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Behind the Game

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Frequency: 1 episode/13d. Total Eps: 12

The game growth podcast where we unlock the gaming industry's juiciest stories and insights, with inspiring lessons (learned the hard way) from pros across the industry. Each episode dives into a key topic "behind" what makes great games succeed, from innovative game mechanics to game growth strategies, featuring insights from marketing experts, developers, investors, and industry pioneers. Our goal is to find hidden gems and share them with the world. Expect practical advice, industry trends, and inspiring stories to fuel your game development journey. Follow us to catch new episodes!

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - videoGames
05/07/2026
#97
🇬🇧 Great Britain - videoGames
11/02/2025
#80

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12. How Great Game Music Gets Made | ft. Rich Vreeland (Disasterpeace) | Behind the Game Podcast

Season 1 · Episode 12

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 • Duration 39:20

Join Sandy Smith, Luke, and special guest Rich Vreeland (a.k.a. Disasterpeace) for a wide-ranging discussion on the creative process behind composing video game soundtracks. Disasterpeace's discography includes iconic soundtracks for games like Fez, Hyper Light Drifter, Monsters Ate My Birthday Cake, and many more. The discussion covers the process of working with developers, the craft of creating music that resonates with players, overcoming challenges, and working within constraints. Check out Disasterpeace: http://disasterpeace.com Check out Yodo1 on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yodo1/ Check out the full episode on Spotify: https://youtu.be/SwwTR071j9A

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11. How Indie Publishers Pick Games | ft. Ben Kvalo from Midwest Games | Behind the Game Podcast

Season 1 · Episode 11

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 • Duration 39:40

Join Sandy Smith, Ismael Jorge, and special guest Ben Kvalo, CEO of Midwest Games. It’s a deep dive into big industry trends, what publishers look for in a potential game, risk, and the dynamics that make a game work, or not. This episode also covers Ben’s journey in the gaming industry, and the story behind Midwest Games, which is focused on creating opportunities for the abundant talent across the Midwest and other underrepresented regions.

Follow Ben on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkvalo/

Check out Yodo1 on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/yodo1/

Check out the full episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/p_GuJUL6FAU

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2. Influencer Marketing for Games is Broken | ft. Callan Saurma-Jeltsch | Behind the Game Podcast

Season 1 · Episode 2

Thursday, February 29, 2024 • Duration 37:34

Explore innovative influencer marketing strategies with Callan Saurma-Jeltsch, alongside co-hosts Sandy Smith and Ismael Jorge. Callan advocates a community-driven influencer marketing model that moves away from cost-prohibitive inauthentic engagement to a strategy based on authenticity, detailed social media research, and building a sustainable influencer ecosystem around your game. With insights into targeting and researching influencers across niches, creating engaging content, and optimizing performance for repeated success, this episode is packed with actionable strategies. For developers aiming to grow faster, this episode is a must! Subscribe and follow to gain industry-leading knowledge straight from the experts. Callan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/callan-saurma-jeltsch-518810220/ Check out Yodo1 on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yodo1/ Check out the video version:

https://youtu.be/tFs6LRAXa2M

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1. Veteran Investor Reveals Why Some Games Stand Out | ft. Johan Eile | Behind the Game Podcast

Season 1 · Episode 1

Thursday, February 29, 2024 • Duration 36:26

In this episode of the podcast, join co-hosts Sandy and Ismael, with guest Johan Eile, a seasoned investor and co-founder of Smulton Ventures, for an insights-filled discussion on navigating the gaming industry's investment landscape. With his extensive experience, including roles at Kabam and on the board of Trophy Games, Johan brings valuable insights into what investors look for in games, effective pitching strategies, and growth tactics. For developers aiming to make an impact, this episode is a must! Subscribe and follow to gain industry-leading knowledge straight from the experts. Follow Johan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johan-eile-857981 Check out Yodo1 on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yodo1/ The book mentioned in the episode: https://www.amazon.com/UP-DOWN-companies-succeed-others-ebook/dp/B0CR4D417V

Check out the YouTube version:

https://youtu.be/tSJw_gvMy-Q

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10. Tapping Into Player Nostalgia with IP-based Games | ft. Jules Hirtzig | Behind the Game Podcast

Season 1 · Episode 10

Friday, June 14, 2024 • Duration 28:08

Join Sandy Smith and special guest Jules Hirtzig, from Dotemu, for a deep dive into IP-based games. This episode covers models for IP collaborations, game localization, the process of choosing an IP, and platform considerations (whether to release in PC, mobile, console, etc.), as well as the nuances of collaborating with an IP holder.

