UIBuzz - Software and game development

What to do when you make a feature in a game too good?

Peter Witham — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:52:22 -0600

In this episode, I dive into a fascinating challenge with my hacking game, Project Hack.

A developer played it, wrote a script that instantly hacked all available server money, and exposed a major design problem I hadn't considered.

Now I'm wrestling with how to reward skilled players without breaking the early game experience.

Play the game now on early pre-release on itch.io

I'd love your feedback — https://pwitham.itch.io/projecthack/community

★ Support this podcast ★

My Godot 3D experiences and Unity China Packages

Peter Witham — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:38:42 -0600

In this episode, I share my surprisingly positive experience diving into 3D game development with Godot.

Despite what I'd read online, performance has been more than acceptable for my current project.

I also walk through my mixed results exporting 3D assets from Unity into Godot — models come in fine, but texturing can be a mess.

I'm seriously considering a ~$30 plugin to streamline the workflow.

Contact me
https://peterwitham.com/contact

Could you show your support by buying me a coffee?
https://peterwitham.com/bmc

★ Support this podcast ★

Back it up off site! Because you should!

Peter Witham — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:20 -0600

I'm sharing a crucial reminder about data protection: automate your offsite backups now. I've seen too many drives fail over the years.
Whether you're using GitHub, cloud services, or your own home lab, make sure you have encrypted remote backups.
One day, it might save everything you've created.

★ Support this podcast ★

Pivot to Web-based Tech for Scripting in Project Hack

Peter Witham — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:18:11 -0600

I'm pivoting my hacking game Project Hack from Unity to web technologies—React, TypeScript, and Vite.

This shift lets players write JavaScript scripts to hack in-game, using the Monaco editor and a custom terminal. I'm building for desktop with Tauri and adding D3.js for network visualizations.

The game now supports multiple playstyles: click-based or code-based hacking. It's live on itch.io in early development. This approach eliminates engine constraints and accelerates feature development.

Check it out at projecthack.net and share your feedback!

★ Support this podcast ★

My experiences with AI-assisted Android porting of iOS apps

Peter Witham — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:08:55 -0600

Hey everyone! In this episode, I'm sharing my journey of converting my iOS apps to Android using AI assistance—and honestly, I didn't expect it to work this well.

What I Covered:

I've been getting constant requests to bring my Job Finder Tracker and Sub Radar apps to Android, but learning Kotlin from scratch wasn't realistic with my limited time outside the day job. So I decided to try a different approach: using Claude Code AI to help convert my existing iOS apps.

The Process:

Working with Claude Code and an Android developer friend, I fed the AI my handcrafted iOS source code and asked it to analyze the architecture, technologies, and features. It came back with a solid five-phase plan:

Phase 1: Build data structures and database (replacing Core Data with Room)
Phase 2: Create UI with basic CRUD operations
Phase 3: Add advanced features like calendar and local notifications
Phase 4: Set up syncing capabilities
Phase 5: Testing and refined features like PDF importing

The Results:

In less than 12 hours of work time, I went from nothing to a fully functional Android app. About 90% of the conversion was handled by AI, with manual tweaking needed for specific features like customizable push notifications. The app now runs beautifully, even on my ancient test tablet.

Key Takeaway:

AI alone wouldn't have gotten this right, but by feeding it a well-architected project I'd built by hand, it got me most of the way there. This approach lets me learn Android development while getting apps to market quickly.

Moving forward, I'll be building all new apps for both platforms from the start, keeping me platform-independent and flexible for whatever trends come next.

Check out Job Finder Tracker at https://www.PeterWitham.com/jft

Support this podcast by buying me a coffee, this keeps the podcast advertising free with no interruptions

★ Support this podcast ★

My thoughts on the 2025 game awards

Peter Witham — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:26:27 -0600

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the 2025 Game Awards, celebrating indie developers and questioning the hype around AAA game trailers with distant release dates. I discuss the rising costs of games, shifting audiences, and why smaller, more creative titles are winning my attention.

Please tune in for my honest take on where the gaming industry is headed!

★ Support this podcast ★

Game balancing is hard

Peter Witham — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:56:59 -0600

Game Development Challenges and Innovations

I've been busy with my game project, Project Hack, making significant UI changes and integrating new features like a leaderboard. Balancing gameplay is a major challenge, but I've devised strategies to keep it fair. Looking forward to sharing more progress and insights with fellow developers. Follow for more updates on my game and app projects!

