Beste Gamedevelopment Podcasts (2024)

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Marvel Games Executive Producer, Eric Monacelli 1:50:49

17h ago1:50:49

1:50:49

This episode is supported by Xsolla Trent Kusters chats with Eric Monacelli, an executive producer at Marvel Games. Together they discuss his career working on the marketing and community side of some of gaming's biggest franchises including Bioshock and Call of Duty; the process of how development studios come to work with Marvel and what a succes…

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E74: How To Write Compelling NPCs For Space Marine 2 with Matthew Garcia-Dunn 51:14

7d ago51:14

51:14

Narrative is often overlooked in game dev. We want to explore what you might be missing if you skip writers, storytellers, and worldbuilders, and what to look for when working with them. We are joined by Matthew Garcia-Dunn, who most recently wrote for Space Marine 2. Enjoy! Key Discussion Points: The role of narrative in game development and why i…

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Conversation: Unlocking Immortality? The Future of Aging, Gene Therapy & Living Forever with Marcos Arrut 24:31

7d ago24:31

24:31

In this mind-blowing episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with Marcos Arrut, co-founder of RenovaCode Therapeutics, to explore the future of human evolution and the science of extending life. From reversing aging to the possibility of achieving immortality, Marcos and his team are pioneering breakthroughs in gene therapy that could change t…

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Ep 371 - How to Resonate with your Audience and Get Remarkable Results 55:01

6d ago55:01

55:01

Today, we're diving into how to resonate with your audience and achieve remarkable results. This episode is a special one, as I'll be sharing insights from a recent talk I gave, tailored just for you. So sit back, relax, and let's explore how to connect with your audience and make an impact. https://www.rengenmarketing.com/371 Interested in getting…

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Ep 371 - How to Resonate with your Audience and Get Remarkable Results 55:01

6d ago55:01

55:01

Today, we're diving into how to resonate with your audience and achieve remarkable results. This episode is a special one, as I'll be sharing insights from a recent talk I gave, tailored just for you. So sit back, relax, and let's explore how to connect with your audience and make an impact. Interested in getting valuable market and audience insigh…

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Finding Creativity within Constraint with Composer Jon Everist 1:49:17

8d ago1:49:17

1:49:17

This episode is supported by Xsolla Austin Wintory chats with composer Jon Everist. Together this discuss how he transitioned from a career path in economics to composing music; his work with Harebrained Schemes across their library of games and his most recent contributions on Star Wars Outlaws; and how the concept of constraint can lead to creati…

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Type Erasure, SIMD-Within-a-Register and more 1:04:07

9d ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Eduardo Madrid joins Phil and Timur. Eduardo talks to us about the Zoo libraries, including his advanced type-erasure library, as well as the SWAR library which simulates ad-hoc SIMD within a register. We also discuss how he has taken inspiration and cues from the worlds of Biology and Physics to arrive at new thinking around software development, …

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Conversation: Aza Hand on Mixing Kneecap – The Sound Behind the Rebellion 30:51

13d ago30:51

30:51

In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with Aza Hand, the re-recording mixer behind the explosive Irish film Kneecap, Ireland’s official submission for the 2025 Oscars. Aza takes us behind the scenes of this powerful, music-driven movie, sharing insights on the technical and creative challenges he faced while crafting the film’s dynam…

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0356: Escape From Hadrian's Wall with Jim Gray 1:17:33

13d ago1:17:33

1:17:33

About this episode:Jim Gray is a seasoned video game professional with over two decades of experience, having led engineering and development teams at notable companies such as ILMxLAB, Sledgehammer Games, and Midnight Society. He has a strong background in gameplay programming and engineering management, contributing to titles like Call of Duty: A…

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Ep 370 - Sustaining Creativity and Innovation in Indie Games with Tyler Glaiel 52:52

13d ago52:52

52:52

Indie game development often thrives on the balance between iteration and long-term sustainability, but in doing so, there's always the potential risk of burning out. So today, we're going to explore strategies on how to maintain creativity over time and how to adapt your development process to evolve projects while fostering innovation and sustain…

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Ep 370 - Sustaining Creativity and Innovation in Indie Games with Tyler Glaiel 52:52

