Zero to Play Podcast: Recent Episodes
Zero to Play
A Weekly Podcast on a mission to deconstruct the process and definition of what a game is and where the future of games is going. Every episode features an interview with a different game developer or someone making an impact in the games industry.
Listen to my conversation with John Podlasek, Director of Talent Acquisition at Level Ex & Creator of The Game Dev Advice Podcast
Guest Links:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpodlasek/
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https://twitter.com/JohnPodlasek
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https://twitter.com/gamedev_advice
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https://www.gamedevadvice.com/
SEASON 6 Sponsor - Prismatic Studios:
- https://www.prismaticstudios.co.nz/
Zero To Play Links:
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
In this episode, Jonny speaks to Damien Crawford about his fascinating and peculiar indie dev journey. They speak about some of his titles including 'My Older Sister Left The Computer So I Got On & Found Myself Trying To Coordinate A Raid In A Game & I Don't Play MMO's' or 'It's Six Random Characters and a Single Floor Dungeon, That's the Whole Game' and more. They discuss his indie dev journey, what inspires him, how he's survived, table-top vs digital games, game jams, and more!
Mentioned Links: - https://twitter.com/TheWorstRPGDev - https://cannibalinteractive.itch.io/
Host Links: - https://twitter.com/JonnyJ17
SEASON 6 Sponsor - Prismatic Studios: - https://www.prismaticstudios.co.nz/
Zero To Play Links: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
Sam and Kostia are making a game called Copycat, a game where you play as a cat and learn what a home is and what causes you to develop a sense of belonging. They are a couple that split the responsibilities of game dev between then, and work on what they are passionate about, together, after hours. In this episode we talk about their indie dev journey so far, what it's been like learning and using Unity to make the game, the challenges they have faced, and more.
Mentioned Links:
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https://twitter.com/GameCopycat
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1622350/Copycat/?utm_source=cat
Host Links:
- https://twitter.com/CarlsContent
SEASON 6 Sponsor
- Prismatic Studios: - https://www.prismaticstudios.co.nz/
Zero To Play Links:
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
In this conversation Carl speaks to Dan Pos about his role as a Product Marketing Manager and how he got to this position, his journey making Gamedev tutorials on YouTube and how he makes content around his indie projects, advice and insight into the life of a game developer and more. Enjoy the show!
Mentioned Links: - https://twitter.com/danpos_ - https://www.patreon.com/danpos - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6TdcrIbYP0irnOtDN9qI9A
Host Links: - https://twitter.com/CarlsContent
SEASON 6 Sponsor - Prismatic Studios: - https://www.prismaticstudios.co.nz/
Zero To Play Links: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
In this conversation, join Sam Yam, GameDev YouTube Tutorial Maker to more than 25 thousand subscribers talks to Carl about her process for making her videos, why she loves doing what she does and what she feels her point of difference is. We'll hear her about her journey into the games industry, what her experience working in corporate was like and what she plans to spend her time and energy on in the future. Thanks for listening!
Mentioned Links:
- https://twitter.com/samyam_youtube
- https://www.youtube.com/c/samyam
- https://www.patreon.com/samyg
- https://anza.academy/
Host Links: - https://twitter.com/CarlsContent
Zero To Play Links: Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
In this conversation, Narrative designer Kerrie Maguire talks to Sorcha about Serious games, Storytelling, Sexuality & Mental health.
Guest Links:
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https://sites.google.com/view/kerrie-maguire-portfolio
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https://twitter.com/apothekerrie
Host Links:
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Sorcha Millican-Nagle
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https://twitter.com/Cyrup_
Zero To Play Links:
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
Mafalda is the managing director and producer at Nerd Monkeys games, the founder of the Game developer collective , Game dev Lisbon, and the ambassador coordinator of the not for profit organization Women In Games.
Learn how Mafalda broke into the industry and wahat running a game dev studio is like, The power and meaning of community, the importance of short games, and much more.
SEASON 6 Sponsor
- Prismatic Studios: https://www.prismaticstudios.co.nz/
Guest Links:
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https://twitter.com/somewhatmeri
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOOnm_yEMHYmwdkocnt2o9A
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https://mobile.twitter.com/nerd_monkeys
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https://nerdmonkeys.pt/
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https://gamedevlisbon.com/
Host links:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/JonnyJ17
Zero To Play Links:
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
In this conversation, Ryan Langley, Senior Game Designer at PikPok speaks to Carl about what it's like being a Game Designer and what some of the roles are that a Game Designer can do. We speak about Ryans journey into games, and his passion for creating blogs, most notably retro gaming ones and Sonic the Hedgeblog, a place for all things Sonic the Hedgehog.