Mentioned in this episode
Project Hack
Sub Radar subscription tracking app

Contact me
peterwitham.com/contact

★ Support this podcast ★

AI for Unity game development, my experiences

Peter Witham — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:33:00 -0600

In this episode, I share my journey of using AI tools like Claude Code and Bezi to solve real-world Unity game development problems—cloud saves, player management, and handling large numbers. I discuss what worked, what didn’t, and why specialized AI tools can make a significant difference. If you’re a game dev hitting roadblocks, check this out and let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Video version
https://youtu.be/2QEJyDjMzb4

★ Support this podcast ★

My experiences with Cursor for creating applications

Peter Witham — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:39:30 -0600

In this UIBuzz episode, I discuss using Cursor, an AI-enhanced IDE based on Visual Studio Code, to build a React app and then a SwiftUI app. Despite some issues, Cursor efficiently handled tasks, proving to be a valuable tool for developers.

Reach out to me at PeterWitham.com

★ Support this podcast ★

The Pros and Cons of using Prebuilt Assets

Peter Witham — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 14:05:22 -0600

Here are some thoughts on using prebuilt assets to build your games and apps. Personally, I think it's fine to use them, but I want to offer both sides for consideration.

(00:00) - Introduction
(01:14) - The Pros
(03:47) - The Cons
(06:55) - Contact me on X
(07:25) - Support the Podcast

Support the Podcast
https://peterwitham.com/bmc

Contact
https://peterwitham.com/contact

★ Support this podcast ★

How Warframe got free to play right and everyone else gets it wrong

Peter Witham — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 01:23:21 -0600

In this episode, I discuss Warframe, an amazing free-to-play game. I highlight its fair monetization, cross-platform play, and community engagement, contrasting it with the failures of other AAA studios. I encourage listeners to try Warframe and support its developers if they enjoy it.

Try Warframe at warframe.com

Reach out to me at www.peterwitham.com/contact

★ Support this podcast ★

Project updates and my thoughts on the Bungie game studio layoffs disaster

Peter Witham — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:05:36 -0600

In this episode of the UIBuzz podcast, I return after a month's break to discuss my recent projects and a concerning trend in the gaming industry.

Including an update to my "Endless Hurdles" game timed with the Olympics, learning Blender for 3D graphics, and developing a new macOS project management app.

I also delve into Bungie's layoffs, scrutinizing management's decisions and their broader implications for the gaming industry. I share my frustration over the industry's treatment of employees and encourage a shift towards valuing and nurturing talent.

Listeners can join the conversation with me on X @UIBuzz and find more details about my projects on PeterWitham.com and my live streams on twitch.tv/compileddev.

★ Support this podcast ★

Learning Blender in public and a great video resource, plus game testing advice

Peter Witham — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:21:22 -0600

I talk about my experiences learning Blender in public to create some 3D assets for my games. Then I discuss testing on multiple devices to get a real feel for performance problems with your apps and games.

Mentioned in this episode
My Godot Endless Runner video course
Joey Carlino's excellent Blender modeling video

★ Support this podcast ★

Everything you do has value

Peter Witham — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 15:22:51 -0600

In this episode of the UIBuzz podcast, I delve into the important topic of valuing your time. I discuss why it's essential to recognize the worth of your time and the fine line between offering services for free and charging a monetary value for your efforts.

I give practical advice on handling changing circumstances, especially when transitioning from offering free to paid services, and stress the importance of not feeling guilty about charging for your work.

I encourage listeners to reflect on what their time is worth and to find a balance that works for them.

I emphasize the need not to feel bad about charging for your services if your situation changes and you can no longer offer them for free.

Thank you for tuning in! If you have opinions on this topic, contact me at PeterWitham.com/contact.

Share this episode with someone who might benefit from this perspective.

★ Support this podcast ★

Should you use 3rd party services or make your own for game backends?

Peter Witham — Mon, 27 May 2024 13:24:27 -0600

I want to add a cross-platform leaderboard to my updated rebuild of Endless Hurdles. There are two options.
1. I build my own
2. I use a 3rd party service
In this episode, I will discuss the pros and cons of both options in the hope that it will help you when you need to make similar choices.

Play Endless Hurdles for iOS
https://peterwitham.com/eh

Contact me
https://peterwitham.com/contact

Could you show your support by buying me a coffee?
https://peterwitham.com/bmc

★ Support this podcast ★

WordPress to Astro site conversion

Peter Witham — Tue, 07 May 2024 11:47:13 -0600

I have spent the last few weeks deeply investing in converting my site PeterWitham.com from WordPress hosting to static site generation through Astro. It has been an intense couple of weeks to beat my deadline before the WordPress hosting renews for another year. In this episode, I share tips and thoughts to help you do the same.

Mentioned in this episode
Astro
TailwindCSS

Contact me

★ Support this podcast ★

Solo vs team game development

Peter Witham — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:48:27 -0600

Some thoughts on the wins and losses of developing a game by yourself versus a team.

I welcome your participation in the show and discussion of this topic.

