Game Dev With a Shot of Jameson

Game Dev With a Shot of Jameson

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Game Dev With a Shot of Jameson episodes

  • Devin Robaina - VFX Artist at Bungie

    Devin Robaina - VFX Artist at Bungie

    In this video, we talk about:

    • How Video Games have always helped with his Tourette Syndrome

    • Why Game Design seemed like a good place to start

    • How an instructor helped him find a love for VFX

    • Devin’s projects include Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, Destiny 2: Year 5 Seasonal Content, Destiny 2: Lightfall, Destiny 2: Year 6 Seasonal Content

      If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!

      Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!

      • JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall

      • JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS

      • JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb

      • JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall

      • JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall

      • JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/

      • JAMESON’S TikTok▹https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesondurall

      • #GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio #VFX #VFXArtist #Bungie #Destiny

        1 hr 46 min
      • Chad Hoover Returns - Producer at FENIX Digital Studios

        Chad Hoover - Producer at FENIX Digital Studios

        In this video, we talk about:

        • Why being an Indie Dev requires an extra hunger to keep goin

        • How he’s spent his entire career living out of a suitcase

        • Why it’s sometimes hard to understand your value

        • Chad’s projects includeGame Dev: The Board Game, Project Playtime, Smash City, Queen Sea Poker, and Kennedy Space Center VR.

          If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!

          Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!

          • JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall

          • JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS

          • JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb

          • JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall

          • JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall

          • JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/

          • JAMESON’S TikTok▹https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesondurall

          • #GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio

            1 hr 48 min
          • Alejandro Garcia-Tunon - Director of Technology at Ghostpunch Games

            Alejandro Garcia-Tunon - Director of Technology at Ghostpunch Games

            In this video, we talk about:

            • How his first ever check-in broke the build

            • How he got a feature into a game after he was told NOT to make it

            • Why God of War changed his life and reminded him of why he loves Game Development

            • Alejandro’s projects include Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Wii, Transformers: The Movie DS Autobots/Decepticons, Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock Wii, Guitar Hero: World Tour Wii, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 Xbox360/PS3, Band Hero Wii, Star Trek PS3 Dynamic Themes, Bioshock 2 SkyStorm iPhone/iPad, The Last Airbender iPhone, Borderlands: Claptrap's New Robot Revolution DLC, Spec Ops: The Line Multiplayer, Ratchet and Clank: Before the Nexus, Gears of War: Judgment, Borderlands: The Presequel, Project Create!, Tonandi, Outriders, Pro Era, Risk of Rain 2

              If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!

              Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!

              • JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall

              • JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS

              • JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb

              • JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall

              • JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall

              • JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/

              • JAMESON’S TikTok▹https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesondurall

              • #GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio #Marvel #Transformers #GuitarHero #Bioshock #Borderlands #RatchetandClank #RiskofRain #StarTrek

                1 hr 39 min
              • John Hartzell Returns! - Monetization Designer at Zenimax Online Studios

                John Hartzell Returns! - Monetization Designer at Zenimax Online Studios

                In this video, we talk about:

                • How the timing has to be right to get that dream job

                • How to balance live support of a title while working on the next iteration

                • How weather conditions forced him to work from Disney World during a launch

                • John is currently working on an Unannounced Project and previously worked on Madden NFL, Madden Mobile, and Madden Overdrive!

                  If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!

                  Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!

                  • JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall

                  • JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS

                  • JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb

                  • JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall

                  • JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall

                  • JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/

                  • JAMESON’S TikTok▹https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesondurall

                  • #GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio #MaddenNFL #Madden #MaddenMobile #MaddenOverdrive

                    1 hr 29 min
                  • Will Fitzgerald - Lead Designer at Paddle Creek Games

                    Will Fitzgerald - Lead Designer at Paddle Creek Games

                    In this video, we talk about:

                    • What elements are necessary in a Survival Game

                    • How to stay current with Game Industry trends

                    • The benefits of playing the game you’re working on EVERY day

                    • Will is currently on Fractured Veil and previously worked on Agents of Mayhem, Rogue Company, Madden Mobile, Madden NFL, and more!

                      If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!

                      Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!

