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In this exciting episode of Evo Gaming, host James Bullard explores the topic of hiring effective game dev talent. Joining the discussion are esteemed guests Stephen Terepaii O'Sullivan, Senior Software Engineer at Savage Game Studios; Peter Bergner, Lead Frontend Developer; and Constantine Gry, Associate Producer at Popcore. Delve into the world of game development as these industry experts share...

In the engaging episode of Evo Gaming, host Harry Phokou explores the impact of AI on the future of gaming. Joining the discussion are distinguished guests Ben Mattes, SVP for Angry Birds brand strategy at Rovio; Mike Neergaard, Head of Research at Dephion; Heikki-Pekka Noronen, Game Director and Lead Programmer at Action Squad Studios; and Richard Rydell, Chief Operating Officer at SOLIDICON. Tog...

In this episode of Evo Gaming, host Heather Nicholls dives into the exciting world of game development and industry insights. Joining her are a stellar lineup of guests from renowned gaming companies. Jinesha Gandhi, Producer at RedHill Games; Mark Backler, Founder & Creative Director at SKETCHBOOK GAMES; Birk Denecke, Producer at Coffee Stain Studios; and Ectore Scuissatto, Senior Support Program...

In this episode of Evo Gaming, our host Heather Nicholls dives into the future of game testing automation. Joining her are three distinguished guests who bring their expertise and insights to the table. Avelino Benavides, the Technical Director from DICE, Jakub Potapczyk, the Publishing QA Manager from Paradox Interactive, and Stefan Posthuma, the Head of Technology - Quality, Verification, and So...

Join our host James Bullard as he explores the topic of "How To Get The Best Out Of Your Development Teams?" James is joined by a panel of industry experts who share their insights and experiences. The guests include Lucas Stannis, Associate Producer at UBISOFT; Felix Deimel, Lead Unity Developer at Kolibri Games; Nicolas Streule, Game Producer at Thoughtfish; and Andreas Lenz, Senior Technical De...

Join host Sol Bate in a captivating episode of Evo Gaming as he engages in an insightful discussion with industry professionals Stefanie Schmiedel, Art Director at Kolibri Games, Andrej Jagar, Lead Animator at YAGER, and Johannes Reithmann, Creative Director at Limbic Entertainment. Explore the art of creative leadership in the gaming industry as these talented individuals share their expertise an...

In episode 138 of Evo Gaming, our host Melanie Lindsey discusses the topic of diversity and inclusion in the gaming industry with an expert panel of guests. Joining her on the show are Andreas Juliusson, CMO of Fast Travel Games, Doanna Neville, Product Owner at Star Stable, Ines Quintanar Cardenas, PR & Communications Manager at Star Stable, and Ace St. Germain, CEO of Beyond Frames Entertainment...

In this episode of Evo Gaming, our host Jordan Lound is joined by four experts in the gaming industry to discuss "The Future of Marketing Games." Stuart Devereux from InnoGames, Busra Onder from PLAION, Apoorva Gandhi from Crytek, and Stefan Erdmann from Gameforge share their insights on the latest trends and strategies in marketing games. From social media marketing to influencer partnerships, th...

In this episode of Evo Gaming, our host Paul Hackett sits down with Sophie Vo, the Founder of Rise and Play, to discuss the topic of non-violent communication in leadership. They explore the importance of effective communication skills in the gaming industry and share practical tips for applying non-violent communication techniques in various leadership scenarios. Sophie shares insights from her e...

In today's episode of Evo Gaming, hosted by Adam Miller-Bettridge, we dive into the world of sound and video in games. Our guests include Feridun Emre Dursun, Co-Founder of Mad Rooster, Ressa Schwarzwald, CEO of Gameowdio, David Segal, Head of Things at We Are Machine Media, and Franco Freda, Head of Audio at Paradox Interactive. Join us as we discuss the latest trends, challenges, and innovations...

Our host Jordan Lound welcomes three industry leaders to explore the positive impact that games can have on the world around us. Joining the conversation are Johannes Herbig, co-founder, and CEO of Reignite, Hugo Derivry, project manager at SpielFabrique, and Matt Lightfoot, lead producer at Yager. The guests discuss how games can be a force for good, from promoting education and social change to...

In this episode, our host Sol Bate talks with four talented professionals in the art and design industry. Karolina Wecka, Art Lead at Legendary Play, Samuel Green, Creative Director at YAGER, Santiago Busquets, Art Lead at Wargaming, and Tom Fiedler, Head of Game Design at Chimera Entertainment, share their unique journeys into their respective careers and offer insights into the world of art and...

