Game Dev Local Podcast (Previously Game Dev London) is all about bringing game design and game development to the game developers and fanatics across the games industry. Our hosts and guests bring their expertise and knowledge to each episode as we aim to help everyone, from those just starting out, to those looking to hone their skills! Each episode focuses on a specific area of #gamedev, from design, to news, to what's hot in the UK game scene right now! For more information visit "GameDev ...
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What Does LiveOps Actually Involve? - #265 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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51:15In 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…
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Everyone Has a Podcast But How Can They Help Devs - #264 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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57:25In 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.
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Leveraging Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn - #263 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:41:22In 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.…
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Growing Pains 13 - Scaling Search & Impact Products - #262 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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59:36What 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 engine…
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Community Management Learnings & Skills - #261 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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50:48In this episode, Carina talks to Damian Kennett about his Community Manager learnings and the skills needed, we identify transferable skills from both the hospitality & customer service industry. They also talk about some of their favourite games and mechanics and briefly get into how difficult it is to keep up with the ever changing market of soci…
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Learning Through Game Design Principles - #260 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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53:27In this episode Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Geoffrey Mugford, game developer and educator, talk about how we can use game design principles to help people learn, without resorting to "Chocolate Broccoli".
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Realities of the Online Safety Bill - #259 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:03:17In this episode Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Andrew Wailes, CEO of PlaySafeID about the risks, practicalities and the Online Safety bill coming into force in JulyTrigger Warning: In the context of the act some of the explicit harms are mentioned in reference…
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Product Management in Live Games - #258 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:02:49In this episode Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by veteran Product Manager Julianne Harty. They discuss the critical role of product management in gaming, emphasizing user-centric design, the importance of first-time user experiences, and the challenges of transitioning from traditional ga…
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Growing Pains 12 - AI Anti-cheat in Games - #257 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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48:47In this episode of Growing Pains, we dive into the complex world of AI anti-cheat systems with André Pimenta, founder and CEO of Anybrain. Anybrain is using AI to transform the gaming industry by directly mapping and analyzing player interactions to detect cheating behaviour in-game, tackling everything from bot usage to account boosting. André sha…
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Leadership and Inspiring People - #256 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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42:38In this episode, Carina sits down to talk with Alex Eichinger about his background in the gaming industry and how being a leader has helped him to inspire and empower others. We talk about his journey from leader to working in consultancy as well as some of his favourite games.
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Can Behavioral Economics Help Save Games? - #255 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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50:53In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by behavioral game economist Catalin Alexandru. The two discuss the intersection of behavioral economics and game design, exploring how economic models influence player behavior and the challenges faced by mobile developers in the current la…
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Friendly Fire Digital Updates - #254 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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43:12In this episode, Emily and Kyle will discuss updates and struggles they've faced whilst working on their upcoming game.
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What Makes LiveOps Work - #253 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:00:36In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by veteran game designer Alexander Rehm, Director of LiveOps at People Can Fly. They discuss each step required to get a game ready for live and why LiveOps is more than 'just' seasonal updates.…
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Growing Pains 11 - Turning Content into Career - #252 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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59:29In this episode of Growing Pains, GDL host and Games Strategy Consultant Jay Uppal sits down with Hei Man Chan. Heyman has had an interesting journey in games. Originally trained as a lawyer, Heyman first started off his games journey as a gaming content creator in Hong Kong. Over time, he was able to use this to transition into the industry as a P…
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Different Ways To Look At Game Dev - #251 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:14:52In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by veteran game designer Alex Moore, to explore the multifaceted world of game design. They discuss their extensive experiences in the industry and the importance of defining game design language. Alex also shares a tool he is developing to …
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Community Management and Accessibility - #250 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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44:33In this episode, Carina sits down to talk with Jarvs Tasker about her community management journey, some of her favourite indie games that inspire her, the gaming industry as well as advocating for more Accessibility within the Gaming Industry at Nothing Without Us.
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Representation and Support for the Marginalized - #249 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:11:49In this episode, Nina is joined by the wonderful 2D/3D artist Hana Noelle, to talk about what it's like to be a queer, neurodivergent migrant in the industry and how we can create spaces and communities that support and consider the marginalized.
