Evolution Exchange Gaming Podcast

Today's episode is hosted by Nina Fallows and they are joined on the podcast by Valeria De Grazia, Product Director at King, Albert Custodio-Martinez, VP Product & Analytics at Kolibri Games, Dan Bergin-Holly, Founder & CEO at Biscuit Factory Games and Sahana Subraya, Director of Product at Socialpoint. The conversation explores product leadership in modern game development, examining how strategic decision-making, collaboration and player-focused thinking shape successful products. The exchange highlights the balance between creativity, analytics and long-term planning within game studios. The discussion also covers product management, game analytics, live operations, player engagement and product strategy, considering how teams adapt to changing player expectations and evolving market trends. The conversation provides valuable insight into product leadership and the approaches that support sustainable growth and innovation across the gaming industry.

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Today's episode is hosted by Jamie Manton and they are joined on the podcast by David Chester, Technical Director at Tripledot Studios, Oguz Konya, Technical Team Lead at DIGIT Game Studios and Robert Ilott, Technical Team Lead at Scopely Games. The conversation explores game development leadership and the skills required to guide technical teams through complex projects while balancing innovation, collaboration and delivery. The exchange highlights the importance of communication, decision-making and fostering strong development cultures within game studios. The discussion also covers technical leadership, team management, software development and game production, examining how experienced leaders support growth, encourage collaboration and adapt to changing industry demands. The conversation provides valuable insight into game development leadership and the evolving responsibilities of technical professionals working across modern game development.

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Today's episode is hosted by Grace Moody and they are joined on the podcast by Çağlayan Karagözler, Senior Technical Artist at Tiny Wizard Games, Jeremias Meister, Lead Technical Artist at Klang Games GmbH, Patryk Kowalik, Lead Technical Artist at Fortis Games and Nikola Damjanov, Principal Technical Artist at Nordeus. The conversation explores mobile tech art and its growing importance in modern game development, examining the balance between artistic vision and technical performance across mobile platforms. The exchange highlights the collaboration required between creative and engineering teams to deliver engaging player experiences. The discussion also covers technical art workflows, graphics optimisation, game production and mobile gaming technology, considering how evolving tools and development practices continue to shape the industry. The conversation offers insight into the challenges and opportunities surrounding mobile tech art, providing valuable context for developers, artists and professionals working across game development and interactive entertainment.

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Today's episode is hosted by Harvey Anderson and they are joined on the podcast by Maria Iartseva, Art Director at Nexters, Alicja Słowacka, Senior Producer at Room 8 Studio and Daniel Perez, Studio Art Director at ELK Studios AB Slots. The conversation explores AI in gaming and the growing influence of artificial intelligence across creative, technical and production processes within the games industry. The exchange highlights evolving development practices, digital creativity and the opportunities presented by AI-powered tools. The discussion also examines game production, game art, design workflows and the wider impact of emerging technologies on interactive entertainment. Throughout the conversation, AI in gaming is considered alongside innovation, creative collaboration and technology adoption, offering valuable insights for developers, artists, producers and professionals shaping the future of game development.

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Today's episode is hosted by Grace Moody and they are joined on the podcast by Martin Severn, Art Director at Spectarium, Chris Bancroft, Marketing Art Director at Supercell, Mika Pollack, AI Art Production Lead at MAG Interactive and Maor Sabag, VP Creative at Mad Brain Games. The conversation explores AI in game art and how artificial intelligence is influencing creative workflows across the games industry. The exchange highlights digital art, art direction, generative AI and the opportunities and challenges of integrating new technologies into creative production. The discussion also examines game development, visual design, creative technology and the evolving relationship between artists and AI-powered tools. Throughout the conversation, AI in game art is considered alongside innovation, production efficiency and artistic collaboration, offering valuable insights for artists, designers and game development professionals adapting to the future of digital creativity.

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Today's episode is hosted by Elijah Jenkins and they are joined on the podcast by Cristian Girbea, Director Of Quality Assurance at Rovio, Liam Ross, QA Director at Spliced Inc, Sandy King, Senior Technical Producer at FuturLab and Abbz Andaya, QA Lead at SYBO. The conversation explores quality assurance and the foundations of building effective QA teams within the games industry. The exchange highlights recruitment, testing strategies, collaboration and the processes that help development teams deliver high-quality player experiences. The discussion also examines software testing, game production, quality engineering, test automation and leadership practices that support long-term team success. Throughout the conversation, quality assurance is considered alongside agile development, technical production and continuous improvement, offering valuable insights for QA professionals, game developers and technology leaders working in modern game studios.

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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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