Rafał Bieniek - Lessons from Launching an Indie Game Studio

22/07/2025 51 min Temporada 2 Episodio 3

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In this episode I’m joined by Rafał Bieniek - co-founder & CEO of Metashift Labs.We discuss Rafał’s journey in game development, the challenges of starting a studio, and the importance of community engagement. He shares insights on transitioning from a side project to a full-time endeavor, the dynamics of working with investors versus publishers, and the innovative concepts behind their upcoming game. The discussion also touches on the future of game development, the role of AI, and advice for aspiring developers.00:00 Introduction and Personal Background03:17 Journey into Game Development05:46 Starting a Game Studio08:19 Transitioning from Side Hustle to Full-Time10:53 Hiring and Team Growth13:25 Working with Publishers vs. Investors15:55 New Game Development Approach18:15 Innovative Game Concept20:51 Connection Between Players and Characters23:16 Game Mechanics and Strategy25:54 Conclusion and Future Plans26:26 Validating Ideas Early in Game Development28:37 Finding Your Niche in Game Design31:33 Building a Community Around Your Game34:10 The Current State of the Game Industry39:41 Leveraging AI in Game Development42:40 Creativity Within Constraints44:50 Personal Gaming Preferences and Inspirations48:24 Future Aspirations for Metashift Labshttps://metashiftlabs.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafbie/https://dominusautoma.com/

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