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Disturbing Content In Games And What Should Be Done About It? - #248 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:22:29In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by gamedev legal consultant Myska Hattersley. In this episode, they talk about recent incidents of misogynistic content in games including materials which Sky News called disturbing and game advertising and and how complex it can be when bad…
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Growing Pains 10 - Secrets from the Korean Games Industry - #248 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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59:47In this episode of Growing Pains, GDL host and Games Strategy Consultant Jay Uppal sits down with Daniel Kim. Dan has spent most of his professional career working across the Korean Games Industry, working with giants like Kakao, Smilegate and XL-Games in the past. In this conversation, Jay and Dan dive into some of the nuances that are currently d…
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What Devs Get Wrong About Game Vision - #247 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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59:08In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask by Graham McAllister, specialist in Game Vision and Team Alignment. We explore the underlying cause of too many game failures. A failure to properly define game vision and how this is a question of psychology. Do we accurately understand why …
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Design Process and Insights - #246 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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58:16In this episode, Nina sits down with Marshall, a seasoned game designer whose career spans both F2P mobile and AAA titles like Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War. We dig into their journey into game development, uncovering the twists and turns that led them to the industry, as well as diving into their design philosophies, favorite tools, and learn…
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What EU Consumer Protection Rules mean to #Gamedev - #245 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:48:27In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by gamedev legal consultant Myska Hattersley. In this bumper episode they talk about the EUs investigation into the practices of Star Stable Online and Consumer Protection Principles released on 21/03/25. What the implications are and how th…
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Are We 'Doing' Culture - #244 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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59:23In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Simon Sparks, an expert in People, Talent, and Culture in games. We explore what 'culture' means in practice in games and how.
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Friendly Fire Digital - #243 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:03:43In this episode, we will discuss Friendly Fire Digital's experience on the Game Academy course and what we are currently working on with the team we have created since the course ended
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Creating Culture with Zsuzsa Kollati - #242 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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47:44In this episode, Zsuzsa, Head of People and Culture at Wushu Studios, joins us to chat about what makes the people at Wushu tick, and what spirit and values they aim for consistently
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Is University Worth It? - #241 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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58:45In this episode, Emily and Sadie will discuss the pros and cons of their University experience whilst also discussing and providing advice for Networking.
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A Journey into the Industry - #240 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:01:39In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask by fellow #GDL Host and indie game legal consultant Myska Hattersley. They talk about her journey from growing up in South Africa with a focus on law (and Drones) into finding her place in the industry she had always aspired to.…
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Keeping The Game on Track - AAA vs Indie - #239 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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57:00In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to learn everything about #gamedev you never dated to ask by fellow #GDL Host and producer at Climax Roni Yosko. They talk about the differences and challenges we face when making games in an AAA team verses indie - and what lessons can be learned on both sides.…
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Surviving and Thriving in Indie VR with Brendan Walker - #238 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:04:40In this episode, Nina is joined by Brendan Walker to dive deep into the evolving world of indie VR development. Over the last decade, the landscape of VR has shifted - so what does it take to survive as an indie VR dev today? Brendan shares his experiences navigating the highs and lows, from pitching prototypes to dealing with touch development dec…
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Growing Pains ep. 9 - Data in Games with Timofey Sugaipov - #237 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:12:41In this episode of Growing Pains, GDL host and Games Strategy Consultant Jay Uppal sits down with Timofey Sugaipov, ex-Analytics Engineer at Trailmix Games to talk all things Data. Data has become one of the biggest keywords in the last decade in both the Games and Tech industries, but its role and function in studios is still a bit of a mystery to…
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Platforms, Channels and Discovery Oh My! - #236 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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55:41In this episode of the Game Dev Local Podcast, host Oscar continues his ongoing podquest to uncover everything about game development that you never dared to ask. This time, he's joined by Game Dev Local founder Stuart De Ville for a deep dive into platforms, channels, and discovery—three key pillars of getting your game noticed in today’s competit…
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Game Over or Game On? Succeeding in the Indie Games Industry - #235 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:02:25Success in game development isn’t just about making a great game—it’s about making the right decisions at every stage. From prototyping and team management to marketing and funding, indie developers need solid strategies to navigate an increasingly competitive industry.In this episode, GDL Director Tom Morgan and Founder Stuart De Ville break down …
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Growing Pains ep. 8 - The State of Play in 2025 and Beyond - #234 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:29:33In this episode of Growing Pains, GDL host and Games Strategy Consultant Jay Uppal sits down with Rhys Elliott, Games Journalist and Games Analyst at MIDiA Research, together they discuss some of the biggest gaming trends that are impacting the industry today. Delving into everything from AI to Ads and the ever-elusive Switch 2. This episode covers…
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Lessons From Audio Drama - #233 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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58:48In this episode, Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen from Alternative Stories, the team behind 'The Dex Legacy' join Oscar to explore what lessons we can learn from the writing and sound world-building from Audio Drama. Oscar was previously a guest on Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast which can be found here:Alternative Stories: https://alt…
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Design Direction and Publishing - #232 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:26:21In this episode, Nina and Jeff chat about the secret sauce in strong teams and the value of passion, perspective, and communication across all forms of design.
