Author: @estebanthinks

  • Episode 6 – Live That Stream!

    Hey you guys hear about that new thing all the kids are doing called “streaming”? Pretty wild! Fox and Esteban recount Hbomberguy’s DK64 Nightmare Stream, and then discuss developing core loops for their games.   More information about Hbomberguy’s stream can be found here, and you can find the charity Mermaids here! We also shout…

  • Episode 5 – New Year New You

    Catherine and Esteban are back from their break, but they’re not quite ready to be done with the holidays. That’s because first we gotta talk about all the delightful interactive holiday cards people made! Afterwards, the topic drifts into exploring the different ways we start conceptualizing a game project. Can you tell Esteban wrote this? Luckily, the…

  • Episode 4 – Winteractive Challenge

    The weather outside is frightful, even in Los Angeles. Fox got a cold, and Esteban’s street vendor burrito got soggy from the rain. Under these harsh conditions, they press on to give a 100% accurate recap of the release of Smash Bros. Ultimate and The Game Awards, which have definitely happened when they recorded. Yep.…

  • Episode 3 -The Herald of Haptics

    Catherine makes a videogame bento box and Esteban makes a horrifying prediction about the new Smash Bros. game. The two talk about how to tackle the ennui that starts after the first month on a project, and gush about the latest game releases. BONUS! Stick around after the end, where Esteban delves into the secrets of controller rumble!…

  • Episode 2 – Ghost Guest

    It’s our Halloween episode, with special spooky guest Jocelyn Kim!!! We learn the story behind the recently released cute-’em-up TWINKLE WITCH ~Save the Sweets!!~ and get some good Unity tips from Jocelyn. Catherine explains how she procrastinated on her project by making a Bloodborne anime OP, and things get contentious when Esteban shows his latest build – but…

  • Episode 1 – Early Steps

    Catherine and Esteban avoid talking about games for as long as possible, and then share their first progress! Catherine made a locomotion system, and Esteban made a broken UI mockup. Wait, didn’t he say he was going to make something functional but ugly? Well, maybe next time Esteban will stick to the plan! Images available…

  • Remember September – Episode 0

    Catherine and Esteban pitch their projects and talk about the false promises of Harvest Moon, and make a few false promises of their own. Will they be able to reach their dreams?? The journey starts here!!   Follow Catherine Fox at @foxyredspecs Follow Esteban Fajardo at @estebanthinks   Next time! Catherine makes a locomotion engine!…

  • Oxygen

    Oxygen

    Oxygen (2016) – Designer, Engineer, Artist Juggle electrons in this challenging molecular puzzle game! Check out the demo here!

  • Chambara

    Chambara

    CHAMBARA (2016) – Lead Designer The BAFTA “Ones to Watch” award-winning stealth brawler is out now on PS4! Hide in plain sight by blending into the background, and sneak up on your foe to win. Nine unique levels, loads of character customizations, only two colors. Visit chambaragame.com for more information   Winner of the 2015 BAFTA “Ones…

  • Soul Bikers

    Soul Bikers

    SOUL BIKERS (2014) – Game designer and artist Race against a friend – and against the ghosts of everyone who has ever played the game before! After every race, the data for the player is stored, and populates an ever-growing roster of competitors. Weave through massive crowds, draft behind ghosts, get passed by your future self! Set it up in…