Alleged PC Release Manager and notorious indie-fanatic Amulya Datla educates JM and Jared on some of the more important business aspects of how to get people to notice games. In a marketplace bursting with exciting new titles to play, discounts and bundles can make the difference between success and anonymity.…

Devolver Digital Engineer and holiday hero, Santa, takes a break from his constant coding to talk about developing Twitch Extensions for games. How do they work? What do they do? And how do you make them a part of your game?Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

Videogames are for everyone! And that includes family! Holiday get-togethers, online connections, or over-the-shoulder puzzle-solving, there are so many ways to play games with our loved ones, so Jared and JM are here to list a few games that they love playing with their family members, as well as many game choices from the Devolver family at large…

BallxPit is out now on every platform, and to celebrate, the game's music composer Amos Roddy has popped in to deep dive on his journey making game soundtracks over the past twelve years, including a few deep cuts and the world's most popular game, as well as giving a glimpse into how he composes his work.…

Communications and community are both so important, which is why Harris Foster of both Devolver Digital and Big Fan Games is committed to creating the most welcoming of environments for those who want to share their joyful experiences of their favorite games. Also he's on this episode of the podcast!…

After half a decade of development, BABY STEPS has emerged from the basement and begun its journey out into the world. Co-developer Gabe Cuzzillo saunters onto the podcast and does his best to explain this peculiar and strangely poignant walking simulator. https://www.babystepsgame.com/Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

Meant as a small episode, recorded before PAX West, delayed in the editing, and now put into the wrong place in the episode list, please enjoy this small selection of JM and Jared rambling about nothing, and also expressing their gratitude for listeners who have shared their enjoyment of the show.Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

Stick it to the Stickman has entered early access, and the gang from Free Lives is stopping in to the ForkCast to shill their corporate product and explore how their game is a reflection of the world around us.Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

JM and Jared have a chat about voice acting in videogames, mention some of their favorite voices, and contemplate the ways in which game voice acting differs from other forms of acting.Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

Is the Switch 2 worth buying? Super Switch Headz podcast host, Jordan Willis, joins Jared to share his thoughts on this latest, greatest piece of tech, and gives an honest review of the console. He also drops some hints to Jared on what kind of cool things real podcasts do. https://www.youtube.com/c/superswitchheadz…

Welcome to the wild world of Mycopunk! The creative kids over at Pigeons at Play have grown a petri dish of action packed excitement with the Early Access launch of Mycopunk! Liam, Ryan, Noah, and Lily all infect this episode to give you the lowdown on their lighthearted co-op first person shooter. https://www.mycopunkgame.com/…

Devolver's VP of Mobile, Mark Hickey, calls in to the show to celebrate both Exit and Enter the Gungeon coming to the App Store and to Google Play, and whets our appetite for more Devolver titles making their way to mobile devices.Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

All aboard to save Heaven from Hell as Monster Train 2 developer Mark Cooke conducts a journey from earnest beginnings to triumphant arrivals, with several notable stops along the way. http://discord.gg/monstertrainAf JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

"The Rise and Fall and Rise of Shotgun Cop Man," is 2025's hardest hitting documentary, following the exploits of the recently released Shotgun Cop Man and his brutal quest to arrest Satan. Documentary Director Kirk Johnson sheds a light on the creation not only of this investigative masterpiece, but also on many of his other works, including sever…

Gorn 2 is the newest champion of virtual reality! Cortopia developers Anton Palmer and Pelle Hallert enter the gladiatorial podcast arena to reveal how they wrestled this sequel to Free Lives' VR classic into existence. https://www.youtube.com/@CortopiaStudios (Cortopia Youtube) https://discord.gg/5Rpz9gnE (Cortopia Discord) https://discord.gg/Apgq…

Sometimes you discover that you love a game that you used to hate, or you hate a game that you used to love. Jared and JM list some of their biggest one-eighties in this stunningly guestless episode.Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

The Survival Horror RPG "Look Outside" took the world by dreadful storm this week, and developer Francis Coulombe lurches from the shadows to share some dreadful secrets about the game as well as his own disturbing origins... https://frankiesmileshow.itch.io/Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

