Join hosts Jack Allin Joshua Cleveland and special guests Francisco Gonzalez from Grundislav Games and Dave Gilbert from Wadjet Eye Games share their incredible knowledge and insights. Dive deep into the world of adventure game development, the challenges of marketing indie games, and the nuances of maintaining quality and creativity. The conversation highlights upcoming titles like Rosewater and Old Skies, their unique features, and the collaborative efforts behind them. We also discuss the broader industry landscape, tackling topics such as playtesting, game design philosophies, and the role of nostalgia in modern gaming. Don't miss our top five most anticipated games list and the engaging debates on the current state and future of adventure games.00:00 Old Skies Release Date Revealed00:48 Dave Gilbert and Francisco Gonzalez Game Releases01:56 Game Development Challenges15:07 Marketing and Publicity Strategies35:31 Rosewater: A New Adventure44:31 Reflecting on Game Development Journey45:41 The Pressure of Success and Expectations48:04 Introducing the New Game Concept48:28 Time Travel Adventures in Old Skies52:00 Collaborative Game Design Process53:56 Balancing Creativity and Feedback01:05:59 The Evolution of Adventure Games01:07:44 The Art and Emotional Impact of Games01:14:00 Challenges and Nostalgia in Game Development01:15:47 Marketing and Genre Perception01:32:06 A Six-Year-Old Joke01:32:53 Top Five Anticipated Games01:33:51 Excitement for GTA 601:35:10 Assassin's Creed Shadows Discussion01:37:22 Theropoft and Other Hidden Gems01:38:30 Beyond Good and Evil 2 Speculations01:39:47 Powerhoof's The Drifter01:40:10 Perfect Tides 2 and Fanfare Memories01:43:02 Indiana Jones Game Anticipation01:49:08 Deck of Haunts and Other Unique Games01:53:02 Honorable Mentions and Final Thoughts01:58:49 Closing Remarks and Contact InformationRosewater on Steam:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1226670/Rosewater/Old Skies on Steam:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1346360/Old_Skies/Follow us at: Web: adventuregamehotspot.comDiscord: https://discord.gg/ZUwXg7qwseFB: adventure Game HotspotIG: adventure_game_hotspotTwitter: @aghotspotThreads: adventure_game_hotspotMastodon: @AGH@mastodon.gamedev.placeBlueSky: @aghotspot.bsky.social#gamedeveloper #gamedev #adventuregame #indiegame