(00:00) - Introduction
(00:14) - Solo game development
(03:53) - Buy me a Coffee
(04:52) - Contact Me

Contact me to share your thoughts
https://peterwitham.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Update on porting my game from Unity to Unreal Engine

Peter Witham — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 11:24:29 -0600

In this episode of the UIBuzz podcast, I explore the journey of updating and porting my Unity game to Unreal Engine.
Delving into blueprints, I share my experience transitioning from traditional coding to a more visual approach. Embracing the efficiency and creativity that blueprint coding offers.

I discuss the ease of logic implementation and the abundance of resources available in the marketplace. While highlighting the time-saving benefits of utilizing plugins, I emphasize the importance of focusing on innovation rather than getting lost in technicalities. Reflecting on the challenges faced with publishing and exporting on iOS, I advocate for streamlined workflows to simplify the process.

Despite the hurdles, progress on the game remains steady, with dedicated development time each week. Stay tuned for more updates and insights on the evolving development journey!

As mentioned in this episode
Blog post - Porting from Unity to Unreal
My Godot Endless Runner video course

My Live streaming

Support this and future work by buying me a coffee. Thank you

https://peterwitham.com/bmc

★ Support this podcast ★

Project Hack game updates (Unreal Engine)

Peter Witham — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:03:40 -0600

In this episode, I am catching up on my indie game, Project Hack. I want to share my progress and plans as I build out the multiplayer version in Unreal Engine.

This is a fun passion project for me, and it fills the gaps between work and side projects that need to be done.

You can find the blog posts at
https://peterwitham.com/p8k

★ Support this podcast ★

Achievement system in your games for retaining players

Peter Witham — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:36:04 -0600

In this episode, I discuss the importance of adding achievements to games after implementing a leaderboard in my iOS game. I explain achievements, how they benefit player engagement, and how they extend the game's lifespan. I share examples like jumping hurdles and seasonal events to keep players coming back. Achievements provide goals, a sense of accomplishment, and friendly competition. I encourage game developers to integrate achievement systems for an enhanced player experience and competitive edge.

Join me on the podcast to share your game and app development thoughts.
https://peterwitham.com/contact

You can also show your support by buying me a coffee

https://peterwitham.com/bmc

★ Support this podcast ★

Are Web Apps the answer to App Store problems?

Peter Witham — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 16:12:10 -0600

In this episode of the UIBuzz podcast, host Peter Witham discusses the increasing challenges and restrictions app developers face when using app stores.

He highlights the need to explore alternative options, particularly web apps, to solve these problems. Peter emphasizes the advantage of web apps in terms of cross-platform compatibility and the ability to write code once. However, he acknowledges the difficulty in providing the same user experience as native apps, especially with the simplicity of one-click installs and home screen icons.

Peter believes that solving this problem will significantly contribute to the usability and popularity of web apps. He mentions the growing importance of web browsers, even on devices like the Apple Vision Pro, and wonders about the potential of other headsets.

Peter admits that he is not up to date with the latest web app technologies and asks for suggestions and recommendations from the community. He encourages listeners to share their thoughts and even invites them to join the show as guests to discuss this topic further.

Peter concludes by emphasizing the relevance of considering web apps as app stores become more complex regarding rules and revenue sharing.

As mentioned in this episode
EU and US Apple AppStore Changes

Contact me
https://peterwitham.com/contact

You can also show your support by buying me a coffee

https://peterwitham.com/bmc

★ Support this podcast ★

Godot 4 Android Performance

Peter Witham — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 01:06:53 -0600

I have found that the performance on Android of a Godot 4 exported game is just dreadful—some questions and observations in this episode.

You can also show your support by buying me a coffee

https://peterwitham.com/bmc

★ Support this podcast ★

Adding a leaderboard to my game and why you should think about them

Peter Witham — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:02:25 -0600

In this episode of the UI Buzz Podcast, I discuss adding Game Center support to my SpriteKit game. Adding game services, like leaderboards, can enhance the gameplay experience and encourage friendly competition. Integrating GameCenter was surprisingly easy, and it handles user accounts and cheating prevention. Resetting the leaderboard every seven days ensures fairness. I also mention the potential for implementing an achievement system tied to specific events. Game services can be used with different game development environments.

Also, I'm working on a Godot Engine video course and invite listeners to sign up for updates.

As mentioned in this episode,
Godot video course notification signup

You can also show your support by buying me a coffee

https://peterwitham.com/bmc

★ Support this podcast ★

AAA Games are boring and uninspired, long live the indie game

Peter Witham — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:39:02 -0600

In this episode of the UIBuzz podcast, I discuss the issue of AAA games not meeting players' expectations and feeling bored and uninspired.

The problem stems from game companies sticking to a successful formula and releasing new content that feels repetitive. For example, first-person shooters and multiplayer online games offer the same gameplay with minor additions. This lack of substance in DLCs and expansions has made players skeptical and turn to indie games for more exciting experiences.

