Zero to Play Podcast

Tim & Joe explain their stories into Game development as well as their mission for this next chapter of their careers where they hope to break into the mobile co-op market. 2UP Games is a new mobile gaming company founded by these 2 with a mission to redefine the co-op genre, it is backed by Supercell and will be based in New Zealand.

Gene goes deep into APIs and explains the future of esports entertainment and the opportunities that are ahead for this next frontier of gaming. Gene has a background of working in security and being a hobbyist hacker and explains how that led to his job at Riot which he has been for over 4 years.

Lorien walks us through her ambitions with her new studio Chromatic Pie Games and shares advice and stories from her streaming days and anyone interested in getting into that space. She has a kind heart, and wants to make the world a better and more inclusive place through her games, get in touch with her if you'd like to support!

Juan goes through his journey from living in Panama City to coming to New Zealand to work in Game Development. He explains his experience at NZ Mobile Gaming Studio PikPok and why he transitioned into software at Sharesies. Juan is a kind soul, is passionate about games and teaching those interested how to step into the industry, I hope you enjoy our chat!

This episode is a solo episode with host Carl Leducq where he establishes the vision and journey the podcast will go on. Carl speaks a bit about his career into game development and his story of how games such a big part of his childhood.