                      • JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall

                      • JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS

                      • JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb

                      • JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall

                      • JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall

                      • JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/

                      • JAMESON’S TikTok▹https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesondurall

                      • #GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio #AgentsofMayhem #FracturedVeil #RogueCompany #Madden #EA


                        1 hr 41 min
                      • Chad Hoover - Producer at FENIX Digital Studios

                        Chad Hoover - Producer at FENIX Digital Studios


                        In this video, we talk about:

                        • How a professor told him he wouldn’t ever amount to anything

                        • How his White Jacket helped create a name for himself

                        • Great advice for getting your first job in the industry


                        • Chad’s projects includeGame Dev: The Board Game, Project Playtime, Smash City, Queen Sea Poker, and Kennedy Space Center VR.


                          If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!


                          Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!

                          • JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall

                          • JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS

                          • JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb

                          • JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall

                          • JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall

                          • JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/

                          • JAMESON’S TikTok▹https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesondurall

                          • #GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio

                            1 hr 49 min
                          • John Hartzell - Monetization Designer @ Zenimax Online Studios

                            John Hartzell - Monetization Designer at Zenimax Online Studios


                            In this video, we talk about:

                            • Why Tech Designers are so valuable and everyone wants to be their friend.

                            • How solving really unique problems is a big part of game dev

                            • The importance of understanding the needs of your stakeholders


                            • John is currently working on an Unannounced Project and previously worked on Madden NFL, Madden Mobile, and Madden Overdrive!


                              If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!


                              Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!

                              • JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall

                              • JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS

                              • JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb

                              • JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall

                              • JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall

                              • JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/

                              • JAMESON’S TikTok▹https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesondurall

                              • #GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio #MaddenNFL #Madden #MaddenMobile #MaddenOverdrive


                                1 hr 46 min
                              • Joshua Nieves - Associate Game Designer at Visual Concepts Austin

                                Joshua Nieves - Associate Game Designer at Visual Concepts Austin

                                In this video, we talk about:

                                • How Joshua struggled in his first interview

                                • Tips for networking

                                • How to deal with rejection

                                • Joshua is an Associate Game Designer at Visual Concepts Austin, where he works on the NBA 2K and WWE 2K series. He has a passion for game development and loves helping others achieve their dreams in the industry.

                                  If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!

                                  Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!

                                  • JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall

                                  • JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS

                                  • JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb

                                  • JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall

                                  • JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall

                                  • JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/

                                  • JAMESON’S TikTok▹https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesondurall

                                  • #GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #NBA2K #WWE2K #VisualConcepts


                                    1 hr 44 min
                                  • Jeff Younger - Senior Game Designer at Bungie

                                    Today we’re joined again by Jeff Younger - Senior Game Designer at Bungie - to discuss his work on Madden Ultimate Team, balancing a live game for a variety of player types, and even some insight into his sneaker collection!


                                    Jeff’s Credits:

                                    • Destiny 2

                                    • Madden NFL

                                    • Madden Mobile

                                    • NBA Live

                                    • NBA Live Mobile

                                    • FIFA

                                    • FIFA Mobile

                                    • NCAA Football

                                    • Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!

                                      • JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall

                                      • JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS

                                      • JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://anchor.fm/jamesondurall/

                                      • JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall

                                      • JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall

                                      • JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/

                                      • #GameDev #QA GameDesign #GameDevelopment #Destiny2 #Madden #FIFA #NCAA #NBALive

                                        1 hr 51 min
                                      • Cameron Raab Returns! 3D Hard Surfaces Artist at Bungie

                                        Today we’re joined again by Cameron Raab - 3D Hard Surfaces Artist at Bungie - to continue our discussion about his career! We talk about how work / life balance is necessary and unique to each person, why asking about the culture of a company is great during an interview, and how to decide when it’s time to apply for a new job.

                                        Credits:

                                        • Saints Row (2022)

                                        • Agents of Mayhem

                                        • Lacuna Passage

                                        • Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!

                                          • JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall

                                          • JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS

                                          • JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://anchor.fm/jamesondurall/

                                          • JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall

                                          • JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall

                                          • JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/

                                          • #GameDev #GameArt #GameDevelopment #Bungie #Volition #Destiny #Destiny2 #SaintsRow #AgentsofMayhem


                                            1 hr 42 min

                                          About Game Dev With a Shot of Jameson

                                          From the publisher's feed

                                          Hello! I'm Jameson Durall, a professional video game designer with 20 years of experience who loves helping up and coming game developers learn about the industry. I'm currently Advanced Senior Game Designer at Insomniac Games, and formerly with EA, Oddworld Inhabitants, and Deep Silver Volition. Each week I have game industry professionals on to talk about how they got into games, lessons they've learned, and answer questions from viewers in the live Twitch stream. Join us live every Wednesday at 7pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall