Today's episode is hosted by Grace Moody and they are joined on the podcast by Yaroslav Pristupa, Art Lead at SciPlay Austin, Dmytro Shpetnyi, Technology Lead at G5 Entertainment AB and Leonidas Ampatzopoulos, Art Director. The conversation explores how game development teams are becoming AI ready and adapting to rapid technological change. The exchange highlights the evolving relationship between creativity, production workflows and artificial intelligence, while examining how studios are approaching reskilling, collaboration and talent development in a competitive gaming landscape. The discussion also considers the practical realities of integrating new tools into established pipelines and the organisational changes required to support innovation. The exchange highlights how AI can influence game art, technology strategy and production processes, while offering broader perspectives on digital transformation, workforce development and the future of game development teams.

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Today's episode is hosted by Paul Hackett and they are joined on the podcast by Johannes Mang, Head Of Studio - Stockholm at Rovio and Jaiook Park, Head Of Operations at Rovio. The conversation explores mobile gaming and the wider game development landscape, offering insights into how successful studios manage creative processes, operational challenges and long-term growth. The exchange highlights key themes shaping the gaming industry, from studio leadership and team collaboration to the evolving demands of players and the market.Throughout the discussion, the guests share perspectives on building and supporting successful development environments while balancing innovation with operational excellence. The conversation also touches on industry trends, production workflows and the factors that influence sustainable success in mobile gaming. Listeners will gain a broader understanding of game development, studio operations and the strategic considerations that continue to drive progress across the interactive entertainment sector.

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Today's episode is hosted by Grace Moody and they are joined on the podcast by Dazia Pineda, Senior Producer at Gameloft Barcelona, Maria Liciu, Associate Producer, Maria Rey Sampayo, Senior Studio Director at Klang Games GmbH and Oksana Kupriienko, Art Director at Whimsy Games. The conversation explores women leading teams within the games industry, examining leadership approaches, team development and the evolving responsibilities of management roles across game development studios. The exchange highlights how effective leadership can support collaboration, creativity and long-term success. The discussion also considers professional growth, studio culture and the challenges and opportunities facing leaders in modern gaming organisations. Covering topics such as team leadership, game development, creative management and career progression, the conversation provides valuable perspectives on building high-performing teams and fostering positive workplace environments within the wider games industry.

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Today's episode is hosted by Elijah Jenkins and they are joined on the podcast by Lauri Lapinleimu, Senior Producer at Next Games, A Netflix Game Studio, Mikko Kähärä, Founder, President & Executive Chairman at Social First and Luiz Felipe Beneton, Game Developer. The conversation explores what it takes to achieve long-term success in game development, from building engaging experiences to maintaining player interest over time. The exchange highlights the importance of creative vision, production strategy, audience understanding and adapting to changes across the gaming industry. The discussion also examines game longevity, live service models, player retention and the evolving challenges faced by studios and developers. Broader themes include innovation, community engagement, content updates and sustainable growth within the video game business. The exchange provides insight into how successful titles can remain relevant in a competitive market while continuing to deliver value to players and support ongoing game development efforts.

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Today's episode is hosted by Elliot Tripp and they are joined on the podcast by Victoria Yurchenko, Lead Producer / Product Owner at Playtika, Ewa Niedbala, Art Director at Mindforce, Ruby Chen, Art Lead at Magic Tavern and Atilla Kabakcıoğlu, Senior Project Manager at Athena Studio. The conversation explores how the gaming industry is adapting to burnout, AI adoption, remote work and changing expectations around job security. The exchange highlights leadership challenges, team wellbeing and the impact of evolving technologies on game development, production workflows and creative collaboration across distributed teams. The discussion also examines workplace culture, project management and the balance between innovation and sustainable working practices within modern studios. Throughout the episode, the guests reflect on remote work, career development and how gaming organisations are navigating industry change while maintaining productivity, creativity and long-term team engagement.

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Today's episode is hosted by Jamie Manton and they are joined on the podcast by Jonatan Fast, Engineering Manager at Toca Boca, Ali Mustafa, Lead Programmer at Kwalee Ltd, Luiz Felipe Beneton, Innovation Tech Lead | Software Architect at Labster and Talha Cagatay, Lead Automation Engineer at Madbox. The conversation explores how mobile game studios manage development teams, technical workflows and collaboration across fast-paced gaming environments. The exchange highlights leadership approaches, software engineering practices and the importance of balancing creativity with operational efficiency during game production and live development cycles. The discussion also examines automation, innovation and team management within the gaming industry, alongside the challenges of scaling projects and maintaining developer engagement. Throughout the episode, the guests reflect on mobile game development, studio culture and how technical leadership supports sustainable growth, product quality and long-term success in competitive gaming markets.

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Today's episode is hosted by Harvey Anderson and they are joined on the podcast by Jon Lawrence, Exec Producer at Jagex Games Studio, Tim Pulsmeier, Lead Producer at Bohemia Interactive and Alicja Slowacka, Senior Producer at Room 8 Studio. The conversation explores creating high performing team cultures within the gaming industry, focusing on leadership, collaboration and the challenges of managing creative production environments. The exchange highlights how studios balance communication, workflow management and team development while supporting innovation and long-term project delivery. The discussion also examines game development processes, cross-functional teamwork and strategies for maintaining productivity in fast-moving studio environments. Broader themes around talent management, production leadership and organisational growth are explored, offering insight into how creating high performing team structures can support efficiency, creativity and sustainable success across modern gaming studios.

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Today's episode is hosted by Elijah Jenkins and they are joined on the podcast by João Marques, Lead QA at Toca Boca, Sergio Branco, Lead QA at Side and Krzysztof Adach, QA Manager at HOPX. The conversation explores the importance of teamwork within quality assurance and game development environments, highlighting how collaboration supports efficient workflows and high-quality outcomes. It examines how structured communication and shared responsibility contribute to stronger testing processes. The exchange highlights practical approaches to building cohesive QA teams, improving cross-functional alignment and maintaining consistency across projects. Broader themes include agile methodologies, software testing practices and the importance of teamwork in delivering reliable player experiences.

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Today's episode is hosted by Melanie Lindsey and they are joined on the podcast by Lauren Wade, Head Of Player Communications at Kolibri Games, José Antonio Márquez Periano, Community Manager Team Lead at Tilting Point and Filippo Pio Castagna, Director Of Community Development at Red Rover Interactive. The conversation explores the balancing act between community and developers, focusing on how studios manage player expectations while maintaining creative and technical direction. It highlights the evolving role of community teams in shaping player experiences, alongside the importance of clear communication and trust in modern game development. The exchange also touches on strategies for handling feedback, fostering long-term engagement and aligning internal teams with community needs. Broader themes include live operations, player retention and the balancing act between community and developers in an increasingly connected gaming landscape.

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Today's episode is hosted by Elijah Jenkins and they are joined on the podcast by Ulrika Höjgård, Interim COO at King and Bismy Chittattukara, Chairperson Of Women's Employee Network at King. The conversation explores leadership in gaming and how organisations foster strong workplace culture within global game studios. The exchange highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion, employee engagement and leadership alignment in shaping successful teams. Further discussion looks at how companies can build supportive environments that encourage growth, collaboration and innovation. The group also considers how leadership in gaming continues to evolve, supporting long-term organisational success and a more inclusive industry.

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