.com/theindiediarist⁠
Follow on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/theindiediarist⁠
Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@theindiediarist

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Only By Midnight: Inspiring Players, Building Worlds - Indie Diary #51

Season 2 · Episode 21

Monday, August 19, 2024 • Duration 57:11

You know I always love talking to a fellow writer! In this episode, I spent some time with Amber Scott, head storyteller and lead writer for Only By Midnight – a Canadian indie studio about to release its dystopian darling, Ctrl.Alt.Deal. The episode touches on a lot of great topics, from burnout in the industry to inspiring players with your stories, and it's definitely worth a listen. Enjoy! 🎒💛

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Support Amber 🎒💛

- Check out Ctrl.Alt.Deal on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2146390/ctrlaltDEAL/

- Website: https://www.ctrlaltdeal.com

- Facebook: Only By Midnight

- Twitter/X: @OnlyByMidnight

- Instagram: onlybymidnight

- Bluesky: @onlybymidnight.bsky.social

- TikTok: @onlybymidnight

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Support the show 🎒💛

Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvj
Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheIndieDiarist
Become a Patron: ⁠https://patreon.com/theindiediarist⁠

Alex Burton: Of Vampires, The Meaning of Horror, and Developing for a Niche - Indie Diary #50

Season 2 · Episode 20

Monday, August 5, 2024 • Duration 56:10

I don't get to say this often, but an exciting episode awaits! In this one, I spent some time with Alex, one of the very first members in The Indie Diarist's Discord server, who's working on both a vampire-themed visual novel and an RPG in his Harrowed World universe. We had the chance to discuss the meaning of horror, switching engines, vampires, and a lot more – for a packed episode with loads to discover. Enjoy! 🎒💛

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Support Alex:

- Try the free visual novel: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2715020/Harrowed_World_Whats_Past_Is_Portents__Vampire_Visual_Novel/?curator_clanid=44405163

- Wishlist Portents In Red: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2529270/Harrowed_World_Portents_In_Red__Vampire_RPG/?curator_clanid=44405163

- Website: https://www.harrowedworld.com/

- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ctwZzMcVne

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Support the show 🎒💛

Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvj
Become a Patron: ⁠https://patreon.com/theindiediarist⁠
Leave a donation: https://ko-fi.com/theindiediarist⁠
Follow on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/theindiediarist⁠
Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@theindiediarist

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Kevin Messenhimer (Fiveamp): Finding Game Ideas, The Power of Execution - Indie Diary #49

Season 2 · Episode 19

Monday, July 22, 2024 • Duration 35:51

In this episode, I spent some time with Fiveamp Co-Founder Kevin Messenhimer, who's working with his team on a delightful survival roguelite shooter called NIMRODS. From validating your game ideas to finding a unique hook for your game, this episode is packed with little soundbites! Enjoy!

- F.Godmom (DOS game Kevin mentions on the episode): ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F.Godmom⁠

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Support Kevin 🎒💛

- Wishlist NIMRODS: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2086430/NIMRODS_GunCraft_Survivor/

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fiveamp

- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/pXYBZ6DU

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Support the show 🎒💛

Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvj
Become a Patron: ⁠https://patreon.com/theindiediarist⁠
Leave a donation: https://ko-fi.com/theindiediarist⁠
Follow on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/theindiediarist⁠
Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@theindiediarist

Dave Sims: Developing Through Hardship, The Pain of Indie Game Marketing, and Googly Eyes! - Indie Diary #48

Season 2 · Episode 18

Monday, July 8, 2024 • Duration 45:22

In this episode, I spent some time with Dave Sims, a solo dev working on his chaotic multiplayer card game Bullcrap! and a longstanding member of The Indie Diarist's Discord!

From making character eyes larger to discussing the passion of game development, this was a much cosy and warm episode to both record and re-listen to. Hope you enjoy!

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Support Dave 🎒💛

- Play Bullcrap! : https://store.steampowered.com/app/2123430/BULLCRAP/

- Website: https://loadeddeckgames.com/

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoadedDeckGames

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loadeddeckgames/

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bullcrap.guy

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Support the show 🎒💛

Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvj
Become a Patron: ⁠https://patreon.com/theindiediarist⁠
Leave a donation: https://ko-fi.com/theindiediarist⁠
Follow on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/theindiediarist⁠
Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@theindiediarist

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Sheldon "CyrusTheVirus Studios": Making a Metroidvania, Self-Taught vs. Formal Education, Becoming a Game Dev - Indie Diary #47

Season 1 · Episode 17

Monday, June 24, 2024 • Duration 46:38

In this episode, I spent some time with Sheldon "CyrusTheVirus Studios" to talk about his metroidvania Cold Lazarus and his path into game dev – which was all but conventional! Starting from a self-taught basis, Sheldon managed to get a degree in software development and is now working on his own game on the side. Enjoy!

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Support Sheldon 🎒💛

Wishlist Cold Lazarus: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2766570/Cold_Lazarus/
Website: https://cyrusthevirusstudios.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyrusthevirus_studios/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ctvStudios
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyrusthevirusstudios

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Support the show 🎒💛

Join the community: https://discord.com/invite/J84aPfSSvj
Become a Patron: ⁠https://patreon.com/theindiediarist⁠
Leave a donation: https://ko-fi.com/theindiediarist⁠
Follow on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/theindiediarist⁠
Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@theindiediarist

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