Hotline Miami co-creator Dennis Wedin of Dennaton Games celebrates the ten year anniversary of the release of Hotline Miami 2 by talking to Jared and JM about the game's origins, its reception, and what he finds truly great and magical about creating videogames.Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

Skate Story creator Sam Eng ollies onto the Forkcast to talk about his first game, the people that inspire him, and his continuing journey through the underworld. https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/zarvot-switch/Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

Senior Producer Shiva Deonarine's career has run the gamut from the biggest of triple-A's to the tiniest of indies paid in pizza. Now he produces a plethora of games at Devolver Digital, and he has a few tips for people who want to help in making the impossible possible.Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

Devolver Marketing Manager Paul Hartling shows JM and Jared the value of polite persistence as he tells the story of how he made his way in the world of selling videogames to people.Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

With 2024 coming to an end, JM and Jared recap the eclectic collection of Devolver games that came out this year and make some recommendations for older Devolver games to pick up during this year's Holiday Sales. This is the last episode of the year. We'll be back January 16th! https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/DevolverDigital/sale/devolverw…

Jared and JM must come to terms with their own inadequacies as Devolver Marketing Manager Danis Kuchin casually rattles off his lifetime of achievements from being a teenage influencer to representing triple-A games to founding his own ad firm, before finding his way into the welcoming embrace of Devolver Digital.…

Devolver Digital Influencer Strategist Jess Morrison shares her journey into the world of games with a brief stop as a chocolatier, as well as offering advice on how both influencers and companies can better relate to one another and foster mutually beneficial relationships. All before she is finally allowed to talk about Elden Ring. influencers.de…

M Goodwin and Joe Tirado introduce us to ASTRONEER: Glitchwalkers, the next DLC from System Era Softworks, coming out on November 13th, featuring new story and mechanics to the beloved Astroneer system.Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

Devolver Marketing Director and industry veteran of 26 years, Sarah Seaby, shares her storied history with some of the greatest games of the past two decades, and reminds us that while the tools may change, the fundamentals of getting games noticed remain consistently important.Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

Are you a big fan of good games based on worlds and characters that you already love? So are Amanda Kruse and Lincoln Hershberger of the newly established Big Fan Games, a publishing subsidiary of Devolver Digital dedicated to finding devs that want to write love letters to the franchises that they adore. From TV and Film, to comics and books, and …

Liam Lawler and Harry Nelson of the world renowned charity organization Special Effect bring their expertise onto the ForkCast to share with JM and Jared how their organization helps physically disabled people not only to connect with videogames, but to connect with the world and people around them. https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/…

Bereft of guests, Jared and JM engage in an exercise of meta-cognition, making a list of their favorite Forkcast list episodes in no particular order.Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

Artificer CEO and Creative Director Kacper Szymczak infiltrates the Forkcast to deliver a payload of information on the upcoming Sumerian Six, a Commandos-style real-time tactics adventure coming to PC September 2nd! https://discord.com/invite/artificer https://www.artificer.com/Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

Skeleton Crew developers Thoma Olsson and Ali O'Brian instruct Jared and JM on the subtle distinctions that define "Forestrike" as tactical kung-fu; the blending of puzzle-solving, action, and a high-stakes permadeath mechanic that make their upcoming title something special. http://twitter.com/VegaMukiwa https://twitter.com/SkeletonCrewEN https://…

Crush House Creative Director, Nicole He, spills the sordid details leading up to Nerial's most innovative reality TV simulator yet, "The Crush House!" Listen in to learn the steamy secrets behind automated dating devices, a ten-person fun-button, and at least one peculiar penis!Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

Jared and JM compare notes on those games which they feel didn't get the amount of love and adoration that they deserved. Also, Jared's dogs give us all an update on how many dogs Jared still has.Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

Game dev consultant, crowdfunding expert, and professional saxophonologist Anya Combs shares her thoughts on industry trends, her own career, and her favorite videogame soundtracks in this Jaredless episode.Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

As part of Devolver Digital's 15th anniversary celebrations, we hosted an AMA on Reddit last week, and JM is here to read the whole thing to you in podcast form!Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