Mentioned Links:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rlan2
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rlan2/
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Sonic Hedgeblog Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sonic_Hedgeblog
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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Rlan
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Website: http://www.makesvideogames.com/
Host Links:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlsContent
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlleducq/
Zero To Play Links:
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
Bria Sullivan is a Mobile game entrepreneur, CTO & Founder of HoneyB games which is currently behind multiple games including Milk Tea Mania , Boba Barista Idle, and the popular public mobile game beta Boba Story which has over 1.4 million users to date.
Today we’ll be talking about Transitioning from some of the worlds largest Tech organizations into an indie game startup, Building a cozy game for large numbers of people, and discussing the gradual evolution of Bria as a game developer and some of the skills and knowledge she’s picked up along the course of her journey!
Guest Links:
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https://twitter.com/bria_sullivan?lang=en
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https://www.bubbleteagame.com/
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https://www.tiktok.com/@bobabria
Host Links:
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https://twitter.com/JonnyJ17
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjennings3/
Zero To Play Links: Twitter
- https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
Marc Burrage is the Production Director at Creative Assembly, creators of the Total War Games. In this conversation they talk about building a studio towards success, the new challenges remote work presents compared to being in person and how CA Games continues to win best place to work in the UK for the 5th year in a row.
Guest Links:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarcBurrage
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CA Games Website: https://www.creative-assembly.com/
Host Links:
- John Diaz's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElKingpin
Zero To Play Links:
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
In this conversation, internet pseudonym celebrity BoredElonMusk talks about the state of Web3, Blockchain & NFT Games, how they differ to traditional games and why we should be keeping an eye on the space as it grows. As well as his new business, BoredBox, a company that tests & curates the best experiences and projects on the blockchain and delivers them straight to players that want to avoid the hassle of a volatile space.
Mentioned Links:
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Bored's Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoredElonMusk
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BoredBox Website: https://boredbox.io/
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The Art of Game Design Book, Jesse Schell - https://www.amazon.com/Art-Game-Design-Book-Lenses/dp/0123694965
Host Links:
- Carl's Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarlsContent
Zero To Play Links:
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
Gavin Eisenbeisz is the Indie Dev behind Viral Indie Game hit Choo Choo Charles. In this conversation Jonny speaks to Gavin about his past projects, where his inspiration comes from, what it's like going viral and more!
Guest Links:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/TwoStarGames
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Choo Choo Charles Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1766740/ChooChoo_Charles/
Host Links:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonnyJ17
Zero To Play Links:
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
Bilal Akil is a Senior Programmer at Wargaming Sydney and indie dev at Doodad Games. Enjoy this conversation with Sorcha Millican-Nagle and Bilal where they discuss his journey into game dev, alternative pathways and career advice, working for a AAA studio vs pursuing indie projects, and more!
Guest Links:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/bilalakil
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Website: https://bilalakil.me/
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Doodad Games Website: https://doodad.games/
Host:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cyrup_
Zero To Play Links:
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
Enjoy this conversation with John R Diaz and Jameson Durall that covers all areas from studying at Full Sail university to working in AAA, being a Lead Designer compared to a Senior Designer, Jameson's 20+ year long journey in games, when the right time is to make a change in your career, and more!
Mentioned Links:
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Jameson Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesonDurall
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Full Sail Website: https://www.fullsail.edu/about
Host (John R Diaz): - https://twitter.com/elkingpin
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkingpin/
Zero To Play Links:
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
Thomas is the Game Dev dad at Fletcher Studios where he works with his children on a VR and mobile game project 'Blooper, Get Home!'. ''Booper, Get Home!' is a VR platformer/ exploration game based on the drawings of a child on the Autism spectrum.
In this chat our host Jonny Jennings chats to Thomas about the importance of Autism awareness to him and his family, his many artistic pursuits including writing, animation, sound design, photography & more. His transition towards game and VR development and how all these different skillsets play a role in his creative process.
