Building Games Without Burning Out

Making a game is a marathon, and deep into the work it's easy to get discouraged. Productivity grinds to a halt, the project you love starts to feel like an obligation, and your ability to keep going seems to vanish. Sound familiar? You're not alone--we've all been there. Join us as we talk with devs from very different corners of the industry--from teaching to content development, to full time jobs and running a studio--about how they actually balance game dev with the rest of their lives. We'll get into where burnout culture starts and how to pace yourself for a decades-long career, the non-negotiable habits that keep working devs productive without wrecking their mental health, and how to define success on your own terms so "hitting it big on Steam" isn't the only measure that counts. 0:00 Livestream intro 3:13 Guest introductions 10:08 The launch vs. life myth 23:05 Sustainability and tools 33:07 Managing time and teams 41:42 Community Q&A 53:37 Finding purpose and success 1:13:02 Final advice and wrap-up