Today's episode is hosted by Harvey Anderson and they are joined on the podcast by Tid Cooney, Consultant, Ruslan Akhmedzhanov, Lead Game Designer at Gunzilla Games and Mihailo Novakovic, Lead Level Designer at Mad Head Games. The conversation explores teaching and learning in gaming, focusing on how game design influences player understanding and skill development. The exchange highlights how mechanics, level design and player experience contribute to interactive learning. Further discussion looks at how studios approach teaching and learning in gaming through design choices, feedback systems and progression. The group also considers how these principles can enhance engagement and create more immersive experiences across the gaming industry.

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Today's episode is hosted by Harvey Anderson and they are joined on the podcast by Andrey Stefanov, Lead Environment Artist at Gunzilla Games and Daniel Perez, Studio Art Director. The conversation explores managing creatives within the games industry, focusing on leadership approaches, collaboration and maintaining artistic vision. The discussion highlights how managing creatives requires balancing structure with flexibility while supporting innovation and team dynamics. The exchange highlights practical insights around communication, feedback and fostering creative environments. The topic of managing creatives is revisited through the lens of game development, offering useful perspectives for those working in art direction, environment design and wider creative teams.

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Today's episode is hosted by Elijah Jenkins and they are joined on the podcast by Charles Lees-Czerkawski, Lead Game Economy Designer at Sharkmob, Mike Denny, Quality Assurance Lead at Lighthouse Games and Joe Corrall, QA Lead at Universally Speaking. The conversation explores what makes a great mentor within the games industry, highlighting key traits, communication styles and the importance of guidance in professional development. The discussion touches on how mentorship shapes careers in game development, from QA to design, and how strong leadership can elevate team performance. The exchange highlights practical approaches to mentoring, including building trust, sharing knowledge effectively and supporting long-term career growth. The topic of what makes a great mentor is revisited through different perspectives, offering insights relevant to both new and experienced professionals navigating the evolving landscape of video games and interactive entertainment.

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Today's episode is hosted by Melanie Lindsey and they are joined on the podcast by Shawn Buckelew, Player Experience Lead at Rovio, Cameron Thomas, Head Of EU Community at Amazon Games and Ryan Lighton, Head Of Community at Supercell. The conversation explores giving back to communities within the gaming industry, focusing on how meaningful engagement strengthens player relationships and fosters long-term loyalty. The exchange highlights the role of community teams in creating inclusive and supportive environments. Throughout the discussion, giving back to communities is revisited through initiatives that prioritise player wellbeing, trust and authentic interaction, offering insight into building impactful and sustainable gaming communities.

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Today's episode is hosted by Elliot Tripp and they are joined on the podcast by Lyndsey Harries, Senior Engineering Manager at King, Sofie Wikström, Senior UI Game Artist at Softgames and Mariia Bulgakova, 2D Project Art Lead at G5 Entertainment AB. The conversation explores leading creative teams across art, UI and engineering, focusing on how collaboration shapes successful game development. The exchange highlights the importance of balancing creativity with structure while maintaining alignment across disciplines. Throughout the discussion, leading creative teams is revisited through the lens of communication, feedback and shared vision. The group reflects on fostering innovation, building trust and navigating challenges in multidisciplinary environments.

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Today's episode is hosted by Grace Moody and they are joined on the podcast by Cristian Iordache, Ex Lead Client Engineer at Scopely Games, Sergejs Stavro, Team Lead / Unity Developer at DieNo Games Oy, Gerard Castro, Lead Game Developer at Lessmore and Alessandro D., Principal Software Engineer at King. The conversation explores collaborative leadership within game development, focusing on how teams can lead better together through shared responsibility and open communication. The exchange highlights how strong collaboration improves decision-making and supports healthier team dynamics across complex projects. Throughout the discussion, collaborative leadership is revisited in the context of scaling teams and evolving workflows. The group reflects on trust, alignment and cross-functional cooperation, offering insight into building effective teams in modern tech environments.

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Today's episode is hosted by Grace Moody and they are joined on the podcast by Adabelle Leiram, Engineering Manager at King, Przemyslaw Kosiorek, Technical Director at Tripledot Studios, Gabriel Lascano, Tech Director at Sybo and Felipe Mello, Technical Director at Voodoo. The conversation explores people first leadership within the gaming and tech industry, focusing on how leaders can build strong, resilient teams while maintaining a human-centred approach. The exchange highlights the balance between performance and wellbeing, and how thoughtful leadership shapes team culture and long-term success. Throughout the discussion, people first leadership is examined through practical experiences in engineering and game development environments. The group reflects on communication, trust and creating inclusive workplaces, offering insight into how leadership styles evolve alongside growing teams and shifting industry demands.

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Today's episode is hosted by Grace Moody and they are joined on the podcast by Kazimierz Luska, VP Client Engineering at Tripledot Studios, Nikita Belokopytov, Senior Engineering Manager at Playrix and Ozan Yucel, Head Of Engineering at Gamegos. The conversation explores how AI in gaming is transforming development processes and player experiences. It highlights the growing role of intelligent systems in enhancing performance, scalability and creative possibilities within modern games. The exchange also touches on engineering challenges, evolving technologies and the future impact of AI in gaming across the industry. Broader themes include innovation, efficiency and how teams are adapting to rapidly changing technological landscapes.

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Today's episode is hosted by Nina Fallows and they are joined on the podcast by Max Elías van Esso Castellet, Senior Analytics Manager at King, Vicent Boned Riera, Senior Game Analyst at Supercell and Anthony Generoso Pascale, Director Of Data & UA at NCSOFT. The conversation explores how game analytics and player behaviour insights are shaping modern game development. It highlights how data driven design helps studios better understand engagement, retention and player preferences. The exchange also touches on the role of data in refining user acquisition strategies, improving gameplay experiences and supporting long term success. Broader themes include behavioural analytics, performance optimisation and the growing importance of data driven decision making in gaming.

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Today's episode is hosted by William Thompson and they are joined on the podcast by Anna-Laura Guld, Lead Animator at Sybo Games, Jamil Dar, Art Lead at Steer Studios, Damian Volantino, UI/UX Director at Magic Media and Ozgur Tor, Art Lead at Grand Games. The conversation explores what defines a great team within the gaming industry, focusing on team dynamics, communication and leadership. It highlights how collaboration and shared vision contribute to building strong, high performing teams. The exchange also touches on creative alignment, feedback culture and the importance of trust in team environments. Broader themes include professional growth, studio culture and the evolving nature of teamwork in game development.

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