In this bonus episode, we talk with four veteran FPS developers at the 2023 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. Joining us are:

• Evan Nikolich - Senior design director, Apex Legends
• David Fifield - General manager for Hunt: Showdown
• Alan Wilson - CEO Tripwire Interactive, design on Rising Storm & Red Orchestra 2
• Brian Etheridge - Publishing director, Tripwire Presents

In this 80 minute conversation, we get these developers talking about what they love in competitive shooters today and what influences their design. Game balance, difficulty, weapon design, and much more are on the table.