Game Logic: Behind the Games – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Building games is a challenge, but Pocket Worlds is taking a unique approach with their social platform Highrise. As CEO Anton Bernstein explains, the goal is to connect users through shared experiences. Rather than traditional models, Highrise focuses on rapidly iterating based on frequent and direct user feedback.

Anton conducts weekly interviews to gain a deep understanding of how players engage which informs Pocket World’s priorities. The team also empowers creators within the community to design their own games and worlds. Through tools like Highrise Studio, creators can build experiences that keep users engaged. By allowing community members to shape the platform, Pocket Worlds is building a truly social and collaborative gaming world. Their fast-paced culture of autonomy and experimentation has led to ongoing evolution of Highrise to best serve users and creators.

0:00 The route to Pocket Worlds

7:57 Founding and running a gaming-focused social platform

18:19 Iterating, learning, and building for users and creators

23:01 Company culture, speed, and gaming development

To learn more about Pocket Worlds and Highrise, head to https://www.pocketworlds.com/

To discover the next step in your gaming career, head to https://www.gamelogicrecruitment.com/

Welcome to Game Logic where gaming industry expert Myke Parrott interviews top-class Gaming professionals from some of the world’s most respected Games Studios. These conversations unveil the business side of the gaming industry and reveal insights from some of the people who make the world’s best video games possible. 

This show discusses everything from launching new titles, game development, streaming, UX and UI through to eSports, Free To Play Mobile Gaming and even Web3 Crypto innovations. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the creative processes, challenges, and triumphs from CTOs, engineers, developers, art directors, designers, animators and producers offering an immersive journey into the heart of the gaming universe.

What games sparked a lifelong passion for development? For Zach Hooper, director of production at ProbablyMonsters, it was early PC titles like Morrowind and Wolfenstein that first drew him into gaming. As a kid modding those classic games, he discovered a knack for tinkering under the hood and learning development tools. That hands-on experience eventually led Zach to pursue a career in the industry. He tells his story from those early modding days up through roles at studios like Monolith Productions and Microsoft. Zach also discussed his current work producing games at ProbablyMonsters and why the studio's culture of work-life balance is such a good fit. Even with many responsibilities now, Zach still makes time to play the latest roguelikes. His passion for gaming continues to drive his work helping others pursue their own careers in development.

0:00 Intro 2:20 Career progression in the gaming industry, from QA to production roles. 11:35 The differences between working at a large company and a startup. 17:03 Work-life balance and culture at Microsoft and ProbablyMonsters. 20:51 Production roles, culture, and teamwork in game development. 24:41 Mentorship and career growth in the gaming industry. 28:38 Job search strategies and gaming recommendations.

To discover the next step in your gaming career, head to https://www.gamelogicrecruitment.com/

Welcome to Game Logic where gaming industry expert Myke Parrott interviews top-class Gaming professionals from some of the world’s most respected Games Studios. These conversations unveil the business side of the gaming industry and reveal insights from some of the people who make the world’s best video games possible. 

This show discusses everything from launching new titles, game development, streaming, UX and UI through to eSports, Free To Play Mobile Gaming and even Web3 Crypto innovations. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the creative processes, challenges, and triumphs from CTOs, engineers, developers, art directors, designers, animators and producers offering an immersive journey into the heart of the gaming universe.

How can gaming studios better support developers when working with new technologies? While gaming studios are increasingly investing in data analytics and security to gain insights from players and protect sensitive information, it's important that developers are also equipped with the skills and resources to leverage these new areas. Studios must ensure developers have the training and guidance needed to develop securely from the start of a project.

In today’s episode, Myke talks to Stacey Kruczek, Director of Developer Relations at Aerospike who are creating developer-first tools and fostering communities for engineers to learn from experts and each other. With rapid growth in areas like AI, gaming companies must make developing on the cutting edge easier for their teams through open communication and dedicated developer advocacy programs.

To discover the next step in your gaming career, head to https://www.gamelogicrecruitment.com/

Welcome to Game Logic where gaming industry expert Myke Parrott interviews top-class Gaming professionals from some of the world’s most respected Games Studios. These conversations unveil the business side of the gaming industry and reveal insights from some of the people who make the world’s best video games possible. 

