Episode Description: In this episode of the Capital Creative Showcase, we engage with the vibrant community of game developers, organizers, and enthusiasts. Join us as we explore innovative game concepts, the journey of game development, and the impact of community support in the gaming industry. Show Notes: 0:00:00 - Introduction Welcome to the Capital Creative Showcase, featuring interviews and insights from game developers and industry figures. 0:00:10 - Interview with Thomas Ruiz Thomas Ruiz, Vice President of SDC and a game developer, discusses his role at the Capital Creative Showcase and introduces his chess RPG game, "To the Kings." 0:01:12 - Deep Dive into "To the Kings" Exploration of the unique blend of chess strategies and RPG elements in "To the Kings," including character development and innovative gameplay mechanics. 0:05:40 - Community Support and Development Discussion on the role of the Sacramento Developer Collective (SDC) in supporting local game developers through events, game jams, and educational initiatives. 0:10:00 - Insights on Game Development Challenges Conversations about the challenges and creative processes involved in game development, highlighting the experiences of various developers at the showcase. 0:20:00 - Panel Discussion: The Future of Indie Gaming A panel discussion with developers on the trends, challenges, and future prospects of indie gaming. 0:30:00 - Audience Q&A Interactive session with the audience, answering questions and discussing the impact of indie games in the broader gaming landscape. 0:40:00 - Closing Remarks and Thanks Final thoughts and appreciation for guests, participants, and listeners for their engagement and support. Links Mentioned in the Episode: SDC Website: https://www.capitalcreativeshowcase.com/ -------------------- *Check Out All Our Podcasts!* Geek Freaks Podcast: https://linktr.ee/GeekFreaks Disney Moms Gone Wrong: https://linktr.ee/disneymomsgonewrong Challenge Accepted: https://linktr.ee/challengeacceptedgf Headlines: https://tinyurl.com/2p8bvu6d Level Up!: https://linktr.ee/PushingButtonsPodcast Who's Got Next Game: https://tr.ee/wX3t_vGxdO TrekFreaks: https://linktr.ee/TrekFreaks Geek Freaks Interviews: https://linktr.ee/GeekFreaksInterviews Outlast Podcast: https://linktr.ee/OutlastPodcast Round Three: https://linktr.ee/RoundThree From The Pages: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast -------------------- *Hang Out With Us!* Discord: https://discord.gg/6Jrvyb2 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Twitter: twitter.com/geekfreakspod Facebook: facebook.com/groups/227307812330853/ Instagram: instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast E-mail: thegeekfreakspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/geekfreakspodcast Site: geekfreakspodcast.com --------------------- *Support Us!* Patreon: https://patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Store: redbubble.com/people/GeekFreaks