Host:
- Jonathan Jennings - https://twitter.com/JonnyJ17
Mentioned Links:
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Thomas' Twitter - https://twitter.com/ThomasKildren
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Fletcher Studios Website - https://www.fletcherstudios.net
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Booper, Get Home! Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzBlyNKTiOg&feature=youtu.be
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Wishlist on Steam - https://store.steampowered.com/app/631670/Booper_Get_Home/
Zero To Play Links:
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
Jack "Barji" is a YouTuber GameDev that is making waves on YouTube by making viral games and content that connect with his community. In this conversation we talk about Jack's decision to become a full time YouTuber, what the risks are involved, and why he thinks now is the right time. We speak about the tactics and strategies it takes to make content for YouTube and why it isn't a traditional path. I hope you enjoy our chat, go check out his page to learn more about him and his content!
Mentioned Links: - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz3l6nyODzXLzTxIkARZ8rw
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https://twitter.com/BarjiYT
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https://store.steampowered.com/app/1772820/Mushy/
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The Beginner's Guide: https://store.steampowered.com/app/303210/The_Beginners_Guide/
Host Links:
- https://twitter.com/CarlsContent
Zero To Play Links:
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
Justin Rosete is the Indie Dev Behind Award-Winning VR title Samurai Slaughterhouse. In this conversation our guest host Jonny talks to him about what it has been like going full time indie, how his journey started to get him to where he is now, advice for game devs around marketing and working in VR, and more!
Mentioned Links:
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https://twitter.com/TabGames3
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http://tabgamesvr.com/
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Samurai Slaughterhouse - What you need to know: https://youtu.be/ndlrHHDdSWU
Guest Host Jonathan Jennings:
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https://twitter.com/JonnyJ17
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjennings3/
Zero To Play Links:
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
André is the creator of Mix and Jam, an incredible YouTube channel that explores popular game mechanics and breaks them down. He is also a Product Designer at Unity. In this conversation we spoke about his journey to working for Unity and how his YouTube channel helped, his advice for those wanting to start programming and where to begin, his process of making his videos and how he has evolved over the last few years, and more!
Mentioned Links:
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https://twitter.com/andre_mc
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLyVUwlB_Hahir_VsKkGPIA
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https://learn.unity.com/
Zero To Play Links:
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
Ryan Kaufman is the VP of Narrative at Jam City, with an incredible list of experiences in his 25+ year storytelling journey, working at studios such as Telltale games, Planet Moon studios and Lucas Arts. In this conversation we talk about his outlook on the landscape of narrative in games, where to start if you're an indiedev, what his day to day looks like at Jam City and much more!
Mentioned Links:
- https://twitter.com/M1sterFox
Zero To Play Links:
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
Nic Barker is an Indie Dev at Delphinium Games and Software engineer at Canva. In this conversation we spoke about what his journey was like creating Matcha, his philosophy of game design, advice for aspiring game devs and more.
Mentioned Links:
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https://twitter.com/nicbarkeragain
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https://www.delphiniumgames.com/
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https://www.delphiniumgames.com/matcha
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-yrxeZYIYdpEZgHGvIydA
Zero To Play Links:
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Newsletter - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
Niva Kay is the Co-Founder of Pakaraka Permaculture, Documentary Filmmaker at The Rebel Film Collective and Creator of the Upcoming Regenerate GameJam happening virtually across Aotearoa & Globally. In this conversation we spoke about the mission behind the GameJam of developing games with attention to regenerative farming, how games educate us whether we want them to or not, and her perspective on games as a medium compared to film.
Mentioned Links:
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https://events.humanitix.com/regenerate-game-jam
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https://itch.io/jam/regenerate-game-jam
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Regenerate GameJam is made possible thanks to the lovely sponsors: Pakarat Permaculture, The Kerry Topp Collective, NZ Ministry of Education, Tech Futures Lab, Balancing Monkey Games, Games For Change Asia Pacific, Virtual Production Dojo
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https://twitter.com/Cardamonpods
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https://www.prodigygame.com/
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https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266192/wingspan
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The Doughnut Economy: https://www.kateraworth.com/doughnut/
Zero To Play Links:
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
Vee Pendergrast is the Operations Manager at CODE, with an incredible background working on government funding & grants in games. In this conversation Vee shares her insights on what different funding structures look like, advice for game devs starting out and seeking investment, what she is doing and working towards at CODE in Dunedin and much more!
Mentioned Links:
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https://twitter.com/V_garpend
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/vee-pendergrast-b9458146/
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https://www.dunedinnz.com/CODE
Zero To Play Links:
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Newsletter - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
Stephen Ddungu is the Solo dev behind the innovative music/combat rpg game Sword of Symphony, we had a chat to learn more about his process, passion & perspective. Over the last year he has gone viral and amassed an incredible community over on Twitter, TikTok & Instagram. We spoke about his vision for the project and where he hopes it leads, why he is staying as a solo dev and not passing on the creative vision to anyone else, and his little circle of solo devs that he is working with and helping build.
Mentioned Links:
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https://twitter.com/stephen_ddungu?lang=en
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https://www.flowcode.com/page/stephenddungu
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https://twitter.com/SWORDOFSYMPHONY
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https://www.flowcode.com/page/swordofsymphony
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https://gamerant.com/sword-of-symphony-self-taught-artist-music-narrative-story/
Zero To Play Links:
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
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In this conversation, Humphrey talks about his disability and goes into great detail about what creating Accessible games means and how Game Developers can best position themselves to create a game that is accessible and flexible. Below are some resources, I hope you enjoy this episode!
Mentioned Links:
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https://twitter.com/nohandsnoexcuse
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https://nohandsnoexcuses.com/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3HbEPmDPNU (Ian Hamilton Accessibility Talk)
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https://support.xbox.com/en-NZ/help/account-profile/accessibility/copilot (Xbox Copilot)
- https://ablegamers.org/
- https://www.accessunlocked.games/
Zero To Play Links: Newsletter - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
In this conversation, Zai Ortiz speaks like a true creative entrepreneur, describing his latest projects from Voice AI games to NFTs. His passion for the craft is clear and we speak about his perspective on leadership, how to nurture the best environment to create the most innovative experiences and more. I hope you enjoy this episode!
Mentioned Links:
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https://twitter.com/zaiortiz_
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https://www.arcadeog.com/
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https://www.zaiortiz.com/
Zero To Play Links:
Newsletter - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
In this conversation, Jessica talks to us about her current projects and walks us through the moments that led her to Co-Founding Beyond, a VR Studio based in Wellington, New Zealand. She describes the current collaboration with Weta Workshop, on their game Combonauts, her journey into the world of crypto, NFTs & the Metaverse with Fluf World, advice for those wanting to pursue technology and the next frontier of storytelling, and a lot more!
Mentioned Links:
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https://twitter.com/JessicaManins
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https://www.linkedin.com/jessicamanins
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https://beyond.fun
Zero To Play Links:
Newsletter - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
In this conversation, Brad speaks on some of the most culturally and influential brand integrations in games over the past year and talks about some of the trends we're seeing that will continue to grow. We compare the sports industry to esports, we discuss the Metaverse and how brands might work within it in the future and touch on some of the important moments over the past year from virtual concerts, to esport sponsorships to music industry collaborations.
Mentioned Links:
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https://twitter.com/brad__manuel
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https://livewire.group/
Zero To Play Links:
Newsletter - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
Masao brings over 13 years of experience working at Ubisoft to talk about his best advice, insights and perspective on the industry and what led him to want to leave that to pursue an indie journey with his new company Cut To Bits. In this podcast we speak heavily on production processes, the indie journey, Masao's journey and how he got into games, and advice he has for those wanting to follow a similar path.
Mentioned Links:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/masao-kobayashi/
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https://twitter.com/MegaMasao
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https://www.cuttobits.com/
Zero To Play Links: Newsletter -
https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
In this conversation, Gemma talks about her experience working on some incredible games as a Voice-over artist, advice for getting in the industry and staying in it, and a bit about her process and how she gets ready for her jobs.
Mentioned Links:
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https://twitter.com/GemmaLaurelle
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https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3499154/
Zero To Play Links:
Newsletter - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
In this conversation Sam Sharma talks through his role as a Director of Product at Bungie working on Destiny 2, what that role means and he got there. We also touch on his passion for diversity in the workplace and it truly means to be diverse. Sam grew up loving comics and he makes some great points about different forms of media and how it inspired him to get into games and develop great experiences for the medium of games. All this and more in this incredible podcast with an incredible developer who has worked on some of the biggest game franchises in the world.
Thanks for watching Episode 7 of Season 4 of the Zero to Play Podcast!
Mentioned Links:
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https://twitter.com/s3rioussam
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/samratsh/
Zero To Play Links:
Newsletter - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
In this episode Erekose talks through his experience being chosen for a grant by CODE in Dunedin, what his process was like, was failing last year taught him, and advice for those wanting to secure funding as an indie developer!
