Game Dev Local Podcast

In this episode Oscar is once again joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' b Stuart De Ville, fellow host and captain of the team here at GDL. We discuss the common pitfalls and essential strategies for indie game studio founders. They cover topics from idea validation, team building, funding, legal considerations, to market understanding, provid...

In this episode Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Maddy Meeson, Events and Community Fundraising Manager for SpecialEffect = the charity changing lives by providing assistive technology to people with physical disabilities. We talk about accessibility and what the Games Industry's adopted charity says about what we stand for.

In this episode Oscar is once again joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Stuart De Ville, fellow host and captain of the team here at GDL. We talk about the recent (at the time of recording) announcements of enforcement order by the CAP against game developers over Lootboxes; as well as New York going after Valve/Steam for similar reasons. W...

The publishing model is broken so how do you fix it? That was one of the core questions that led to the formation of Kowloon Knights and Kepler Interactive. In this conversation, Jay is joined by Samuel Lee Co-Founder of Kepler, the publisher behind hits like Rematch, Expedition 33, Sifu, Scorn, and upcoming titles like Orbitals to talk about the origins and growth of Kepler Interactive. We talk a...

In this episode Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Matthew Laurence, Head of Engagement at Avalanche Studios. We talk about what we mean by Game Economy design and the practical steps needed to build the engine that makes a game worth playing.

In this episode Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Ivan Marchand, Co-Founder of Gamevestor.co. We talk about funding methods and the new path that the Gamevestor team is introducing and how the are mixing up the way we look at getting investment for your game.

In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Charlie Scowen from SteelMedia, who is responsible for arranging the speaker line-up for the PGConnects events. We talk about the process of setting up and running events across the world and in particular with PGCLondon which kicks off the UK Game Industry for the year.

In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Evgeniy Tolstykh, PM from The Outsource Band and formerly of Wargaming, about the complex position that a Producer, Project Manager, Programme manager can find themselves in when working on complex games.

What does it take to revitalize a dying genre? In this episode of Growing Pains, I sit down with Sean Gorman and Mark Ranson, Lead Designer and Art Director for Void Interactive's SWAT Tactical Shooter - Ready or Not. Together we explore Void's journey, going from its indie roots to the global studio it is today. It was clear that from the start, Void had something special going on, with t...

In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by fellow host and captain of the team here at GDL. We talk about Google's AI world generating platform Gemini and its implications for game making and maker (as well as the wider issues affecting the role of LLM Gen AI tools). And don't forget GDLX coming up on 20th March 2...

In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Huw Millward, the indie dev responsible for the breakout viral hit Warsim: The Realm of Aslona. We talk about the impact of creating something for yourself then suddenly becoming a breakout success and what comes next - as they build a team for the next game; Slumbox.

Carina sits down to talk to Conway Sutton about his Freelance Game Writer journey. They also talk about his passion for modding, as he began modding the game Monster Prom quite obsessively and ended up freelance writing form Monster Con, which is their 4th installment in the series. Conway also talks about accessibility in the gaming industry, not only as representation in games but also how one c...

In this episode of the Game Dev Local Podcast, host and GDL CEO Stuart De Ville sits down with Lauran Carter, a driving force behind Guildford Games and Liquid Crimson, the creative force helping studios tell their stories and connect with players in powerful ways, to unpack an unconventional path into the games industry and how it almost didn't happen! Lauran shares how her journey into games...

In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by fellow GDL host, the Gaming Recruiter, Darren Butler, as we talk about the difficulties of the last year and to speculate of what to look out for in '26. We explore issues of related to hiring and training in games as well as the contradictions involved with the advice so oft...

In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Harry Phokou, host of The Gaming Playbook, where we talk about how and importantly why to use LinkedIn and other platforms to build up your profile through Authority; Relatedness and Reciprocation.

In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Melanya Laz, Head of Growth at AI monetisation engine, Elevatix, and host of the GameBix Heroes podcast. We talk about business development, networking and sales with plenty of tips and secrets that anyone can follow; even those who don't like 'selling'.

What does it really take to start making games? In this episode, Stuart De Ville (CEO of Game Dev Local) sits down with Rob MacKay (Creator of RobsGameShock.com) to talk about the messy, magical first steps of becoming a game developer. From finding your path and overcoming imposter syndrome to finishing your first project and building the right community around you - Stu and Rob break down the my...

In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Mike Coeck, CEW (Chief Executive Walrus) at Belgian developer Cybernetic Walrus talking about Roadside Research. A game which has had a tremendous reception in terms of wishlist numbers, beta players, and where the team have set an incredibly challenging release timeframe.

In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Jordan/Sunny and Daniel/Dansky of Team Folon, two of the incredible team behind the epic Fallout London. The guys talk through their journey, the issues they faced, the challenges they had to overcome to make that amazing, the crazy scale of game mod, and inevitably the lessons l...

In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Alex Murauski, CEO of Alconost, about the world of localisation and culturalization for text, images and voice, and the value of modern platform approaches for managing game assets.

In this episode, Stu sits down with GDL’s brand-new Director Monty to: Officially welcome them to the team Dive into why game dev events matter more than ever Share what GDL is building for the UK indie community (and beyond) We talk about the power of events in helping developers connect, showcase, and survive in an industry that’s as tough as it is exciting. Whether you’re a first-time jammer, a...

In this episode Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Constantin-Alexandru Iorga, Sr LiveOps Manager at Scopely working on Stumble Guys. We talk about what's involved with managing a community game that needs sustainable ongoing updates as part of LiveOps. Constantin-Alexandru Iorga

In this episode Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Andrew Pappas, Founder of Indie Game Movement Podcast and Regen Marketing about the role of podcasts and how different people approach sharing their expertise with the #gamedev community.

In this episode, we'll explore how to leverage LinkedIn effectively to build a personal brand that not only attracts opportunities but also aligns with your professional goals. Whether you're seeking new roles or aiming to establish your own video game or art studio, Mel's expertise offers invaluable guidance.

What does it take to shape how millions discover content on Reddit and develop tech to fight global malnutrition? In this episode of Growing Pains, I sit down with Rachel Caisi Miller, Product Manager for Reddit Search Experiences and Product volunteer at Taimaka, to unpack her journey scaling one of the internet’s most influential discovery engines while also improving child health outcomes in Ni...