I highlight the importance of indie game developers who take risks and create unique and experimental games. The rise in attention towards indie games challenges the dominance of AAA games with their hype-driven marketing.

Support this and future work by buying me a coffee. Thank you

https://peterwitham.com/bmc

★ Support this podcast ★

My game development and Godot course plans for this year

Peter Witham — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:32:18 -0600

I discuss my plans for game development, including my first 3D game, and the importance of learning, planning, and following best practices. I also talk about existing 2D games and building a video course on building a 2D runner game with the Godot engine.

As mentioned in this episode
Livestream
Contact me

Support this and future work by buying me a coffee. Thank you

https://peterwitham.com/bmc

(00:00) - Introduction
(00:18) - This years game development plans
(00:33) - My first 3D game
(05:13) - My 2D game plans
(07:44) - My Godot video course
(10:55) - Livestream
(11:17) - Buy me a Coffee
(12:15) - Twitter/X

★ Support this podcast ★

Creating and Managing Unreal Engine UI Widgets

Peter Witham — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:38:01 -0600

I cannot think of a game that does not have some UI. In Unreal Engine, widgets are the answer to creating and displaying a UI. In this episode, I'll explain how I create and manage them based on research for best practices and suggestions.

As mentioned in this episode
Project Hack update blog post

Please show your support by buying me a coffee

https://peterwitham.com/bmc

Contact Me

https://peterwitham.com/contact

(00:00) - Introduction
(00:21) - Unreal Engine Widget workflow
(00:58) - ProjectHack updates
(02:17) - Creating a Widget Blueprint
(03:26) - HUD Class
(04:07) - Adding widgets to the screen
(11:07) - Twitter
(11:15) - Buy me a Coffee

★ Support this podcast ★

Kotlin Multiplatform 2024 Roadmap released

Peter Witham — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:04:32 -0600

In this episode, JetBrains released the Kotlin multiplatform roadmap for 2024. Learn more about the exciting developments in Kotlin multiplatform for next year.

As mentioned in this episode,
JetBrains Blog post
Fleet

Support this and future work by buying me a coffee. Thank you

https://peterwitham.com/bmc

★ Support this podcast ★

OpenAI changes, SpriteKit development updates, Web dev and content migration

Peter Witham — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:25:02 -0600

A couple of different topics in this episode.
- OpenAI is looking to change the ways smaller developers use the services
- SpriteKit development continues with updates to my game for the Xmas event
- Web development and content migration planning is something that takes a lot of time

As mentioned in this episode,
118+ things I didn't have to do this week
Astro.build

Support this and future work by buying me a coffee. Thank you

https://peterwitham.com/bmc

★ Support this podcast ★

My love hate with WordPress (Hosting?) compared to static sites

Peter Witham — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:36:28 -0600

Yep, it's time to discuss my relationship with WordPress and WordPress hosting. Let me sum it up: I love WordPress. But let me also say I love performance for site visitors more. Some thoughts in this episode that might help you decide which way to go and also rethink what the problem might be with your WordPress sites.

★ Support this podcast ★

Unity CEO is out, the problem still exists

Peter Witham — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0600

Now that Unity has seen sense and dropped arguably the most unpopular person in not-so-recent gaming history, is the water safe to return? Well, no, the sharks are still circling. Plus, so many game studios are currently suffering from layoffs and closure.

★ Support this podcast ★

My Godot game engine experiences

Peter Witham — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 01:05:53 -0600

After learning how the Godot game engine wants me to work, I have put a few thoughts together and would like to share them with folks considering switching or starting with the tool.

(00:00) - Devlog - My Godot game engine experience
(01:07) - Download Endless Hurdles on iOS
(01:49) - My plan of attack for learning
(03:38) - Things I like in Godot
(08:49) - My advice for transitioning
(09:52) - The weird bits
(10:35) - Final thoughts
(12:29) - Endless Hurdles 1.1 Halloween Event released
(13:59) - Contact me

★ Support this podcast ★

The latest Unity pricing changes (rollbacks) and my thoughts

Peter Witham — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:42:52 -0600

Unity sent an email detailing their latest changes on Friday, September 22nd. More accurately, reversal of changes in an attempt to stop the bleed to their user base. I go over those changes and share my thoughts on this whole mess from the perspective of an indie game and professional software developer.

As mentioned in this episode,
Unity's open letter to the community on their blog.

★ Support this podcast ★

Dev Log - Game updates + SpriteKit vs Game Engines

Peter Witham — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:10:52 -0600

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the experience of developing my game with SpriteKit and how it compares with other game development tools. I use my planned game updates for the remainder of the year as a benchmark for the pro's and con's of SpriteKit vs game engine tools.

As mentioned in this episode
My Endless Hurdles iOS game

You can support this content by buying me a Coffee
https://peterwitham.com/bmc

★ Support this podcast ★

My Starfield thoughts after24 hours of game play

Peter Witham — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 13:21:44 -0600

As an avid gamer, I have played Starfield like mad since it dropped on early access. To that end, I have some thoughts and tips for those considering the game. There are no spoilers here, so there's no need to worry about that. See the chapter list for a breakdown.

(00:00) - Introduction
(00:38) - A players perspective
(01:37) - Don't rush it
(02:25) - The game adapts to your choices
(03:41) - There is a lot to explore on foot
(05:29) - Building outposts
(07:48) - Cut scenes as loaders
(09:28) - Get an S class ship and suit at the start
(10:14) - Ship building tip
(12:23) - Missions and quests
(13:40) - Skills and talents
(14:59) - The reality of walking in space
(16:23) - Lessons for game developers
(17:18) - Want to discuss Starfield?
(17:59) - Buy me a Coffee
(18:38) - Twitter

You can support this content by buying me a Coffee
https://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ Support this podcast ★

Project and timeline planning really does help. An example

Peter Witham — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 11:41:16 -0600

How I use lite project and timeline planning for my side projects to stay on a schedule and keep myself accountable. I'm using my Endless Hurdles updates as examples of making this manageable and attainable.

As mentioned in this episode
Endless Hurdles iOS game
Project planning live stream
Reach out to me

You can support this content by buying me a Coffee
https://peterwitham.com/bmc

★ Support this podcast ★

Getting early feedback from users

Peter Witham — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 14:30:08 -0600

Having shipped the 1.0 release of my Endless Hurdles game, I feel it is a great time to remind everyone about the importance of shipping for early feedback to help guide your next decisions.

As mentioned in this episode,
Endless Hurdles for iOS

★ Support this podcast ★

Deciding when to help a player or let them learn

Peter Witham — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:42:36 -0600

These are a few thoughts from a decision I made this week to let players learn from experience rather than me making decisions for them in my new game.

I'd love you to come on the podcast to discuss game or app development. You can reach out to me
https://peterwitham.com/contact

My development live stream
https://twitch.tv/compileswift

★ Support this podcast ★

Game Dev Log - Learning game balance with my 2D scroller

Peter Witham — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 17:32:36 -0600

As I work on a 2D side-scrolling game using SpriteKit, I am learning the delicate art of game balance and parallax while keeping things simple for the player.

I would love to hear from you if you want to come on the Podcast and discuss game and app development. Please reach out at peterwitham.com/contact, and let's get a discussion going.

If you would like to support this podcast, why not buy me a coffee
buymeacoffee.com/pwcom

★ Support this podcast ★

Let's talk about Starfield

Peter Witham — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 10:00:39 -0600

This episode is all about Starfield, the game coming soon from Bethesda. Not only do I love making games, but I'm a huge gamer. Starfield feels precisely like the type of game I enjoy playing. I dive into some of the details we know and my thoughts.

Starfield Web Site

Follow me on Twitter
https://twitter.com/uibuzz

★ Support this podcast ★

Tips to help the introverts and quiet ones who want to survive software development

Peter Witham — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:56:42 -0600

Hard to believe that I'm more on the introverted side than anything else. Growing up, I was always quiet and shy, which can be a problem when you work in a field that requires interaction and team dynamics. Here are some tips in this episode to help you deal with and grow while accepting nothing is wrong with being introverted.

I was hoping you could share your thoughts with me at peterwitham.com/contact

Or on Twitter @UIBuzz

★ Support this podcast ★

Developer updates, it's been a minute

Peter Witham — Thu, 25 May 2023 12:19:57 -0600

I am catching up on my crazy developer life, including conferences, game development, app releases, and more.

Contact me
Twitter: @UIBuzz
Web site: PeterWitham.com

★ Support this podcast ★

Unreal Engine How I use the Game Save Blueprint for persistent data storage

Peter Witham — Fri, 05 May 2023 12:15:11 -0600

In this episode, I explain the Game Save Blueprint and how I use it for persistent data storage between gameplays.

★ Support this podcast ★

Learning Unreal Engine from the ground up, Widget and Game Instance Blueprints

Peter Witham — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:02:36 -0600

I am learning Unreal Engine. I know nothing. These are my journals :)
In this episode, I talk about learning how to create a UI for an idle-style game. What a Blueprint is for a Widget and the game instance and how they work together.

(00:00) - Introduction
(00:37) - ProjectHack.net
(01:04) - Unity frustrations
(02:26) - Unreal Engine 5 first steps
(03:10) - Building a UI only game
(05:27) - Blueprint variables
(06:16) - Game instance Blueprints
(10:05) - Want videos showing this?
(10:46) - Interacting with the interface
(13:25) - Next time topics
(15:09) - There is a live stream of this
(16:14) - My YouTube
(17:23) - Buy me a Coffee

Want to support my efforts here?
How about buying me a coffee ★ Support this podcast ★

New app and game released for beta testing

Peter Witham — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:45:56 -0600

It took longer than I thought to release the new episode because I had been swamped. I have a new app, and the Project H8ck idle game is out for folks (that means you) to beta test and give me feedback on—that and more in this episode.

