Hassan Shaheed

The Beta Build Podcast

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This is the show where Hassan Shaheed II talks all things gaming and game development. He also interviews industry insiders who are building exciting projects in the gaming space. The show is hosted by Hassan Shaheed II, a game developer, actor, and content creator with over 15 years of experience across the entertainment and technology. RSSVERIFY

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Hassan Shaheed

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2D vs 3D Gaming: A Virtual Debate 12.03.2026 20:06

In this episode, Hassan discusses the topics of 2-dimensional gaming and 3-dimensional gaming from a consumer’s perspective as well as a developer’s perspective.

Resident Evil Requiem Review | Spoiler Free…or Is It? 05.03.2026 22:20

In this episode, Hassan discusses playing Resident Evil Requiem for Nintendo Switch 2. He’ll discuss the gameplay, the graphics and other fun tidbits regarding the game.

Gaming, Your Mental Health and You 26.02.2026 24:51

Today’s episode focuses on the mental health aspects of gaming and how it affected us as people who are struggling with mental health issues. Do video games heal or hurt? Today on The Beta Build Podcast.

What Dream Games Are Made Of 19.02.2026 27:27

In today’s episode, Hassan delved into what he considers his top three dream game as a game dev, the genre of dream games and why he chose them specifically. What’s your dream game? Leave a comment below.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Video Game Development 12.02.2026 18:59

Hassan journey as a solo host begins in this episode as he gives his insight on what to consider when developing your video games, what’s your motivation and would you even play your own video game.

The state of the gaming industry in 2026 03.02.2026 55:00

In Episode 3 of The Beta Build Podcast, Kieren and Hassan break down the current state of the gaming industry, sharing their thoughts on AAA gaming, indie development, and the realities of mobile games. They discuss who they believe will lead the industry going forward, what truly makes or breaks a game on the business side, and the key dos and don’ts for anyone starting a new game, whether indie...

Building a Horror Game, Funding Creativity, and Thinking Like a Founder 03.02.2026 40:03

In this episode of the Beta Build Podcast, Kieran Day sits down with indie game developer Hassan Shahid to talk honestly about the realities of game development, creativity, and building a future beyond just shipping games. Hassan shares his journey developing his upcoming first-person horror game Absolution One, from lighting and atmosphere to flashlight mechanics, perfectionism, and why tension...

The Rise Of Hassan Shaheed II & Cryo Realm Entertainment 03.02.2026 53:35

Welcome to the first episode of the Spawn Point Podcast. This episode marks the beginning of something important. It sets the standard for what this show is going to be, and one day, years from now, we'll be able to look back at this moment and see just how far the journey has come. And we’re starting the right way. Our very first guest is Hassan Shaheed, the creative mind behind the short film Er...