Dev Diary

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  • Episode 66: Nik Pantis (Moving Out, Warhammer Underworlds Online, Critter Clash)

    Having worked on some of Australia's best games, with some of the countries best teams, Nik Pantis' status continues to rise. Nik joins Paul in the newest entry of Dev Diary to discuss the journey so far, the games along the way, and the larger-scale ambitions to come

    Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter

    Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces and shows such as Patched, The Insider and Gamer School

    Find out more at https://dev-diary.pinecast.co

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    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 65: Nick Pearce (The Forgotten City, The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim - The Forgotten City)

    With his modding days behind him, Nick Pearce was mostly lost to games, that is, until Skyrim came along. What stemmed from that moment was a beloved mod, adored by millions than itself kicked off a massive career path change. Having moved from law into game dev, Nick is working on The Forgotten City, and takes some time to join Paul and discuss the journey so far.

    Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter

    Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces and shows such as Patched, The Insider and Gamer School

    Find out more at https://dev-diary.pinecast.co

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    59 min
  • Episode 64: Lucy Mutimer (Paper Fire Rookie)

    An early love of gaming fell by the wayside as Lucy Mutimer was busy pursuing a career in illustration until she realised (with a bit of help) that both could come together in an amazing whole. Since then there's been no going back. Lucy joins Paul in the latest entry of Dev Diary to discuss the road into the game-dev scene.

    Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter

    Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces and shows such as Patched, The Insider and Gamer School

    Find out more at https://dev-diary.pinecast.co

    This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-1862be for 40% off for 4 months, and support Dev Diary.

    1 hr 15 min
  • Episode 63: David Jaffe (God of War, Twisted Metal, Drawn To Death)

    David Jaffe is the father of some of PlayStation's most iconic IP in God of War, and Twisted Metal. These days he's doing some consultancy and building an online audience. David joins Paul to discuss his massive hits, where everything began, and knowing when it is the right time to walk away from it all.

    Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter

    Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces and shows such as Patched, The Insider and Gamer School

    Find out more at https://dev-diary.pinecast.co

    This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-1862be for 40% off for 4 months, and support Dev Diary.

    2 hr 31 min
  • Episode 62: Max Pears (The Division, Cyberpunk 2077)

    Max Pears hasn't been in the industry all that long, but since getting his first break with Ubisoft, working on Tom Clancy's The Division, he hasn't looked back. Max comes on Dev Diary to discuss his career so far, a sponge-like approach to learning, and how to then share that with the world.

    Check out Max's book "Let's Design: Exploration"

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    Or if you're a game dev looking for mentoring

    Mentorship - http://bit.ly/33xpKbG

    Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter

    Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces and shows such as Patched, The Insider and Gamer School

    Find out more at https://dev-diary.pinecast.co

    This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-1862be for 40% off for 4 months, and support Dev Diary.

    1 hr 28 min
  • Episode 61: Rami Ismail (Super Crate Box, Nuclear Throne, Luftrausers)

    After his uni tried to claim his work, Rami Ismail decided it was time to forge his own path, and with that, an incredible legacy was born. Rami joins Paul to discuss his wonderfully fascinating journey through the industry so far

    Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter

    Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces and shows such as Patched, The Insider and Gamer School

    Find out more at https://dev-diary.pinecast.co

    This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-1862be for 40% off for 4 months, and support Dev Diary.

    1 hr 48 min
  • Episode 60: Jon Cartwright (De Blob, Yonder The Cloudcatcher Chronicles, Reservoir Dogs)

    Jon Cartwright, having dabbled in game creation, bluffed his way into his first real industry job, and from that moment on he never looked back. Jon has worked on Game Genie products, overseen development on several franchise tie-ins, and boosted the profile of some of Australia's best gaming exports. Jon joins Paul in this new entry of Dev Diary to share all the events of a fascinating career so far.

    Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter

    Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces and shows such as Patched, The Insider and Gamer School

    Find out more at https://dev-diary.pinecast.co

    This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-1862be for 40% off for 4 months, and support Dev Diary.

    1 hr 39 min
  • Episode 59: Lisy Kane (Armello, Girl Geek Academy)

    It took Lisy Kane a while to finally chase the dream in the games industry, but once she did, what an impact she's had! Lisy discusses her work at League of Geeks, the formation of Girl Geek Academy, and much more in this new episode of Dev Diary.

    Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter

    Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces and shows such as Patched, The Insider and Gamer School

    Find out more at https://dev-diary.pinecast.co

    This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-1862be for 40% off for 4 months, and support Dev Diary.

    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 58: Wayne Kubiak (The Binding Of Isaac, Cave Story +, Habroxia 2)

    Wayne Kubiak after seemingly having found a new career pathway, detached from his passion for games, found his way back through opportune circumstances; now he's responsible for classic indie titles such as The Binding of Isaac, Cave Story and many more. Wayne joins Paul in this new entry of Dev Diary to discuss how the journey began, and how it continues to progress.

    Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter

    Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces and shows such as Patched, The Insider and Gamer School

    Find out more at https://dev-diary.pinecast.co

    This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-1862be for 40% off for 4 months, and support Dev Diary.

    0 min
  • Episode 57: Ally Mclean (Rumu, Warhammer 40K Regicide, The Working Lunch)

    Ally Mclean has done an incredible amount of good with her brief time in the industry so far. From humble beginnings in cosplay, she's reached for the stars and consequently, become one of Australia's shining stars in the game development scene. Ally joins Paul in this new entry of Dev Diary to discuss her journey, her many pursuits so far, and the ways that she is giving back to create a healthier industry.

    Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter

    Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces and shows such as Patched, The Insider and Gamer School

    Find out more at https://dev-diary.pinecast.co

    This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-1862be for 40% off for 4 months, and support Dev Diary.

    1 hr 15 min

About Dev Diary

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Dev Diary is the interview series where the host, Paul James, sits down with some of the brightest minds in the gaming industry and goes through their history, the highs, the lows and everywhere in…