Game Dev With a Shot of Jameson: Recent Episodes
Jameson Durall
Hello! I'm Jameson Durall, a professional video game designer with 20 years of experience who loves helping up and coming game developers learn about the industry. I'm currently Advanced Senior Game Designer at Insomniac Games, and formerly with EA, Oddworld Inhabitants, and Deep Silver Volition. Each week I have game industry professionals on to talk about how they got into games, lessons they've learned, and answer questions from viewers in the live Twitch stream. Join us live every Wednesday at 7pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall
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Chad Hoover - Producer at FENIX Digital Studios
In this video, we talk about:
- Why being an Indie Dev requires an extra hunger to keep goin
- How he’s spent his entire career living out of a suitcase
- Why it’s sometimes hard to understand your value
Chad’s projects includeGame Dev: The Board Game, Project Playtime, Smash City, Queen Sea Poker, and Kennedy Space Center VR.
If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
- JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall
- JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS
- JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb
- JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall
- JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall
- JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/
- JAMESON’S TikTok▹https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesondurall
GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio
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Devin Robaina - VFX Artist at Bungie
In this video, we talk about:
- How Video Games have always helped with his Tourette Syndrome
- Why Game Design seemed like a good place to start
- How an instructor helped him find a love for VFX
Devin’s projects include Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, Destiny 2: Year 5 Seasonal Content, Destiny 2: Lightfall, Destiny 2: Year 6 Seasonal Content
If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
- JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall
- JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS
- JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb
- JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall
- JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall
- JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/
- JAMESON’S TikTok▹https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesondurall
GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio #VFX #VFXArtist #Bungie #Destiny
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Alejandro Garcia-Tunon - Director of Technology at Ghostpunch Games
In this video, we talk about:
- How his first ever check-in broke the build
- How he got a feature into a game after he was told NOT to make it
- Why God of War changed his life and reminded him of why he loves Game Development
Alejandro’s projects include Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Wii, Transformers: The Movie DS Autobots/Decepticons, Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock Wii, Guitar Hero: World Tour Wii, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 Xbox360/PS3, Band Hero Wii, Star Trek PS3 Dynamic Themes, Bioshock 2 SkyStorm iPhone/iPad, The Last Airbender iPhone, Borderlands: Claptrap's New Robot Revolution DLC, Spec Ops: The Line Multiplayer, Ratchet and Clank: Before the Nexus, Gears of War: Judgment, Borderlands: The Presequel, Project Create!, Tonandi, Outriders, Pro Era, Risk of Rain 2
If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
- JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall
- JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS
- JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb
- JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall
- JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall
- JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/
- JAMESON’S TikTok▹https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesondurall
GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio #Marvel #Transformers #GuitarHero #Bioshock #Borderlands #RatchetandClank #RiskofRain #StarTrek
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John Hartzell Returns! - Monetization Designer at Zenimax Online Studios
In this video, we talk about:
- How the timing has to be right to get that dream job
- How to balance live support of a title while working on the next iteration
- How weather conditions forced him to work from Disney World during a launch
John is currently working on an Unannounced Project and previously worked on Madden NFL, Madden Mobile, and Madden Overdrive!
If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
- JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall
- JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS
- JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb
- JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall
- JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall
- JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/
- JAMESON’S TikTok▹https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesondurall
GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio #MaddenNFL #Madden #MaddenMobile #MaddenOverdrive
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Will Fitzgerald - Lead Designer at Paddle Creek Games
In this video, we talk about:
- What elements are necessary in a Survival Game
- How to stay current with Game Industry trends
- The benefits of playing the game you’re working on EVERY day
Will is currently on Fractured Veil and previously worked on Agents of Mayhem, Rogue Company, Madden Mobile, Madden NFL, and more!
If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
- JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall
- JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS
- JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb
- JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall
- JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall
- JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/
- JAMESON’S TikTok▹https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesondurall
GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio #AgentsofMayhem #FracturedVeil #RogueCompany #Madden #EA
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Chad Hoover - Producer at FENIX Digital Studios
In this video, we talk about:
- How a professor told him he wouldn’t ever amount to anything
- How his White Jacket helped create a name for himself
- Great advice for getting your first job in the industry
Chad’s projects includeGame Dev: The Board Game, Project Playtime, Smash City, Queen Sea Poker, and Kennedy Space Center VR.
If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
- JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall
- JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS
- JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb
- JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall
- JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall
- JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/
- JAMESON’S TikTok▹https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesondurall
GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamesondurall/support
John Hartzell - Monetization Designer at Zenimax Online Studios
In this video, we talk about:
- Why Tech Designers are so valuable and everyone wants to be their friend.
- How solving really unique problems is a big part of game dev
- The importance of understanding the needs of your stakeholders
John is currently working on an Unannounced Project and previously worked on Madden NFL, Madden Mobile, and Madden Overdrive!
If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
- JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall
- JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS
- JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb
- JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall
- JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall
- JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/
- JAMESON’S TikTok▹https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesondurall
GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio #MaddenNFL #Madden #MaddenMobile #MaddenOverdrive
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Joshua Nieves - Associate Game Designer at Visual Concepts Austin
In this video, we talk about:
- How Joshua struggled in his first interview
- Tips for networking
- How to deal with rejection
Joshua is an Associate Game Designer at Visual Concepts Austin, where he works on the NBA 2K and WWE 2K series. He has a passion for game development and loves helping others achieve their dreams in the industry.
If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
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- JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS
- JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb
- JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall
- JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall
- JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/
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GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #NBA2K #WWE2K #VisualConcepts
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Today we’re joined again by Jeff Younger - Senior Game Designer at Bungie - to discuss his work on Madden Ultimate Team, balancing a live game for a variety of player types, and even some insight into his sneaker collection!
Jeff’s Credits:
- Destiny 2
- Madden NFL
- Madden Mobile
- NBA Live
- NBA Live Mobile
- FIFA
- FIFA Mobile
- NCAA Football
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
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- JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall
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GameDev #QA GameDesign #GameDevelopment #Destiny2 #Madden #FIFA #NCAA #NBALive
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Today we’re joined again by Cameron Raab - 3D Hard Surfaces Artist at Bungie - to continue our discussion about his career! We talk about how work / life balance is necessary and unique to each person, why asking about the culture of a company is great during an interview, and how to decide when it’s time to apply for a new job.
Credits:
- Saints Row (2022)
- Agents of Mayhem
- Lacuna Passage
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
- JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall
- JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS
- JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://anchor.fm/jamesondurall/
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- JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall
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GameDev #GameArt #GameDevelopment #Bungie #Volition #Destiny #Destiny2 #SaintsRow #AgentsofMayhem
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Today we’re joined again by Reed Mosby - Sr. Test Engineer on Halo Infinite - to discuss how he went from a huge Halo fan, to working his way through the industry, and finally getting his chance to work on Halo Infinite!
Reed’s Credits:
- Halo Infinite
- Bionicle: Masks of Power
- Destiny 2
- Fortnite
- Magic Mouse
- Scraps
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
- JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall
- JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS
- JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://anchor.fm/jamesondurall/
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- JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall
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GameDev #QA GameDesign #GameDevelopment #Halo #Destiny #Fortnite #MagicMouse
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Today we’re joined by Cameron Raab - 3D Hard Surfaces Artist at Bungie - to discuss his career as an Artist in Game Development. We talk about how he applied to 132 companies before his first job, How the first six months of work from home was a struggle, and how Imposter Syndrome keeps you honest.