13d ago52:52

52:52

Indie game development often thrives on the balance between iteration and long-term sustainability, but in doing so, there's always the potential risk of burning out. So today, we're going to explore strategies on how to maintain creativity over time and how to adapt your development process to evolve projects while fostering innovation and sustain…

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Scoring the Witcher and Beyond with Composer Mikolai Stroinski 1:14:23

15d ago1:14:23

1:14:23

This episode is supported by Xsolla Austin Wintory chats with award winning composer Mikolai Stroinski. Together they discuss his extensive work on the Witcher franchise for CD PROJEKT RED; his work on various projects both in and outside of games; the various influences that helped him score games across different genres; how his work on TV and fi…

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Newscast: Nintendo has announced new hardware, but it's not Switch 2 29:10

15d ago29:10

29:10

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss Nintendo's big new hardware announcement - and no, it's not Switch 2. Despite months of frenzied rumour that Nintendo was ready to reveal its next-generation Switch, the company instead revealed... Alarmo, a new interactive alarm clock. It costs £90/$100, and is currently only available to Nintendo Sw…

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0355: Roundtable News | Ubisoft is Falling Hard 1:13:43

20d ago1:13:43

1:13:43

About this episode:Ubisoft is making all types of bad headlines. This was recorded even before the rumor that the brothers are looking to sell to Tencent. Given more credence to our doomsday prediction that Ubisoft is on its last desperate legs. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raymond Graham (@Wadarass) / X⁠ Connect with us:• 🖥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://gamedevunchained.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• 🎞️…

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E73: The Challenges Game Studios Face And Saying Goodbye with Aaron Smith 35:21

21d ago35:21

35:21

Welcome to the BBG podcast! In this special episode of Building Better Games, co-host Aaron Smith returns to share his insights on game development, leadership, and the state of the industry. Aaron opens up about the challenges facing AAA studios today, the impact of the pandemic on his career, and his recent decision to step back from the podcast …

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Ep 369 - Lessons in Building a Sustainable Indie Game Business with Jeff Vogel 1:03:50

20d ago1:03:50

1:03:50

The indie game industry has evolved dramatically in the last few decades. But despite some fundamental challenges that remain, reaching sustainability is still possible to acheive. So today, we're going to dive deep into how one developer has thrived for over 30 years, balancing creativity and business by focusing on shareware games. We'll explore …

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Ep 369 - Lessons in Building a Sustainable Indie Game Business with Jeff Vogel 1:03:50

20d ago1:03:50

1:03:50

The indie game industry has evolved dramatically in the last few decades. But despite some fundamental challenges that remain, reaching sustainability is still possible to acheive. So today, we're going to dive deep into how one developer has thrived for over 30 years, balancing creativity and business by focusing on shareware games. We'll explore …

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Talking Southeast Asian Game Dev with Kris Antoni, Toge Productions 1:19:54

22d ago1:19:54

1:19:54

This episode is supported by Xsolla Xbox's Jun Shen Chia chats with Kris Antoni, Founder of Toge Productions. Together they discuss the history of Toge including the release and reception of their hit indie game, Coffee Talk; what's next for the studio; the burgeoning development scene in Southeast Asia; and how Toge is working with studios in the …

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Starting a Studio, Don’t Give Up, Self Publishing, Being a CEO, and the Gold Rush ‘90s with Brad Hendricks of Blind Squirrel Entertainment 1:05:27

24d ago1:05:27

1:05:27

In this episode, I speak with Brad Hendricks, CEO and Founder of Blind Squirrel Entertainment. Brad talks about his path from working with new game technologies to starting his own company after his previous job at Gamebryo ended. He shares how he and his team landed their first project with 2K Games, kickstarting their game development journey bef…

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Parsing and Analysing C++ 1:01:30

25d ago1:01:30

1:01:30

Yuri Minaev joins Timur and Phil. Yuri talks to us about static analysis and how PVS Studio helps. Then we chat about his work on a custom C++ parser, and what challenges he's encountered. News CppCon 2024 keynotes on YouTube (via CppCon site): Herb Sutter - "Peering Forward: C++'s Next Decade" Khalil Estell - "C++ Exceptions for Smaller Firmware" …

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Ep 368 - How to Balance Roles While Building an IP with Adriaan Jansen 57:03

