In this episode, 2Four sits down with Nicholas Barlow, a software engineer with years of experience turned studio owner whose company, Cantankerous Creations, is going to be exploring new game ideas and genres in a unique way. We talk about how his years of experience as a software engineer along with the time he spent with other projects companies such as Valorant / Riot Games, has helped him create a path to use his skills to succeed in a tough industry and harness the creativity that he possesses.

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In this episode, 2Four sits down with Gary Spangler, a voiceover professional who has worked on commercials, YouTube videos, corporate narration and white pages. We discuss some of the ins and outs of doing voiceover work as well as the nuances that go with it and how he goes about applying his talent in this age of media.

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In this episode, 2Four sits down with Dianna Lora, a business development and production leader with 10+ years of experience leading globally diverse local and remote teams. Some of her collaborations and project IPs include titles such as Star Wars, The Legend of Zelda, Call of Duty, Tom Clancy's: The Division and many more. She has experience within the AAA space as well as producing merch and products for retail channels. She also loves and teaches tabletop RPGs. Check out the full interview and let us know your thoughts!

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In this episode, 2Four sits down with Joel Balyeat, a senior video game producer and technical project manager for Activision, to talk about some of the things his role capsulates as well as some tips and tricks on what studios are looking for when it comes to onboarding and talent.

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In this episode, 2Four sits down with Valencia Coleman. She is a gameplay engineer at Owlchemy Labs, an indie game developer, and a contract writer for Sweet Baby Inc. and has made and published some of her own personal projects. We talk about her rise through the gaming industry and how she is being an advocate for diversity and growth in the gaming community.

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💬 Connect with Our Guest: Website : https://vc-creative-endeavors.itch.io/ Games Associated: Fig+Broccoli, Fate Finder, One Thousand Sleepless Tales, Rolling for Romance and more.

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In this episode, 2Four sits down with Don Jones & Phillip Mallory Jones. Storytelling brothers from Chicago, who aim to tell and display the forgotten stories of black people during times like pre-war, The Great Depression, and many others. They look to tell not only their own story as well as others but to also teach and influence the younger generation through storytelling and gaming about a time that once was.

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In this episode, 2Four sits down with Paolo Tomev, A student living in the Netherlands studying game design and his unique way of how he goes about making games and creating ideas.

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In this episode, 2Four sits down with Titus Walker, Founder and CEO of the UEL (Ultimate Endgamers League) to discuss his Esports brand as well as his thoughts on Esports and his perspective on gaming as a whole.

🌟 Highlights of the Interview: What is the UEL? Esports and its games Brand building and community

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In this episode, 2Four sits down with Jerell John, 3d artist professional specializing in modeling and animation. Based in New York City and attended Full Sail University's Computer Animation program. We talk about how narrative and storytelling is getting lost in the live service shuffle and his thoughts on the overall gaming landscape.

 🌟 Highlights of the Interview: Gaming industry in a quality crisis? Childhood experiences shaping narrative Creation of new indie studios and games

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Jams & Joysticks: Darryl Hughes (Hughes Who)

In this the premiere episode for season two, 2Four sits down with Darryl Hughes, a Senior Development Executive and Professor in post-secondary education, animation, and game development, to discuss the intersection of gaming and education. 

 

 

Highlights of the Interview: 

Darryl Hughes' journey in the gaming and education sectorsHow gaming can enhance educational experiences

The impact of educational games on youth

Tips for integrating gaming into learning environments 

 

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