Credits:
- Saints Row (2022)
- Agents of Mayhem
- Lacuna Passage
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
- JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall
- JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS
- JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://anchor.fm/jamesondurall/
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GameDev #GameArt #GameDevelopment #Bungie #Volition #Destiny #Destiny2 #SaintsRow #AgentsofMayhem
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Today we’re joined by Bev and Francisco Cruz - Co-Founders of Cruz ‘N Creations - to discuss starting an Indie game studio. We cover how splitting time between work and a side gig can be taxing, how motivation can impact the ability to move forward quickly, and how collaboration works best when team members trust each other.
Cruz ‘N Creations links:
- Cruz'n Creations
- Youtube
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#GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameArt #GameDesign
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Today we’re joined again by Reed Mosby - Senior Test Engineer - to continue our chat about his Game Dev career. We discuss how to handle an employment contract coming to an end, How your skills can keep you employed while looking for other game work, and lots of talk about our dogs!
Credits include:
- Halo Infinite - Senior Test Engineer
- Fortnite - QA Tester
- Destiny 2 - QA Generalist
- Bionicle: Masks of Power - Level Designer
- Magic Mouse - Level Designer
- Scraps - Level Designer
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#GameDev #QA #Tester #Halo #Fortnite #Destiny #Bionicle
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Today we’re joined by Reed Mosby - Senior Test Engineer on Halo Infinite - to talk about his gaming education and how it led him into his Game Dev career. Reed was a former student of mine at Full Sail University and it was a blast to talk over that time with him!
Credits include:
- Halo Infinite - Senior Test Engineer
- Fortnite - QA Tester
- Destiny 2 - QA Generalist
- Bionicle: Masks of Power - Level Designer
- Magic Mouse - Level Designer
- Scraps - Level Designer
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
- JOIN US LIVE▹https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall
- JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS
- JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://anchor.fm/jamesondurall/
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#GameDev #QA #Tester #Halo #Fortnite #Destiny #Bionicle
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Today we continue our discussion about Francisco’s career as an Environment Artist and how he then moved into Tech Art and what that role means. Also, how his desire to build something on his own led him to work that allows side projects.
Credits include:
- Various Projects @ Unity Technologies
- System Shock 3
- Redfall
- Wolfenstein II
- Prey
- Paladins
- Destiny
- Socom 4
- SEcore (Military Sim)
Francisco’s Socials & Portfolio:
- https://youtube.com/cruzncreations
- https://www.instagram.com/cruzncreations/
- https://twitter.com/cruzncreations
- https://www.artstation.com/ciscocruz
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#GameDev #TechArt #Wolfenstein #Destiny #Redfall #Prey #Socom #Paladins
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Today, Jameson discusses his predictions for the 2022 The Game Awards across all categories. Let’s see how close we came!
Jameson’s Credits include:
- Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath
- Godfather: The Game
- The Simpsons Game
- Godfather 2
- Red Faction: Armageddon
- Saints Row IV
- Agents of Mayhem
- Halo Outpost Discovery
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (In Development)
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#GameDev #GameDesign #spidermanps5 #spider-man #marvel #simpsons #redfaction #oddworld #halo
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Today we’re joined by Brian Stabile - Co-Owner / Project Lead @ Astro Crow Games - to talk about the recent release of Throwback! Jai-Alai Heroes.
We discuss how it’s important to stick to your vision and avoid distractions, why dominant strategies can’t exist in an Arcade game and the launch of the arcade machine to the public!
Brian's Credits include:
🎮 Throwback! Jai-Alai Heroes (Arcade)
🎮 Word Doctor (iOS/Android)
🎮 The Last Ace of Space (iOS/Android)
🎮 Three Dead Zed (XBOX360, PC)
📡 CONNECT WITH JAMESON & THE DEV TEAM
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👾 Twitch▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall
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🎙️ Podcast▹ https://anchor.fm/jamesondurall/
▶️ Youtube▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall
📸 Instagram▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/
GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #Throwback
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Today we’re joined by Francisco Cruz III - Senior Tech Artist @ Unity Technologies - talk about his career as a Tech Artist in Game Development!
We discuss how you need to get that first job no matter where it is, that awesome moment when someone you’ve been a mentor to eventually surpasses you, and how you have to learn when to say no.
Credits include:
- Various Projects @ Unity Technologies
- System Shock 3
- Redfall
- Wolfenstein II
- Prey
- Paladins
- Destiny
- Socom 4
- SEcore (Military Sim)
Francisco’s Socials:
- https://youtube.com/cruzncreations
- https://www.instagram.com/cruzncreations/
- https://twitter.com/cruzncreations
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Bungie #Unity #SystemShock #Redfall #Wolvenstein #Paladins #Socom
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Today we’re joined again by Brian Stabile - Co-Owner/Project Lead at Astro Crow Games - to continue our discussion about his career in Indie Game Development!
We discuss how his first job in the industry was serious games, how his first layoff was a motivation for forming his own company, and why it’s so difficult to show off unfinished work.
Credits include:
- Throwback! Jai-Alai Heroes (Arcade)
- Word Doctor (iOS/Android)
- The Last Ace of Space (iOS/Android)
- Three Dead Zed (XBOX360, PC)
Brian's Links: https://linktr.ee/TrashCinema
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Throwback #WordDoctor #TheLastAceofSpace
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We go deep on Indie Development talk! We discuss the differences between Indie and AAA, why sometimes doing your job well just means no one complains, and even some talk about visiting Japan!
Credits include:
- Throwback! Jai-Alai Heroes (Arcade)
- Word Doctor (iOS/Android)
- The Last Ace of Space (iOS/Android)
- Three Dead Zed (XBOX360, PC)
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- JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS
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#GameDev #Throwback #Jai-AlaiHeroes #Jai-Alai #WordDoctor #Indie #IndieDev #IndieDevelopment #GameDesign
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Ryan Paradis Returns! - Design Director for Destiny Expansions at Bungie
We discuss why you should apply for positions you almost have the full skill set for, the importance of mentorship, and a career move that he wasn’t thrilled with, but turned out great in the end.
Credits include:
- Red Dead Redemption (2010)
- Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare (2010)
- Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
- Destiny (2014)
- Destiny: The Taken King (2015)
- Destiny - Live Game Destiny: Rise of Iron (2016)
- Destiny 2 (2017)
- Destiny 2 - Live Game Destiny 2: The Witch Queen (2022)
- Destiny 2: The Final Shape (current)
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#GameDev #Destiny #Bungie #Destiny2 #RedDeadRedemption #GameDesign #GTAV
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Nivedita Rajasekaran - Production Partner Manager, Xbox Game Creators Partnership | Microsoft
We discuss how opening yourself up while networking can allow for better connections, the importance of cultivating mentorship during your career, and why playing lots of games is important for a game developer.
Credits include:
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
- Nickelodeon All Star Brawl
- Nerf Legends
- Hell Let Loose
- World of Warships
- World Of Tanks
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#GameDev #TMNT #Nickelodeon #Nerf #WorldofTanks
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Will Fitzgerald Returns! - AMA on Game Design and Game Development
We discuss feedback delivery methods, how game balance is a thankless job, and how to set the tone of an interview.
Credits include:
- Rogue Company
- Agents of Mayhem
- World of Tanks
- Madden Mobile
- Madden NFL
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#GameDev #Madden #RogueCompany #AgentsofMayhem #WorldofTanks #Rumii
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Shane Gaffney Returns! – Systems Designer at Lost Boys Interactive
We discuss our favorite bugs of all time, why it’s important to stay in contact with former co-workers, and some great conversation about conflict resolution.
Credits include:
- Unannounced Lost Boys Interactive Title
- Madden Mobile 20
- Madden Mobile 21
- Madden Mobile 22
- Madden Mobile 23
- Wheelbarrow Warrior
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#GameDev #Madden #LostBoys #FullSail #GameDesign #SystemsDesign
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Michael Johnstone Returns! – Sr. Games Producer at Blizzard Entertainment (At the time of this recording)
We discuss how much things change during game development, the biggest cost in game development, and how QA is a great place to get your start.
Credits include:
- World of Warcraft
- WWE 2K22
- Magic Leap One
- NBA Live Mobile
- NCAA Football
- Madden NFL
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#GameDev #Madden #WorldofWarcraft #WoW #WWE #MagicLeapOne #NCAA #NBALive
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Today I’m joined by Shane Gaffney – Systems Designer at Lost Boys Interactive
We discuss how you’ll find more success if you’re passionate about what you do, how to see the signs and avoid burnout, and how it’s easier today to find the right work situation for your needs.
Credits include:
- Unannounced Lost Boys Interactive Title
- Madden Mobile 20
- Madden Mobile 21
- Madden Mobile 22
- Madden Mobile 23
- Wheelbarrow Warrior
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#GameDev #Madden #LostBoys #FullSail #GameDesign #SystemsDesign
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Today I’m joined by Michael Johnstone – Sr. Games Producer at Blizzard Entertainment
We discuss how to improve diversity in the games industry, how some studio cultures can have interesting rules, and why you can’t give up if you’re trying to get into game development.
His credits include:
- World of Warcraft
- WWE 2K22
- Magic Leap One
- NBA Live Mobile
- NCAA Football
- Madden NFL
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#GameDev #Madden #WorldofWarcraft #WoW #WWE #MagicLeapOne #NCAA #NBALive
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Today I’m joined by Ryan Paradis - Design Director for Destiny Expansions at Bungie!
We discuss if game development degrees are helpful today, how he once had a 127 hour work week, and why talking with other developers about their process can help you improve your own dev strategies.
Credits include:
- Red Dead Redemption (2010)
- Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare (2010)
- Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
- Destiny (2014)
- Destiny: The Taken King (2015)
- Destiny - Live Game Destiny: Rise of Iron (2016)
- Destiny 2 (2017)
- Destiny 2 - Live Game Destiny 2: The Witch Queen (2022)
- Destiny 2: The Final Shape (current)
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Destiny #GTAV #RedDeadRedemption #Destiny2
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Today I’m joined by Ted DiNola - Developer Relations Engineer at Meta! He’s returning to continue our discussion about Game Dev, Production, and ADHD.
We discuss how Meta’s work environment lets him feel like he can truly be himself, some thoughts about the Metaverse, and how ADHD impacts finishing games but is a Conference super power!
Credits include:
- Blade & Sorcery: Nomad
- Zenith
- YouTube VR
- Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
- Vox Machinae
- Virtual Virtual Reality 2
- Population: One
- Vacation Simulator
- Pistol Whip
- Garden of the Sea
- Pixel Ripped: 1995
- Eleven Table Tennis
- Electronauts
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#GameDev #youtubevr #youtube #meta #Zenith #WalkingDead
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Today I’m joined by Mark Kilborn - Sr. Lead Audio Designer at Certain Affinity! He’s returning to continue our discussion about sound design in game development.
We discuss why sound design often ends up at the end of a game project, the difference between an audio engineer and software engineer, and how companies are often looking at your instincts for an entry level role.
Credits include:
- Tony Hawk's Project 8
- Bionicle Heroes
- Borderlands
- Forza Motorsport 3
- Singularity
- Call of Duty: Black Ops
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Remastered
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
- Call of Duty: WWII
- Unannounced Project
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#GameDev #COD #CallofDuty #Singularity #Borderlands #Forza #Bionacle #TonyHawk #GameDevelopment #SoundDesign
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Today I’m joined by Mark Kilborn - Sr. Lead Audio Designer at Certain Affinity
We discuss why he went the teacher’s pet route in college, how a string of contract jobs eventually landed him with his first full time gig, and why the sound in the original Metal Gear is his favorite.
His credits include:
- Tony Hawk's Project 8
- Bionicle Heroes
- Borderlands
- Forza Motorsport 3
- Singularity
- Call of Duty: Black Ops
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Remastered
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
- Call of Duty: WWII
- Unannounced Project
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#GameDev #COD #CallofDuty #Singularity #Borderlands #Forza #Bionacle
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Wes joins me to discuss how he got started in Game Development, the Summer Camp project and how it became Friday the 13th: The Game, and how to stay true to a horror franchise during development!
His credits include:
- Texas Chain Saw Massacre (In Development)
- Friday the 13th: The Game
- Breach & Clear
- Breach & Clear: Deadline
- Layers of Fear 2
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#GameDev #Writing #GameDesign #Fridaythe13th #TexasChainsawMassacre #Breach&Clear #LayersofFear
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Today I’m joined by Shiva Deonarine – Project Lead at Offworld Industries
We discuss the importance of addressing burnout, how to keep a finger on the pulse of the industry, and why game remakes are so popular.
His credits include:
- Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3
- Transformers Fall of Cybertron
- Transformers Prime
- Gears of War GOTY
- Gears of War 4
- Unannounced Project
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#GameDev #GearsofWar #CoD #ModernWarfare #Transformers #TransformersPrime #FallofCybertron
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Jason L Blair – Writing in Game Development
Jason is back to talk about his career in writing across various mediums, including Tabletop and Video Games. We discuss why story is important, how games take from other mediums, and the importance of Empathy.
His credits include:
- Little Fears
- Prey (2006)
- Conduit 2
- Saints Row IV
- Agents of Mayhem
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#GameDev #Writing #GameDesign #LittleFears #SaintsRow #Prey #AgentsofMayhem
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Today I’m joined by Ted DiNola – Developer Relations Engineer at Meta
We discuss when he got a Handshake job offer over drinks, Advice for getting your first job in the industry, and A LOT about ADHD and Game Development.
His credits include:
- Blade & Sorcery: Nomad
- Zenith
- YouTube VR
- Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
- Vox Machinae
- Virtual Virtual Reality 2
- Population: One
- Vacation Simulator
- Pistol Whip
- Garden of the Sea
- Pixel Ripped: 1995
- Eleven Table Tennis
- Electronauts
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#GameDev #Meta #YouTube #WalkingDead #Oculus
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Today I’m joined by J. Mauricio Hoffman – President / Creative Director at Monkey Brain Studios
We discuss the green card process he dealt with to work in game dev in the United States, what the first month in the industry is like, and how playing games with your teammates forms a special kind of bond.
His credits include:
- Oddworld New’N’Tasty
- Oddworld Munch’s Oddysee
- Darkwatch
- World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade
- World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
- World of Warcraft: Cataclysm
- Sky Defenders
- Roblox
- Draconus-Rex
- Gnomes and Goblins
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#GameDev #Animation #Oddworld #WorldofWarcraft #Roblox
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Today I’m joined by Bret Wright – Executive Producer at The Toolshed LLC
We discuss how his current location includes absurd internet costs, why failing fast is incredibly valuable, and how he got a game job referral from a former landlord!
His credits include:
- The Guardians of Peace
- God of Axion
- Sky Wars: Archon Rises
- Fractured Veil
- Plunder
- Cubic’s LCS Immersive Simulated Virtual Environment
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#GameDev #Production #ProjectManagement #GuardiansofPeace #FracturedVeil #GodofAxion
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Today I'm joined by Caris Frazier-Baker - Senior Technical Artist at Unity
We discuss how her current career didn’t exist when she was in high school, why it’s important to fail fast and follow the fun, and she shows us her business card up the sleeve trick!
Her credits include:
- Jai-Alai Heroes
- Throwback!
- Walter P Moore’s VR Toolset
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#GameDev #GameArt #EnvironmentArt #TechArt #Unity #Jai-AlaiHeroes
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Today I'm joined again by Peet Cooper - Co-Founder and Creative Director at Creature Cauldron.
His time as Lead Environment Artist on League of Legends, how he’s attempting to stop using email, and we both rank the Final Fantasy series in order of our favorites.
His credits include:
- League of Legends
- Diablo 3
- World of Warcraft
- Hearthstone
- Legends of Runeterra
- Battle Fishing Masters
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#GameDev #GameArt #EnvironmentArt #LeagueofLegends #Diablo3 #WorldofWarcraft #LegendsofRuneterra #BattleFishingMasters
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Today I’m joined by Bret Wright – Executive Producer at The Toolshed LLC
We discuss his start in set building and construction leading into project management in games, how to show your work as a Producer or Project Manager, and the importance of getting that first job in the industry.
His credits include:
- The Guardians of Peace
- God of Axion
- Sky Wars: Archon Rises
- Fractured Veil
- Plunder
- Cubic’s LCS Immersive Simulated Virtual Environment
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#GameDev #Production #ProjectManagement #GuardiansofPeace #FracturedVeil #GodofAxion
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Today I’m joined by Eric Dallaire – Principal Game Designer at Age of Learning
We discuss his work in Educational Games, why security is important when making games for kids, and some advice for getting your first job in the industry.
His credits include:
- Word Trace
- Adventure Academy
- Zoo World 2
- The Simpsons Game
- Godfather 2
- Star Trek Away Team
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#GameDev #GameDesign #AgeofLearning #Simpsons #Godfather #StarTrek
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Today I’m joined by Dallas Lillie – Incubation Engineer @ ProbablyMonsters
We discuss some issue’s he’s already experienced in his career, how changing jobs can be a great way to get promoted, and then he had some fun questions for me to answer!
His credits include:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
- Unannounced Title
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#GameDev #GameDesign #CallofDuty #BlackOps #Treyarch #ProbablyMonsters
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Today I’m joined by Marc Hernández – Principal Programmer at Disruptive Games
We discuss his work with AI and network code, how to advocate for yourself properly, and advice for getting your first job in the industry.
His credits include:
- Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee
- Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath
- Ratchet & Clank: Deadlocked
- Resistance
- Ratchet & Clank: Future
- Wildstar
- [Unannounced Lucas Arts FPS]
- War Commander: Rogue Assault
- Frostpoint
- Diablo II: Resurrected
- [Unannounced IP]
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#GameDev #GameDevelopment #Programming #AI #Networking #Oddworld #InsomniacGames #Wildstar #RatchetandClank #Diablo
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Today I’m joined by Peet Cooper - Co-Founder and Creative Director at Creature Cauldron
We discuss how work ethic is a huge key to success, what an industry Art Test is like, and what he would do differently if he joined the industry today.
His credits include:
- League of Legends
- Diablo 3
- World of Warcraft
- Call of Duty 4
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
- Ruined King
- Galactic Mining Corps
- Hearthstone
- Legends of Runeterra
- Geist
- Cat Burglar
- Spirit Hunters
- Battle Fishing Masters
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#GameDev #GameDesign #GameArt #BlizzardEntertainment #RiotGames #WorldofWarcraft #Diablo #CoD #Hearthstone #LeagueofLegends
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Today I’m joined by Kyle Rowan – Design Lead @ Wyrd Games
We discuss the development of Vagrantsong which is already sold out everywhere, the difference between game design docs and board game manuals, and what a videogame version of Vagrantsong might look like.
His credits include:
- Malifaux
- The Other Side
- Through The Breach
- Darkness Comes Rattling
- Bayou Bash
- Vagrantsong
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Vagrantsong #WyrdGames #Malifaux #Boardgames
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Today I’m joined by David Johnson – CEO and Creative Director at Undertone FX.
We discuss how a "no solicit" clause made it hard to keep work friends from a former company, more about his time at Infinity Ward, and the forming of his own Visual Effects Company
His credits include:
- Call of Duty: WWII
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
- Halo 3
- Shadowrun (XBOX)
- Tomb Raider: Revelation
- Many More!
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#GameDev #GameDesign #CallofDuty #ModernWarfare #Halo #TombRaider #Shadowrun
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Today I’m joined by Dallas Lillie – Incubation Engineer @ ProbablyMonsters
We discuss his game dev education, getting those first interviews, and how your first job really opens the rest of the industry up for you.
His credits include:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
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GameDev #GameDesign #CallofDuty #BlackOps #Treyarch #ProbablyMonsters
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Today I’m doing an Ask Me Anything!
I give an overview of my career and projects I’ve worked on, discuss how understanding love languages can help with making connections with co-workers, and answer view questions about lots of Game Development topics.
My credits include:
- Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath
- Godfather: The Game
- The Simpsons Game
- Godfather 2
- Red Faction: Armageddon
- Saints Row 4
- Agents of Mayhem
- Halo: Outpost Discovery
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (In Development)
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Oddworld #Godfather #Simpsons #RedFaction #SaintsRow #AgentsofMayhem #Halo #Spider-Man #Marvel
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Today I’m joined by Renee Wooten – Producer at Kingsisle Entertainment
We discuss Trans issues from a Game Developer perspective, working on an already established game with an engine that’s no longer supported, and avoiding telling people WHAT to do and instead giving parameters and freedom to be excellent in their work.
His credits include:
- Wizard 101
- Pirate 101
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Wizard101 #Pirate101 #KingsIsle
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Today I’m joined by Kyle Rowan – Design Lead at Wyrd Games
We discuss boardgame design! Kyle tells us how an online education prepared him for working from home, how cooperative board gaming has made it more accessible to a larger audience, and his time working on multiple projects with Wyrd Games.
His credits include:
- Malifaux
- The Other Side
- Through The Breach
- Darkness Comes Rattling
- Bayou Bash
- Vagrantsong
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#GameDev #GameDesign #WyrdGames #Vagrantsong #Malifaux #BoardGames
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Today I’m joined by Will Fitzgerald – Senior Game Designer at Hi-Rez Studios on Rogue Company
We discuss his recent work on the new Rogue – Umbra, His process to live balance a new Rogue, and the new Battle Zone game mode!
