The Thomas Brush Show

Pontypants: Making Games Alone, Burnout, Coming Up With Viral Ideas & Finishing Games | Ep. #044

The Thomas Brush Show

Show Notes

I chat with Pontypants for the second time on the podcast about making viral games, burnout, coming up with ideas, and finishing games! ► Learn how to make a game studio from your bedroom, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-how-to-make-six-figures► Follow Ponty: https://x.com/pontypants?lang=en► Enroll in my 3D workshop, free!: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-15-minute-3D-game► Make your game instantly beautiful with my free workbook: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-instant-beauty-color-workbook► Get my 2D game kit, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-2D-game-kit► Join my 2D character workshop, free: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-2d-character-art-workshop► Wishlist Twisted Tower: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1575990/Twisted_Tower/► Learn how to make money as a YouTuber: https://www.fulltimegamedev.com/opt-in-indie-game-income-workshop

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