27d ago57:03

57:03

Managing an indie studio requires juggling multiple roles, from creative direction to financial management, all while staying true to a game’s vision. It may not be easy, but it can be done. So today, we're going to dive into the challenges of balancing these responsibilities, and explore how to build up your IP all while learning how to effectivel…

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Ep 368 - How to Balance Roles While Building an IP with Adriaan Jansen 57:03

27d ago57:03

57:03

Managing an indie studio requires juggling multiple roles, from creative direction to financial management, all while staying true to a game’s vision. It may not be easy, but it can be done. So today, we're going to dive into the challenges of balancing these responsibilities, and explore how to build up your IP all while learning how to effectivel…

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Writing for Live Service Games with Destiny 2 Narrative Director, Alison Lührs 1:05:17

29d ago1:05:17

1:05:17

This episode is supported by Xsolla Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Alison Lührs, Narrative Director on Bungie's Destiny 2. Together they discuss her approach to writing for fantasy in the Dungeons & Dragons universe and now sci-fi for Destiny 2; the unique aspects of writing for live service games; how to start projects effectively; and how theater a…

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E72: How to Engage Players and Improve Retention through Flow with Kevin Scheepers 33:51

1M ago33:51

33:51

Welcome to Episode 72 of the Building Better Games Podcast! We’re getting back into flow, this time focusing on players and game design. Kevin Scheepers, the founder of FlowMate and GameWell, will be talking about how you can build flow into your games to improve engagement. Have you ever felt completely immersed in a game, losing track of time and…

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Ep 367 - How to Align Marketing and Community Needs During Development with Amanda Vandenburg 51:57

1M ago51:57

51:57

Marketing and community management are often the bridge between game developers and their audience, but navigating this relationship during production can be tricky. So today, we're going to uncover how to align marketing strategies with community needs by discussing effective ways to create authentic connections and drive player engagement, all wh…

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Ep 367 - How to Align Marketing and Community Needs During Development with Amanda Vandenburg 51:57

1M ago51:57

51:57

Marketing and community management are often the bridge between game developers and their audience, but navigating this relationship during production can be tricky. So today, we're going to uncover how to align marketing strategies with community needs by discussing effective ways to create authentic connections and drive player engagement, all wh…

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Navigating the Business of Indie Games with Dan Adelman 3:02:36

1M ago3:02:36

3:02:36

This episode is supported by Xsolla Trent Kusters chats with indie gaming business guru, Dan Adelman. Together they discuss his time at Xbox and Nintendo helping to start their digital content marketplaces; transitioning to working independently with game developers to help them launch and market their games; how he decides which developers and pro…

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CppCon 2024 Live Special 54:41

1M ago54:41

54:41

Phil and Timur are joined by a live audience at CppCon as we chat about Safety in C++, AI and the running of CppCast itself. News Clang 19.1 released Sean Baxter's "Safe C++" P3390R0: "Safe C++" - Sean's work written up as a proposal partnership announcement from C++ Alliance Summary article on The Register Links Core C++ (Israel) - Call for Speake…

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Ep 366 - How Indie Devs Can Think Big with Ryan Laley 38:21

1M ago38:21

38:21

Many indie game developers fall into the trap of letting their limitations dictate their creative process, which can affect more than just their games. So today, we're going to challenge this mindset by discussing how studios can apply AAA principles to their projects, and learn how to think big, innovate, and overcome limitations that may stand in…

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Ep 366 - How Indie Devs Can Think Big with Ryan Laley 38:21

1M ago38:21

38:21

Many indie game developers fall into the trap of letting their limitations dictate their creative process, which can affect more than just their games. So today, we're going to challenge this mindset by discussing how studios can apply AAA principles to their projects, and learn how to think big, innovate, and overcome limitations that may stand in…

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From Portal to Counter-Strike 2 with Valve Composer Mike Morasky 2:01:35

1M ago2:01:35

2:01:35

This episode is supported by Xsolla Austin Wintory chats with longtime Valve composer and music designer, Mike Morasky. Together they discuss how he started his career outside of music in the visual effects industry working on film series such as The Matrix and The Lord of the Rings; how he found himself pursuing music and then joining Valve; and h…

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Daniel Pemberton and James Griffith on Music Production and Slow Horses 32:09

2M ago32:09

32:09

🎙️ In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with two of the most creative minds in film and television music—Oscar-nominated composer Daniel Pemberton (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Trial of the Chicago 7) and James Griffith of Toydrum (Slow Horses, Three Pines). We dive deep into their collaborative work on the hit spy thril…

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Newscast: When it costs £700, who exactly is the PS5 Pro for? 39:10

2M ago39:10

39:10

Yesterday Sony finally announced the long-rumoured PS5 Pro in a technical presentation hosted by Mark Cerny. The console is a more advanced version of the PlayStation 5 that boosts its graphics capabilities, and even improves backwards compatibility with some PS4 games. Yet the biggest catch of all is its £700 price tag. What's more, with this bein…

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E71: How Baldur’s Gate 3’s Story And Cinematics Were Built with John O’brien and Greg Lidstone 40:53

2M ago40:53

40:53

Welcome to the BBG podcast! Today, we venture into the heart of Larian Studios, the creative minds behind the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3. John O'Brien and Greg Lidstone unveil the culture and processes behind the game’s cinematic development, offering insights into adapting to an evolving story and nurturing a collaborative environment. K…

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Ep 365 - Crafting Your Career Value in a Competitive Games Market with Jean Leggett 54:08

2M ago54:08

54:08

With the gaming industry experiencing significant job cuts over the past several months, developers and professionals are finding it increasingly difficult to secure new opportunities, making articulating your value more critical than ever. In this episode, we're going to discuss how to communicate your worth effectively in such a competitive envir…

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Ep 365 - Crafting Your Career Value in a Competitive Games Market with Jean Leggett 54:08

2M ago54:08

54:08

With the gaming industry experiencing significant job cuts over the past several months, developers and professionals are finding it increasingly difficult to secure new opportunities, making articulating your value more critical than ever. In this episode, we're going to discuss how to communicate your worth effectively in such a competitive envir…

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Generating Human Stories with RimWorld Creator, Tynan Sylvester 2:05:26

2M ago2:05:26

2:05:26

This episode is supported by Xsolla Trent Kusters chats with Tynan Sylvester, creator of RimWorld and author of Designing Games: A Guide to Engineering Experiences. Together they discuss his ideas around development concepts and processes; how crystalizing those ideas in book form led to the creation of RimWorld; his ideas around core systems and h…

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Newscast: PlayStation's Astro Bot success and PS5 Pro tease can't distract from Concord's failure 20:04

2M ago20:04

20:04

This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss the most dramatic few days for PlayStation in recent times. Sony's stunning decision to kill off live-service shooter flop Concord after less than two weeks sent shockwaves around the industry, setting a new precedent for how swiftly a troubled title from a major publisher could be given the axe. Afte…

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Benchmarking Language Keywords 1:05:48

2M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

Benjamin Summerton joins Timur and Phil. Ben talks to us about what led him to benchmark the impact of the final and noexcept keywords, how to interpret his results, and the project that inspired him to do so in the first place. News Boost 1.86 released RealtimeSanitizer - new real-time safety testing tool for C and C++ projects that comes with Cla…

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Navigating a Layoff, Importance of Networking, Working at PlayStation, Resumes and Portfolios, Mental Health, The Rise of Indies, Building a Brand, and Accepting Change with Alex Gombos 1:02:23

2M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

In this episode, I speak with Alex Gombos, a seasoned talent acquisition manager who shares her insights and career journey in the gaming industry. Most recently, she supported the game development studios at PlayStation. Alex highlights the importance of networking, building an online presence, and being proactive in pursuing career goals, whether…

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Eurogamer 25th anniversary special: The former editors return 1:35:45

2M ago1:35:45

1:35:45

How long have you been a Eurogamer reader for? Let me put that another way: how many different Eurogamer editors do you remember? The site has been around for a long time now - 25 years this week - so there have been a few different sets of hands at the tiller. I ask because, well, I've gathered those editors together again for a very special anniv…

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0354: Tabletop Game Design ‘Your Turn’ with Scott Rogers 1:01:51

2M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Magic Mind is offering a saving of 48% for unchained listeners. This is their best offer yet and it won't last long! Give that brain a boost and start your day with Magic Mind. Go to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.magicmind.com/DEVUNCHAINED20⁠⁠⁠ About this episode:Scott Rogers with over 25 years in the game industry and an accomplished author drops by on the show …

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