[Ep537] The Silksong Effect

Game Dev Podcast | Coffee with Butterscotch

In episode 537 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers look into the buzz around Hollow Knight: Silksong, exploring how it’s reshaping release calendars and why the original Hollow Knight became an indie legend. Crashland 2 game dev stories, QA chaos, and Levelhead updates round out the episode.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:59 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

01:12 Crashlands 2 Update 1.3 Overview

02:02 New Bosses and Challenges in Crashlands 2

06:39 Introducing Strange Creatures and New Play Styles

17:23 Levelhead: The Underrated Gem

22:36 The Hype Around Silksong

38:40 The Rush for Game Coverage

39:10 Competing for Press and Streamer Attention

40:26 Timing Your Game Launch

41:56 The Impact of Surprise Game Releases

50:46 The Role of Automated Testing in Game Development (Listener Question)

54:49 Challenges in QA Testing

01:08:23 The Importance of Smart Testing

01:09:40 Conclusion and Community Engagement

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