Mentioned Links: - https://twitter.com/ErekoseWatson - https://www.dunedinnz.com/CODE/code-news
Zero To Play Links: Newsletter - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
In this conversation, John Wolff runs through his unique and incredible mix of skills, experience and perspectives in the games industry. We talk about his chapter in Japan and how games have made an impact at a cultural level, building AR apps using Niantics Lightship Dev Kit, how Blockchain technology is disrupting the space and giving an opportunity to indie developers of the future.
Mentioned Links: - https://twitter.com/johnnyokami_ - https://twitter.com/tontachiar?lang=en - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wolff-abaa548/ - https://urbanelectronicgames.com/ - https://lightship.dev/
Zero To Play Links: Newsletter - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/zerotoplay Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zerotoplay Website - https://www.zerotoplay.com Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
In this conversation Alon puts forward a good argument about how the future of entertainment, interaction and engagement will move to 3D spaces and virtual environments. He talks about his journey with Echo3D and how he sees it fitting in the future of Tech.
Mentioned Links: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alongrinshpoon/ - www.echo3d.co - https://twitter.com/AlonGrinshpoon
Zero To Play Links: Newsletter - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay Twitter - www.twitter.com/zerotoplay Instagram - www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig Facebook - www.facebook.com/zerotoplay Website - www.zerotoplay.com Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
In this conversation, Esther talks through her journey so far into becoming a games programmer, going through the courses the took, the engines she's learned and why she is so passionate and excited about the Unity Game Engine and how it continues to evolve over time.
Mentioned Links: - https://twitter.com/RehtseStudio - https://www.youtube.com/c/RehtseStudio - https://linktr.ee/rehtse_studio
Zero To Play Links: Newsletter - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay Twitter - www.twitter.com/zerotoplay Instagram - www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig Facebook - www.facebook.com/zerotoplay Website - www.zerotoplay.com Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
In this conversation, John takes us through what his job as a Senior Game Designer entails, his advice for entering the industry, how he got into games, how to best prepare a talk, and so much more!
Mentioned Links:
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https://twitter.com/ElKingpin
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkingpin/
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https://linktr.ee/JKingpin
Zero To Play Links:
Newsletter - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay
Twitter - www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Instagram - www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Website - www.zerotoplay.com
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
In this episode I give a bit of a recap on some stats from the podcast, some new ventures I'm looking at pursuing like NFTs, private communities, live recordings, and more!
Mentioned Links:
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https://twitter.com/CarlsContent
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https://opensea.io/CarlsCrypto
Zero To Play Links:
Newsletter - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay
Twitter - www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Instagram - www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Website - www.zerotoplay.com
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
In this conversation Linden explains his path to becoming a graphics programmer and working for companies like EA & Blizzard among others. He explains the ins and outs of how his journey has unfolded and shares career advice for getting in and making the most of game jams, networking events & more. He goes deeper into the next chapter of his career where he is pursuing a freelance & indie path and shares some insights into the narrative project he is currently working on. Check out his shader tutorials on his website and reach out to him directly if you have further questions!
Mentioned Links:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindenreid/
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https://lindenreidblog.com/
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https://twitter.com/so_good_lin
Zero To Play Links:
Newsletter - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay
Twitter - www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Instagram - www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
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Website - www.zerotoplay.com
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
In this conversation, Keir breaks down the definition of the Metaverse, what the implications and risks are that we need to be aware of, some of the advice he has for us to be thinking about as we develop new technology and then explains his journey into games and what he is currently working on at NZXR.
It was a pleasure talking to him and hearing his perspective on the podcast!
Mentioned Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeirRice
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keirrice/
Personal Website: https://www.clayfox.co.nz/
NZXR Website: https://www.nzxr.dev/
Zero To Play Links:
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Twitter - www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Instagram - www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
Facebook - www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Website - www.zerotoplay.com
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
In this episode Todd talks to us about his story into game development, how he went from Sound Design to Production & QA, and talks about some of his lessons he's learned and advice that he'd share.
Mentioned Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoidSwimmer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddenyeart/
Zero To Play Links:
Newsletter - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay
Twitter - www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
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Facebook - www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Website - www.zerotoplay.com
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed - https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
In this episode Javiera speaks about her perspective on the Activision Blizzard Lawsuit and what she believes needs to happen in order for us to collectively work towards a more diverse, inclusive and accessible games industry. I appreciated her thoughtfulness, ability to navigate these complex topics and speak with care and appreciation for all corners of the industry.