His credits include:
- Rogue Company
- World of Tanks
- Agents of Mayhem
- Madden Overdrive
- Madden NFL Mobile 20
- Madden NFL Mobile 21
- Madden NFL 21
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#GameDev #GameDesign #RogueCompany #HiRez #Madden #WorldofTanks #AgentsofMayhem
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Today I’m joined by Danny Bulla – Design Director & Co-Founder of Polyarc Games
We discuss his time at Midway, Rockstar, and Bungie. The forming of Polyarc Games, and why it’s important to surround yourself with the right people
His credits include:
- Moss 2 (In Development)
- Moss
- Destiny
- Red Dead Redemption
- Blacksite: Area 51
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Rockstar #RedDeadRedemption #Destiny #Bungie #Polyarc #Moss
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Today I’m joined by Mike Block – Hardware Engineer @ AMD Radeon Technologies Group
We discuss beginner info on Blockchain and NFTs, How Games are getting involved, and Mike tells a personal Bitcoin horror story
His credits include GPUs for:
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 5
- Big Navi
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#GameDev #GameDesign #NFT #Blockchain #Bitcoin #GameDevelopment
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Today I’m joined by David Johnson – CEO and Creative Director at Undertone FX.
We discuss when the best time is to apply at a dev studio, why there are so few Real Time VFX artists, and his time working on Modern Warfare 2 and why really enjoyed it
His credits include:
- Call of Duty: WWII
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
- Halo 3
- Shadowrun (XBOX)
- Tomb Raider: Revelation
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#GameDev #GameDesign #CallofDuty #ModernWarfare #Halo #TombRaider #Shadowrun
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Today I’m joined by Renee Wooten – Producer @ KingsIsle Entertainment
We discuss how an online education prepared them for working from home during the pandemic, love languages and soft skills which we should really cover more, and their transitioning story with some great insight.
Their credits include:
- Wizard 101
- Pirate 101
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Production #KingsIsle #Wizard101 #Pirate101
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Today I’m joined by Will Fitzgerald – Senior Designer @ Hi-Rez Studios
We have an Open Q&A session and get into topics like Career and Portfolio advice as well as the Metaverse and NFTs
His credits include:
- Rogue Company
- World of Tanks
- Agents of Mayhem
- Rumii
- Madden Overdrive
- Madden NFL Mobile 20
- Madden NFL Mobile 21
- Madden NFL 21
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Madden #RogueCompany #HiRez #EA
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Today I’m joined by David Johnson – CEO and Creative Director at Undertone FX.
We discuss his path to a career in VFX, His early career including time at Wild Tangent and FASA, and advice for anyone wanting to make a career in Visual Effects.
His credits include:
- Call of Duty: WWII
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
- Halo 3
- Shadowrun (XBOX)
- Tomb Raider: Revelation
- Many more!
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#GameDev #GameDesign #CallofDuty #ModernWarfare #Halo #TombRaider #Shadowrun
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Today I’m joined by Zach Mumbach – Designer and Producer at The Wandering Band.
He returns to continue our discussion about his time at EA on Dead Space 2 & 3, Battlefield Hardline, and Army of Two 3. Then we get into what it’s like to be an Indie Developer!
His credits include:
- Airborne Kingdom
- Battlefield Hardline
- Army of Two 3
- Deadspace 2 & 3
- The Simpsons Game
- Godfather 2
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Simpsons #AirborneKingdom #Deadspace #Godfather
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Today I’m joined by Ray Hazlip – Project Manager at Deep Silver Volition
We talk about his start with a Game Design Degree, working on World of Tanks and it’s other franchises, and what it’s like to work on the new Saints Row!
His credits include:
- Saints Row (2022)
- World of Tanks
- World of Warplanes
- World of Warships
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GameDev #GameDesign #DeepSilverVolition #AgentsofMayhem #WorldofTanks #SaintsRow
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Today I’m joined by Eric Balistrieri – Senior Player Animator at Bioware
His path to an animation career in game dev, the importance of networking, and an uncomfortable situation during a large company layoff.
His credits include:
- Agents of Mayhem
- Ghost of Tsushima
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#GameDev #GameDesign #SuckerPunch #DeepSilverVolition #GhostofTsushima #AgentsofMayhem #Bioware
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Today I’m joined by Lionel Rodriguez – Game Designer at Nifty Games
We get some insight on what it’s like to enter the industry in recent years, his start in QA with the fastest promotion to a Senior position I’ve ever seen, and his path to a Game Design position
His credits include:
- NBA Clash
- NBA LIVE Mobile: Season 3, 4, 5
- Madden Mobile
- Unannounced Project
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Madden #NBAlive #NBAClash #EA
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Today I’m joined by Ashley Cooper – Writer
We discuss her start in television and film, the move into game writing on cool projects like Gotham Knights, and why it’s important to be yourself when networking
Her credits include:
- Later Daters
- Smash Ball
- Unannounced RPG
- Solace State
- RuPaul's Drag Race: Superstar
- Gotham Knights
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#GameDev #GameDesign #GothamKnights #LaterDaters #RuPaul
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Today I’m joined by Zach Mumbach – Designer and Producer @ The Wandering Band
We discuss his start in QA and move into a production role, his time on The Simpsons game and Godfather 2, and the move to Indie development.
His credits include:
- Airborne Kingdom
- Battlefield Hardline
- Army of Two
- Dead Space 2 and 3
- Dante's Inferno
- Godfather 2
- The Simpsons Game
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#GameDev #GameDesign #AirborneKingdom #DeadSpace #Simpsons #Godfather
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Today is the Season 2 AMA kickoff!
I’ll be taking questions from the chat about my career and various topics about game development. There is some really good conversation!
My credits include:
- Oddworld Stranger’s Wrath
- Godfather: The Game
- The Simpsons Game
- Godfather 2
- Red Faction: Armageddon
- Saints Row 4
- Agents of Mayhem
- Halo Outpost Discovery
- Unannounced Projects
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (In Development)
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#GameDev #GameDesign #InsomniacGames #Spiderman #Oddworld #EA #Volition #DeepSilverVolition
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Today I’m joined by Grant Shonkwiler – Commander & Shonk @ Shonkventures
We discuss the importance of networking, why you should attend the Game Developer’s Conference, and what Climate Resilience is and why some developers might want to take notice.
His credits include GPUs for:
- Fractured Veil
- Battle Breakers
- Butterfly Dream
- Bite of Reality 2
- Fortnite
- DOOM (2016)
- Doom 3 BFG
- Rage
- Photo Hunt
- Boxxi
- Blitz
- Many more!
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Fortnite
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Today we talk about Gamescom 2021!
I’m joined by Will Fitzgerald – Senior Game Designer @ Hi-Rez Studios
We’ll have a live reaction and discussion of new game trailers and then discuss what we are excited about with each.
His credits include GPUs for:
- Rogue Company
- World of Tanks
- Agents of Mayhem
- Rumii
- Madden Overdrive
- Madden NFL Mobile 20
- Madden NFL Mobile 21
- Madden NFL 21
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#GameDev #Gamescom #RogueCompany
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Today we talk about the Extra Life Charity Marathon!
I’m joined by Mike Block – Hardware Engineer @ Radeon Technologies Group
We discuss how the marathon works, our history in participating, and how YOU can get involved!
