Evolution Exchange Gaming

Elliot Tripp hosts an inspiring discussion on creativity and originality in gaming with Afonso Ferreira, Art Manager at DECA Games, Olga Cherkashina, Head Of Art / Executive Art Director at ZeptoLab, and Maria Iartseva, Art Director at Nexters. The guests explore innovative approaches to game design, artistic direction, and fostering originality in modern games. Listeners gain actionable insights...

Host Jamie Manton explores what defines excellence in video game production with industry experts. Mariya Hristozova, Producer at Supermassive Games, shares her perspective on managing creative teams. Arjun Ratra, Game Producer at Supercell, highlights the unique challenges of mobile game production. Rob O'Connor, (Ex) Senior Producer at Romero Games, reflects on lessons from his career. Arnau...

Host Andrew Bargh welcomes an expert panel from the gaming industry to explore how creativity and business intersect in modern game development. Desirée Brathwaite, Head of Production at King, shares insights on managing large-scale projects. Nino Protic, Head of Studio at InnoGames, discusses leadership within fast-moving studios. Nijo Lawrance, Associate Executive Producer at Socialpoint, explai...

Host Aaron Reeves brings together leaders who shape the direction of modern game design. Christopher Goße, Lead Game Designer at DECA Games, discusses how clear vision guides engaging player experiences. Craig Morrison, Creative Director at Blue Scarab, shares the process of balancing creativity with structure. Eduardo Selvero Neto, Creative Director at Voodoo, explores how innovative thinking dri...

Host Jamie Manton leads a conversation on TA – The Unseen Game Developers , shining a light on the hidden roles and essential work that make video games possible. Joining him are Mariya Hristozova, Producer at Supermassive Games, Arjun Ratra, Game Producer at Supercell, Rob O’Connor, former Senior Producer at Black Shamrock, Arnaud David, Executive Producer at Black Shamrock, and Jonathon (JJ) Joh...

Host Jamie Manton speaks with an expert panel on the evolving gaming landscape. Amanda Pradines, Lead UI/UX at Drest, shares insights into crafting player-friendly design. Jeferson Valadares, VP of Corporate Development at Fortis Games, explores growth strategies for emerging studios. Simon Ko, Lead Outsource Manager & Business Development at Cloud Imperium Games, highlights collaboration and...

Host Elliot Tripp welcomes four art leaders to discuss how gaming studios can successfully build and retain strong creative teams. Lora Tsvetkova, Art Director at Liquid Ice Studios, Shaun Yow, Studio Art Lead at Sandsoft, Anto Covi, Art Lead at DECA Games, and Simon Loche, Senior Art Director at King share strategies for recruitment, team growth, and retaining top talent. This conversation highli...

Host Elliot Tripp speaks with four leading voices in gaming art to uncover the realities of outsourcing in creative production. Fredrik Ekholm, Co-founder and Creative Director at Svep Studios, Sean Scott, Art Outsourcing Manager at Next Games, Artem Gansior, Art Director at Fun Crafters, and Dario Berruti, Head of Art at InnoGames GmbH share practical experiences, challenges, and strategies. From...

Host Dominic Wright is joined by Alexey Zhdanovich, Head of Production at Playsense, Jeremy Hout, Technical Supervisor at Crytek, and Edvin Granulo, Art Director at InnoGames, to explore how creative and marketing teams in the gaming industry evolve to meet new challenges. They discuss leadership, collaboration, and strategies for adapting to rapidly changing market trends. This episode delivers v...

Host Jamie Manton is joined by Iain Harrison, Art Director at Stellar Entertainment Software, Phill Goddard, Founder & Creative Director at Play XD, Matt Hancox, Art Director at REALTIME, and Duncan Brown Senior Director of Art, New Games at King to explore the art of building and managing creative teams in the gaming industry. The guests share insights on fostering collaboration, boosting tea...

Host Jamie Manton speaks with Jo Drolet, Technical Design Director at DON'T NOD Montreal, Dow Gong, Former Development Director at EA, and Raymond Soto, Co-founder & Lead Producer at Loric Games, to uncover what defines exceptional leadership in the gaming industry. They discuss managing creative teams, balancing innovation with deadlines, and fostering collaboration across disciplines. Th...

Host Melanie Lindsey sits down with Diana Kalenova, Production Director at Next Games: A Netflix Studio, to explore the art and strategy behind modern game development. They discuss production leadership, creative collaboration, and delivering immersive player experiences in a fast-evolving industry. Listeners gain insight into how top studios manage teams, timelines, and technology to create stan...

Host Andrew Bargh is joined by Marc Martí Martínez, Senior Art Director at Social Point; Karl Mario Garibay Froede, Associate Art Director at Funcom; and Rita Sargsian, Art Producer at Supercell, to dive into the art of managing creative teams. They explore leadership in game art production, balancing creativity and deadlines, and building efficient workflows across studios. Whether you're an...

