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Join the developers of Offworld Trading Company and Old World as they reveal more about their games, the great people behind those games, what goes on behind the scenes, and updates to their games!


    • Nov 3, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    Special Edition: Bringing the Sounds of the Middle East to Old World with Christopher Tin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 111:34


    Welcome to this special episode of the Mohawk Games Podcast. Leyla Johnson, our CEO and Creative Director, talks to Christopher Tin, a two-time Grammy Award winner, about the making of Old World's Soundtrack. From the podcast: Meena Shamaly GCAP 2021 Presentation : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUUB_xA9rMA Angel City Chorale Choir Golden Buzzer Winner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1cjW3rGSvg Leyla Johnson: @LeylaCatJ http://www.mohawkgames.com Christopher Tin: @christophertin https://www.christophertin.com Soren Johnson @SorenJohnson http://www.mohawkgames.com

    Episode 17: Louis Van Den Berg

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 34:28


    In this episode you'll meet Louis Van Den Berg, a 3D Artist at Mohawk. Louis is an experienced 3D modeler hear him discuss his upbringing in South Africa and how he honed his digital art skills.

    Episode 16: David Ballantyne and Josh Unsworth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 41:21


    In this episode, you'll meet David Ballantyne, Writer and Josh Unsworth, Designer/Writer, listen to them share their stories and discuss their work writing events for the game.

    Episode 15: Dale Kent and Daniels Umanovskis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 63:52


    In this episode, you'll meet Dale Kent, Designer/QA and Daniels Umanovskis, Designer/Programmer. Hear how two people from other sides of the planet came together through the game's modding community and how they help make Old World a critical success.

    Episode #14: Adam Garland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 36:50


    In this episode you'll meet Adam Garland, the environment artist at Mohawk. Adam is a skilled 3D artist who specializes in modeling terrain and building our rural improvements. Tune in as he discusses his interests, starting with how he got into computers, his love of art and his travels across Canada.

    Company Chat: Seizing Destiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 26:56


    Daniels "Solver" Umanovskis discusses with Rob, the host, what he's designed for the fourth and final scenario in the Rise of Carthage Campaign. Learn how you will command of the armies of Carthage led by Hannibal Barca and build a force to defeat Rome once and for all.

    Episode #13: Mustafa Thamer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 46:33


    In this episode you'll meet Mustafa Thamer, Technical Director at Mohawk. Mustafa is an veteran engineer and lead, having worked on realMyst and Civilization 4 among other titles. Tune in as he discusses his interests, going from dirt bikes to Atari computers to CG films, including his work on Old World.

    Company Chat: Rise of Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 21:28


    Daniels "Solver" Umanovskis discusses with Rob, the host, what he's designed for the third scenario in the Rise of Carthage Campaign. The proud Carthaginian Empire has stood like a rock against the unending waves of chaos and bloodshed in the Mediterranean. Can you lead your nation to victory against the rise of Rome?

    Episode #12: Dominic Cerquetti & Stephen Frank

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 59:56


    In this episode you'll meet Dominic Cerquetti & Stephen Frank the dynamic duo who add a dynamic range of audio to the game. Dominic Cerquetti is a programmer and executive director of Magfest, Stephen Frank is an audio designer who enjoys Jazz, take a listen!

    Company Chat: Riches and Influence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 23:07


    Daniels "Solver" Umanovskis discusses with Rob, the host, what he's designed for the second scenario in the Rise of Carthage Campaign. With the future of Tyre no longer certain, you must unite the Phoenician colonies under your influence to develop Carthage into a self-sufficient empire and establish a powerful navy to become the new crown jewel of Phoenicia.

    Episode #11 Derrick Man, Programmer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 38:21


    In this episode you'll meet Derrick Man, Programmer on Old World. Derrick is an avid strategy gamer and got his start with Mohawk creating DLC for Offworld Trading Company after creating a strong modding community on Discord.

    Episode #10: Leyla Johnson, CEO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 62:08


    In this episode, you'll meet Leyla Johnson, CEO of Mohawk Games and Creative Director for Old World. Leyla talks about growing up in Lebanon, her love of languages and how she leads the amazing team at her studio.

    Company Chat: Ox Hide

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 23:06


    Daniels "Solver" Umanovskis discusses with Rob, the host, what he's designed for the first scenario in the Rise of Carthage Campaign. Carthage is ready to expand and become more than a source of tribute for the local tribes. Will you ensure the survival of Carthage and put it on a path to independence and prosperity?

    Episode #9: Jason Pastrana, UI Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 37:46


    In this episode, you'll meet Jason Pastrana, UI Artist on Old World. Jason is a veteran of the 4X genre, passionate about the game and always ready to lend a hand.

    Episode #8: Alex Mantzaris, AI Programmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 44:59


    In this episode, you'll meet Alex Mantzaris, AI Programmer on Old World. Alex is a veteran of the 4X genre, citizen of the world, and former sailor.

    Company Chat: The Barbarian Horde!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 14:40


    Brodie Frehlich discusses with Rob, the host, what he's designed for this scenario. The Barbarians are coming, and if you can, try and survive their invasion.

    Episode #7: Amanda Kirk, Associate Producer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 46:03


    In this episode, you'll meet Amanda Kirk, Associate Producer on Old World. Amanda is a delight to work with and helps keep the cogs moving.

    Episode #6: Anais Lingle, Lead QA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 46:17


    In this episode of the Mohawk Game's Meet the Team series, Rob sits down with Anais Lingle, our Lead Quality Assurance. Anais talks Balitmore, bugs, and dragons.

    Episode #5: Mark Shahan, Lead Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 40:15


    In this episode of the Mohawk Game's Meet the Team series, Rob sits down with Mark Shahan, our Lead Artist. Mark talks blades and knives, some furniture, and shares stories from his journey as an artist in the industry.

    Episode #4: Tom Whittaker, Senior Engineer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 50:14


    In this episode of the Mohawk Game's Meet the Team series, Rob sits down with Tom Whittaker, one of our senior engineers. Tom talks Marathon and shares stories of his journey in the games industry.

    Episode #3: Soren Johnson, Design Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 67:55


    In this episode of the Mohawk Game's Meet the Team series, Rob sits down with Soren Johnson, the founder of Mohawk Games and the Design Director. Soren gets personal.

    Episode #2: Ky Nguyen, 3D Animator

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 34:25


    On the second episode of the Mohawk Game's Meet the Team series, Rob sits down with Ky Nguyen, a contracted 3D animator for Mohawk, and gets to know him better, learning one of his secret hobbies in the process!

    Episode #1: Nathan Glemboski, Lead Animator

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 38:00


    On the inaugural episode of the Mohawk Game's Meet the Team series, Rob sits down with Nathan Gemboski and gets to know him better. Rob learns of his unique childhood, his family life, and how he learned to be an animator.

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