In this episode, we’re joined by Corina Diaz, a powerhouse digital media strategist with over 15 years of experience driving marketing and community strategy for entertainment brands. From launching standout indie games like A Fold Apart and The Big Con to shaping industry-wide initiatives like the Steam Women’s Day Sale, Corina is the go-to expert for turning limited resources into unforgettable campaigns.Learn more abour CorinaLearn more about usJoin the next episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel to answer your own burning questions and be immortalized in the recordings.
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Getting the Most Out of Your Game by Getting the Most Out of Voice Acting
One of the best in the business, Michael has voiced, cast, and directed unforgettable performances in over 100 games—including Zenless Zone Zero—and he’s here to blow the lid off what voice acting can do for your game. Whether you're an indie underdog or a AAA juggernaut, this episode is your all-access pass to making voice work unforgettable.Learn more about MichaelLearn more about usJoin the next episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel to answer your own burning questions and be immortalized in the recordings.
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Intersections of Game Design and VTubing
In this episode, we chat with Ami Cai—a visual narrator, freelance illustrator, and graphic designer whose work spans from indie projects to the role of Art Director on the Kickstarter-backed Cartomancy Anthology. Ami shares insights into balancing creative careers with casual VTubing and gameplay content, and how storytelling threads through everything she does.Links shared during the live episode:https://dev.twitch.tv/code/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1490340/We_Are_OFK/ https://bsky.app/profile/alpineshowtime.bsky.social/post/3lk3hu5t5js2f https://x.com/chocovania/status/1696200897028911216 https://x.com/shindags/status/1898662259372781667 https://x.com/binoftweets/status/1865035587587117400 https://x.com/shindags/status/1730408283826266297 https://x.com/nme64_u/status/1893784752240390199 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/s7a1TSeF-3g?si=skKn15VBbIqBqyEB https://x.com/mdxcai/status/1891983292968178000 https://x.com/shindags/status/1771258712377758129Learn more about AmiLearn more about usJoin the next episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel to answer your own burning questions and be immortalized in the recordings.
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Creating on a Budget: How Indie Artists are Redefining Visual Art
In this episode, we sit down with illustrator, concept artist, and professor Ryan E. Grady to talk about her journey through games, education, and independent storytelling. From working on Our Brilliant Ruin to creating her own visual novel Lythe The Forgetful Witch and comic series Daughters of Atlas, Ryan shares how she brings rich, personal worlds to life through art.Learn more about RyanLearn more about usJoin the next episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel to answer your own burning questions and be immortalized in the recordings.
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Lessons Learned on Game Publishing, both Self-Publishing, Getting a Publisher and Working with VC Funding Learned at GDC This Year
Join us as we break down key insights from GDC this year, covering self-publishing, securing a publisher, and navigating VC funding. Whether you're an indie dev or part of a studio, this episode offers practical takeaways to help you make smarter publishing decisions.Learn more abour ClaireLearn more about usJoin the next episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel to answer your own burning questions and be immortalized in the recordings.
Real stories from real game developers about breaking into the video game industry. Welcome to the Indie Game Lunch Hour, hosted by the Indie Game Academy! Listen in or join live.Our podcast is hosted and recorded live on our Discord. Each Wednesday at 12pm EST we interview experts in the game industry and give community members like YOU a chance to ask them questions. We cover breaking into the indie game industry, publishing games, game design and so much more.Join the Discord