by Indie Game Academy
Real stories from real game developers about breaking into the video game industry. Welcome to the Indie Game Lunch Hour, hosted by the Indie Game Academy! Listen in or join live.<br /><br />Our podcast is hosted and recorded live on our Discord. Each Wednesday at 12pm EST we interview experts in the game industry and give community members like YOU a chance to ask them questions. We cover breaking into the indie game industry, publishing games, game design and so much more.<br /><br /><a href="https://discord.gg/EfaWMeNmxj" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join the Discord</a>
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April 16, 2025
In this episode, we chat with Ami Cai—a visual narrator, freelance illustrator, and graphic designer whose work spans from indie projects to the role of Art Director on the Kickstarter-backed Cartomancy Anthology. Ami shares insights into balancing creative careers with casual VTubing and gameplay content, and how storytelling threads through everything she does.<br /><br />Links shared during the live episode:<br /><a href="https://dev.twitch.tv/code/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://dev.twitch.tv/code/</a> <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1490340/We_Are_OFK/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://store.steampowered.com/app/1490340/We_Are_OFK/</a> <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/alpineshowtime.bsky.social/post/3lk3hu5t5js2f" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bsky.app/profile/alpineshowtime.bsky.social/post/3lk3hu5t5js2f</a> <a href="https://x.com/chocovania/status/1696200897028911216" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://x.com/chocovania/status/1696200897028911216</a> <a href="https://x.com/shindags/status/1898662259372781667" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://x.com/shindags/status/1898662259372781667</a> <a href="https://x.com/binoftweets/status/1865035587587117400" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://x.com/binoftweets/status/1865035587587117400</a> <a href="https://x.com/shindags/status/1730408283826266297" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://x.com/shindags/status/1730408283826266297</a> <a href="https://x.com/nme64_u/status/1893784752240390199" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://x.com/nme64_u/status/1893784752240390199</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/s7a1TSeF-3g?si=skKn15VBbIqBqyEB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/shorts/s7a1TSeF-3g?si=skKn15VBbIqBqyEB</a> <a href="https://x.com/mdxcai/status/1891983292968178000" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://x.com/mdxcai/status/1891983292968178000</a> <a href="https://x.com/shindags/status/1771258712377758129" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://x.com/shindags/status/1771258712377758129</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiycai/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about Ami</a><br /><a href="https://indiegameacademy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about us</a><br /><br />Join the next episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our <a href="https://discord.gg/gFGAG54WK7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Discord channel</a> to answer your own burning questions and be immortalized in the recordings.
April 9, 2025
In this episode, we sit down with illustrator, concept artist, and professor Ryan E. Grady to talk about her journey through games, education, and independent storytelling. From working on Our Brilliant Ruin to creating her own visual novel Lythe The Forgetful Witch and comic series Daughters of Atlas, Ryan shares how she brings rich, personal worlds to life through art.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryegrady/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about Ryan</a><br /><a href="https://indiegameacademy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about us</a><br /><br />Join the next episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our <a href="https://discord.gg/gFGAG54WK7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Discord channel</a> to answer your own burning questions and be immortalized in the recordings.
April 2, 2025
Join us as we break down key insights from GDC this year, covering self-publishing, securing a publisher, and navigating VC funding. Whether you're an indie dev or part of a studio, this episode offers practical takeaways to help you make smarter publishing decisions.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairewilshire/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more abour Claire</a><br /><a href="https://indiegameacademy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more about us</a><br /><br />Join the next episode of the Indie Game Lunch Hour LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our <a href="https://discord.gg/gFGAG54WK7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Discord channel</a> to answer your own burning questions and be immortalized in the recordings.
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