Gamedev Origins

Tallin Hogan is a Mid-level Weapon Artist at Cloud Imperium Games. He joins me to talk about Weapon Art, his education, interviews, hiking and lots more!

You can find Tallin's awesome work here: https://www.artstation.com/tallinh

The "Gamedev Origins" Podcast aims to take a look into the origins of various game developers, in an attempt to take away key learnings of experience, habits, and behaviors that you can apply to your own life in order to succeed. We'll also try to have a bit of fun along the way. Whether you're a student looking at university options, or a seasoned developer years into your career. There's something for everyone.

Follow me on social media: https://twitter.com/GamedevOrigins

Send any questions to us at [email protected]

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Angelo Argyrides is a FPS Specialist at Cloud Imperium Games. He joins me to discuss his favourite games, the different roles he's undertaken, and what he has achieved so far in his Gamedev Origin story.

You can find Angelo here: https://twitter.com/angeloargy

The "Gamedev Origins" Podcast aims to take a look into the origins of various game developers, in an attempt to take away key learnings of experience, habits, and behaviors that you can apply to your own life in order to succeed. We'll also try to have a bit of fun along the way. Whether you're a student looking at university options, or a seasoned developer years into your career. There's something for everyone.

Follow me on social media: https://twitter.com/GamedevOrigins

Send any questions to us at [email protected]

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Alex Beddows is an Expert Environment Artist at That's No Moon, and a veteran in the games industry, he has worked at many high-profile studios. Join us as we talk about his origin story, his mentality towards work, and how he spends his downtime outside of work.

You can find Alex's awesome work here: https://www.artstation.com/alexbeddows

And follow him here: https://twitter.com/BeddowsDesign

The "Gamedev Origins" Podcast aims to take a look into the origins of various game developers, in an attempt to take away key learnings of experience, habits, and behaviors that you can apply to your own life in order to succeed. We'll also try to have a bit of fun along the way. Whether you're a student looking at university options, or a seasoned developer years into your career. There's something for everyone.

Follow me on social media: https://twitter.com/GamedevOrigins

Send any questions to us at [email protected]

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Harún Ali is an Associate Producer at No Brakes Games, a STEM Ambassador, a Limit Break Mentor, and an experienced game developer. Join us as he talks us through his passions for games, education, and the road he took to where he is now.

You can find Harún on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/RetroAli93

The "Gamedev Origins" Podcast aims to take a look into the origins of various game developers, in an attempt to take away key learnings of experience, habits, and behaviors that you can apply to your own life in order to succeed. We'll also try to have a bit of fun along the way. Whether you're a student looking at university options, or a seasoned developer years into your career. There's something for everyone.

Follow me on social media: https://twitter.com/GamedevOrigins

Send any questions to us at [email protected]

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James Ward is a 3D Artist working at DR Studios. He is a good friend from university and has some amazing insights to share on his rough journey to reach his current role.

You can check out some of James's awesome artwork here: https://www.artstation.com/jamesward3d

The "Gamedev Origins" Podcast aims to take a look into the origins of various game developers, in an attempt to take away key learnings of experience, habits, and behaviors that you can apply to your own life in order to succeed. We'll also try to have a bit of fun along the way. Whether you're a student looking at university options, or a seasoned developer years into your career. There's something for everyone.

Follow me on social media: https://twitter.com/GamedevOrigins

Send any questions to us at [email protected]

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Alex Molested is a Props Artist I working on Star Citizen at Cloud Imperium Games. In this episode, we go in depth on his education in Sweeden, his origins leading to his love for game art, and much more.

You can check out some of Alex's awesome artwork here: https://www.artstation.com/alemol

The "Gamedev Origins" Podcast aims to take a look into the origins of various game developers, in an attempt to take away key learnings of experience, habits, and behaviors that you can apply to your own life in order to succeed. We'll also try to have a bit of fun along the way. Whether you're a student looking at university options, or a seasoned developer years into your career. There's something for everyone.

Follow me on social media: https://twitter.com/GamedevOrigins

Send any questions to us at [email protected]

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This week I was joined by John Tearle to talk about what it is like to run a games studio and the pressures that come with it.

John Tearle is the Director and CEO of Flix Interactive, a highly successful indie games studio in the UK working on some amazing titles.

Apologies for my voice, I was ill when this was recorded!

The "Gamedev Origins" Podcast aims to take a look into the origins of various game developers, in an attempt to take away key learnings of experience, habits, and behaviors that you can apply to your own life in order to succeed. We'll also try to have a bit of fun along the way. Whether you're a student looking at university options, or a seasoned developer years into your career. There's something for everyone.

Follow me on social media: https://twitter.com/GamedevOrigins

Send any questions to us at [email protected]

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Thomas Leponce is a Senior Props Artist working on Squadron 42 at Cloud Imperium Games. He joins me to talk about mental health, the responsibilities of a senior artist, and his origin story in the world of games.

You can check out some of Tom's awesome artwork here: https://thomasleponce.artstation.com/



You can also follow his socials here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasleponce/

https://twitter.com/AgonixL

The "Gamedev Origins" Podcast aims to take a look into the origins of various game developers, in an attempt to take away key learnings of experience, habits, and behaviors that you can apply to your own life in order to succeed. We'll also try to have a bit of fun along the way. Whether you're a student looking at university options, or a seasoned developer years into your career. There's something for everyone.

Follow me on social media: https://twitter.com/GamedevOrigins

Send any questions to us at [email protected]

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Thomas Butters (AKA Pilgrim) is a Lead Weapon/Prop Artist at Facepunch Studios working on Rust and S&box. He joined me to talk about his origin story, dealing with imposter syndrome, and his life as a lead artist at one of the UK's most well-known indie studios.

You can check out some of Tom's awesome artwork here: https://www.artstation.com/art_of_pilgrim

The "Gamedev Origins" Podcast aims to take a look into the origins of various game developers, in an attempt to take away key learnings of experience, habits, and behaviors that you can apply to your own life in order to succeed. We'll also try to have a bit of fun along the way. Whether you're a student looking at university options, or a seasoned developer years into your career. There's something for everyone.

Follow me on social media: https://twitter.com/GamedevOrigins

Send any questions to us at [email protected]

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Elliot Maltby is a Lead Designer at CIG and previously at Supermassive Games. He shares insight into being a lead, how he unwinds from work, and what it takes to be a designer in touch with their game's community.

The "Gamedev Origins" Podcast aims to take a look into the origins of various game developers, in an attempt to take away key learnings of experience, habits, and behaviors that you can apply to your own life in order to succeed. We'll also try to have a bit of fun along the way. Whether you're a student looking at university options, or a seasoned developer years into your career. There's something for everyone.

Follow me on social media: https://twitter.com/GamedevOrigins

Send any questions to us at [email protected]

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