This show discusses everything from launching new titles, game development, streaming, UX and UI through to eSports, Free To Play Mobile Gaming and even Web3 Crypto innovations. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the creative processes, challenges, and triumphs from CTOs, engineers, developers, art directors, designers, animators and producers offering an immersive journey into the heart of the gaming universe.

How will cryptocurrency and blockchain technology continue to evolve within the gaming industry over the next few years? The current focus for blockchain games is shifting away from crypto elements towards simply making high quality games. Where crypto is involved, the technology will likely become more seamlessly integrated in the background while the gameplay remains front and centre. As games on blockchain platforms get more enjoyable for mainstream gamers, it's possible we could see wider adoption of the new models these technologies enable.

Robbie Cochrane is an educator and entrepreneur with a passion for gaming. After teaching, he explored blockchain and co-founded an early blockchain gaming company. Now the founder of Neolyfe, Robbie is building an immersive virtual world platform where education, gaming and social interaction converge using his experience developing educational games.

To discover the next step in your gaming career, head to https://www.gamelogicrecruitment.com/

Welcome to Game Logic where gaming industry expert Myke Parrott interviews top-class Gaming professionals from some of the world’s most respected Games Studios. These conversations unveil the business side of the gaming industry and reveal insights from some of the people who make the world’s best video games possible. 

This show discusses everything from launching new titles, game development, streaming, UX and UI through to eSports, Free To Play Mobile Gaming and even Web3 Crypto innovations. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the creative processes, challenges, and triumphs from CTOs, engineers, developers, art directors, designers, animators and producers offering an immersive journey into the heart of the gaming universe.

Is it possible to get a gaming job straight out of college and still rise to lead major projects? 

David McDonough got his start by landing a job at Firaxis Games straight out of college, despite still having a semester left to complete. This opened the door to over a decade of experience working on major franchises, such as Civilization. 

Through perseverance and seizing opportunities, David was able to take on roles at different studios and expand his skills over the years. He now leads design as a Lead Designer at OtherSide Entertainment, collaborating with industry veterans. David's story shows how passion and hard work can help one succeed in the challenging game industry.

To discover the next step in your gaming career, head to https://www.gamelogicrecruitment.com/

Welcome to Game Logic where gaming industry expert Myke Parrott interviews top-class Gaming professionals from some of the world’s most respected Games Studios. These conversations unveil the business side of the gaming industry and reveal insights from some of the people who make the world’s best video games possible. 

This show discusses everything from launching new titles, game development, streaming, UX and UI through to eSports, Free To Play Mobile Gaming and even Web3 Crypto innovations. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the creative processes, challenges, and triumphs from CTOs, engineers, developers, art directors, designers, animators and producers offering an immersive journey into the heart of the gaming universe.

Bruno Ferrari, Creative Strategy Manager at Animus Game Studio believes there is a lot of potential for growth in the game development industry in Latin America, with many talented engineers and programmers in countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia. However, high taxes imposed by some governments that treat gaming like gambling present an ongoing challenge. Bruno is optimistic that with increased investment and political changes to regulations and tax policies, the industry will continue to bloom across the region. He is proud to be part of the growing game development scene in Brazil and hopes that future generations can build on the foundations being laid now.

To discover the next step in your gaming career, head to https://www.gamelogicrecruitment.com/

Welcome to Game Logic where gaming industry expert Myke Parrott interviews top-class Gaming professionals from some of the world’s most respected Games Studios. These conversations unveil the business side of the gaming industry and reveal insights from some of the people who make the world’s best video games possible. 

This show discusses everything from launching new titles, game development, streaming, UX and UI through to eSports, Free To Play Mobile Gaming and even Web3 Crypto innovations. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the creative processes, challenges, and triumphs from CTOs, engineers, developers, art directors, designers, animators and producers offering an immersive journey into the heart of the gaming universe.

Are you looking to break into the exciting world of game development? Then this insightful conversation with Phil Smith of Splash Damage is for you. A former colleague of Myke’s, Phil has experienced both success and challenges in the gaming industry, together they offer a candid look at their career journeys in recruitment. 

Phil talks about his transition from agency work into a senior role at Splash Damage, as well as his experiences helping launch startups. Their discussion highlights the ups and downs of finding a job in gaming and provides practical advice for those hoping to break into the field, such as considering auxiliary roles beyond design and programming. Beyond career insights, they dive into discussions around current industry trends and changes, including the economic impacts and future outlook. 