(00:00) - Introduction
(00:31) - My new iOS App
(00:35) - CS Live stream
(00:54) - Job Finder Tracker
(02:23) - Project H8ck beta
(04:20) - The complications of shipping
(09:08) - Onboarding Podcast Episode
(09:53) - Buy me a Coffee
(10:30) - Twitter

★ Support this podcast ★

Game development update, iOS weirdness in Unity

Peter Witham — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 14:09:15 -0600

An update on my progress as I work to complete and release the playable demo version of my idle game built with Unity for multiple platforms.

I had some not-so-fun times this week trying to understand why iOS and iPadOS are acting so strange in my game compared to all other platforms (including Mac).

Also, I finally got a splash page up for the game over at projecthack.net

You can reach out to me on Twitter @UIBuzz or over at PeterWitham.com

★ Support this podcast ★

It's the right tool for someone

Peter Witham — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 16:58:33 -0600

Every tool is the right tool for someone. Maybe not you, but let's change how we present our choices and opinions in the developer community, so we do not put off those new to the community.

Infighting on tools and hard-nosed opinions is not the way to go. Some thoughts on this episode.

Video Vlog
Follow the Vlog on YouTube, plus more content

★ Support this podcast ★

The latest is not always the greatest

Peter Witham — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0600

In this episode, I explain why just getting the latest version of a tool, framework, or library is not always a good plan. This always risks introducing problems you now have to deal with, which is not something you want when preparing to ship.

Prefer YouTube? OK, I have a video for this
https://youtu.be/8Sww1wARboQ

★ Support this podcast ★

Take that last 10% of development slow

Peter Witham — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:15:49 -0600

I want to talk about the last 10% of a project timeline. When you're developing things, building things, whatever they may be, the last 10% is always the most challenging part. You want to get it released, and you start to rush without noticing. That is the time to slow down and check every dark corner of the project.

Some advice and tips in this episode on avoiding mistakes that can greatly impact a release or push to production.

Link to the blog post for comments

★ Support this podcast ★

When things get weird, take a few minutes

Peter Witham — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 14:52:53 -0600

This week, some pain and some pleasure with my game-building in Unity.

Ever had that experience of "It worked yesterday and last week. Why does it not work now"? Yep, one of those weeks. Listen on for details and solutions.

Reachout to me at peterwitham.com

★ Support this podcast ★

Game development update and Unity device screen scaling made easy

Peter Witham — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:08:57 -0600

As mentioned in this episode
My development blog
Video showing Unity Device Simulator Install
Safe Area Helper

Say thanks and support this Podcast
Buy me a Coffee

★ Support this podcast ★

2023 Goal setting and developer game updates

Peter Witham — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 02:32:18 -0600

Chapter List

(00:00) - Introduction
(00:40) - This years goals
(01:36) - 1
(04:31) - 2
(06:27) - 3
(07:08) - Game development update
(14:36) - Twitter
(14:47) - Buy me a Coffee

★ Support this podcast ★

Looking back over my development year, how well did I do?

Peter Witham — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0600

As I reach the end of the year, I always look back and see how well I did with my personal goals and choices. I think this was a good year in my software development journey. But I'm not spoiling the episode!

Why and how to promote yourself as a developer

Peter Witham — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:30:55 -0600

Some of us like it, and some of us dread it. But at the end of it all, we have to promote ourselves, and I'm going to tell you why it's a good thing and some ideas on how to do it without being aggressive.

Using collaboration to learn, network and make cool stuff

Peter Witham — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 02:41:25 -0600

In this episode, I share some experiences using collaboration in public to improve the way I work with folks, learn new things, and create a fun game along the way.

Doing the same thing too long does not make you better

Peter Witham — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:22:52 -0600

If you keep doing the same thing for too long, you go in circles and do not improve. This applies not only to your skills but work. In this episode, some suggestions to beat it.

Look behind the magic and learn what those tools are doing

Peter Witham — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:03:39 -0600

Do you know what those fancy tools are doing and how? You should, because sometimes you might not have them and need to get work done. Some thoughts in this episode.

Unplanned features are hard to integrate

Peter Witham — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:04:17 -0600

Some thoughts in this episode on how boss fights are causing me heartache in my game.

Don't give up when hitting the first complex problem, how to beat it

Peter Witham — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:29:23 -0600

Share your thoughts with me
Twitter
Web Site

★ Support this podcast ★

Sometimes looking like everyone else is a good thing

Peter Witham — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 01:45:36 -0600

Share your thoughts
Twitter
PeterWitham.com

★ Support this podcast ★

Are cutting-edge tools make shipping more difficult?