His credits include GPUs for:
- Xbox One
- Playstation 4
- Xbox Series X
- Playstation 5
- Big Navi
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#GameDev #ExtraLife #Radeon
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Today I’m joined Aaron Hamilton Cook – Associate Executive Producer at Lost Boys Interactive.
We discuss his return to AAA Game Development, Crunch in the industry, and much more!
His credits include:
- Halo Infinite
- The Witcher III
- Dying Light
- Might & Magic Heroes VI
- World of Tanks
- World of Warplanes
- LOTS of Casino Games
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Production #Witcher #Halo #WorldofTanks
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Today I’m joined Natalie Asport – Vehicles and Weapons Artist at Avalanche Studios
We discuss working remotely during the pandemic, mentorship, and much more!
Her credits include:
- Contraband (In Development)
- Just Cause 3
- Just Cause 4
- Rage 2 DLC
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Art #3dArt
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Today I’m joined Tom Graham – Technical Project Manager at Aristocrat
We discuss his over 80 shipped game titles, his time teaching at Full Sail University, and our dominance as a cornhole team!
His credits include:
- Ra's Awakening
- Yoplait
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Little Caesars
- Energizer
- and MANY More!
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Production #ProjectManagement
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Today I’m joined by Keith Guerrette, Founder of Beyond-FX!
This is a bit different from usual, as Keith joins me in a back and forth Q&A session where we discuss Life updates, our advice for getting into the industry, tips for success, and MUCH more.
His credits include:
- Legends of Runeterra
- God of War
- What Remains of Edith Finch
- Uncharted 2,3,4
- The Last of Us
- Rocket League
- Days Gone
- Borderlands 2: Remastered
- and many more!
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#GameDev #GameDesign #VFX #Effects
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Today I’m joined by Anne Chilldon, Senior Technical Designer at Deep Silver Volition
We discuss what Tech Design is and how she found her passion for it, our time working together at Deep Silver Volition, and how important networking is in game development.
The Tech Design Slack she mentioned is here: bit.ly/gamedevtechdesign
Her credits include:
- Nancy Drew and the Mystery of the Clue Benders Society (DS)
- All Star Cheer Squad (Wii & DS)
- Cake Mania 2: Up in the Mix (Wii)
- All Star Cheer Squad 2 (Wii)
- Clique: Diss and Make Up (DS)
- Saints Row: The Third
- Saints Row 4
- Saints Row: Gat out of Hell
- Agents of Mayhem
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#GameDev #GameDesign #TechDesign #Volition #SaintsRow #AgentsofMayhem
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Today I’m joined by Zach Lowery, Production Director on Fortnite at Epic Games.
After a long career at Volition on everything Saints Row, he moved onto BossKey where he was Senior Animator on LawBreakers and Creative Director on Radical Heights. Now Zach has moved into the new role of Production Director on Fortnite at Epic Games!
His credits include:
- Fortnite
- Radical Heights
- LawBreakers
- Saints Row 4
- Saints Row: The Third
- Saints Row 2
- Saints Row
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#GameDev #Production #Fortnite #EpicGames #GameDevelopment #Game Dev
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Today I’m joined by Aaron Hamilton Cook, Senior Producer at Certain Affinity.
We discuss his time in production in games and dig into his work on casino games which is always fascinating to me.
His credits include:
- Halo Infinite
- The Witcher III
- Dying Light
- Might & Magic Heroes VI
- World of Tanks
- World of Warplanes
- LOTS of Casino Games
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#GameDev #Production #CertainAffinity
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Today I’m joined by Will Fitzgerald, Senior Game Designer at Hi-Rez Studios.
We discuss Game Industry Conferences! Why they are important, which you should attend, and how to get the most out of them.
Will’s credits include:
- Rogue Company
- World of Tanks
- Agents of Mayhem
- Rumii
- Madden Overdrive
- Madden NFL Mobile 20
- Madden NFL Mobile 21
- Madden NFL 21
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#GameDev #GameDesign #GDC
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Today I’m joined by Natalie Asport, Vehicles and Weapons Artist at Avalanche Studios
We discuss her Full Sail Education, time in the industry, and a favorite topic around here…alcohol!
Her credits include:
- Contraband (In Development)
- Just Cause 3
- Just Cause 4
- Rage 2 DLC
You can connect with her here:
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/guitartist93/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/natalieasport
- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/DigitallyDistorted
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWlWRytzPTq-hye2SqKDZw
- Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieasport/
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#GameDev #Art #GameArt #AvalancheStudios
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Today I am joined by Erik Yeo, Game Designer with 31 years of experience!
He has a lot of great stories and wisdom to share!
His video game credits include:
- Wizard101
- Command & Conquer (Multiple Addons and Console Versions)
- Command & Conquer: Red Alert (Multiple Addons and Console Versions)
- Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun
- Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
- The Lion King
- Jungle Book
- Out of This World (US version)
- Heart of the Alien: Out of This World II
- Blade Runner
- Legion: The Legend of Excalibur
- Dune 2000
- The Terminator
- Caesar’s Palace
- Muhammad Ali Heavyweight Boxing
- Young Merlin
- Color a Dinosaur
- Overlord (NES Game)
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Oddworld
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Today I am joined by Chris Kokkinos, Audio Lead at Rooster Teeth!
We discuss why volunteering is a great way to network, why being willing to move is important in the video games industry, and what it feels like to see your name on the back of a game box.
His video game credits include:
- Wizard101
- Pirate101
- RWBY
- Red vs. Blue
- Camp Camp
- gen:LOCK
- DEATHBATTLE
- DBX
- DEATHBATTLE Presents: Death Race.
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#GameDev #GameDesign #RoosterTeeth
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Today I’m joined by Mark Diaz, Gameplay Programmer at ID Software
We discuss his Game Development degree at Full Sail University and his first seven years at ID Software!
His credits include:
- Doom (2016)
- Doom VFR
- Doom Eternal + DLC – The Ancient Gods Pt 1&2
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#GameDev #Programming #IDSoftware #Doom
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Today I am joined by Zach Lowery, Production Director on Fortnite at Epic Games.
We discuss his time working as an Animator on all four Saints Row Games, our time working together on Agents of Mayhem, and I get to play “Guess if the Agent is Real”.
His video game credits include:
- Fortnite
- Radical Heights
- LawBreakers
- Saints Row 4
- Saints Row The Third
- Saints Row 2
- Saints Row
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Fortnite #SaintsRow #Volition #EpicGames
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Today we are focusing on Gaming Accessibility!
I am joined by Tara Voelker, Gaming Accessibility Program Manager at Xbox
We discuss what accessibility means and how it affects players, how the game development industry has evolved to include accessibility, and areas of improvement going forward.
Her credits include:
- Deep Silver Volition
- AbleGamers Foundation
- Irrational Games
- Ready At Dawn Studios
- Turtle Rock Studios
- Gaikai
- Game Accessibility Awareness Microsoft Gaming and Disability Community
Episode Links
- Microsoft Accessibility Guidelines
- Can I Play That
- Global Accessibility Awareness Day
- IGDA Game Accessibility
- Microsoft Adaptive Controller
- Logitech Kit for Adaptive Controller
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Accessibility #Xbox
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Today I am joined by Kerry Allen, Sr. UI Programmer at ID Software!
