In this episode Zackavelli takes a look at the genre of idle games

Math of idle games article:
https://blog.kongregate.com/the-math-of-idle-games-part-i/

Skip to Body of Episode: 8:33

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Ep. 089 Genre Study: Idle Games

Its not perfect, but still nice to hear, enjoy ;)

The only Pass

Melancholic Path

Mind on Fire

Run a Bit

In this episode Zackavelli gives an update on what is the "Best" game engine in 2024.

Skip to Body of Episode: 7:54

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Ep. 090 Game Engine Overview Part 2 (2024 Update)

In questa puntata esploriamo il genio di Fumito Ueda, il visionario creatore di capolavori come Ico, Shadow of the Colossus e The Last Guardian. Analizziamo il suo approccio unico al game design, la poetica delle sue opere e l'impatto che ha avuto sul mondo dei videogiochi. Un viaggio tra minimalismo, emozioni e mondi indimenticabili!

Ep. 1 | Il poeta dei mondi silenziosi (Fumito Ueda)

In this episode Zackavelli talks about tips for designing stealth mechanics and takeaways that can be learned from that for overall design.

Skip to Body of Episode: 6:15

Wishlist Baba Yaga:
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Ep. 092 Stealth Mechanics Overview

Nem joguei, mas pirei na temática desse jogo que me levou a criar esse dark ambiente. A imagem é um print do jogo e editada no photoshop por mim. 

Tribute Forgive me Father

Game Audio Design Project

In this episode Zackavelli talks about 4 simple math concepts that can help with game devs in various situations.

Skip to Body of Episode: 6:40

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Ep. 093 Useful Math Concepts For Game Devs

my salvation; a eulogy for your lingering embrace.
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my salvation; a eulogy for your lingering embrace

In this episode Zackavelli talks about the best genre ever, ARPGs

Skip to Body of Episode: 6:23

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Ep. 094 Genre Study: ARPG

In this episode Zackavelli talks about the 3C's Game Design Framework

Skip to Body of Episode: 6:15

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Ep. 095 3C's Game Design Framework

In this episode Zackavelli talks about backend systems for games and why you should consider the features it can support.

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Skip to Body of Episode: 6:13

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EP. 097 Backend Systems For Games

Grim Dark Industrial Sequences is a collection of 66 brutal, tempo-synced loops forged on a modular synthesizer and pushed through custom analog distortion chains — including tube saturation, vintage vacuum and neon overdrive, non-linear filters, and unstable modulation circuits.
Each loop pulses with a life of its own — snarling, grinding, and groaning like an atonal machine on the verge of collapse. These sounds capture the raw energy of malfunctioning industrial systems, unstable power grids, and corrupted signal flows.
Expect everything from chaotic metallic screeches to rhythmic mechanical pulses — perfect for dystopian soundscapes, cinematic horror, sci-fi, cyberpunk, experimental game audio, dark techno, and aggressive electronic production.
•	66 original loops
•	Tempo-synced at 130 BPM
•	96kHz / 24-bit WAV
•	100% royalty-free, no filler, no templates — just unrepeatable analog mutations
If you're looking for mechanical tension, hostile environments, and sonically rich industrial textures — this pack delivers. Ideal for sound designers, composers, and producers who want to inject real grit and chaos into their work.
Bonus Content:
•	7 Industrial Kicks
•	8 Rumbles
•	9 Percussion Instruments
•	9 Snares


Grim Dark Industrial Sequences [demo]

Hey Guys :3, 
nice to see you here! 
I started as a sounddesigner for Videogames, I love to create music for Indie and Pixelart games! Hit me up for some unique and catchy Sounds!
I load up some inspiration for ingame music, check it out!
Actuall Project: 
SORCHA
X-Ducks
The Only One
Guild of Blood

Il podcast che esplora il lato nascosto dei videogiochi. Andrea Guccione ti guida attraverso aneddoti, approfondimenti e connessioni sorprendenti tra gaming, arte e società, per un viaggio che va oltre il semplice intrattenimento.

Abstract sound artist.
I compose songs to explore different feelings and sensations. I really like using Pads, Drones and percussions. I record a lot of sounds with my cell phone every day, this inspires me to create innovations.

The Game Dev Field Guide is a podcast series focused on teaching you how to make and launch your own video games. This podcast is aimed at the beginner to intermediate level of game developer. Learn things like how to make crisp movement controls, making eye catching sprites, and marketing your game for it's big release. Stay awhile and listen!

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