Mentioned Links: Javiera's Twitter Thread about the Lawsuit: https://twitter.com/javierabegazo/status/1418220415424491521?s=20 Twitter - https://twitter.com/javierabegazo LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/javierabegazo/
Zero To Play Links: Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay Tw: www.twitter.com/zerotoplay IG: www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig FB: www.facebook.com/zerotoplay Web: www.zerotoplay.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
In this episode Austin tells his story about how he went from Modding Arma 2 to working on the next big survival game from DayZ creator Dean Hall. Austin shares his advice for getting in the industry and his thoughts on the current tools and state of world building in games.
Mentioned Links:
https://twitter.com/killthyjoy
Zero To Play Links:
Tw: www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
IG: www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
FB: www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Web: www.zerotoplay.com
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RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
In this conversation, Victor brings over a decade of experience in the Localization sector of games that doesn't get as much attention as the core departments (Programming, Design, Art etc). He helps us understand what goes into this part of the game development, advice for those wanting to tap into new markets, and a closer look into what it takes to provide quality and impactful localization in games.
Mentioned Links:
https://twitter.com/valion
https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoralonsolion
https://www.pinknoisestudios.com/
Zero To Play Links:
Tw: www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
IG: www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
FB: www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Web: www.zerotoplay.com
Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay
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In this conversation, Andrew brings the perspective of someone who has grown a games studio to a high of 70 staff and decided to step down to pursue an indie career and develop his passion project, Curved Space.
He has an incredible amount of experience with over 15 years in the industry and recounts his experience leaving and why he did it. Usually Indie Game Devs are young and straight out of university, but Andrew did it the the opposite. It was a pleasure to hear his advice and thoughts from someone who is coming at it from a different angle with business and production experience to back up his vision.
Guest Links:
https://twitter.com/onlybymidnight
https://curvedspacegame.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-czarnietzki-1a2a2392/
Zero To Play Links:
Tw: www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
IG: www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
FB: www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Web: www.zerotoplay.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
In this conversation, Jason pulls back the curtain on what it's like running his UX consultancy business 'UX is Fine!" and recounts some of the stories and experiences he has faced over the last 20 years of being in the industry.
Mentioned Links:
Jason's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschklar/
Jason's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jackalshorns
UX is Fine: https://uxisfine.com/
Resources: https://uxif.link/grux
Zero To Play Links:
Tw: www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
IG: www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
FB: www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Web: www.zerotoplay.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ
RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
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In this conversation, Tali brings to the surface his passion for game design and explains some of the thought that goes into the design and choices that the player makes in Umurangi Generation. Tali shares some advice for Indie Game Devs and talks a bit about his story and his inspirations in the games industry.
Mentioned Links:
https://twitter.com/Veselekov
https://twitter.com/umurangigame
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1223500/Umurangi_Generation/
Zero To Play Links:
Tw: www.twitter.com/zerotoplay IG: www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig FB: www.facebook.com/zerotoplay YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ/featured Web: www.zerotoplay.com RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xmlNewsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay
In this conversation, Logan shared the journey of a corner of the games industry that we don't shed enough light on, table-top RPG games. There's a resurgence happening in this space with innovation and evolution into a digital and online future. Companies like Role are developing this new Narrative online play category with tools and features that not only mimic the physical table-top experience, but enhance and create an even more immersive style of gameplay and interactivity. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, let me know what your main take away was in the comments below!
Guest Links:
https://twitter.com/LoganDwight
www.playrole.com
https://twitter.com/roleapp
Zero To Play Links:
Tw: www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
IG: www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
FB: www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Web: www.zerotoplay.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
Jair has many active roles in the games industry, most notably as the Producer at Land & Sea Games, creators of the critically acclaimed Alto's Adventure game and series. In this episode I talk to Jair about his experience with burnout, what it has been like working remotely (and on a night shift!), how he maintains a balanced lifestyle and advice for Producers hiring and growing their team (among other things too!). I hope you enjoy the chat.
Follow him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/JairMcBain
Zero to Play Links: Tw: www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
IG: www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
FB: www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Web: www.zerotoplay.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0adPvEQRHHKPUU13?si=37suNPd4RaKtj8x0syZb-w
Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay
RSS Feed : https://feed.podbean.com/zerotoplay/feed.xml
In this Episode I sit down with Kathy Dongo to talk about her role as an Area Sales Manager for Capcom, what it's like being a Women in Game Dev, Advice for Networking and connecting with like-minded people & different types of jobs that you can find in the industry that aren't directly related to the studios or developers that you might think you need to be.
