In today’s episode, Hassan delved into what he considers his top three dream game as a game dev, the genre of dream games and why he chose them specifically. What’s your dream game? Leave a comment below.

Hassan journey as a solo host begins in this episode as he gives his insight on what to consider when developing your video games, what’s your motivation and would you even play your own video game.

In Episode 3 of The Beta Build Podcast, Kieren and Hassan break down the current state of the gaming industry, sharing their thoughts on AAA gaming, indie development, and the realities of mobile games. They discuss who they believe will lead the industry going forward, what truly makes or breaks a game on the business side, and the key dos and don’ts for anyone starting a new game, whether indie or AAA. Honest, grounded conversation with a clear eye on the future of gaming.

In this episode of the Beta Build Podcast, Kieran Day sits down with indie game developer Hassan Shahid to talk honestly about the realities of game development, creativity, and building a future beyond just shipping games.

Hassan shares his journey developing his upcoming first-person horror game Absolution One, from lighting and atmosphere to flashlight mechanics, perfectionism, and why tension matters more than jump scares. They dive into alpha testing, Steam launches, wishlist strategies, and the small design details that make horror truly unsettling.

The conversation then expands into a bigger topic many developers avoid: how to fund creative work sustainably. Kieran breaks down practical ways game developers (and creators in general) can build small businesses alongside their games using automation, AI tools, blogging, and systems that work quietly in the background. No hype. No shortcuts. Just real experience, tested thinking, and a reminder that breaking big problems into small pieces is how anything worthwhile gets built.

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Welcome to the first episode of the Spawn Point Podcast. This episode marks the beginning of something important. It sets the standard for what this show is going to be, and one day, years from now, we'll be able to look back at this moment and see just how far the journey has come. And we’re starting the right way. Our very first guest is Hassan Shaheed, the creative mind behind the short film Eric’s Room, and a professional with over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry. More recently, he’s discovered a passion for game development, and in a short space of time he’s already built and released three games under his studio name, Cryo Realm Entertainment. He’s a director, a creator, a developer, and the co host of the spawn point podcast. This is Hassan Shaheed.

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