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Growing Pains ep. 7 - Live Games & Leadership with Teemu Haila - #231 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:32:20In this episode of Growing Pains, GDL host and Games Strategy Consultant Jay Uppal sits down with Teemu Haila, CPO and founder of Metaplay, they discuss Teemu's path in Games from the early days of mobile and live-service games to the behemoth the industry has become today. His journey in games has seen him found and lead several teams across vario…
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New Year Special – Jay & Stu Talk Games - #230 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:23:13The GDL podcast is back for 2025. In this special episode, the Founder and CEO of GDL is joined by Jay Uppal (host of the popular GDL Growing Pains series) to talk all things Games and beyond. Warning: Lot of tangents abound. So, if you want to hear more about The State of Play and where we’ve been, where we are going, and how we fit into the world…
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Mentors and Mentees: A Guide - #229 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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58:15In this episode, GDL Host Laura Donohue Speaks to Jimmy Zhou, an Insights Manager at Riot Games, about the benefits of being a mentor and mentee, how to get the most out of a mentorship, and how to find your perfect mentor.
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Mastering the Virtual Tabletop Game - #228 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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48:40Gunnar Holmsteinn from Quest Portal joins Oscar on his Podquest to explore the influence of Dungeons and Dragons and his decision to make the next generation of Virtual Table Tops (VTTs) - we also talk a little about a positive use of AI to support the games master.
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Growing Pains ep. 6 - The Downfall of Payload Studios - #227 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:19:49In this episode of Growing Pains, GDL host and Games Strategy Consultant Jay Uppal sits down with Kae Cheung, senior designer at Payload Studios, they discuss Kae's path into game design and the broader industry trends that impacted Payload Studios. Once a proud champion of UK's games industry, Payload is only one of a number of studios that has re…
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Sustainability in Film and Games - #226 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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53:10Amelia Price from Sustainable Film joins Oscar on his Podquest to explore the different challenges and lessons faced by Film and Game Studios when it comes to leaving a reduced impact on the world. What practical ways can we be more sustainable?
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Structured Creativity Ep. 4 - Creating Spaces for Creativity - #225 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:07:49Greg Hennessey, Design Director at CCP Games (Eve Online), has had an interesting and winding journey through games which has brought him from his home country of Canada all the way to Iceland. In this episode, we take a peek at his life as a Design Director, cover how leaders can make themselves open to critique and leave the door open for convers…
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Growing Pains ep. 5 – The Japan Episode - #224 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:18:19In this episode of Growing Pains, GDL host and Games Strategy Consultant Jay Uppal sits down with Anime Producer Will Feng to discuss everything about life in Japan. Will has been in the Animation space for 20+ years and has been right on the frontlines of the recent Anime boom that has inspired some of the recent transmedia strategies in games. Ja…
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Playing the Learning Game - #223 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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58:15Fellow host Laura joins Oscar on his Podquest to explore the nature of professional learning in various forms from the humble webinar to interactive workshops, accelerator programs, mentoring and even peer information sharing. Why does it matter that we keep on learning? And what does someone doing that training need to consider in the ways they de…
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Inspirations and Reflections - #222 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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48:48In this episode, host Nina Kimsits down with David Evans, the indie developer of Sail Forth. David delvesinto the creative inspirations behind his project, reflecting on the journey ofbuilding a game as a solo dev. With candid stories from his personalexperience, David opens up about the challenges and triumphs he faced duringdevelopment, and offer…
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Growing Pains 4 – Finding your Audience - #221 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:12:37In this episode of Growing Pains, GDL host and Games Strategy Consultant, Jay Uppal sits down with Bastian Bergmann, the Co-founder of Solsten.io. Solsten is a Consumer Insights research firm that aims to put individual players back at the core of the game development cycle. They use psychologically backed techniques meshed with traditional behavio…
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Design Matters - #220 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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57:13Nina Kim from Rare joins Oscar on his Podquest to discuss the challenges of defining the multifaceted role of game designer, as well as the joys of the ever-evolving nature of design.
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Growing Pains Ep. 3 - Understanding AI - #219 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:09:57In this third episode, of Growing Pains, GDL host and Games Strategy Consultant, Jay Uppal sits down with Kamen Brestnichki, an AI researcher and Co-founder of Martian Lawyers Club, a newly founded Indie Games Studio based out of the UK. They dive into all things AI, discussing the hype behind the AI ecosystem and the broader ramifications of AI te…
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Designing Games Meant for Sharing - #218 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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58:35In this episode, Ioana from Mojiworks joins Oscar on hisPodquest to learn everything about game development to explore how to designgames meant for sharing, which is also the topic of her new book with CRCpress.
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Structured Creativity Ep.3 - Creativity as a Practice - #217 - Game Dev Local Podcast
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1:11:26This week I am joined by my friend, Nicholas, who is a narrative designer, artist, and founder of Essay Games. His artwork and games have been featured in Kotaku, Rock Paper Shotgun, Game Developer, Critical Distance, Unwinnable, The Washington Post, and The New York Times.His games are interesting, thoughtful, and delve deeply into human stories. …
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