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Devin Robaina - VFX Artist at Bungie11 Jul 202301:45:20

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!

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#GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio #VFX #VFXArtist #Bungie #Destiny

Chad Hoover Returns - Producer at FENIX Digital Studios11 Jul 202301:47:30

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!

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#GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio

Reed Mosby - From Halo Fan to Working on Halo Infinite28 Mar 202301:38:22

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

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#GameDev #QA GameDesign #GameDevelopment #Halo #Destiny #Fortnite #MagicMouse

Joshua Davidson - Senior Lead Sound Designer at Gearbox Software12 Jan 202102:38:31

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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#GameDev GameDev #GameDesign Game Design #GameDevelopment #Gearbox #DeepSilverVolition #SaintsRow #RedFaction #Borderlands

Mike Block - Hardware Engineer @ Radeon Technologies Group04 Jan 202101:45:06

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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#GameDev GameDev #GameDesign Game Design #GameDevelopment #AMD #Radeon

Interview with Randy Guo - Sr. Director of Production @ Scopely - Part 229 Dec 202001:54:23

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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#GameDev GameDev #GameDesign Game Design #GameDevelopment #Scopely #Halo #Marvel #TheSimpsons #LordoftheRings

Game Design Deep Dive - Our Top Games of 2020 w/ Will Fitzgerald21 Dec 202001:53:11

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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#GameDev GameDev #GameDesign #GameDevelopment #EA #EASPORTS #Madden

Interview with Jason L Blair Pt 2 - Lead Designer @ High Voltage Software15 Dec 202001:57:09

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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#GameDev GameDev #GameDesign Game Design #GameDevelopment #SaintsRow #Prey #AgentsofMayhem

Interview with Miguel Molinari Pt 2 - Course Director & Grizzled Industry Veteran08 Dec 202001:53:46

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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#GameDev GameDev #GameDesign Game Design #GameDevelopment #Madden #Microsoft #RockBand

Interview with Randy Guo - Sr. Director of Production @ Scopely02 Dec 202001:53:55

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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#GameDev GameDev #GameDesign Game Design #GameDevelopment

#Scopely #Halo #Marvel #TheSimpsons #LordoftheRings

Game Design Deep Dive - Mobile Game Design w/ Will Fitzgerald23 Nov 202002:02:15

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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#GameDev GameDev #GameDesign Game Design #GameDevelopment #EA #EASPORTS #Madden

Interview with Rajeev Nattam Pt 2 - 3D Artist @ Probably Monsters16 Nov 202001:53:23

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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#GameDev GameDev #GameDesign Game Design #GameDevelopment

#Bungie #Halo #Destiny

Interview with Jason L Blair - Lead Designer @ High Voltage Software05 Nov 202002:05:14

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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#GameDev GameDev #GameDesign Game Design #GameDevelopment

#SaintsRow #AgentsofMayhem #Prey #tabletop

Cameron Raab - 3D Hard Surfaces Artist at Bungie21 Mar 202301:57:09

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

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#GameDev #GameArt #GameDevelopment #Bungie #Volition #Destiny #Destiny2 #SaintsRow #AgentsofMayhem


Interview with Ryan McCabe Pt. 2 - Lead Gameplay Designer @ Archetype Entertainment29 Oct 202002:28:06

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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#GameDev GameDev #GameDesign Game Design #GameDevelopment #SaintsRow #GhostRecon

Interview with Ryan McCabe - Lead Gameplay Designer @ Archetype Entertainment26 Oct 202001:43:00

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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#GameDev GameDev #GameDesign Game Design #GameDevelopment #SaintsRow #GhostRecon

Interview with John R. Diaz Pt. 2 - Sr. Tech Game Designer @ EA Frostbite22 Oct 202001:44:28

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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#GameDev GameDev #GameDesign Game Design #GameDevelopment

Interview with John R. Diaz - Tutorial Technical Designer @ AWS Game Tech17 Oct 202001:58:54

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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Interview with Miguel Molinari - Game Designer, Developer, and Course Director10 Oct 202001:54:31

Welcome to episode 3! Joining me tonight is Miguel Molinari - Game Designer, Developer, and Course Director at Full Sail University.

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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Interview with Rajeev Nattam - 3D Artist @ Probably Monsters08 Oct 202001:48:35

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.

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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Interview with Rusty Sempsrott - Lead Technical Designer @ Arkane Studios03 Oct 202002:24:14

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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Bev and Francisco Cruz - Starting an Indie Game Studio27 Feb 202301:40:18

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:

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#GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameArt #GameDesign

Reed Mosby Returns! - Sr. Test Engineer on Halo Infinite17 Feb 202301:44:13

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

Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!

#GameDev #QA #Tester #Halo #Fortnite #Destiny #Bionicle

Reed Mosby - Sr. Test Engineer on Halo Infinite25 Jan 202301:43:58

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!

#GameDev #QA #Tester #Halo #Fortnite #Destiny #Bionicle

Francisco Cruz III Returns! - Sr. Tech Artist at Unity Technologies23 Dec 202201:51:23

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:

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#GameDev #TechArt #Wolfenstein #Destiny #Redfall #Prey #Socom #Paladins

2022 The Game Awards Preview13 Dec 202201:51:58

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

Throwback! Jai-Alai Heroes launch w/ Brian Stabile11 Dec 202201:48:40

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)  

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#GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #Throwback 

Francisco Cruz III - Sr. Tech Artist @ Unity Technologies17 Nov 202201:40:25

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:

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#GameDev #GameDesign #Bungie #Unity #SystemShock #Redfall #Wolvenstein #Paladins #Socom

Brian Stabile Returns! - Co-Owner/Project Lead at Astro Crow Games 01 Nov 202201:37:17

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

Alejandro Garcia-Tunon - Director of Technology at Ghostpunch Games27 Jun 202301:38:20

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!

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#GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio #Marvel #Transformers #GuitarHero #Bioshock #Borderlands #RatchetandClank #RiskofRain #StarTrek

Brian Stabile - Co-Owner/Project Lead at Astro Crow Games11 Oct 202201:39:51

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)

Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!

#GameDev #Throwback #Jai-AlaiHeroes #Jai-Alai #WordDoctor #Indie #IndieDev #IndieDevelopment #GameDesign

Ryan Paradis Returns! - Design Director for Destiny Expansions at Bungie27 Sep 202201:54:15

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

Nivedita Rajasekaran - Production Partner Manager, Xbox Game Creators Partnership at Microsoft20 Sep 202201:43:21

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

Will Fitzgerald Returns! - AMA on Game Design and Game Development13 Sep 202201:58:20

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

Shane Gaffney Returns! - Systems Designer at Lost Boys Interactive09 Sep 202201:49:13

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

Michael Johnstone Returns! - Sr. Games Producer at Blizzard Entertainment (At the time of this recording)08 Sep 202201:57:08

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

Shane Gaffney - Systems Designer at Lost Boys Interactive06 Sep 202201:45:09

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

Michael Johnstone – Sr. Games Producer at Blizzard Entertainment31 Aug 202201:42:03

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

Ryan Paradis - Design Director for Destiny Expansions at Bungie31 Aug 202201:55:14

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

Ted Dinola Returns! - Developer Relations Engineer at Meta09 Aug 202201:43:22

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

John Hartzell Returns! - Monetization Designer at Zenimax Online Studios09 Jun 202301:28:46

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!

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#GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio #MaddenNFL #Madden #MaddenMobile #MaddenOverdrive

Mark Kilborn Returns! - Sr. Lead Audio Designer at Certain Affinity02 Aug 202201:50:55

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

Mark Kilborn - Sr. Lead Audio Designer at Certain Affinity19 Jul 202201:57:39

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

Wes Keltner - CEO at Gun Interactive17 Jul 202201:50:09

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

Shiva Deonarine – Project Lead at Offworld Industries21 Jun 202201:46:17

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

Jason L Blair - Writing in Game Development20 Jun 202201:48:02

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

Ted DiNola - Developer Relations Engineer @ Meta08 Jun 202201:52:44

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

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/43ZJySsTzY

JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://anchor.fm/jamesondurall/

JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall

JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall

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#GameDev #Meta #YouTube #WalkingDead #Oculus

J. Mauricio Hoffman – President / Creative Director at Monkey Brain Studios03 May 202201:52:52

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

Bret Wright Returns! - Executive Producer at The Toolshed, LLC28 Apr 202201:42:29

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

Caris Frazier-Baker - Senior Technical Artist at Unity23 Apr 202201:41:55

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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