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Join host Jamie Manton in Evo Gaming as we explore the art of team building and strategies for recruiting and managing talent in game development. Today, we're joined by Tom McDowell, Art Director at Splash Damage, Hernán Bórquez, Lead UI Designer at Sumo Leamington Collective, and John Dwyer, Art Director at Collective Anvil. Gain valuable insights into building effective teams and fostering crea...

Dive into the world of gaming evolution with Evo Gaming's latest episode, featuring a captivating exclusive interview with Housemarque's Senior Brand Producer, Noemi Cugudda, Senior Producer Suvi Jarvinen, and HR Coordinator Milla Sairanen. Hosted by Melanie Lindsey, this episode delves deep into the gaming industry's forefront, discussing brand production strategies, senior production insights, a...

Listen into this dynamic discussion on the evolution of gaming with industry leaders Natasha Skult, Founder and CEO of MiTale Ltd., Isak Wahl, CEO of Snow Leaf Studios, and Tobias Fossheim, CEO of Krillbite Studio. Discover insights into gaming entrepreneurship, industry trends, and the development landscape. Dive deep into the CEO roundtable as they share their experiences and vision for the gami...

Join host Harry Phokou in exploring the future of recruitment within the gaming industry on this episode of Evo Gaming. Featuring insights from Charlotte Pook, Talent Acquisition Manager at Electric Square & Lively, Sol Argüeso, Lead Recruiter at SEGA HARDlight, Michael Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Build a Rocket Boy, and Shane Barnfield, Global Head of Talent Acquisition (Cre...

Join host Andy Bargh for an exclusive live interview with Alexandre Pelletier-Normand, CEO of Rovio. Dive into the world of gaming with insights from one of the industry's key players. Discover strategies for success, innovative gaming trends, and Rovio's latest developments. Gain valuable perspectives from the forefront of gaming technology and leadership. Tune in to Evo Gaming for an engaging di...

Join host Melanie Lindsey in an engaging discussion on supporting games through branding and marketing in the gaming industry. Melanie welcomes esteemed guests from leading gaming companies: Martin Hultberg, CMCO at Sharkmob; Jukka Hilvonen, Head of Publishing at Nitro; and Jukka-Pekka Savolainen, Creative Producer at Rovio. Explore innovative strategies and trends in game branding and marketing,...

Join host Harry Phokou in this episode of Evo Gaming as he delves into the intricacies of leading happy teams within the gaming industry. Featuring Aïda Figuerola, Senior Engagement Manager , New Games at King, this live event explores the evolution of gaming culture, effective team leadership strategies, and fostering happiness within gaming teams. Tune in for insightful discussions on team dynam...

Join host Harry Phokou in exploring the remote dynamics of the gaming industry with industry experts David Jenkins, Head of QA at Roll7; Tarak Ford, Head of Development at Kwalee; Bryce Bauer, Game Director at Supermassive Games; and Doug Pennant, Senior Producer. Learn strategies to triumph in remote gaming environments, delve into industry insights, and discover the latest trends shaping the gam...

Explore the dynamics of creativity, inspiration, and intellectual property in the gaming industry with host Adam Miller-Bettridge. Joining him are Thorsten Küchler, Director Regional PR EMEA at Square Enix; Matthew Laurence, Engagement Director at Avalanche Studios; Olivier Henriot, Principal Writer at Tencent Games; and Ido Yehieli, Founding Member of Stellar Cartography Interactive. Gain insight...

Join host Andy Bargh as he explores the world of gaming in episode #204 of Evo Gaming. Today, our guests—Francesca Giorgia Zaninotto, Navot Naor, Sanna Egeberg, and Josh Marchand—share insights into crafting amazing games through user research. Francesca, a Lead Game UX Researcher at King, and Navot, Playtika's Behavioral Science Lead, delve into the intricacies. Sanna, UX Research Team Manager at...

Join Harry Phokou as he dives into the world of gaming on Evo Gaming #203. In this episode, Harry hosts Glenn Brace, the Head of Studio at nDreams Elevation, discussing the challenges and strategies in scaling a remote AAA VR studio with over 50 talented individuals. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of virtual reality development and the key role played by nDreams Elevation. Tune in for a...

Tune in to Evo Gaming #202 with host Harry Phokou as he explores the secrets behind "Creating an Efficient Creative Process" in the gaming industry. Joining the conversation are creative visionaries Dom Clubb (Creative Director at Deadwood Games), Patrik Rosander (Associate Art Director at Remedy Entertainment), and James Mouat (Design Director at SumoDigital). Discover the strategies and insights...