In this episode of Evo Gaming, host Paul Hackett sits down for an exclusive interview with Tobias Sjogren, CEO of Starbreeze Studios. Tobias shares insights into the creative process behind the company's successful titles, including Payday and The Chronicles of Riddick. He also discusses the challenges of running a gaming studio in today's market and offers advice for aspiring game developers. Fro...

In episode 131 of Evo Gaming, titled "Artistic Ambition Vs Performance Limitations," our host Adam Miller-Bettridge dives into the world of video game development with a focus on the challenges that arise when balancing artistic ambition with technical limitations. Joining him are three talented guests from different corners of the industry: Oskari Pelli, Art Director at One Trick Entertainment; W...

In the second part of Evo Gaming's exploration of the benefits of freelancers in the gaming industry, host Paul Hackett is joined by Luis Cascante, Chief of Staff at Rovio. They delve deeper into the advantages of hiring freelancers, discussing the ways in which they can help companies scale, provide fresh perspectives, and offer specialized expertise. Luis shares his own experiences working with...

In this episode of Evo Gaming, host Paul Hackett delves into the world of freelancers and the benefits they bring to the gaming industry. Joining Paul is Anders Martini, a Java Backend Engineer at King. They discuss the advantages of hiring freelancers, including flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and access to specialized skills. Anders shares his own experiences as a freelancer and provides insigh...

In this episode of Evo Gaming, host Melanie Lindsey sits down with three seasoned gaming industry professionals to explore the relationship between branding and marketing. Joel Kulikoff, Senior Performance Marketing Manager at Rovio, Francesca Passoni, Product Marketing Manager at Paradox Interactive, and Oscar Andrés Barrios Ramirez, Senior Brand Manager at Ubisoft Stockholm, share their insights...

In this episode of Evo Gaming, host Aarronn Campbell speaks with Kirsten Schäfer, Wendy Young, and Eloise Singer, three successful women in the gaming industry. They discuss the challenges faced by women in the industry and share their insights on how to improve female representation in the field. The guests share their personal experiences and provide practical advice for women who want to pursue...

In this episode of Evo Gaming, host Jordan Lound sits down with a panel of gaming industry experts to discuss the importance of creating a healthy culture in a gaming studio. The guests include Sandra Wandschneider, Talent Development Manager at InnoGames, Alexandros Synadinos, Platform Product Manager at Popcore, Christian Schlütter, Senior Producer at Assemble Entertainment, and Thilo Gebhardt,...

In this episode of Evo Gaming, our host Andy Bargh is joined by Rodard Kasongo, Essam El Baze, and Andy Driver to discuss the challenges of recruitment in the gaming industry. As experienced talent acquisition specialists, the guests provide valuable insights into the current state of hiring within the industry and share their strategies for identifying and attracting top talent. From the impact o...

Join host Andy Bargh in Evo Gaming, as he delves into the world of gaming UX/UI with a panel of industry experts. From the role of UI artistry in creating immersive gaming experiences, to the importance of user-centered design, guests Hernan Borquez, Maria Perez Gago, Giles Wood, and Rafael Lima share their insights into what makes a great gaming user experience. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or...

In this episode of Evo Gaming, our host Sol Bate sits down with Benjamin Schulte, Andrew Nedzvedsky, Fabian Schlaga, and Viktor Janzen, to talk about their experiences and insights on game design and development. Benjamin Schulte, Art Director at KARAKTER, Andrew Nedzvedsky, UX/UI Director at Stratosphere Games gmBH, Fabian Schlaga, Lead Artist at Materia, and Viktor Janzen, Lead Artist at YAGER,...

In this episode of Evo Gaming, our host James Bullard sits down with industry experts to discuss the topic of "Innovation in Game Development." Our guests, Jakub Trancik, Product Director at Kolibri Games, Ivan Voranau, Senior Game Designer at Savage Game Studios, Alexandre Carmona, Senior Level Designer at Toadman Interactive, and Soren Wagner, a Freelance Producer, share their insights and exper...

In this episode of Evo Gaming, we delve into the world of leadership in gaming with a panel of experts from top gaming companies. Host Harry Phokou is joined by Chris Trewartha, Senior Producer at Sharkmob, Rasmus Knutsson, Studio Manager at Coffee Stain Gothernburg, Besa Istrefi, Associate Producer at Pixel United, and Robin Hjelte, Founder at Bloom & Gloom. Together, they discuss what it takes t...

Welcome to Evo Gaming episode 120, where host Harry Phokou sits down with special guest Yasin Hatiboğlu, a product manager and data analyst at Rovio. In this episode, Yasin shares his insights and experiences as a product manager in the gaming industry, discussing his playbook for successful game development and management. From data analysis to player engagement, Yasin provides valuable advice fo...