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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you for listening! And great question, definitely best suited to @hlywa.bsky.social. She did say at the end of the episode that folks are welcome to reach out to her directly :)

Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · 11d

EPISODE 34 IS LIVE!

@hlywa.bsky.social sat down with @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about how game publishers work, what it means to be a game scout, & Rachel gave tons of advice for studios seeking their next publishing deal.

Hope you enjoy! ☕

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How do indie studios get funded? (Ep. 34)

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Kate Gray @hownottodraw.bsky.social · 16d

the recorded version of the podcast I did with Marina is here! Listen and learn about topics like

- game writing
- how to get writing job
- putting a bit of your soul into your work
- off-topic anecdotes
- lots of anecdotes actually

Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · 16d

EPISODE 33 IS LIVE!

@hownottodraw.bsky.social sat down with @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to chat about video game writing, narrative design, the challenges of writing item descriptions and dialogue, relatability, and sharing ourselves in the art we create.

Hope you enjoy! ☕

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Game Writing & Narrative Design - A Game Dev Chat with Kate Gray (Hello Kitty Island Adventure)

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · 16d

EPISODE 33 IS LIVE!

@hownottodraw.bsky.social sat down with @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to chat about video game writing, narrative design, the challenges of writing item descriptions and dialogue, relatability, and sharing ourselves in the art we create.

Hope you enjoy! ☕

youtu.be/mBS8y4Bj080

Game Writing & Narrative Design - A Game Dev Chat with Kate Gray (Hello Kitty Island Adventure)

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · 16d

Yes! It just went live: youtu.be/mBS8y4Bj080

Game Writing & Narrative Design - A Game Dev Chat with Kate Gray (Hello Kitty Island Adventure)

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · 22d

Starting in about 10 mins! Come join us for the live show + Q&A with @hlywa.bsky.social ☕

🔗 twitch.tv/marinahascoffee

Promotional thumbnail for the game dev podcast "Quest Markers." It features a photo of Rachel Heleva, a games producer and scout. The background is key art from the video game I Am Your Beast. Text is scattered across the icon and reads: (1) "QM Quest Markers." (2) "Publishing deals?" (3) "What makes an indie studio stand out?" (4) "Games funding?"

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · 25d

NEXT WEEK! ⚡

@hlywa.bsky.social will be joining @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk all things publishing and funding for game studios. Come hang out with us!

🕑 Tuesday, September 16th @ 8am Pacific Time
🔗 twitch.tv/marinahascoffee (live with Q&A!)

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · 29d

TODAY, @hownottodraw.bsky.social and @marinahascoffee.bsky.social are chatting all things game writing, narrative design, narrative proc-gen, working in VR, and more!

🕑 Tuesday, September 9th @ 3pm Pacific Time
🔗 twitch.tv/marinahascoffee (live with Q&A!)

Promotional thumbnail for the game dev podcast "Quest Markers." It features a photo of Kate Gray, a games writer and narrative designer. The background is key art from the video game Hello Kitty Island Adventure. Text is scattered across the icon and reads: (1) "QM Quest Markers." (2) "Types of game writing?" (3) "Designing narratives?" (4) "Writing for VR games?"

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · Sep 9

TOMORROW :)

Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · Sep 3

NEXT WEEK, @hownottodraw.bsky.social will be joining us to chat all things game writing, narrative design, and more!

🕑 Tuesday, September 9th @ 3pm Pacific Time
🔗 twitch.tv/marinahascoffee (live with Q&A!)

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · Sep 3

NEXT WEEK, @hownottodraw.bsky.social will be joining us to chat all things game writing, narrative design, and more!

🕑 Tuesday, September 9th @ 3pm Pacific Time
🔗 twitch.tv/marinahascoffee (live with Q&A!)

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · Aug 20

We also spoke about what it's like being a freelancer and @annacwebs.bsky.social's advice was both hopeful and rooted in reality, and I love love loved having her on!

Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · Aug 20

EPISODE 32 IS LIVE!

@annacwebs.bsky.social sat down with @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about game writing, narrative design, and ALL THINGS RESIDENT EVIL 🩸

Hope you enjoy! ☕

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A Game Dev Chat with Anna C. Webster (Freelance Writer)

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · Aug 20

EPISODE 32 IS LIVE!

@annacwebs.bsky.social sat down with @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about game writing, narrative design, and ALL THINGS RESIDENT EVIL 🩸

Hope you enjoy! ☕

youtu.be/Fx9ckOTWSAg

A Game Dev Chat with Anna C. Webster (Freelance Writer)

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · Aug 12

IN 1 HOUR!

Come hang out live with @annacwebs.bsky.social and @marinahascoffee.bsky.social ☕

🕑 Tuesday, August 12th @ 1pm Pacific Time
🔗 twitch.tv/marinahascoffee (with Q&A!)