Peter Witham — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 01:45:45 -0600

We all love to try new things, those you see all over the tech news and discussions. But exercise caution when doing so. They might make life far more complicated than it needs to be regarding shipping. Some thoughts and suggestions in this episode.

Astro.build for delightfully easy Web app creation

Peter Witham — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 16:14:41 -0600

You can find a full blog post here

Like what you hear? Why not say thanks with a review and rating?
Or Buy me a coffee. I'd genuinely appreciate it.

★ Support this podcast ★

How to survive and embrace new frameworks

Peter Witham — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 08:00:09 -0600

Here are some tips on keeping production stable, development moving forward, and exploring these new cutting-edge tools without encountering nightmares that must be solved immediately.

Leave your thoughts over at the blog post on PeterWitham.com.

Say thanks for this podcast - buy me a coffee

★ Support this podcast ★

Generating random game events and balancing for the player experience

Peter Witham — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 17:05:31 -0600

Generating random events can keep a game fresh and full of surprises, but it can also ruin it for the player if the balance feels wrong and turns them away from playing.

I go over how I'm trying to solve this problem in my new game using a simple random generator and testing the balance.

Want to support this podcast?
https://peterwitham.com/bmc

★ Support this podcast ★

Game Dev Journal - How I'm rewarding users for not playing

Peter Witham — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 12:22:36 -0600

I'd love to hear your thoughts and suggestions.
Twitter: @uibuzz
Web: peterwitham.com

★ Support this podcast ★

4 Unity packages I always install

Peter Witham — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 21:55:11 -0600

There is a video version of this Podcast with many other episodes available at
https://youtu.be/rflUNXGFovM

Unity Asset Store Links
FlowCanvas
Editor Console Pro
Rainbow Folders 2
Rainbow Hierarchy 2

★ Support this podcast ★

Why I use Unity for game development

Peter Witham — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 05:02:00 -0600

I am familiar with the way it works and have been using it for most of my game development explorations over the years.
I can write C# with the help of Rider by JetBrains.
I use a package called FlowCanvas to help me develop the game code visually with rapid prototyping.
I can run the game right there in the Unity tool without having to compile and export.
I can build 2D games just as easily as 3D, something that works with my preferred game creation style.
I can deploy to many different platforms including Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac. These are the ones I care about the most.
There is good community support and resources for me to solve problems and learn new techniques.
There is a big asset store along with the ability to import stand-alone packages.
There are usually pretty fast updates for any issues and a long-term support version.
It has both Intel and Apple Silicon-based support, this matters for me because I often use both Windows and Mac.
I can also use it to develop applications, not just games.

Where to find me
https://peterwitham.com
https://twitter.com/uibuzz

★ Support this podcast ★

Tools I use for my projects

Peter Witham — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 05:01:00 -0600

- Web Development

- JetBrains Suite - Web Storm

- Figma

- Trello

- Tower

- App Development

- JetBrains Suite - IntellijIdea and Web Storm

- JetBrains Suite - AppCode

- Xcode

- DevCleaner

- Figma

- RocketSim

- SwiftUI Companion

- Trello

- Tower

- Game Development

- JetBrains Suite - Rider

- Visual Studio Code

- Unity

- Trello

- Tower

★ Support this podcast ★

Trailer

Peter Witham — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0600

It's trailer time! Discover just what this Podcast is all about and follow/subscribe for future episodes.

What Is SwiftUI?

Peter Witham — Mon, 10 May 2021 12:28:00 -0600

SwiftUI is emerging as a good way to build screens for Apple based platforms like iOS/iPadOS/macOS. It is a declarative language that simplifies the building of responsive views in applications. In this episode I’ll explain what it is and give a couple of examples. I really recommend checking out the links below for more details and plenty of visual examples.

As mentioned in this episode

CompileSwift.com

Xcode 12

Apple SwiftUI Documentation

Say thanks

Buy me a Coffee

You can reach out on Twitter

Subscribe to the Podcast

🎙️

★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 10 - What is a Game Loop?

Peter Witham — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 01:09:00 -0600

Show Notes

You may not realize it but every game has something called a ‘game loop’. But just what does that mean? In this episode I try to answer just that with a couple of examples and reasons why you as a game developer should care about it.

Say thanks

Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/pwcom

You can reach out on Twitter: @UIBuzz

Subscribe to the Podcast

🎙️

★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 9 - Tailwind CSS

Peter Witham — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 20:29:00 -0600

Show Notes Tailwind CSS is a utility framework that enables developers and designers to build layouts quickly by combining classes to achive the desired layout. In this episode I explain how you can use Tailwind and get up to speed fast.

