Evolution Exchange Gaming

Join host Jamie Manton in a deep dive into the art of team building within the gaming industry. Hear from Jonathan Bygrave, Animation Director at Paper Snake, Matthew Horsman, Head of Studio at Beyond Creative, and Rob Hewson, CEO & Creative Director at Huey Games, as they share valuable strategies for engaging and managing talent. Discover insights into leading creative teams, fostering innov...

Join host Paul Hackett as he explores the Danish gaming scene with Michael Flarup, CEO of Northplay, Benjamin Lund, Chairperson of the Board at Hutlihut Games, Sofie Filt Læntver, VP of Value Creation at Nordisk Games, and Dino Patti, CEO & Founder. They discuss the dynamic landscape of game development in Denmark, the role of leadership in gaming startups, and the innovative trends shaping th...

Join host Jamie Manton as he dives into the world of game development with leading industry figures. Benjamin Penrose, Art Director and Co-founder of Maverick Games, Iki Ikram, former Studio Art Director at Firesprite, and Martin Severn, Art Director at SPECTARIUM, share insights on keeping talent engaged in the competitive art and design sector. Explore strategies to maintain creative passion, th...

Join host Heather Nicholls as she delves into effective recruiting strategies for the gaming sector with Andy Greer, Lead Talent Acquisition Manager at Klang Games, Aleksandra Grozdanovic, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Fatshark, Yoel Zubizarreta, HR Director at Kolibri Games, and Frederico Machado de Campos, Talent Acquisition Manager at Yager. Discover insights on talent acquisition, HR practi...

Join host Adam Miller-Bettridge in exploring the art and craft of world building in gaming, featuring prominent industry Art Directors. This episode welcomes Damjan Gjorgievski, Simon Lindwall from Apog Labs, and Floris Didden from Karakter. Dive into discussions on the intricacies of visual storytelling, the creative process behind building virtual worlds, and the impact of art direction on immer...

Join host Jamie Manton in a deep dive into the art, gaming, and creative mindset of managing with industry leaders. This episode features Sho Roy, Ex Game Director at Supermassive Games; Bruno Julien, Executive Producer at The Chinese Room Ltd; Liam Robinson, Art Director at Carry1st; and David Fernández Huerta, Game Director at ustwo games. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of game develo...

Join host Mia Elizabeth as she explores the art of balancing challenge and fun in game design with top industry leaders. Viva Ivarsson from Toca Boca, Deborah B. Lygonis from Friendbase AB, and Pietro Amaral from King share their insights on creating engaging and enjoyable games. Discover the strategies these experts use to design compelling play experiences, lead innovative teams, and drive succe...

Join host Melanie Lindsey as she explores the strategies behind enforcing brand identity through community engagement in the gaming industry. Marc Skouborg, VP Marketing at Raw Power Games, Oscar Ramirez, Senior Brand Manager at Ubisoft, and Antti Nguyen, Head of Community at Kitka, share their insights and experiences in leveraging community interactions to strengthen gaming brands. This episode...

Join host Andy Bargh in "Evo Gaming #232 - Animate To Play - The Gaming Animation Workshop" as he dives into the world of gaming animation. Wade Konowalchuk from Avalanche Studios Group, Alexandra Zühlke from Klang Gaming, Mika Rantala from Metacore, and Anna-Laura Guld from SYBO share their expertise as animation leaders in the gaming industry. Discover insights into animation techniques, studio...

Join host Sol Bate as he dives into the world of game development leadership with an expert panel. Arvydas Žemaitis, Team Lead at Estoty Vilinius, shares insights on guiding teams with precision. Johanny Clerc-Renaud, Technical Director at Madfinger Games, discusses the challenges of maintaining technical excellence. Juhana Mäntymaa, Development Manager at Metacore, explores strategies for effecti...

Join host Sol Bate in this episode as he delves into the world of evolutionary gaming, leadership, and resilience. Our guests, Kai Wegner from Edurino, Kazimierz Luska from Tripledot Studios, Patrick Moran from Look North World, and Tom Ketola from Kongregate, share their insights and experiences in navigating through turbulence and building resilience in the gaming industry. From technical direct...

Today's episode dives deep into the world of gaming development outsourcing, exploring strategies to level up game production efficiency. Hosted by Andy Bargh, industry experts Lasse Seppänen from Supercell, Kristofer Ling from Sharkmob, Eloy Montemayor from Avalanche Studios, and Sean Scott from Next Games share insights on leveraging external resources for game development. Tune in for a discuss...

Join host Jamie Manton as he delves into the intricacies of building high-performing art design teams with industry leaders. Andrea Cammarata, Associate Art Director at Tripledot Studios, shares insights on fostering creativity remotely. Victória Oliveira, Co-founder and Creative Director at ArtCode Productions, discusses innovative management techniques. Paolo Parrucci, Studio Director at Atomhaw...