Join host Harry Phokou in Evo Gaming #201 as he explores the Future of Recruitment in the dynamic gaming industry. Featuring experts Lauren Sears (Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Wushu Studios), Lisa Steele (Talent Acquisition Director at Gunzilla Games), Fiona Turner (Talent Acquisition Manager at Dovetail Games), and Hollie Lapworth (Head of Talent at Lucid Games), the episode delves int...

Host Adam Miller-Bettridge is joined by Narrative leaders from across the games industry to discuss storytelling in games. A super interesting and insightful discussion for anyone who loves storytelling through games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join host Sol Bate in the 199th episode of Evo Gaming as she engages in a compelling discussion with distinguished guests in the gaming industry. Renata Tilmantaite, Global TA at Wargaming, Jesal Jain, Head TA at Limbic, and Arna Kristín Sigurðardóttir, TA Specialist at CCP, share insights on women in gaming and female talent acquisition. Explore the dynamic landscape of the gaming world, focusing...

Explore the dynamic world of gaming with host Harry Phokou as he engages with industry leaders in this Evo Gaming episode. Joining the conversation are Jordan Wright, Production Manager at Splash Damage; Mariusz Szlanta, Associate Executive Producer at Natural Motion; Arthur Mostovoy, Head of Studio UK at Larian Studios; and Joanna Skorupa, Senior Producer at Sumo Digital. Gain insights into produ...

Join host Harry Phokou in this episode of Evo Gaming as he delves into the strategies for vision alignment in the gaming industry. The conversation features insights from Eric Lagel, Senior Game Investment Manager at NetEase; Bruno Julien, Executive Producer at THE CHINESE ROOM; and Stefan Wittelsburger, Executive Producer at Supermassive Games. Gain valuable perspectives on game investment, produ...

Embark on an exclusive journey into the gaming realm with Evo Gaming's 196th episode. Host Andy Bargh engages in a captivating dialogue with industry luminaries: Olga Marushchak, King's UX/UI and Game Design Director; Abigail Rindo, VP and Creative Head of Candy Crush Soda; Karin Bergvall, Product Director of Candy Crush; and Sahar Asadi, Director of AI Labs at King. Gain insights into cutting-edg...

Join host Andy Bargh in the 195th episode of Evo Gaming as he dives into the fascinating world of game animation. This episode features industry experts, including Matt Karpinski, Animation Director at Star Wars Outlaws, Massive Entertainment – A Ubisoft Studio; Zsolt Avery-Tierney, Animation Director at 10 Interactive; and Martin Jilsmark, Animation Director at Sharkmob. Explore the intricacies o...

Join Heather Nicholls as she explores the integration of AI into the gaming industry with insightful guests. Jari-Pekka Kaleva, Managing Director of the European Games Development Foundation, James Cramer, CEO of Stealth Mode, Yahsir Qureshi, VP at Sand Soft, and Sara Saber, Technical Director at Seedify, share their expertise. Dive into discussions on cutting-edge gaming technology, AI advancemen...

Dive into the dynamic world of gaming recruitment challenges in Evo Gaming #193, hosted by Melanie Lindsey. Join the conversation with industry experts: Aurélie Lamy-Ducasse, Senior Talent Acquisition at Voodoo; Araken dos Santos, People & Culture Manager at Toadman; and Carl Morris, Recruiter at Electronic Arts (EA) - Codemasters. Gain insights into talent acquisition strategies, culture manageme...

Explore winning team strategies in gaming on Evo Gaming #192. Hosted by Harry Phokou, this episode features experts Andy Stewart (Development Manager at Splash Damage), Callum Godfrey (Head of Third Party Publishing at nDreams), Johnathan Rowlands (General Manager at Beatstar - Space Ape Games), and Gareth Wilson (VP of Games at MetaGravity). Dive into the world of gaming cultures, development ins...

Join host Paul Hackett in an exclusive Evo Gaming #191 episode featuring the minds behind Moon Rover Games. Julien Wera, CEO & Co-Founder, Jamie Keen, Creative Director, and Ben Keen, Technical Director, share their insights on setting up a new gaming studio. Explore the challenges and triumphs as they delve into the intricacies of the gaming industry. This is your chance to gain valuable perspect...

In this episode of Evo Gaming #190, host Harry Phokou engages in a compelling discussion with Callum Godfrey, the Head of Third Party Publishing at nDreams. Explore the secrets of building a thriving studio culture in the gaming industry. Gain insights into fostering creativity, collaboration, and success. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from Callum's expertise and discover the key elements th...

Join host Melanie Lindsey in an insightful conversation with industry experts on Evo Gaming #189. Vilius Lampickas, Product Marketing Manager at Expansive Worlds (ASG), and Martyna Neumann, Product Marketing Manager at Systemic Reaction (ASG), share their experiences taking games to market as freelancers. André Persson, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Project 365 Group, offers valuable insights....