Follow her on Twitter here: www.Twitter.com/ladycuttlefish
Zero to Play Links:
Tw: www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
Web: www.zerotoplay.com
Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay
IG: www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
FB: www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ/featured
In this episode I go over some of the new things to expect in this season, my current state of mind on the show and and what's going on in my life and reminiscing on some of the conversations I had in last season.
Zero to Play Links:
Tw: www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
IG: www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
FB: www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Web: www.zerotoplay.com
Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtarAj6sVJvv0GnSPtAVJQ/featured
In this episode Cordel gives me break down of the innovations that are happening in the African games industry and how his company Carry1st hopes to be at the forefront of their adoption of technology through the art of games.
Follow him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordelrc/
Zero to Play Links:
Tw: www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
IG: www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
FB: www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Web: www.zerotoplay.com
Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay
Om brings his decade-long experience of analyzing players and how they play to this conversation where he walks me through some of the biggest trends we're seeing in the Free to Play market today.
You can follow Om on Linked at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omtandon/
Zero to Play Links:
Tw: www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
IG: www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
FB: www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Web: www.zerotoplay.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13V48s0...
Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay.
Elina tells her entrepreneurial journey that led to the founding of QuickSave Interactive, a company betting on the return of social games (developed on HTML-5). Facebook has recently launched a new platform called Facebook Instant Games and we discuss the importance of this new area for attention and why this is a great opportunity and market to invest in now.
You can follow Elina on twitter at: @yonder_
Zero to Play Links:
Tw: www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
IG: www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
FB: www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
Web: www.zerotoplay.com
Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/zerotoplay
Jonny opened up about his experience building his VR company "Weird Kid Studios" and his debut game "Galactic Bar FIght". He also shared advice for those wanting to get into the industry and spoke about his decade long experience being a Unity Contract Developer. Let us know what you enjoyed the most below in the comments!
Follow him on Twitter @JonnyJ17
Zero to Play Links:
Tw: www.twitter.com/zerotoplay
IG: www.instagram.com/zerotoplayig
FB: www.facebook.com/zerotoplay
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In this episode John brings his 13+ year experience being at Bioware and working on titles like Mass Effect & Dragon Age: Inquisition to explain how he believes storytelling will evolve and develop through the medium of games.
He shares some of his favourite moments and why he thinks games are the most powerful and interesting medium to be exploring in this generation.
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In this episode I talk with Kyle Banks, the Indie developer of Farewell North, an open world journey about restoring colour to the world set to release in 2022. Listen to this chat to hear his creative process when it comes to programming daily, the kinds of projects he developed before Farewell North and how they were crucial part to his journey now. Hear his perspective on games as an art form and making games that express a special part of who we are are humans, and more! Follow Kyle on twitter: @Kylewbanks
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Phid shares his decade worth of knowledge as a content creator and businessman in the space of online media and streaming to help deconstruct and shed light on what it takes to become a full time gamer.
It's a viable career path and in this chat Phid will give you inspiration and tools to take it seriously and understand exactly what it takes.
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Lual has the most incredible story of any game developer I have every spoken too. He has lived a childhood unlike any other person I have met and although we are the same age, his entire world view is entirely different. I loved speaking with Lual to understand his mindset, and how passionate he is about making games that will help change the world. His mission is to help others be more empathetic and learn what it's like living in a refugee camp while helping those in in need at the same time.
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Nikolaus brings his passions for psychology and experience in AR/VR technology to provide valuable insights about the future of gaming and game development.
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Todd Mitchell is the first guest on the podcast who runs their own show where they interview other industry experts as well. We had a great chat talking about what gaming was like in the 90s compared to now, how his perspective of gaming has changed since his kid entered the world, and what it means when companies like Facebook label themselves as being at the forefront of the future of games. You can follow Todd on Twitter @mechatodzilla
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Sam has been tirelessly working for several years (just himself and a few contractors) developing his passion project 'Before We Leave', a cosy, mostly non-violent city building game. Last year he had an Epic Games Store Exclusive launch and this year he is launching on Steam. Listen to our chat to hear his advice, struggles and perspective that this game has taught him about game development and the journey of going indie and building a game from the ground up! Follow the podcast on Youtube & Twitter for more awesome guests and stories (@zerotoplay!)
Jacob is the CEO of Genvid Technologies, a company exploring the future of interactive streaming, he also worked at Square Enix as the Director of Business Development for 5 years. Today we spoke about the state of cloud gaming, what the Metaverse is, the evolution of Interactive Entertainment & more!
