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In this episode, Melanie Lindsey is joined by Florian Schwarzer, Production Consultant at Long Stride Game Production, Gustav Stenmark, Game Director at Resolution, and Amirhossein Erfani, Executive Producer at Phantom Coast. They discuss strategies for fostering areas of excellence within a game development team. The conversation covers leadership, team dynamics, and best practices for building a...

In this episode, Aarronn Campbell is joined by Diego Prates de Andrade, Senior Producer at Thunderful, Fanny Vaudour, Producer at Chamo Games, and Ryan Cloono, Senior Producer at Avalanche. They share insights into what it takes to be a great producer in the game industry. Discover the core responsibilities of a producer, essential leadership skills, and strategies for effective management of game...

In this episode, Sol Bate is joined by Lauri Lapinleimu, Senior Producer at Next Games, Michael Movel, Design Director at Rovio, and Miguel Pastor, CTO at Halfbrick. They discuss the challenges of growing game development teams, from team structure to scaling production effectively. Tune in to hear expert insights on leadership, managing growth in game studios, and strategies to handle the evolvin...

In this episode, host Sol Bate talks to Paolo Oranges, Principal Game Engineer at SYBO, Markus Levander, Senior Producer at Rovio, and Svetlana Lisik, Producer at Bossa. They explore the delicate balance between driving innovation and maintaining stability in game development. Tune in for insights into how industry professionals navigate challenges in game production, the roles of engineers and pr...

Host Andy Bargh explores the art and science of game and level design with Jeroen Coessens, Senior Game Designer at Ubisoft RedLynx, Misha Novomotu, Lead Game Designer at Rovio, and Tobias Dorrich, Lead Level Designer at Yager. Discover how these experts shape immersive gaming experiences, from conceptual design to crafting compelling levels. Learn about the latest trends in player engagement, cre...

Host Andy Bargh discusses the pros and cons of outsourcing versus in-house art production with Pedro Dias, Animation Producer at Funcom, Héctor Teruel Subirá, Art Manager at CI Games, and Syed Safeer Abbas Rizvi, Associate Environment Art Lead at Redhill Games. This episode offers valuable insights into managing art pipelines, fostering collaboration between teams, and optimizing resources for vis...

Host Adam Miller-Bettridge engages with Tobias "Toby" Karlsson, Lead Artist at Mirage Game Studio, Alex May, CEO of Moon Mode, Alexander Frohs, Project Lead at Jumpgate AB, and Mikhail Greuli, Associate Art Director at Ubisoft Massive Entertainment. This episode explores the value of versatility in the gaming industry, from leading creative teams to managing intricate projects. Gain insights into...

Host Nina Fallows explores marketing expertise with Adam Whiles, Senior Brand Marketing Manager at Team17 Digital, Jonathan Lacaille, Global Marketing Director at IO Interactive, and Rachael Grant, Brand Director at Big Fish Games. Discover the strategies behind successful branding in the gaming industry, insights on crafting impactful campaigns, and innovative approaches to player engagement. The...

Host Nina Fallows dives into the art of community building with Stephanie Lord, Senior Global Community Manager at Deep Silver, Katya Prikhodko, Senior Marketing Manager at Unfrozen Studios, Alankrith Shankar, Technical Product Manager at Kwalee, and Marta Camilo, Gaming Community Manager at The LEGO Group. This episode unpacks effective marketing strategies, techniques to foster player engagement...

Host Aarronn Campbell dives into the crucial responsibilities of game producers with Philip Hilal from GRIP Studios, Dorota Rutkowska of People Can Fly Studio, Chris Panas-Galloway of Flying Wild Hog, and Laura Mazgaj of Lively Studio. This episode explores project management, team coordination, and blending technical and creative leadership in game production. Perfect for aspiring producers and i...

Join host Aarronn Campbell as he dives into the art of game production with Gwladys Salou of Omeda Studios, Natalia Agafonova from Bohemia Interactive, Aga Kaczmarek of Jagex, and Artur Grochowski of 11 bit studios. This episode explores the roles of producers in bringing creative visions to life, managing complex game projects, and navigating challenges in both indie and AAA gaming environments....

In this episode, Jamie Manton is joined by a talented group from Tripledot Studios, including Andriy Matviychuk (Vice President of Creative), Pavinia Cotton (Senior Product Manager), Kazimierz Łuska (VP of Game Engineering), and Jan Sawicki-Hughes (VP of Growth). They discuss the inner workings of Tripledot Studios, diving into game development, product management, and growth strategies that have...