Host Nina Fallows speaks with Khally Saarman-Jones, People DirectorHR Consulant & Former Director of Talent and Culture at Payload Studios; Katie Nurse, People Director at Netspeak Games; and Aaron Reading, Talent Director at Tripledot Studios. This episode explores how gaming companies navigate cultural challenges and support talent during uncertain times. From leadership strategies to HR bes...

Host Aaron Reeves sits down with Yevhen Tarasenko, Senior ASO Manager at FunPlus; Marina Surdu, Global Employer Branding Manager at IO Interactive; and Jesse Ellonen, CEO at DieNo Games. Together, they examine the gaming industry's ongoing transformation—from mobile optimization and indie development to talent branding and market positioning. This conversation uncovers shifts in strategy, care...

Host Elliot Tripp is joined by Lenni Olinsson, Art Director at Avalanche; Maria lartseva, Art Director at Nexters ($GDEV); and Alex Storm, Studio Art Lead at SOFTGAMES. Together, they discuss the evolving influence of art in shaping the next generation of games. From visual storytelling to shifting aesthetics in both AAA and mobile gaming, this episode dives into the future of game design, creativ...

Host Elliot Tripp sits down with Jamil Dar, Art Lead at Steer Studios; Boti Harko, Art Director at Tiny Wizard Games; and Martin Severn, Art Director at Spectarium. Together, they explore strategies for nurturing artistic talent, fostering team cohesion, and sustaining creativity within game development environments. Whether you're managing a team or aiming to break into the gaming industry, t...

Host Nina Fallows dives into the strategies behind building high-performing art teams in the gaming industry. Joining the discussion are Nemo Filipovic (Principal Artist, Prodigy Games), Michael Penta (Art Director, Behaviour Interactive), Josh Hickey (Technical Animation Director, Eidos-Montréal), and Justin Coury (Principal Technical Environment Artist, Survios). Together, they explore team dyna...

Host Aaron Reeves explores how music shapes storytelling in video games through the insights of Alexander Espeseth (CEO/Audio Director, Lugn Games), Tommy Buckley (Audio Director, Romero Games), and Pete Ward (Audio Director, MachineGames). Together, they uncover how composers drive emotion, enhance player immersion, and elevate narrative depth through sound. Learn how creative direction and audio...

Host Dominic Wright speaks with four veteran voices in the gaming industry: Ajith Ram, Senior Producer; Miguel Carter Tomas and Filip Prebeg, both Directors of Engineering; and Paolo Parrucci, Studio Director. This episode explores their unique journeys, leadership roles, and the evolution of game development from the inside. With decades of combined experience, the guests provide valuable insight...

Melanie Lindsey hosts a deep-dive discussion into the role of marketing and brand strategy in supporting video game success. Joining her are Alex Pratt, Marketing Director at Crema; Emre Erdogan, Marketing Director at Arkadium; and Matteo Posanzini, Product Marketing Manager at Stillfront Games. Together, they unpack effective branding approaches, community engagement tactics, and data-driven mark...

Nina Fallows is joined by Seamus Masterson, Executive Creative Director at Maverick Media; Roger Walkden, Video Game Consultant and Cofounder of Deep Etch Games; Lance Winter, Founder and Creative Director at Dulwich Castle; and Ian Dundore, CEO of Greathorn Games. Together, they explore how the gaming industry is evolving through innovation in design, storytelling, and creative strategy. This epi...

Host Elliot Tripp is joined by Michał Azarewicz (Brand Manager at One More Level S.A.), Lukas Meixner (Lead Community Manager at Rovio), and Kathrin Jedrys (Art Director at Tactile Games) to explore how game studios maintain creative consistency across branding, visuals, and community engagement. They dive into aligning stakeholder expectations, managing visual identity, and fostering loyal gaming...

Host Jamie Manton is joined by Zhefan Yeye (Business Development, Outright Games), Adam Kramarzewski (Game Manager, Madbox), David Luong (Art Director, Couch Heroes), and Marc Williamson (Former Head of Studio, Tag Games at Scopely). Together, they explore the unique hurdles and exciting possibilities facing emerging game studios—from team formation to publishing strategy and creative execution. T...

Host Dominic Wright explores the creative heartbeat of game development with Aaron Richards (Head of Studio, Escape Code Games), Jim Woods (Vice President, Sumo Digital), Emre Bugday (Game Designer, Wargaming), and Mark Sample (Head of Games, Portal One). This episode dives deep into the ideation process, studio culture, and innovation across indie and AAA gaming. Hear firsthand how today’s top mi...