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I just want to give an update on some of the changes and improvements that you’ll see in Season 2 and some of the takeaways from last season! What do you think of the new logo and branding?
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Matthew has a unique perspective on the industry, having released several indie games through his studio Black Vein Productions with some receiving awards, as well as having experience doing 14 internships which included the likes of Facebook, Epic, Sony & Zynga. He is now currently a gameplay engineer with Raven Software working on CoD: Warzone. He has a great perspective of the industry from both extremes and had some great value to share that will help motivate, and inspire those wanting to enter into the industry.
Tom is a Blender 3D Expert, who has ambitiously decided to develop a game using the Blender 3D game engine, a decision that has provided many challenges but a unique creative angle that makes for a unique experience. Tom used to work for Marvel Entertainment and has a passion for open platforms and products that he believes is what the future needs more of. Listen to his journey and purpose in this episode of Zero to Play. You can find him on Twitter @TomMerfy.
Aaron is a Lead Software Engineer at Magic Leap, and was the Technical Director at Ubisoft leading a new team bring popular Ubisoft titles to mobile. I know him from back when I worked at Gameloft in 2014, where he worked as a Lead Programmer, and I was grateful to have him give his time to share his insights and stories. We spoke about Side Hustles and having a Passion for Programming, The Power of Games as way to Communicate and Magic Leap & where AR stands in the Industry.
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Fawzi is a Veteran Game Designer, currently Head of Design at EA Dice, the creators of the Battlefield Franchise, he is also a published author, podcast host and has one many awards for his work and initiatives, with a career spanning more than 15+ year career as a game developer. We spoke about his journey into Game Design, any advice he has for those wanting to make an impact just like he has and the future of gaming and game design.
Edd is a Senior UI Artist working at Double Eleven, the developer/publishers behind Rust & Minecraft Dungeons. Edd is also the creator the Game UI Database, a resource for game developers to take inspiration from some of the most popular games in the industry, it currently has over 400 titles and 15,000 screenshots. We spoke about why he got into Gaming & UI, what problem he’s aiming to solve with the Game UI Database, and what advice he has for those wanting to follow a similar career path. Follow him on Twitter @EddCoates
Phil has been in the gaming industry for over 20 years working his way from QA to Production and from The UK to New Zealand. He was part of the team that brought the Buzz! Quiz show game to the world and most recently helped Produce the flagship game "Dr Grordbort's" for the Magic Leap Augmented Reality Device down in Welling, New Zealand. Listen to Phil's story and the perspective he has on the industry and the future!
Taylor is a Senior Associate at Konvoy Ventures, which is an early stage gaming VC firm based in Denver, Colorado. He has a great finger on the pulse of the industry and I sat with him to ask him questions about all the trends we are seeing in gaming at the moment. From Roblox to Fortnite, to Minecraft, to VR, to Mobile, to Gamification, as well as advice to those seeking investment for their game and investors wanting to put money into the gaming Industry. Follow him on Twitter @TaylorBHurst. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with a friend or tag us online!
Listen to our conversation to hear the process of how a AAA studio develops their IP & New Characters, how they grow and learn with the community and what advice Sam has for storytellers wanting to make it into games.
Tim & Joe explain their stories into Game development as well as their mission for this next chapter of their careers where they hope to break into the mobile co-op market. 2UP Games is a new mobile gaming company founded by these 2 with a mission to redefine the co-op genre, it is backed by Supercell and will be based in New Zealand.
Gene goes deep into APIs and explains the future of esports entertainment and the opportunities that are ahead for this next frontier of gaming. Gene has a background of working in security and being a hobbyist hacker and explains how that led to his job at Riot which he has been for over 4 years.
Lorien walks us through her ambitions with her new studio Chromatic Pie Games and shares advice and stories from her streaming days and anyone interested in getting into that space. She has a kind heart, and wants to make the world a better and more inclusive place through her games, get in touch with her if you'd like to support!
Juan goes through his journey from living in Panama City to coming to New Zealand to work in Game Development. He explains his experience at NZ Mobile Gaming Studio PikPok and why he transitioned into software at Sharesies. Juan is a kind soul, is passionate about games and teaching those interested how to step into the industry, I hope you enjoy our chat!
This episode is a solo episode with host Carl Leducq where he establishes the vision and journey the podcast will go on. Carl speaks a bit about his career into game development and his story of how games such a big part of his childhood.