In this episode, Heather Nicholls is joined by Andy Whalley, Head of Art at Uplift Games, Gareth Miller, Operations Director at Junkfish, and Nicole Nissola, Product Art Director at Product Madness. Together, they discuss the importance of a human-first approach in the gaming industry. The conversation explores how prioritising people, both players and developers, can drive innovation, foster crea...

In this episode, we explore the evolving role of game world architects with insights from industry leaders. Host Jamie Manton sits down with Alastair Brown, Lead Narrative Content Designer at Abrakam Entertainment, Jack Dibden, Principle Level Designer and Movement Designer at Ex-Ironbird Creations, and Jodie Donovan, CEO & Art Director at Chokepoint Creative. Together, they dive deep into the...

Join host Heather Nicholls as she interviews industry leaders Francesco Rifugio, Lead LiveOps Engineer at Sports Interactive, Dishan Philips, Lead Server Engineer at Rovio, Jonas Tageman, Director of Technology at Hiber, and Daniel Heeris, DevOps Lead at Omeda Studios. They discuss the intricacies of gaming infrastructure, exploring the vital roles these experts play in maintaining seamless gamepl...

In this episode, host Heather Nicholls converses with Tomas Gonzalez Saavedra, Senior Game Manager at Tilting Point, Tobias Weber, Head Product at Bigpoint, and Kacper Wojewodzik, Team Lead at Techland. They explore the key elements of creating a successful and effective gaming team, discussing strategies for team dynamics, leadership, and collaboration in game development. Join us for insights th...

Join host Jamie Manton as he speaks with Benn Wiebe, Producer at HF Productions, Nicolas Pessina, Art Director at Rebellion, and Declan Dowling, Senior Manager of Creative Technology at 2K. This episode dives into what makes a great leader in the gaming industry, covering essential leadership skills, creative management strategies, and the impact of technology in game development. Discover valuabl...

In this episode, host Jamie Manton engages with Andriy Matviychuk, VP Creative at Tripledot, Roberto Santaniello, Quality Assurance Project Lead at Rebellion, and Gene Rozenberg, Studio Director of Audio at Jagex. Together, they explore the transformative impact of AI in the gaming industry, discussing innovative design practices, quality assurance challenges, and advancements in audio engineering...

Host Andy Bargh leads a discussion on balancing written and woven narratives in video game storytelling. Featuring Chris Lovick, Story Director at Tactile Games, Bendik Stang, Creative Director at Snowcastle Games, and Olivier Henriot, Principal Writer at Tencent Games, the conversation delves into the challenges of creating compelling stories that integrate seamlessly with gameplay. These experts...

Host Andy Bargh explores leadership and creativity in game development with an esteemed panel of experts. Etienne Corbaux, Art Director at King, Bergur Finnbogason, Creative Director at CCP, Andreas Öjerfors, Design Director at MachineGames, and Kalvin Lyle, Art Lead at Supercell, discuss their roles in guiding creative teams through the challenges of game production. Learn how these industry lead...

Host Jamie Manton brings together four influential women in the gaming industry to explore career development and recruitment strategies in the gaming world. Rose Horton, Talent Acquisition Manager at Dambuster Studios, Lauren Sears, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Wushu Studios, Bethany Browne, Recruitment Specialist at Stellar Entertainment Software, and Donna Cunningham, Talent Acquisit...

Host Melanie Lindsey discusses the gaming industry as a business with prominent leaders. Magnus Lysell, CEO of Light Up Games, explores the dynamics of running a successful gaming company. Adnaan Ebrahim, Gaming & Product Director at Wooga, shares insights into product management within the gaming world. Anthony Mauricia, Production Director at Massive, talks about large-scale game production....

In this episode, Heather Nicholls dives into the world of monetization strategies and the role of performance marketing in gaming. Joining the conversation are Davide Sinigaglia, Lead Performance Marketing at Stillfront Games; Maciej Jalowiec, Associate Marketing Operations Director at Techland; and Jussi Oja, Senior User Acquisition Manager at Futureplay Games. They discuss user acquisition techn...

In this episode, host Melanie Lindsey dives into the dynamic world of marketing with expert guests. Bonnie Wui, Marketing Director at The GD Studio, Ignacio della Maggiora, Marketing Live Operations Specialist at Fatshark, and Lion Martinez, Strategic Partnership Manager at Heroic Signatures/Funcom, discuss the contrasts between traditional and modern marketing approaches. Tune in as they explore...

Join Aarronn Campbell as he dives deep into leadership in the gaming industry with top professionals from leading studios. Tzahi Shruber, Director of Growth at Drest, shares insights on scaling success, while Kelvin Plomer, Senior Director of Game Operations at Jagex, explores operational excellence. Imre Fulop, UI/UX Design Director at Larian Studios, discusses innovation in design, and Filip Pre...