Heart Gamedev Podcast
Heart Gamedev Podcast
Benjamin Kean Anderson
A indie game devlog podcast by Heartbeast.
70 - Preparing the Code for Production
I'm making updates and cleaning up the code. Making sure the workflows for adding new content to the game aren't too complicated has been an important step to getting the project ready for production.Wishlist WASarD on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151870/WASarD/
Aug 27, 2025
14 min
69 - I Make Time for Gamedev
Progress is slow but steady. I'm happy with the progress and improvements I've seen in the most recent prototypes.Should game developers focus on paying themselves a fair wage? Do we make ourselves a martyr of our own development too often?Wishlist WASarD on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151870/WASarD/
Jun 20, 2025
18 min
68 - Test New Features Extensively BEFORE Polishing Them
Part time WASarD development isn't fast enough for me but it's going to have to be enough for now.Wishlist WASarD on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151870/WASarD/
Jun 2, 2025
10 min
67 - It's Been a While
A short update about WASarD and my business as I get back into podcasting.Wishlist WASarD on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151870/WASarD/
Feb 25, 2025
9 min
66 - Finding Time for WASarD
In this episode I talk through some design thoughts for WASarD and my struggles to find time to work on the game. Wishlist WASarD on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151870/WASarD/
Nov 25, 2024
20 min
65 - I'm back!
In this episode I talk about my break from WASarD and my plans moving forward with the game. Wishlist WASarD on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151870/WASarD/
Oct 10, 2024
14 min
64 - The end of my 4-week push
I talk about what I accomplished in the last 2 weeks of my 4 (turned into 5) - week push. Wishlist WASarD on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151870/WASarD/
May 24, 2024
13 min
63 - Update, what I'd do differently, and the high jump analogy
This episode is a long one. I talk about my progress on WASarD, what I'd do differently if I could start over, and the high jump analogy. Wishlist WASarD on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151870/WASarD/
May 14, 2024
29 min
62 - A quick WASarD update (2 weeks into my 4-week push)
In this episode I talk about the progress I've made in the last 2 weeks and the things I'd like to get finished in the next 2 weeks. Wishlist WASarD on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151870/WASarD/
May 6, 2024
10 min
61 - Making games is fun when your efforts aren't wasted
In this episode I talk about my progress toward the new WASarD steam demo and I contrast my experience working on Demonlocke (without using the production point approach) with my experience working on WASarD (where I've tried to apply production point). Wishlist WASarD on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151870/WASarD/
Apr 25, 2024
11 min
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