We’ve decided to launch a podcast! On Tuesday 5/21, we will release the first episode where Kent and Trevor talk about starting Winterborn. The plan is to do weekly episodes with the Winterborn team, but we would also like to hear about your stories if you’re a game developer. So, please feel free to reach out to us at socialmedia@winterborngames.com if you’re interested in joining us!
You can listen to the full theme song now:
Podcast Theme created by Stephen Boilegh using Studio One
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In episode 8, Trevor (@trevorosz) sits down with Joe Mirabello (@blankslatejoe) of Terrible Posture Games about creating his own studio after working on Kingdoms of Amalur (the MMO) and through the development of Tower of Guns and Mothergunship.
Our theme song made by our Audio Engineer Stephen Boilegh using Studio One and Epic Stock Media.
In episode 7, we have Kent (@ProfessionLKent), Jack (@MFTankbeast), Moudy (@moudyhamo), Boo (Stephen Boilegh) and Trevor (@trevorosz) talk about the games their excited about after E3.
In episode 7, we have Kent (@ProfessionLKent), Jack (@MFTankbeast), Moudy (@moudyhamo), Boo (Stephen Boilegh) and Trevor (@trevorosz) talk about the games their excited about after E3. Kent also talks about his experience attending the show this year and answers the question of why an indie studio without a game to show would attend
Our theme song made by our Audio Engineer Stephen Boilegh using Studio One and Epic Stock Media.
In episode 6, we have Kent (@ProfessionLKent), Jack (@MFTankbeast), Moudy (@moudyhamo), and Trevor (@trevorosz) have a lighter conversation about their favorite video games so far this year. This includes the game that Moudy describes as his oxygen so make to sure to have a listen and see what he means by that.
Our theme song made by our Audio Engineer Stephen Boilegh using Studio One and Epic Stock Media.
In episode 5 of How To Build A Game Studio, we almost have a full house as Kent (@ProfessionLKent), Jack (@MFTankbeast), and Boo (Stephen Boilegh) join Trevor (@TrevorOsz) as they talk about their State of the Studio for the week that focuses on Boo’s job as the Sound Designer. We then get into some of the games we have been playing and round out the show with this week’s topic: The Future of Games.
Note: This was recorded prior to E3
Our theme song made by our Audio Engineer Stephen Boilegh using Studio One and Epic Stock Media.
In episode 4, Trevor (@TrevorOsz) Kent (@ProfessionLKent), and Moudy (@MoudyHamo) talk about the state of the studio along with the progress of their first game, what they’d like to see at E3, and then dive into their favorite roleplaying games.
In episode 4, Trevor (@TrevorOsz) Kent (@ProfessionLKent), and Moudy (@MoudyHamo) talk about the state of the studio along with the progress of their first game, what they’d like to see at E3, and then dive into their favorite roleplaying games.
In episode 3, Trevor (@TrevorOsz) and Jack (@MFTankbeast) talk about Jack’s time programming software outside of games and how that translates over, his time working on his next degree, and a bit about his love of esports.
In episode 3, Trevor (@TrevorOsz) and Jack (@MFTankbeast) talk about Jack’s time programming software outside of games and how that translates over, his time working on his next degree, and a bit about his love of esports.
Our theme song made by our Audio Engineer Stephen Boilegh using Studio One and Epic Stock Media.
In episode 2, Trevor (@TrevorOsz) and Moudy (@Moudy_Hamo) talk about the process of building a logo for Winterborn.
In episode 2, Trevor (@TrevorOsz) and Moudy (@Moudy_Hamo) talk about the process of building a logo for Winterborn. Where did we get the ideas? How did it evolve? You can listen to that now!
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Welcome to the first episode of How To Build A Game Studio. In episode 1, Kent Gambill (@ProfessionLKent) and Trevor Osz (@trevorosz) talk about the formation of Winterborn as a game studio and how the process went, about the team formation, and what kind of challenges we face in our different roles.
Our theme song made by our Audio Engineer Stephen Boilegh using Studio One and Epic Stock Media.
Trevor talks about the where his life was before Winterborn and what led him to its formation.
Me and Kent playing some Puzzle Bobble at his wedding reception. He won and probably cheated. Photo Credit: Parallel Photography (https://www.parallelphotography.com)
Where I was
Starting is the hardest part. A few years ago, I witnessed two friends of mine get married and you knew when the bridal march was a song from an Elder Scrolls game that they were perfect for each other. Seeing that big moment made me wonder where life would take me after that. I had spent years trying to gain a foothold in various industries, but none of them seemed to stick.
This was around the time where I had become a manager at a RadioShack but that wouldn’t last more than a few months as the stores in my area were all shut down and I had nowhere to go. It was time to look at options. I had never given going to school a serious shot when I was younger, and I could go uninhibited for a few years without gaining debt. Screw it, why not? If nothing else, I’ll gain a few skills that can help me down the line with a degree to back it up.
Where I am
Here we are a few years later and I’m one semester away from getting my degree. I’ve done the best I’ve ever done in school as I really care. It’s summertime and Kent, one of the friends who I saw get married, tells me he wants to form his own studio. He’s ready to take the big risk of forming an independent game studio. It’s something that has always been in the back of his mind for as long as I’ve known him (14 years) and I knew he had a story to tell. He asked me to be a part of it. How could I say no?
Winterborn formed just a few short months ago and there was a lot of waiting. So much waiting that it didn’t really feel “real” at first. We did some of the groundwork but hadn’t started forming a plan yet. Once we got together though, it was very real, and I couldn’t be happier with the direction we’re going and the team that I’m working with. We had an instant rapport and felt like a team the moment all five of us were in the same room. That room is our de facto studio in the basement of Kent’s parents’ house. This is where we played Kent’s homebrew tabletop game every Friday night for years. It’s all come full circle and I’m insanely grateful for the opportunity we have here. We all want to make something that we can be proud of.
Where I’ll be
It’s going to be a long few years and a lot of long hours, but I can’t wait to see what we can accomplish. I hope you’ll join us on our journey to make something special as we are putting a lot of thought and care into our first game. Thank you for checking out the site and look for more updates to come. We plan to chronicle a lot of the process in one form or another so and I can’t wait to be able to share more with you. I also want to thank Kent, Moudy, Jack, and Boo for making me feel like an important part of the team. There’s no other team I’d rather be a part of.
Sitting around the same table we used to play Kent’s tabletop game every Friday.
