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In this episode, I discuss Warframe, an amazing free-to-play game. I highlight its fair monetization, cross-platform play, and community engagement, contrasting it with the failures of other AAA studios. I encourage listeners to try Warframe and support its developers if they enjoy it.
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In this episode of the UIBuzz podcast, I return after a month's break to discuss my recent projects and a concerning trend in the gaming industry.
Including an update to my "Endless Hurdles" game timed with the Olympics, learning Blender for 3D graphics, and developing a new macOS project management app.
I also delve into Bungie's layoffs, scrutinizing management's decisions and their broader implications for the gaming industry. I share my frustration over the industry's treatment of employees and encourage a shift towards valuing and nurturing talent.
Listeners can join the conversation with me on X @UIBuzz and find more details about my projects on PeterWitham.com and my live streams on twitch.tv/compileddev.
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I talk about my experiences learning Blender in public to create some 3D assets for my games. Then I discuss testing on multiple devices to get a real feel for performance problems with your apps and games.
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In this episode of the UIBuzz podcast, I delve into the important topic of valuing your time. I discuss why it's essential to recognize the worth of your time and the fine line between offering services for free and charging a monetary value for your efforts.
I give practical advice on handling changing circumstances, especially when transitioning from offering free to paid services, and stress the importance of not feeling guilty about charging for your work.
I encourage listeners to reflect on what their time is worth and to find a balance that works for them.
I emphasize the need not to feel bad about charging for your services if your situation changes and you can no longer offer them for free.
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I want to add a cross-platform leaderboard to my updated rebuild of Endless Hurdles. There are two options.
1. I build my own
2. I use a 3rd party service
In this episode, I will discuss the pros and cons of both options in the hope that it will help you when you need to make similar choices.Play Endless Hurdles for iOS
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I have spent the last few weeks deeply investing in converting my site PeterWitham.com from WordPress hosting to static site generation through Astro. It has been an intense couple of weeks to beat my deadline before the WordPress hosting renews for another year. In this episode, I share tips and thoughts to help you do the same.
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Some thoughts on the wins and losses of developing a game by yourself versus a team.
I welcome your participation in the show and discussion of this topic.
(00:00) - Introduction(00:14) - Solo game development(03:53) - Buy me a Coffee(04:52) - Contact Me
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In this episode of the UIBuzz podcast, I explore the journey of updating and porting my Unity game to Unreal Engine.
Delving into blueprints, I share my experience transitioning from traditional coding to a more visual approach. Embracing the efficiency and creativity that blueprint coding offers.I discuss the ease of logic implementation and the abundance of resources available in the marketplace. While highlighting the time-saving benefits of utilizing plugins, I emphasize the importance of focusing on innovation rather than getting lost in technicalities. Reflecting on the challenges faced with publishing and exporting on iOS, I advocate for streamlined workflows to simplify the process.
Despite the hurdles, progress on the game remains steady, with dedicated development time each week. Stay tuned for more updates and insights on the evolving development journey!
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Blog post - Porting from Unity to Unreal
My Godot Endless Runner video courseMy Live streaming
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In this episode, I am catching up on my indie game, Project Hack. I want to share my progress and plans as I build out the multiplayer version in Unreal Engine.
This is a fun passion project for me, and it fills the gaps between work and side projects that need to be done.
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In this episode, I discuss the importance of adding achievements to games after implementing a leaderboard in my iOS game. I explain achievements, how they benefit player engagement, and how they extend the game's lifespan. I share examples like jumping hurdles and seasonal events to keep players coming back. Achievements provide goals, a sense of accomplishment, and friendly competition. I encourage game developers to integrate achievement systems for an enhanced player experience and competitive edge.
Join me on the podcast to share your game and app development thoughts.
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In this episode of the UIBuzz podcast, host Peter Witham discusses the increasing challenges and restrictions app developers face when using app stores.
He highlights the need to explore alternative options, particularly web apps, to solve these problems. Peter emphasizes the advantage of web apps in terms of cross-platform compatibility and the ability to write code once. However, he acknowledges the difficulty in providing the same user experience as native apps, especially with the simplicity of one-click installs and home screen icons.
Peter believes that solving this problem will significantly contribute to the usability and popularity of web apps. He mentions the growing importance of web browsers, even on devices like the Apple Vision Pro, and wonders about the potential of other headsets.
Peter admits that he is not up to date with the latest web app technologies and asks for suggestions and recommendations from the community. He encourages listeners to share their thoughts and even invites them to join the show as guests to discuss this topic further.
Peter concludes by emphasizing the relevance of considering web apps as app stores become more complex regarding rules and revenue sharing.
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I have found that the performance on Android of a Godot 4 exported game is just dreadful—some questions and observations in this episode.
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In this episode of the UI Buzz Podcast, I discuss adding Game Center support to my SpriteKit game. Adding game services, like leaderboards, can enhance the gameplay experience and encourage friendly competition. Integrating GameCenter was surprisingly easy, and it handles user accounts and cheating prevention. Resetting the leaderboard every seven days ensures fairness. I also mention the potential for implementing an achievement system tied to specific events. Game services can be used with different game development environments.
Also, I'm working on a Godot Engine video course and invite listeners to sign up for updates.
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Godot video course notification signupYou can also show your support by buying me a coffee
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In this episode of the UIBuzz podcast, I discuss the issue of AAA games not meeting players' expectations and feeling bored and uninspired.
The problem stems from game companies sticking to a successful formula and releasing new content that feels repetitive. For example, first-person shooters and multiplayer online games offer the same gameplay with minor additions. This lack of substance in DLCs and expansions has made players skeptical and turn to indie games for more exciting experiences.
I highlight the importance of indie game developers who take risks and create unique and experimental games. The rise in attention towards indie games challenges the dominance of AAA games with their hype-driven marketing.
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I discuss my plans for game development, including my first 3D game, and the importance of learning, planning, and following best practices. I also talk about existing 2D games and building a video course on building a 2D runner game with the Godot engine.
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Livestream
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I cannot think of a game that does not have some UI. In Unreal Engine, widgets are the answer to creating and displaying a UI. In this episode, I'll explain how I create and manage them based on research for best practices and suggestions.
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Project Hack update blog postPlease show your support by buying me a coffee
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In this episode, JetBrains released the Kotlin multiplatform roadmap for 2024. Learn more about the exciting developments in Kotlin multiplatform for next year.
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A couple of different topics in this episode.
- OpenAI is looking to change the ways smaller developers use the services
- SpriteKit development continues with updates to my game for the Xmas event
- Web development and content migration planning is something that takes a lot of timeAs mentioned in this episode,
118+ things I didn't have to do this week
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Yep, it's time to discuss my relationship with WordPress and WordPress hosting. Let me sum it up: I love WordPress. But let me also say I love performance for site visitors more. Some thoughts in this episode that might help you decide which way to go and also rethink what the problem might be with your WordPress sites.
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Now that Unity has seen sense and dropped arguably the most unpopular person in not-so-recent gaming history, is the water safe to return? Well, no, the sharks are still circling. Plus, so many game studios are currently suffering from layoffs and closure.
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