Episode #78: Streaming and Live Development with Brad Muir

 

Description

Dirk and Soren talk to Double Fine’s Brad Muir about streaming the development process and interacting with fans. Listen in on how to walk the fine line between listening to your fans and still steering the ship while working in an open development environment.

Contact Information

Dirk Knemeyer – @DKnemeyer

Soren Johnson – www.designer-notes.com, www.mohawkgames.com, @sorenjohnson

Brad Muir – @mrmooear, brad@doublefine.com

Episode Outline

• 0:00:58 – Streaming at Double Fine

• 0:10:24 – Civ IV’s early access

• 0:17:03 – Unexpected benefits

• 0:31:15 – Other streaming developers

• 0:37:11 – Kickstarter and fundraising

• 0:49:31 – What’s next for Double Fine

• 0:52:30 – Soren’s project