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231. Behind the Witch's Bakery feat. Charlotte Gailledreau of Sunny Lab Games

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Episode #231. Behind the Witch's Bakery feat. Charlotte Gailledreau of Sunny Lab Games

Hosts: Tony & Quoc
Special Guest: Charlotte Gailledreau, Creative Director & Co-founder, Sunny Lab Games

Special Note: This episode was recorded back in summer 2026, but The Witch's Bakery is available NOW on all platforms.

Episode Highlights

  • Tony and Quoc are joined by a very special guest: Charlotte Gailledreau from Sunny Lab Games, the creative mind behind the highly anticipated new title, The Witch's Bakery.
  • Charlotte Gailledreau shares the story behind founding Sunny Lab Games with co-founder Hugo Sahuquet, and their specific mission to create games that bring hope and joy to players 00:03:31.
  • The crew discuss the origin and meaning behind the name "Sunny Lab," reflecting the studio’s value of optimism and their inspiration drawn from both sun imagery and magical storytelling 00:05:36.
  • Charlotte gives listeners an in-depth look at The Witch's Bakery—a cozy adventure RPG set in a magical version of Paris, where players heal repressed emotions with the power of pastries and kindness 00:08:14.
  • Candid conversation about the challenges and triumphs of launching an indie studio—from funding the project through investors, publishers, and Kickstarter, to managing a growing team and navigating tough moments behind the scenes 00:19:11, 00:49:00.
  • Discussion on the rise of cozy, witch-themed games, how The Witch’s Bakery stands out by merging magical fantasy with real-world Parisian settings, and how relatability plays a key role in immersive storytelling 00:36:26, 00:39:17.
  • Charlotte offers heartfelt advice for aspiring game developers, emphasizing community, self-care, and reaching out for support within the industry 00:43:26.

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