🎙️Side Quests & Save Points💾Welcome to 🎙️Side Quests & Save Points💾 – the podcast where ignoring the main quest is half the fun and every good adventure starts with a side quest!

Today, I’m joined by Guillaume Boucher-Vidal – CEO of Nine Dots Studio and the creative mind behind the cult RPG favourite Outward (and the upcoming Outward 2).
Grab a drink, prep your backpack, and let’s dive into the wild world of indie RPG development, stubborn design choices, and the spirit of adventure.

🎮 Episode Content Overview

In this full-length adventure, we cover:

• The origin story of Nine Dots Studio

• Early career experiences that shaped Guillaume’s philosophy

• How Outward's concept evolved from idea to full release

• Creative compromises, unexpected wins, and lessons learned in RPG development

• Why RPG systems matter more than flashy graphics

• A little side quest energy into future projects like Lost in Prayer and Outward 2

  
  

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