Jules also shares some personal insights about getting into the gaming industry and the career moves that led him to Dotemu.

Follow Jules on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jules-hirtzig-40a87a81/

Check out Yodo1 on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/yodo1/

Check out the full episode on YouTube

https://youtu.be/z3hWn4MDj20

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9. What Every Dev Should Know Before Doing Multiplayer | ft. Jaume Molins | Behind the Game Podcast

Season 1 · Episode 9

Friday, May 31, 2024 • Duration 35:46

Join Ismael Jorge, Sandy Smith, and special guest Jaume Molins for an in-depth discussion on the intricacies of multiplayer game development, tackling the industry’s biggest challenges, and exploring current trends. Jaume shares his extensive experience in the gaming industry, offering valuable insights on hosting multiplayer games, managing server resources, and addressing player toxicity.

Tune in to learn from Jaume’s expertise in balancing the technical and social aspects of game development, and discover his strategies for creating successful and engaging multiplayer experiences.

Follow Jaume on LinkedIn:

https://nl.linkedin.com/in/jaume-molins-1376b8180?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name

Check out Yodo1 on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/yodo1/

Watch the full episode on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/FCchqHHJa-Q

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8. Quest Designer Reveals What Makes Players Tick 🧠 | ft. Brian Woodruff | Behind the Game Podcast

Season 1 · Episode 8

Friday, May 17, 2024 • Duration 34:19

Join Sandy Smith and special guest Brian Woodruff for a discussion about building narratives and quests, player psychology, and the big-picture principles that make games succeed. This episode covers topics from the monomyth to behavior-driven marketing, and what ties them together.

Also, Brian shares some of his personal experiences creating narratives and building game worlds across his years of experience in the industry.

Follow Brian on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bcwoodruff/?originalSubdomain=ca

Check out Yodo1 on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/yodo1/

Listen to the full episode on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/Nsmvz61Fo-E

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7. So You Want to Be a Game Designer | ft. Jamie Smith | Behind the Game Podcast

Season 1 · Episode 7

Thursday, April 25, 2024 • Duration 34:22

Join Sandy Smith, Ismael Jorge, and special guest Jamie Smith for a great conversation about game mechanics across platforms, working within constraints, developing a new IP, and building a career in the gaming industry.

Jamie shares his experience working on iconic AAA titles like Call of Duty: Vanguard and Hood: Outlaws & Legends, and shares insights for young developers.

Follow Jamie on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiesmithdev

Check out Yodo1 on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/yodo1/

Watch the full episode on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/-HmmM3B0uvg

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6. How to Defeat the Clone Army in Gaming and UA | ft. Gus Viegas | Behind the Game Podcast

Season 1 · Episode 6

Friday, April 12, 2024 • Duration 47:50

Join Sandy Smith, Ismael Jorge, and special guest Gus Viegas for a fascinating conversation about all things game marketing. This episode covers industry trends, finding your Ikigai, and a concept coined by Gus called “Fighting the Clone Army,” which brings up key considerations about chasing trends, and originality in the industry.

Also, Gus shares some of his personal experiences doing marketing for mobile games, shares insights on how to give compelling talks, and more!

Follow Gus on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gusviegas

Check out Yodo1 on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/yodo1/

Watch this episode on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/6xCtYwFn5sQ?si=KElm_KGyRddRzPs3

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5. How Small Teams Create Huge Growth | ft. Ludovic Bodin | Behind the Game Podcast

Season 1 · Episode 5

Friday, March 29, 2024 • Duration 17:48

In this episode of the podcast, join Sandy Smith at a special book launch event during GDC. The book is Atomic Scaling, by Ludovic Bodin. Sandy and Ludovic discuss how companies like Supercell and Discord managed to create huge things with small teams. As an entrepreneur and investor, Ludovic brings an experienced perspective that developers at every stage can learn from.

Check out Ludovic’s Book: 

https://a.co/d/4fPC3rp

Check out Yodo1 on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/yodo1/

Watch the episode on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/WFyfsvoJZLk

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