We discuss what it means to be a UI Programmer, Accessibility options in the games he’s worked on, and difficulties he’s had with immigration while working in the US.
His video game credits include:
- DOOM Eternal +DLC (XBONE, PS4, PC)
- DOOM VFR (PS4, PC)
- The Elder Scrolls: Legends (PC, Mobile)
- Dishonored 2 (XBONE, PS4, PC)
- DOOM (2016) +DLC (XBONE, PS4, PC)
- Phantom Dust (XBONE)
- Madden NFL Football 15 (XB360, PS3, XBONE, PS4, PC)
- Madden NFL Football 25 (XB360, PS3, XBONE, PS4, PC)
- NCAA College Football 14 (XB360, PS3)
- Madden NFL Football 13 (WiiU)
- Kinect Adventures (XB360)
- Mixed Messages (Nintendo DS)
- Band Hero (Nintendo DS)
- Guitar Hero: On Tour Decades (Nintendo DS)
- Guitar Hero: On Tour (Nintendo DS)
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Doom #IDSoftware #Madden #EA
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Today I am joined by TJ Fixman, Writer for Video Games, Feature Films, and Graphic Novels
We discuss his time writing for the Ratchet and Clank series, his new project “Knight Rider”, and how an early writing position did NOT end well.
His video game credits include:
- Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction
- Ratchet & Clank: Quest for Booty
- Resistance 2
- Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time
- Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
- Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault
- Fuse
- Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus
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#GameDev #GameDesign #RatchetandClank #KnightRider #Writer #Writing
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Time for another Game Design Deep Dive!
Today I am joined by Will Fitzgerald, Game Designer at EA Tiburon, to discuss The Game Design Process. We discuss where to start and what things to consider whether the team is solo, small, or all the way up to AAA development.
Will’s credits include:
- World of Tanks
- Agents of Mayhem
- Rumii
- Madden Overdrive
- Madden NFL Mobile 20
- Madden NFL Mobile 21
- Madden NFL 21
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#GameDev #GameDesign #DeepDive #EA #Volition #Madden #AgentsofMayhem
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Today I am joined by Jordan Ajlouni, Systems Designer at Digimancy Entertainment
We discuss our time working together at Deep Silver Volition, how anxiety, imposter syndrome, and other mental illness can affect your work, and how online dating can make you a better public speaker.
His work includes: Agents of Mayhem and all DLC
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Volition #VideoGames #AgentsofMayhem
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Today I’m doing something a bit different.
Since it’s the 3rd Anniversary of the Twitch stream, I decided to interview myself and give everyone a chance to ask me questions about my 20 year career in Game Development. It’s a little silly, but I had a ton of fun.
My work includes: Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath, Godfather: The Game, The Simpsons Game, Godfather 2, Red Faction: Armageddon, Saints Row IV, Agents of Mayhem, Rumii, & Halo Outpost Discovery
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Oddworld #DeepSilverVolition
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Today I’m joined by Grant Shonkwiler, Commander & Shonk at Shonkventures.
We discuss modding games as his first game design experience, his game dev education, and over 10 years in multiple roles at some great companies like Epic Games.
His work includes: Fractured Veil, Battle Breakers, Butterfly Dream, Bite of Reality 2, Fortnite, DOOM (2016), Doom 3 BFG, Rage, Photo Hunt, Boxxi, Blitz, and many more.
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#GameDev #GameDesign #EpicGames
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Today I’m joined by Keith Guerrette, Founder of Beyond-FX. We discuss his education, 10 years at Naughty Dog, and forming a successful VFX company. His work includes: Legends of Runeterra, God of War, What Remains of Edith Finch, Uncharted 2,3,4, The Last of Us, Rocket League, Days Gone, Borderlands 2: Remastered, and many more!
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#GameDev #GameDesign #BeyondFX #NaughtyDog #VFX
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Time for another Game Design Deep Dive! Today I am joined by Will Fitzgerald, Game Designer at EA Tiburon, to discuss Portfolio Tips for Game Designers. We break down the elements needed to make your portfolio shine as well as things you should avoid. Lots of tips and tricks in here so buckle up! Will’s credits include:
- World of Tanks
- Agents of Mayhem
- Rumii
- Madden Overdrive
- Madden NFL Mobile 20
- Madden NFL Mobile 21
- Madden NFL 21
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Madden
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Today I’m joined by Erik Yeo, Game Designer with 31 years of experience across multiple titles and developers!
We discuss the first part of his career, including the time we worked together at Oddworld Inhabitants. Want to hear a story of pitching an N64 version of Command & Conquer to Shigeru Miyamoto? We got you covered!
His work includes:
- Command & Conquer (Multiple Addons and Console Versions)
- Command & Conquer: Red Alert (Multiple Addons and Console Versions)
- Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun
- Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
- The Lion King
- Jungle Book
- Out of This World (US version)
- Heart of the Alien: Out of This World II
- Blade Runner
- Legion: The Legend of Excalibur
- Dune 2000
- The Terminator
- Caesar’s Palace
- Muhammad Ali Heavyweight Boxing
- Young Merlin
- Color a Dinosaur
- Overlord (NES Game)
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Dune Game Design Game Development Nintendo Westwood
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Welcome to episode 26! Tonight we are joined by Tara Voelker, Gaming Accessibility Program Manager at Xbox
We discuss her time in QA and Production as well as becoming one of the experts in the field of Accessibility in Game Development. She has a TON of great info to share!
Her work includes:
- Deep Silver Volition
- AbleGamers Foundation
- Irrational Games
- Ready At Dawn Studios
- Turtle Rock Studios
- Gaikai
- Game Accessibility Awareness
- Microsoft Gaming and Disability Community
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Welcome to episode 25! Tonight we have Ryan Watson, Senior Cinematic Animator at Rockstar Games!
We discuss his Full Sail Education and celebrating 20 years in the industry! He’s worked on a ton of great titles and even digs deep into the difficulty of layoffs and finding your next position.
His credits include:
- WrestleMania 21
- Quake 4
- Wolfenstein
- Singularity
- Call of Duty: Black Ops
- Watchdogs
- Assassins Creed: Unity
- Agents of Mayhem
- GTA V
- Red Dead Redemption 2
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Welcome to episode 24! Tonight we have Fernando De La Cruz, Program Director for both Game Development and Game Design at Full Sail University.
His credits include: Marvel Trading Card Game DS, Disney Princesses: Magical Jewels DS, Ben 10: Protector of Earth DS, Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force DS, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords DS, Club Penguin: EPF 2: Herbert's Revenge DS, Imagine! Gymnast DS, Letter Factory Leapfrog, Kick Buttowski: Loco Launcho iOS, Kung Zhu Hamsters DS, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town Wii, Rally Copters PS4/Vita
We discuss his over 15 years as a Game Developer and his move into Game Dev education.
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Welcome to episode 23! Today we continue our Game Design Deep Dive series, where we'll pick a Game Design topic and break it down further. I have Will Fitzgerald joining me today to talk about our Top Games of 2020.
His credits include: World of Tanks - Agents of Mayhem - Rumii - Madden Overdrive - Madden NFL Mobile 20 - Madden NFL Mobile 21 - Madden NFL 21
We finish our discussion of the top games in each category for 2020 and talk about the Game Design elements that stand out in each title. We also open up the conversation for future Deep Dive episodes.