While JM and Jared are enjoying a chat about videogames, Andy Kelly chestbursts onto the podcast to talk about his years in journalism and what it's like being a PR Manager and Good Words Goblin for Devolver Digital. All while relentlessly plugging his upcoming novel, "Perfect Organism: An Alien: Isolation Companion" https://unbound.com/books/perfe…

With a flurry of disclaimers about how none of this is actual legal advice, Devolver Solicitor and Legal Counsel Andrea Ng drops in on JM and Jared to discuss the various legal responsibilities and and risks of contracts and property rights in the world of video games.Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

Bereft of guests, Jared and JM snuggle up close to talk about some of their very favorite cozy games.Af JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

FireFly Studios, developer of the long adored Stronghold series, dispatches Nick and Tony, two of their elite team members, to conquer the Forkcast and explain to JM and Jared just what makes real time strategy games such a special part of the video game industry. 🏰 Join us on Discord Visit DevolverDigital.com…

Solo developer René Rother, creator of the upcoming Children of the Sun, takes a shot at explaining his processless process in creating mood and ambience in the digital space, reveals the secret title that was too hot for Devolver Digital, and shares his plans for after the game's April 9th release. 🚽 Join us on Discord Visit DevolverDigital.com…

Devolver Senior Producer Reese Wright regularly expounds upon their love of spreadsheets while telling the story of their globetrotting path to the hallowed halls of Devolver Digital. 🗺 Join us on Discord Visit DevolverDigital.comAf JM Specht and Jared Stults

Team WIBY Creative Director, Ben Marrinan delves into the creative process of guiding The Phantom Abyss through Early Access and into 1.0 release, shares his biggest surprises from the game's Discord community and deals the deets on dialing in the difficulty. 🐨 Join us on Discord Visit DevolverDigital.com…

Devolver Digital Web Engineer and uncontested E-Sports Guru, Josh "Santa" Belkin hacks his way onto the Forkcast to install his insights into the worlds of programming, streaming, and some of his favorite art. 🎅 Join us on Discord Visit DevolverDigital.comAf JM Specht

In celebration of the third annual Devolver Public Access Holiday Special, JM and Jared are joined by Hudbus, discoverer of the fifth and final Devolver Golden Ticket from last year's special. He tells us about what it's like getting free Devolver games for life, and gives some tips to any would-be code hunters out there. www.theikim.com 🎫 Join us …

Talos Principle 2 writers Jonas and Verena Kyratzes kick back and explain the inspirations and ideas central to the philosophical identity of this year's greatest first-person puzzle experience, while JM and Jared make toilet jokes. 🐈 Join us on Discord Visit DevolverDigital.comAf JM Specht and Jared Stults

To celebrate the many puppies that Jared has been fostering, he and JM have an idle chat about some of the in-game companions that they have greatly enjoyed through the years. 🐶 Join us on Discord Visit DevolverDigital.comAf JM Specht and Jared Stults

With Jared somewhere covered in puppies, JM plays host to Pastagames co-founder Nadim, creator of the upcoming cooperative platformer KarmaZoo, and has a chat about how a game about being kind to strangers came to be. 🐘 Join us on Discord Visit DevolverDigital.comAf JM Specht and Jared Stults

Expert excavators and Pepper Grinder developers Riv Hester and Xee Cee tunnel their way onto the podcast to tell the story of how this indie darling went from gifs to game. 🌶 Join us on Discord Visit DevolverDigital.comAf JM Specht and Jared Stults

Wizard with a Gun Creative Director Patrick Morgan shares in the story of Galvanic Games, tells us about the challenges of developing a game during the pandemic, and briefly considers getting everyone on his team a free puppy. 🧙‍♂️ Join us on Discord Visit DevolverDigital.comAf JM Specht and Jared Stults

Cullen Dwyer and Joseph Bourgeois of doinksoft join JM and Jared in talking about the recent release of their gritty platformer, GUNBRELLA ☔ Join us on Discord Visit DevolverDigital.comAf JM Specht and Jared Stults