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CEO of Leap of Faith Studios, Mondae Atughonu knows that one of the best things you can do when developing an indie game is to show it off at a gaming conference! Before going to GDC to show off his new games: Project Haven and Coven, Mondae discusses his experience attending MDEV 2024 and how maximize your game conference experience! Want to master the art of game conventions? We got you covered!

After watching this episode, you will know about:

1. What to do before, during and after a game convention.

2. How to attract attention to your booth.

3. Preparing for GDC.

4. How to successfully showcase your game.

5. Connecting with investors and collaborators.

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Jalyssa is a branding master! Her extensive and rich gaming career spans over multiple well renowned gaming-related companies such as Riot Games, Snail Games, Twitch, Netflix, IGN and much more!

After watching this episode, you will know about:

1. Brand archetypes.

3. The importance of early branding in game development.

4. The trailer first approach to game development.

5. Branding strategies from Riot Games and Valorant's console launch.

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In today's episode, ⁠Raúl Padrón⁠, Economic Systems Developer at ⁠Black Octopus Consulting⁠, will guide us on how to create a successful economic system in our games! Raúl is a successful economist who worked 20 years in American politics and decided to make the jump to the gaming industry. In his career, Raúl has helped indie game studios with both in game economic systems and business developement.

In today's episode we'll discuss:

- Understanding game economies.

- Types of game economies.

- Real world implications of in-game economies.

- Designing successful economies.

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Join us as we chat with Andi Ewington, a master storyteller whose career spans comic writing (Dark Souls, Rogue Trooper), narrative design (Pac-Man, The Dark Pictures), game direction, and more.

From AAA games to interactive Alexa stories, Andi’s work showcases the power of narrative in gaming. In this episode, he shares practical tips on creating stories that captivate players and elevate your games.

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- Andi's Behance

In this week's episode we're interviewing the masterminds behind Nyx Studios (Entertainment)'s Havoc: Zachary “Zack” Howe (Lead Game Designer, cofounder and CEO) & Antek Krowicki (Producer, Director and cofounder). Havoc is a groundbreaking TCG game with collectible cards, tactical gameplay and a rich lore!The importance of community building and using Kickstarter effectively to fund your game will be the central themes of this episode! 

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- Check out HAVOC's Discord

In today's episode, Jeremiah Dost, Lead Production Engineer at Respawn Entertainment talks about his human-centered hiring philosophy, the role of aptitude and attitude when making hiring decisions, how teaching abroad unlocked in him a very deep sense of empathy that powers his work philosophy and his amazing journey from English teacher in South Korea to working in one of the biggest games: Apex Legends.

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Is it possible to use video games to positively impact your mental health?Vanessa Lane, Co-Founder & COO of BetterPlay Studios, Inc. has made this her mission! Games are a crucial resource to address today's mental health crises. 🧠 ❤️ In this episode we will discuss how games can enhance your mental health, the philosophy behind cozy game design, and navigating how to pitch your gaming business!

Along with mental health professionals, BetterPlay Studios has created Kozee, a niche gaming platform that harnesses the power of video games to transform your mental health.

Looking for ways to improve your brand awareness with Gen Z and Gen Alpha? Create a build on Minecraft, Roblox or Fortnite and allow them to interact with your brand!

Melvin Hedlund (The Minecraft Expert), started his career as a professional Minecraft builder which led him to know lead a team that makes builds for big brands such as LEGO, Opera GX, Microsoft and Youtubers such as Sidemen, LazarBeam, MrBeast and many more!

Games are not just for playing, they can be great tools for marketing your brand! Want to know how? Watch our episode!

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With platforms like Duolingo, we have seen the power of gamification of language learning. What if there was a more immersive way to learn by using state of the art technology such as Extended Reality (XR) experiences or games? Can language learning be more immersive and keep people engaged and motivated while learning? That is Miji Lee's mission!

In today's episode, we had a great conversation we Miji Lee, Founder & CEO of Kore Meta, teaches us how to innovate education through immersive XR experiences such as her Korean Learning game Kore VR! We discussed topics such as Miji's transition from Korean instructor to CEO of a tech company, gamification of language learning, engaging through play, effective communication skills with a global team and much more!

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Kore Meta Website

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In today's episode of FLAMA we are interviewing veteran game industry leader, Steve Cuss, Founder at The Game Plan Consultancy and former Head of Studios Operations at Criterion Games.

Steve has more than 30 years of experience being a leader in the gaming industry, recently, he published his new book: "Liberated Leadership", which is all about unmasking the authentic leader within and promoting a more collaborative style of leadership. In this episode we're going on an inner journey to bring a liberated mindset into the gaming industry🧠

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