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Tash, Luke, and Matt are here to talk all things Games Production. What is Production really, what are the common pitfalls, and what's new in Production Land? Join us as we dive headlong and with wild abandon into Games Production best practices, Games Industry Hot Topics, and all while trying to figure out why 'Jesus Got Cancelled'.

The Cast
Matt Ibbs: Games Leadership Coach / Host
Natasha Nathani: Games Industry Veteran / Technical Producer
Luke Timms: Games Industry Veteran / Product & Delivery Leader

Episode 004: "I'm a Duck"
Or, Cyborgs, Clouds, and the Quest for Zen

The Series Continues! Today, the Trio is looking past the console and straight into the future. We’re talking about the tech that’s blurring the lines between "Player" and "Character."

🤯 Hot Topic: The XR Explosion. From headsets that weigh as much as a brick to the terrifyingly cool world of Bionics and Consciousness Uploading—we’re asking: Where does the game end and the human begin? We dive into the ethical minefield of merging our biology with our backlogs.

Overview: Tash, Luke, and Matt are here to talk all things Games Production. What is Production really, what are the common pitfalls, and what's new in Production Land? Join us as we dive headlong and with wild abandon into Games Production best practices, Games Industry Hot Topics, and all while trying to figure out why 'Jesus Got Cancelled'.

The Cast
Matt Ibbs: Games Leadership Coach / Host
Natasha Nathani: Games Industry Veteran / Technical Producer
Luke Timms: Games Industry Veteran / Product & Delivery Leader

Episode 003: Navigating Game Production Challenges / Understanding Team Dynamics in Game Development

The Producers are BACK! In Episode 003, Matt, Tash, and Luke delve into the soft skills that make or break a game, exploring the complexities of team dynamics, personality types, and the producer's essential role as a mentor and 'therapist'.

🤯 Hot Topic: Reboot or Remake? We debate the financial and creative production challenges of bringing back a classic, asking: Is it an easy win or a creative minefield?

🎯 Production Masterclass: Personalities in Teams. We tackle how to effectively communicate with different team members, the importance of reading the room, and the crucial role of retrospectives in building a healthy culture. We talk coaching: providing guidance while allowing individuals to find their own path. Sound bite: "You have to allow some pauses."

💥 Lick My Ick: We take on the source of all production pain: Jiras. Why the ubiquitous task management tool is often the producer's biggest curse.

🎲 True or Flase: Matt serves up another round of real-or-fake game synopses, including a morally complex Australian RPG and a detective AI game with no physical form.

Key Takeaways for Listeners: Understanding personality types enhances team communication. Producers must embrace empathy and coaching. Direct communication is effective, but needs adaptation.

Tash, Luke, and Matt are here to talk all things Games Production. What is Production really, what are the common pitfalls, and what's new in Production Land? Join us as we dive headlong and with wild abandon into Games Production best practices, Games Industry Hot Topics, and all while trying to figure out why 'Jesus Got Cancelled'.

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The Producers are BACK! In Episode 002, Matt, Tash, and Luke are diving into two of the most critical and contentious topics in game development: money and scope.

💸 Hot Topic: The True Cost of Free to Play. We don't just talk about F2P, we dissect it. We expose the hidden costs and ethical sinkholes of Pay-to-Win mechanics. Can a game be financially successful without sacrificing player trust? We debate the fine line.

🎯 Production Masterclass: Scope Survival. Learn the secret weapon of successful producers: Scope Management. We break down why a clear vision is non-negotiable, how to define value beyond just time logged, and the right (and wrong) way to manage change when the deadline looms.

💥 Lick My Ick: The gloves come off for one of the most misused, abused, and misunderstood buzzwords in the business: "Agile."

🎲 True or Flase: We're back with the weirdest games on Steam! Play along as Matt tries to convince the producers to choose the proverbial "Skating Disco Pig" over the genuine article.