Evolution Exchange Gaming

In this episode, Elliot Tripp speaks with Alexander Preuss from Snowborn Games and Magic Media; Daniel Oloffson from Anshar Studios Inc. and The Fine Arc Nordics AB; Juho Salila from Plarium and Redhill Games; and Elyar Davaran from Buddy.ai and Magic Media. They discuss optimising art pipelines for both efficiency and creativity in game development. The conversation covers the challenges and stra...

In this episode, Elliot Tripp speaks with Krister Karlsson, Art Director at Snowborn Games; Konrad Czernik, Art Director at Anshar Studios Inc.; Eugene Postebaylo, Art Director at Plarium; and Thierry Diozon, Art Director at Buddy.ai. They explore the growing impact of emerging technologies, particularly AI, on the world of game art. The discussion delves into how AI tools are revolutionising the...

In this episode, Nina Fallows is joined by a panel of industry experts: Zac Antonaci, VP of Publishing and Marketing at Kepler Interactive, Patrick Johnson, Senior Discovery Scout at Playstack, Jasper Tanner-Barnes from Team 17 at Klarna, and Bobby Wertheim, Founder of Kando Factory. They discuss the journey of indie games from initial pitch to successful publishing, exploring the challenges, stra...

In this episode, Jamie Manton speaks with industry leaders in the gaming world. Claire Lily Squire, Chief Executive Officer of Smile More Productions, Thomas Morgan, Assistant Art Director at Cloud Imperium Games, Anthony O'Donnel from Flightradar24 - d3t Ltd and Coconut Lizard, and Gina Nelson, Co-CEO of Oxalis Games, share their experiences in navigating the challenges of game development. They...

Host Melanie Lindsey dives into the unconventional strategies redefining game marketing. Joining the discussion are Geoff van den Ouden , CEO & Founder; Steve Porter , Product Marketing Lead at Metacore ; and Artem Kadykov , Game Marketing Director at SYBO . They explore bold new approaches to player engagement, digital advertising, and community-driven campaigns. Discover how game studios are...

Join Nina Fallows as she chats with Miriam Moyano Reifenrath, Senior Localization Program Manager at Riot Games, Tamara Tirjak, Head of Localization at Frontier Developments, and Alcir Marques, Localization Manager at Jagex. In this episode, these experts delve into the complexities of localizing games for global audiences. They explore how to adapt games beyond just language, focusing on cultural...

In this episode, Nina Fallows hosts an insightful discussion with industry leaders James Day, Director of Community at Dovetail Games, Victoria Bodungen, Head of Social Media & Influencer Strategy at Plaion, and Grace Carroll, Lead Community Manager at Payload Studios. The experts share their effective marketing strategies for fostering and nurturing vibrant game communities. Listen in to lear...

Host Andy Bargh is joined by top industry professionals to explore the key elements of building high-performance teams in game development. Aleksandra Bralczyk (Producer, Tactile Games), Miika Tams (Senior Vice President, Puzzle Games, Rovio Entertainment), and Mika Porspakka (Development Lead, Metacore) share their insights on leadership, team collaboration, and optimizing workflows. Learn how to...

Join host Jamie Manton as he explores the nuances of team building in the gaming industry with top creative leaders. Wayne Billingham (Senior Art Producer, CI Games), Yaroslav Odnorogrov (Art Director, Splash Damage), Dan Vargas (Art Director, Ubisoft), and Alex Perkins (Art Director, Avalanche Studios Group) share their expertise on managing creative teams, fostering engagement, and balancing art...

In this episode, Andy Bargh is joined by Henrik Sarimo, Marketing Art Lead at Metacore, Paolo Daolio, Lead Producer at King, and Lennie Hakola, Senior Development Manager at Remedy Entertainment. Together, they dive into the importance of fostering strong people and culture dynamics within art teams in the gaming industry. They explore leadership, team collaboration, and how culture influences cre...

In this episode, Nina Fallows is joined by Duncan Best, Publishing Director at Avid Games, Valentina Marchetti, Director of Product Strategy at Red Storm Entertainment, and Jennifer Dickinson, SVP of Marketing at Drest. The group explores the art of leveling up your game brand, sharing insights on marketing strategies, brand growth, and the importance of strong product positioning in the competiti...

In this episode, Melanie Lindsey is joined by Fernando Ferri, Senior Community Manager at Supercell, Lise Bautier, Head of Community and Social Media at FunPlus, and Albert Paris, Social Media Lead, EMEA at Amazon Games. The group dives into the evolving relationship between game studios and their player communities, discussing how effective communication and engagement shape player experiences. T...

In this episode, Melanie Lindsey is joined by Martin Hultberg, CMCO at Sharkmob, Mikael Haveri, Brand Director at Housemarque, and Melanie Zimmermann, Director of Brand and Marketing at Wooga. Together, they discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of AAA marketing, diving into strategies, trends, and the challenges faced by top gaming companies today. Whether you're an industry veteran or a fan...

Elliot Tripp hosts a dynamic discussion with leading art professionals shaping the gaming industry. Guests include Christian Weatherley (Art Director, FlatPonies), Rikard Ryberg (Art Department Manager, Tenstar Simulation), Lenni Olinsson (Art Director, Avalanche Studios Group), and Roman Mindek (Principal Artist, Sharkmob). Together, they explore how art influences player immersion and game ident...

Host Nina Fallows is joined by an incredible lineup of industry leaders to discuss what it takes to build and lead effective game development teams. Guests include David Bowman, COO at XR Games; Chris Walter, Production Director at d3t; Si Lumb, Technical Producer at Codemasters; and Lauren Wade, Head of Player Communications at Kolibri Games. Together, they share insights on fostering innovation,...

Host Jamie Manton leads a dynamic discussion on the pivotal role of quality assurance in game development. Cristian Girbea, Director of QA at Rovio, delves into ensuring top-tier gaming experiences. Suzy Hampson, QA Manager at Lucid Games, shares insights on collaborative testing strategies. Damien Peter, QA Manager at Trailmix, highlights the nuances of bug tracking. Mike Zannetou, QA Manager at...

Join Aaron Reeves as he sits down with game design experts Oliwer Svensson (Founder at Froströk), Alfred Nguyen (CEO/Creative Director at ThroughLine Games), and Ulf Hartelius (Technical Director at Thunderful Games) to explore the journey from concept to playability. This discussion dives into the game designer’s workflow, covering prototyping, creative direction, and technical strategy. Learn ho...

Join Jamie Manton as he dives deep into the gaming world with Bevan Davies (Ex-Executive Producer, Bossa Games), Christina Begerska (Senior Product Manager, Tencent), Daniel Castellanos (Senior Producer, Sumo Digital), and Jonny Coelho (Ex-Lead Game Producer, Karta). They explore what it takes to excel as a producer in the competitive gaming industry, sharing insights into product management, lead...

Host Melanie Lindsey speaks with leading professionals from the Finnish game industry to explore the evolving world of game production in Finland. Guests include Mateusz Janczewski, Senior Producer at Next Games: A Netflix Studio ; Maria Maunula, Producer at Supercell ; Vincent Rouilhac, Development Director at Remedy Entertainment ; and Suvi Jarvinen, Senior Producer at Housemarque . This convers...

Join Aarronn Campbell as he talks with Alessandro Monopoli, Associate Technical Director at Creative Assembly, Kevin Van Nerum, Lead Tools at Larian Studios, Marcus Pettersson, Engineering Manager at Lurkit, and Paul Marrable, Director of Engineering at EA. The group explores engineering innovations in game development, from leadership to technical advancements. They discuss the role of engineerin...

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...