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Welcome to episode 22! Tonight we have Ryan Miller, Senior Technical Designer at Ubisoft Toronto, returning to the show.
His credits include: Agents of Mayhem and Far Cry 6
We discuss our time working together at Deep Silver Volition and what it’s like to accept a game job in another country.
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Welcome to episode 21! Naveen Nattam, Gameplay Programmer @ Twisted Pixel Games joins me to talk about his career in Game Development.
His credits include: Gunstringer, Lococycle, Wilson’s Heart, Defector, B-Team, and Path of the Warrior.
We discuss his Full Sail Education, working on XBLA and VR games, and his recent fitness transformation.
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Welcome to episode 20! Jordan Ajlouni, Systems Designer @ Digimancy Entertainment joins me to talk about his career in Game Design.
His credits include: Agents of Mayhem and the DLC
We discuss growing up knowing you want to make games, his education, and our time working together at Deep Silver Volition.
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Welcome to episode 19! Kenny Schwarz, Producer @ Pipeworks Studios joins me to talk about his 15 years in QA and Production.
His credits include: Saints Row 1, Saints Row 2, Saints Row 3, Saints Row 4, Portal Knights, Terraria (PC Port), Adventure Academy
We discuss our time together at Deep Silver Volition, playing sports, and one of my more embarrassing moments.
This episode was recorded on 6/17/2020.
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Welcome to episode 18! Tonight we have Ryan Miller, Senior Technical Designer at Ubisoft Toronto joining us. We dig into his education at Full Sail University and the time we worked together at Deep Silver Volition.
His credits include: Agents of Mayhem and The Far Cry Series
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Welcome to episode 17! Tonight Joshua Davidson, Senior Lead Sound Designer at Gearbox Software joining us.
His credits include: Saints Row, Red Faction and Borderland Series!
We discuss what it's like to be a sound designer in the industry, his education at Full Sail University, and the time we worked together at Deep Silver Volition.
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Welcome to episode 16! Tonight we have Mike Block, Hardware Engineer @ Radeon Technologies Group joining us to talk about his work on AMD graphics chips.
His credits include: GPU for the Xbox One, PS4, Series X, PS5, Big Navi.
We talk about what it's like working on graphics hardware and then get into our favorite alcohol at the end!
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Welcome to episode 15! Today we have Randy Guo returning to continue our discussion about his 20+ year career as an artist and producer. He’s currently Senior Director of Production @ Scopely and we focus on how the last half of his career has been production focused.
His credits include: Marvel Strike Force, Halo Outpost Discovery, The Simpsons Game, Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, Lord of the Rings: The Third Age
We dig into his time as a Producer over the last decade and discuss some of the most important aspects of leading a project to completion.
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Welcome to episode 14! Today we continue our Game Design Deep Dive series, where we'll pick a Game Design topic and break it down further. I have Will Fitzgerald joining me today to talk about Our Top Games of 2020.
His credits include: World of Tanks - Agents of Mayhem - Rumii - Madden Overdrive - Madden NFL Mobile 20 - Madden NFL Mobile 21 - Madden NFL 21
We discuss our top games in each category for 2020 and talk about the Game Design elements that stand out in each title.
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Welcome to episode 13! Tonight we have Jason L Blair, Lead Game Designer @ High Voltage Software returning to continue our discussion about his long career in Tabletop, Writing, and Game Design
His credits include: Prey (2006), Conduit 2, Saints Row IV, Agents of Mayhem
Today we discuss our time together at Deep Silver Volition as well as Mental Health issues and how it can impact Game Developers.
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Welcome to episode 12! Tonight I'm joined again by Miguel Molinari, Course Director at Full Sail University and Grizzled Game Industry Veteran with 20 years of experience.
His credits include: Madden NFL 2002-2007, Rock Band Network, SongPop, Microsoft Casual Games, and MANY more
He joins me from his hot tub this week, making things a bit more…interesting.
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Welcome to episode 11! Tonight we have me Randy Guo, Sr. Director of Production @ Scopely Joining us to talk about his nearly 20 years in the video games industry.
His credits include: Marvel Strike Force, Halo Outpost Discovery, The Simpsons Game, Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, Lord of the Rings: The Third Age
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Welcome to episode 10! Tonight we start a new series called Game Design Deep Dive where we'll pick a Game Design topic and break it down further. I have Will Fitzgerald joining me today to talk about Mobile Game Design.
His credits include: World of Tanks - Agents of Mayhem - Rumii - Madden Overdrive - Madden NFL Mobile 20 - Madden NFL Mobile 21 - Madden NFL 21
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Welcome to episode 9! Tonight we have me Rajeev Nattam, 3D Artist @ Probably Monsters returning to continue our discussion about his 20 year career making games.
His credits include: Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee, Oddworld: Strangers Wrath, Ratchet & Clank Deadlocked, Resistance: Fall of Man, Halo 3, Halo ODST, Halo Reach, Destiny 1, Destiny 2, & Disintegration
We dig deeper into his time at Bungie and also what he’s been working on since then.
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Welcome to episode 8! Joining me tonight is Jason L Blair, Lead Designer @ High Voltage Software
His credits include: Prey (2006), Conduit 2, Saints Row IV, Agents of Mayhem
We talk about his history in Writing, Table Top Game Design, and Video Game Design! There might be a few drinks involved as well.
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Welcome to episode 7! Joining me again tonight is Ryan McCabe, Lead Gameplay Designer @ Archetype Entertainment
His credits include: Saints Row IV, Agents of Mayhem, Ghost Recon Advance Warfighter 2, America's Army True Soldiers, Ghost Recon Future Soldier, & NASCAR 07.
We get deep into the years we spent together working at Deep Silver Volition and also cover how going through layoffs affects you and those around you at a Game Studio.
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Welcome to episode six! Joining me tonight is Ryan McCabe, Lead Gameplay Designer @ Archetype Entertainment.
His credits include: Saints Row IV, Agents of Mayhem, Ghost Recon Advance Warfighter 2, America's Army True Soldiers, Ghost Recon Future Soldier, & NASCAR 07.
We talk about how he got started in the Video Games Industry, lessons he's learned, and helpful tips...while also answering viewer questions.
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Welcome to episode 5! We have our first return guest today, John R. Diaz is back to continue our discussion about his career as a Game Designer and his new position as Sr. Tech Game Designer @ EA Frostbite.
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Welcome to Episode 4! Joining me tonight is John R. Diaz Tutorial Technical Designer @ AWS Game Tech.
We talk about how he got started in the Video Games Industry, lessons he's learned, and helpful tips...while also answering viewer questions. We also might cover the time I spilled a beer on him during our first in person meeting.
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Welcome to episode 3! Joining me tonight is Miguel Molinari - Game Designer, Developer, and Course Director at Full Sail University.
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Welcome to Episode 2! Joining me tonight is Rajeev Nattam, 3D Artist @ Probably Monsters. His 20 year career has also included time at Oddworld Inhabitants, Bungie, and V1 Interactive.
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Welcome to our FIRST episode! Joining me tonight is Rusty Sempsrott, Lead Technical Designer @ Arkane Studios.
We talk about how he got started in the Video Games Industry, lessons he's learned, and helpful tips...while also answering viewer questions.
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