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Draculanna 🧛🌿👁️ @annacwebs.bsky.social · Aug 11

See you all tomorrow!

🧟🔫🌧️⛱️🚓💊💉🧬🦠

Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · Aug 8

NEXT WEEK, @annacwebs.bsky.social will be joining us to chat all things game writing, narrative design, and Resident Evil 🩸

🕑 Tuesday, August 12th @ 1pm Pacific Time
🔗 twitch.tv/marinahascoffee (live with Q&A!)

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · Aug 8

NEXT WEEK, @annacwebs.bsky.social will be joining us to chat all things game writing, narrative design, and Resident Evil 🩸

🕑 Tuesday, August 12th @ 1pm Pacific Time
🔗 twitch.tv/marinahascoffee (live with Q&A!)

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · Jul 28

EPISODE 31 IS LIVE!

@ember-league.bsky.social's David Kazi sat down with @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about his game dev journey.

They delve into what it was like working on Hollow Knight & Exo One, and David’s journey in co-founding his own game studio.

Enjoy! ☕

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A Game Dev Chat with David Kazi (Hollow Knight, Exo One, Ember League)

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · Jul 22

Coming up in a couple of days! @ember-league.bsky.social's David Kazi will be joining me on @questmarkers.bsky.social to talk about his game dev journey, from working on Hollow Knight to founding his studio and working on their debut game.

(Details below if you want to join us live ⚡)

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · Jul 19

Hollow Knight's Technical Director turned @ember-league.bsky.social studio founder David Kazi will be joining @marinahascoffee.bsky.social next week to talk all things game development!

📅 Thursday, July 24 @ 6pm PDT / Friday, July 25 @ 10:30am ACST

🔗 Join us live!: twitch.tv/marinahascoffee

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · May 28

EPISODE 30 IS LIVE!

@terrancam.bsky.social & @marinahascoffee.bsky.social talk about making music for video games

They delve into how they start a new piece of music, talent vs. skill, writer's block, the importance of music theory, & more

Grab a coffee & enjoy ☕

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Is Talent "Passion over Time"? - A Chat with Terran (Outbound Drift)

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · Apr 29

Had SUCH a great time having @fletchmakesstuff.com on the show a few days ago!

If you check it out, hope you enjoy 🖤

Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · Apr 29

EP. 29 IS LIVE!

In this one, @fletchmakesstuff.com joined @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about game development, streaming, & building safe communities.

Grab a coffee & check it out ☕

youtu.be/GbuF94eqtUs

Solo Dev, Streaming, & Community Building - A Chat with Fletch (Xtris, Canyon Crisis, & more)

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · Apr 29

EP. 29 IS LIVE!

In this one, @fletchmakesstuff.com joined @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about game development, streaming, & building safe communities.

Grab a coffee & check it out ☕

youtu.be/GbuF94eqtUs

Solo Dev, Streaming, & Community Building - A Chat with Fletch (Xtris, Canyon Crisis, & more)

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Paul ✍🏻 Dean (Holiday mode) @paullicino.bsky.social · Mar 28

I was interviewed by @marinahascoffee.bsky.social and she was terrific and we talked about creativity and writing and opportunity and privilege and all sorts! Come check it out!

Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · Mar 28

EP. 28 IS LIVE!

@paullicino.bsky.social joined @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about working in creative roles in gaming

They delved into their creative habits, following their curiosity, what it’s like to work on a game dev team, & privilege + opportunity in the industry youtu.be/Sv5ta5lP_80

Craftsmanship, Curiosity, & Teamwork in Game Dev - A Chat with Paul Dean (Pacific Drive & more)

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · Mar 28

EP. 28 IS LIVE!

@paullicino.bsky.social joined @marinahascoffee.bsky.social to talk about working in creative roles in gaming

They delved into their creative habits, following their curiosity, what it’s like to work on a game dev team, & privilege + opportunity in the industry youtu.be/Sv5ta5lP_80

Craftsmanship, Curiosity, & Teamwork in Game Dev - A Chat with Paul Dean (Pacific Drive & more)

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Marina Ryan @marinahascoffee.bsky.social · Feb 28

As always, I had the BEST time chatting with @suduwana.bsky.social and @jackalexroberts.bsky.social yesterday.

They shared the journeys that led them to work in gaming, along with various insights from their respective disciplines.

If you check out the episode, hope you enjoy ☕

Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · Feb 28

EPISODE 27 IS LIVE!

@suduwana.bsky.social @jackalexroberts.bsky.social and @marinahascoffee.bsky.social delve into misconceptions about their work, the importance of feedback, finding cohesion between music and game systems, & some of their favourite things about what they do.

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A Studio Lead, Games Journalist, and Composer Walk Into a Room...

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Quest Markers Podcast @questmarkers.bsky.social · Feb 28

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View questmarkers’s Linktree to discover and stream music from top platforms like YouTube, Spotify here. Your next favorite track is just a click away!

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