Today's episode is hosted by Melanie Lindsey and they are joined on the podcast by Maeva Sponbergs, Chief Marketing Officer & Head Of Publishing at Beyond Frames Entertainment AB. The conversation explores the evolving landscape of game publishing and how marketing strategy shapes commercial success in a competitive global market. It examines how leadership at executive level aligns creative vision with distribution, positioning and audience engagement across console, PC and VR platforms. The exchange highlights the growing importance of brand building, data driven decision making and community development within modern game publishing. Broader themes include go to market strategy, portfolio management and the challenges of scaling visibility in a crowded digital ecosystem, offering insight into how forward thinking studios approach sustainable growth in the games industry.

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Today's episode is hosted by Jamie Manton and they are joined on the podcast by James Schall, CPO/Founder at Secret Mode, Dawid Lubryka, Principal Gameplay Animator at CD Projekt Red Wrocław and Andrej Jagar, Animation Director at Starbreeze Studios. The conversation explores why games perform poorly and whether technical fidelity is truly the deciding factor in commercial and critical success. It examines the relationship between gameplay animation, optimisation, production priorities and player expectations within modern AAA and independent development environments. The exchange highlights how studios balance visual ambition with performance constraints, and how decisions across publishing strategy, animation pipelines and core game design fundamentals can influence overall game performance. Broader themes include player experience, development trade offs and the realities of delivering polished titles in a competitive global market.

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Today's episode is hosted by Jamie Manton and they are joined on the podcast by Michal Vlod, Marketing Creative Lead at Techland, Mallikarjunaiah Arjun, Art Manager at DPS Games and Alastair Brown, Lead Narrative Content Designer at Abrakam Entertainment. The conversation explores how creative direction in game development moves from early vision to practical execution, aligning multidisciplinary teams around a shared purpose. It examines how art, narrative and marketing functions collaborate within modern studios to translate high level ideas into cohesive player experiences. The exchange highlights the leadership approaches and communication frameworks that help bring creative direction in game development to life across departments. Broader themes include cross functional collaboration, storytelling, visual identity and production strategy, offering insight into how studios maintain clarity and momentum throughout the video game development process.

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Today's episode is hosted by Grace Moody and they are joined on the podcast by Henry Lunabba, QA at Metacore, Pavlo Mezentsev, Senior Technical Producer at Playrix, Javier Garcia de la Cita, Ex Principal Game Developer at Voodoo and Anton Lapshin, Technical Producer at Playrix. The conversation explores how game development culture evolves from strong technical foundations to collaborative studio environments. It examines the relationship between engineering excellence, quality assurance and leadership within modern mobile and console teams, highlighting how processes and people shape long term success. The exchange highlights the shift from pure code delivery to sustainable game development culture, where communication, cross functional collaboration and clear production pipelines play a central role. Broader themes include technical production, team alignment and maintaining creative momentum in a competitive gaming industry landscape.

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Today's episode is hosted by Grace Moody and they are joined on the podcast by Vitalii Ivanin, Game Producer at Kadka, Maxime Graux, Ex Head of Product Management at Wooga, Boris Sebbag, Producer at Voodoo and Luis Arias, Senior Game Developer at Voodoo. The conversation explores the evolving world of mobile game development, examining how studios design, test and scale engaging player experiences in a competitive global market. From rapid prototyping to live operations, the exchange highlights the balance between creativity and data-driven decision making that underpins sustainable growth in mobile gaming. The discussion also touches on product strategy, team structure and the technical foundations required to engineer lasting mobile fun. Broader themes include user acquisition, retention mechanics and the future direction of mobile game development as player expectations continue to rise across platforms.

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Today's episode is hosted by Elliot Tripp and they are joined on the podcast by Albert Casanelles Gili, Art Lead at Playvalve, Krishna Israney, Game Lead at StarBerry Games and Damian Damianov, Head of Product at Buddy.ai. The conversation explores creativity & business and how studios balance artistic vision with commercial strategy in the gaming industry. The exchange highlights product leadership, art direction and the realities of aligning game design with market demands. It considers monetisation strategy, player engagement and sustainable growth. The discussion also reflects on innovation, cross functional collaboration and decision making in competitive markets. By examining creativity & business in practice, the panel outline how studios can protect creative integrity while delivering strong commercial performance in the global video game industry.

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Today's episode is hosted by Elijah Jenkins and they are joined on the podcast by Gary Phelps, Delivery Lead at 10 Chambers, Ken Oshiro, QA Analyst Lead at Metacore and Sebastian Ojala, COO at Northify. The conversation explores routes into the gaming industry and the different pathways available to aspiring professionals. The exchange highlights career progression, transferable skills and the realities of starting out in game development. It considers QA, production, leadership and the importance of adaptability in a competitive market. The discussion also reflects on long term career development, networking and building experience across studios. By examining routes into the gaming industry from multiple perspectives, the panel outline practical considerations for those looking to build a sustainable and rewarding career in games.

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Today's episode is hosted by Harvey Anderson and they are joined on the podcast by Edit Vinkler, Producer at Ubisoft Berlin and Tiina Makelaa, Senior Development Manager at Remedy Entertainment Plc. The conversation explores managing teams within the gaming industry and the practical realities of leading creative and technical professionals. The exchange highlights collaboration, communication and the structures that support effective team management in fast paced production environments. It considers studio culture, delivery pressures and aligning creative vision with operational goals. The discussion also reflects on leadership development, cross functional coordination and sustaining performance over long production cycles. By examining managing teams in practice, the panel share perspectives on building trust, maintaining clarity and supporting high performing game development teams in competitive global studios.

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Today's episode is hosted by Harvey Anderson and they are joined on the podcast by Martin Klima, Exec Producer & Co-Founder at Warhorse Studios, Luca Uccellatori, Lead Game Designer at Lucid Games and Emma Frostebring Johnsson, Independent Consultant. The conversation explores the importance of good leadership within the gaming industry and how it shapes studio culture and long term success. The exchange highlights creative leadership, team management and the realities of guiding multidisciplinary game development teams. It considers communication, trust and decision making in fast paced production environments. The discussion also reflects on organisational culture, executive leadership and building resilient video game studios. By examining the importance of good leadership in practice, the panel outline how strong direction and clarity can support innovation, talent retention and sustainable growth across the gaming sector.

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Today's episode is hosted by Harvey Anderson and they are joined on the podcast by Eugen Nicolae Ionica, Lead Level Designer at Gunzilla Games and Tom Batty, Lead Audio Designer at Avalanche Studios Group. The conversation explores routes into the gaming industry, examining career pathways across level design and audio design within modern game development. The exchange highlights different entry points, skills development and the realities of building long term careers in interactive entertainment. Listeners will gain insight into portfolio building, collaboration and professional growth, while the discussion also reflects on routes into the gaming industry from creative and technical perspectives within today’s competitive video game industry.

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