UIBuzz - Software and game development

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 Contact me to share your thoughtshttps://peterwitham.com ★ Support this podcast ★

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

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.You can find the blog posts athttps://peterwitham.com/p8k ★ Support this podcast ★

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 compe

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,

I have found that the performance on Android of a Godot 4 exported game is just dreadful—some questions and observations in this episode.You can also show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ Support this podcast ★

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 ment

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 s

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.As mentioned in this episodeLivestreamContact meSupport this and future work by buying me a coffee. Thank youhttps://peterwitham

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.As mentioned in this episodeProject Hack update blog postPlease show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmcContact Mehttps