Tailwind CSS Website

Say thanks

Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/pwcom

You can reach out on Twitter: @UIBuzz

Subscribe to the Podcast

🎙️

★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 8 - First Moments with NextJS on the JAMStack

Peter Witham — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:13:00 -0600

Show Notes

Any time I look to start or rebuild a personal project I see it as a reason to try and learn something new. I am rebuilding my photography site from the ground up. So that gave me a good reason to look at NextJS as my static site builder and find out what all the buzz is about.

In this episode I share my thoughts on working from knowing almost nothing to having a working site using NextJS to build it.

Say thanks

Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/pwcom

You can reach out on Twitter: @UIBuzz

Subscribe to the Podcast

🎙️

★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 7 - My design workflow

Peter Witham — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 05:17:00 -0600

Show Notes

In this episode I share my process and some thoughts on how I go about designing applications. The differences between designing ahead of or during development and how that affects the process.

Say thanks - Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/pwcom

You can reach out on Twitter: @UIBuzz

Subscribe to the Podcast

🎙️

★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 6 - Unity Courses, New Videos, AR What now? And a look ahead

Peter Witham — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 18:12:00 -0600

Show Notes

Unity courses on Zenva.com
Two new videos on YouTube on the Nova Mac App
- Set up a GatsbyJS site in Panic’s Nova - YouTube
- Set Keyboard Shortcuts for the Nova Sidebar - YouTube
Exploring AR with Unity as a cross-platform solution
Testing a bunch of Prototyping tools for a future episode
Say thanks - Buy me a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/pwcom

You can reach out on Twitter: @UIBuzz

Subscribe to the Podcast

🎙️

★ Support this podcast ★

The Unity Device Simulator makes mobile layout easier.

Peter Witham — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 15:09:00 -0600

Show notes

Unity is a great platform for developing mobile games and applications, but configuring the game window to show how it will look on a device can be a pain. Until I discovered the Device Simulator package!

Listen on for the details.

Video version available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cwp2C5A8L8M

You can reach out on Twitter: @UIBuzz

Subscribe to the Podcast

🎙️

★ Support this podcast ★

UIBuzz Podcast Episode 4 - Developer Journal 6/29/2020

Peter Witham — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 03:10:47 -0600

Show notes

I thought it would be interesting to have an audiolog as a developer journal. This week was a very busy one with WWDC20 and creating some Ubuntu VM’s.

Listen on for the details.

You can reach out on Twitter: @UIBuzz

Subscribe to the Podcast

🎙️

★ Support this podcast ★

UIBuzz Podcast Episode 3 - React-Native

Peter Witham — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 01:10:00 -0600

Show notes

So what is React Native?

Why use it over other tools?

Cross-platform development made easy

See changes in real-time

Deploy to Android and iOS

An easier path for Web developers to get into mobile

Component based approach makes sharing the code base across projects easier

You can still use Android and iOS libraries

You can run and work in Android Studio or Xcode if desired or needed

I recommend Visual Studio Code for code editing

Is it for you?

I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback on what you think of React-Native.

You can reach out on Twitter: @UIBuzz

Subscribe to the Podcast

🎙️

★ Support this podcast ★

UIBuzz Podcast Episode 2 - What is Unity?

Peter Witham — Tue, 12 May 2020 00:06:00 -0600

Show notes

So what is Unity?

Why use it over other tools?

Cross-platform development made easy

Rapid development thanks to the built in play engine

Free to use until you become rich

You will need to know or learn C#

I recommend Visual Studio Code for code editing

You still need to create assets in other tools and import them

Watch out for new releases, they can cause problems, go with LTS

Is it for you?

I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback on what you think of Unity.

You can reach out on Twitter: @UIBuzz

Subscribe to the Podcast

🎙️

★ Support this podcast ★

UIBuzz Podcast Episode 1 - My iPad Podcasting Set-Up (Format test)

Peter Witham — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:09:00 -0600

I know what you are thinking, this is the same episode as the last one? That is true and yes it is intentional. The reason for this is I can only refine my process of creation by testing it.

In particular the use of chapter markers in an episode, so hopefully I can learn from this and beg your forgiveness for the repeat.

Link to my blog post with the results and details

Blue Yeti Microphone

Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Microphone

Hyper-Drive USB-C Hub

Ferrite Pro for iOS

Subscribe to the Podcast

Let’s connect Twitter: @uibuzz

Web: https://www.uibuzz.com

Please note, this post contains affiliate links.

🎙️

★ Support this podcast ★

The Welcome Episode

Peter Witham — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -0600

It all starts with nothing, or in this case an episode zero. Something that is almost the birth cry of every podcast.

So in this short introduction I will say a little about who I am, what I do and what this is all going to be about.

The short version, Web and App development. Gaming, design, user interaction and producing content in many forms including how I make podcasts and videos to share with the World.

Want to know more or keep up? Subscribe to this podcast and pay a visit to UIBuzz.com

Twitter: @UIBuzz

★ Support this podcast ★