Join host Andy Bargh in an exclusive CEO interview with Søren Gleie, CEO of Trophy Games, as they delve into the latest trends in the gaming industry. From the evolution of gaming to the rise of esports, explore the insights and innovations shaping the future of gaming. Don't miss this deep dive into the world of gaming development and discover what it takes to lead a successful gaming company. Ho...

Join host Adam Miller-Bettridge in an insightful discussion on managing an effective art team. Dive deep into the world of game development with industry experts. Afonso Ferreira, Art Manager at DECA Games, Vendela Snitt, Art Manager & UI Artist at Aurora Punks, Jevgeni Laur, Lead Character Artist at Massive Entertainment, and Lars Bundvad-Åmodt, Former Lead Character Artist at Slipgate Ironworks...

Join host Melanie Lindsey in this episode of Evo Gaming as she dives into the fascinating world of AI in gaming. Ronny Scherer, Director of Production at Bright Star Studios, Juuso Turtiainen, Head of Legal, Compliance & Business Support Operations at Spectarium, and Gus Viegas, VP Marketing at Cosmic Lounge, share their insights on how AI is shaping the gaming landscape. Discover the latest trend...

Join host Sol Bate as he delves into the role of feedback in creating success within the gaming industry. Featuring insights from Nino Protic, Head of Studio at Innogames, Maria Maunula, Producer at Supercell, Bhavya Omkarappa, Technical Development Manager at Metacore Games, and Tanja Turunen, COO & Co-Founder of pnkfrg. Discover how effective feedback drives innovation and success in game develo...

Join host Mia Elizabeth for an insightful exploration into the gaming industry's latest trends and strategies. Our panel of experts includes Egil Strunke, Chief Strategy Officer at Starbreeze; Craig Morrison, Creative Director at Blue Scarab Entertainment; Mattias Wiking, CEO of Turborilla; and Yoni Rabinowitz, Design Director at Fall Damage. Gain valuable insights into strategy development, creat...

Join Jamie Manton as he delves into the world of gaming design dynamics, energizing teams for success through creativity and collaboration. In this episode, Jamie hosts Syed Assad Bokhari, Audio Director at Arrogant Pixel; George Mathew, Lead Artist at Alter Learning; and Daniel Murdoch, Audio Director at Playtonic. Explore the fusion of artistry and technology, uncovering insights to empower gami...

In this episode, host Heather Nicholls explores the intricacies of building and structuring successful developer teams in the gaming industry. She is joined by Julio Valdivielso, Senior Engineering Manager at King; Deniz Okcu, Technical Product Lead at InnoGames; Minwoo Lee, Studio Head / GM at Pixel United; and Pasquale Franzese, Technical Director at Fast Travel Games. They share insights on tea...

Join Adam Miller-Bettridge as he delves into the intricacies of cultivating a thriving work environment within gaming studios. In this episode, Adam hosts Pavel Osminin, Game and Art Director at Slipgate Ironworks; Nadia Karroue, Art Director at Soba; and Tim Karsten, Producer at Yager. They discuss strategies for fostering a healthy culture in the gaming industry, emphasizing the importance of co...

Join host Jamie Manton as he delves into the world of leadership in the gaming industry with insightful discussions from industry experts. In this episode, Jamie is joined by Graham Mills, Associate Technical Director at Sumo Leamington; Anna Yukhtenko, Head of Analytics at Hutch; and Sergio De Vita, Engineering Manager at Trailmix Games. Explore what qualities make a great leader, the importance...

In this episode, host Heather Nicholls leads a discussion with distinguished guests Anthony Generoso Pascale, Head of Data at Supersonic Software Ltd.; Andrea Clerico, Senior Analytics Manager at Scopely; and Gjorgji Miteski, Head of User Acquisition and Data Science at Crazy Labs. They delve into the strategies and challenges of creating effective data teams within the gaming industry, offering v...

In this episode of Evo Gaming, host Melanie Lindsey explores the realm of gaming leadership and management. Joining her are industry experts Jonas Åman, Production Manager at Avalanche Studios Group; Thorsten Küchler, Director Regional PR EMEA at Square Enix; and Dan Pavel, Senior Game Producer at Star Stable. Discover valuable insights into game development, leadership strategies, and the dynamic...

Join Jamie Manton as he explores the intersection of gaming and leadership on this episode of Evo Gaming. Delve into the minds of industry innovators Tanguy Dewavrin, Creative Director at Atom Stars; Yang (Ellie) Hong, Co-founder/Director of Eventide Birds; and Philip Meredith, Head of Games at Escape Studios. Discover how these gaming visionaries cultivate creativity and extract valuable leadersh...