Games Now! Podcast

In the first episode of our "Further Questions" series on the Games Now! Podcast, we revisit the November 2023 lecture by Finnish indie developer Arvi Teikari, creator of the acclaimed puzzle game "Baba Is You."

In this episode, we delve deeper into indie game development by addressing questions from our students. Arvi shares insights on how he has grown as a game developer since "Baba Is You" and discusses the challenges of balancing creative freedom with the practicalities of solo development. He also talks about managing time between updating existing games and embarking on new projects.

What does Arvi's future look like? How does he maintain discipline in his solo work? How does he engage with the community to enrich his games? Join us as we explore these questions and more in our conversation with Arvi. Tune in to our latest episode for an in-depth look at the nuances of indie game development and Arvi's journey in the world of creative work.

Check the original lecture "Baba is You - What Now?" at: https://youtu.be/9Y6TiY8RABs

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What is Games Now! Podcast?

Games Now! is an open lecture series on game industry trends run by Aalto University. Since 2013, the lecture series has been inviting game industry experts from all over the world to share their insights on what is current in games right now. In the second season of the "Games Now!" Podcast, we introduce our "Further Questions" series. In these episodes, we revisit the lectures of the academic year, diving deeper into topics with questions submitted by our students.