Episode 31: Corey Martin (Bonfire Peaks, Tire Boy)
In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by Corey Martin the developer behind Bonfire Peaks. Topics include the development of Bonfire Peaks and its DLC sequel, Bonfire Peaks Lost Memories, his other work on games like Tire Boy, and puzzles in non-puzzle games.
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Episode 30: Dana Trebella (Spoke & Wheel Strategy)
In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by Dana Trebella, the founder of Spoke & Wheel Strategy. Topics include best practices for how and when to message your game, common marketing pitfalls, and stories of working with the Draknek team.
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Episode 29: Lucie Viatgé (Spooky Express)
In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by Lucie Viatgé, the concept artist behind Spooky Express. Topics include the development of Spooky Express, her time at KO-OP, and her relationship with puzzle games.
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Episode 28: Cerebral Puzzle Showcase and Thinky Direct
In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by Joseph Mansfield for his threepeat appearance on the podcast to discuss the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase 2025 and the recently premiered Thinky Direct!This episode has a video version that you can watch here: https://youtu.be/RVNMsXXeatkA copy of each of our shortlist of recommended games, some of which did not get discussed in the episode:Games Discussed:Bonfire Peaks - Lost Memories Parts 2+3Gentoo RescueKiko's Apple AdventureSpooky ExpressCompress(space)Shape Sender DeluxeDuck Detective: The Ghost of GlampingMap Map: A Game About MapsSchrodinger's Cat BurglarPup ChampsHe Who WatchesBlue PrinceIsles of Sea and Sky868-BACKMemory's ReachThe Button EffectOther recommendations we ran out of time to discuss:Stuffo the Puzzle BotHiding SpotSOLAS 128LinelithIs this Seat TakenHeadlong HuntThe Court of WanderersToki Tori 2+LOK DigitalEcho Weaver
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Episode 27: Zachary Johnson (Stage Fright)
In this episode, hosts Alan and Syrenne are joined by Zachary Johnson, a developer behind games like Joggernauts and Stage Fright. Zach is also the inspiration for Draknek's next game, Spooky Express - a fact he did not know when the recording started. Topics include an overview of Zach's career, stories from Train Jam, and Zach's hopes for Spooky Express.The Spooky Express demo is live now, so go ahead and give it a try after listening to this episode!
Join Alan and Syrenne from Draknek & Friends as they talk to developers of some of their favorite puzzle games, shedding light onto how games get made and the people behind them!
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