Welcome back to New Player Character, season two! We're kicking off with Travis Ngov, a Character Designer at Respawn Entertainment.

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My friend Ed Calaunan tells me about his role as Head of Business Development!

Eunice and I finally get a chance to discuss how Market Research fits into games! It comes back to psychology over and over, except this time we're interested in how players experience games, become interested based on different marketing tactics and more.

Dive into the meticulous world of QA with Aisha Wells, an expert QA Manager in the gaming industry. 🎮🔍

In this episode, Aisha unpacks the depths of quality assurance, emphasizing the importance of diving deep into technical details and fully understanding testing scopes. She also highlights how crucial it is to grasp player behavior to effectively prioritize testing paths. This chat sheds light on the specialized and increasingly sought-after field of QA engineering and management.

Sit down with Elijah Dixson, a game producer at Methodical Games with experiences at Amazon Games, Epic Games, and Vicarious Visions to name a few.

Elijah dives into how his psychology background and gaming degree helped him carve his niche.

We'll also unpack the layers of project management, program management, and production, and discover how these skills blend with strategy, emotional intelligence, and more in the gaming world!

Dive into the world of a platform engineering with Ryan Farmer from Blizzard Entertainment on our inaugural podcast episode! Ryan brings along experiences from Amazon Games, Nexon, and Daybreak Game Company to name a few.

Discover how Ryan juggles multiple team needs, adapts to various tech contexts, and ensures every solution is tailored to user requirements. A must-listen for anyone interested in the backbone of game development!