To discover the next step in your gaming career, head to https://www.gamelogicrecruitment.com/

Welcome to Game Logic where gaming industry expert Myke Parrott interviews top-class Gaming professionals from some of the world’s most respected Games Studios. These conversations unveil the business side of the gaming industry and reveal insights from some of the people who make the world’s best video games possible. 

This show discusses everything from launching new titles, game development, streaming, UX and UI through to eSports, Free To Play Mobile Gaming and even Web3 Crypto innovations. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the creative processes, challenges, and triumphs from CTOs, engineers, developers, art directors, designers, animators and producers offering an immersive journey into the heart of the gaming universe.

How does a passion for music and games lead to a career directing audio in the industry? Matthew Pablo's journey shows just that, starting from a young age where the soundtrack of Final Fantasy VII inspired them to further their music education.

While at first struggling to find work related specifically to composition after graduating, Matthew's determination and willingness to expand their skills led them on a path to break into the field through contracting mobile game work. 

Varied experience across roles prepared Matthew to take on a leadership position as Audio Director at OtherSide Entertainment, where they could both manage a team and stay hands-on with audio creation. Matthew's story demonstrates how adaptability and following one's interests can help guide a successful career path in the gaming industry.

To discover the next step in your gaming career, head to https://www.gamelogicrecruitment.com/

Welcome to Game Logic where gaming industry expert Myke Parrott interviews top-class Gaming professionals from some of the world’s most respected Games Studios. These conversations unveil the business side of the gaming industry and reveal insights from some of the people who make the world’s best video games possible. 

This show discusses everything from launching new titles, game development, streaming, UX and UI through to eSports, Free To Play Mobile Gaming and even Web3 Crypto innovations. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the creative processes, challenges, and triumphs from CTOs, engineers, developers, art directors, designers, animators and producers offering an immersive journey into the heart of the gaming universe.

How has the video game industry changed in the last few years? With many large studios laying off a lot of staff this is impacting workers and opening doors for independent developers. Layoffs at major studios are freeing up experienced talent to form new independent studios, while indie games are seeing rising success by delivering high-quality titles with smaller budgets and teams as large studios strive to hit big profits. 

Eva shares her experience working as a community manager for an upcoming gaming app and believes the cuts will ultimately strengthen the indie game scene. Eva gives practical career advice around resume and portfolio optimisation, utilising her background in community building to help those affected by layoffs.

To discover the next step in your gaming career, head to https://www.gamelogicrecruitment.com/

Welcome to Game Logic where gaming industry expert Myke Parrott interviews top-class Gaming professionals from some of the world’s most respected Games Studios. These conversations unveil the business side of the gaming industry and reveal insights from some of the people who make the world’s best video games possible. 

This show discusses everything from launching new titles, game development, streaming, UX and UI through to eSports, Free To Play Mobile Gaming and even Web3 Crypto innovations. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the creative processes, challenges, and triumphs from CTOs, engineers, developers, art directors, designers, animators and producers offering an immersive journey into the heart of the gaming universe.

Want to know how to break into the exciting world of game development? This episode provides a behind-the-scenes look at how one company went from a small startup to working with some of the biggest names in gaming.

Jaymes Chapman shares his unconventional journey from professional athlete to head of talent for a major game developer. He discusses the partnerships his company built with studios like Rare and Machine Games. 

But more than that, Jaymes reveals the secrets to their success through rapid hiring, while many companies drag candidates through long, drawn out processes. The insights shared will help you understand what studios really look for in candidates. 

To discover the next step in your gaming career, head to https://www.gamelogicrecruitment.com/

Welcome to Game Logic where gaming industry expert Myke Parrott interviews top-class Gaming professionals from some of the world’s most respected Games Studios. These conversations unveil the business side of the gaming industry and reveal insights from some of the people who make the world’s best video games possible. 

This show discusses everything from launching new titles, game development, streaming, UX and UI through to eSports, Free To Play Mobile Gaming and even Web3 Crypto innovations. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the creative processes, challenges, and triumphs from CTOs, engineers, developers, art directors, designers, animators and producers offering an immersive journey into the heart of the gaming universe.