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Austin Wintory on Life, Childhood, Creativity and Towerborne

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 61:52


Join me by the fire for a soulful and deep conversation with Grammy-nominated composer Austin Wintory, whose work on Journey, Flow, The Banner Saga, Assassin's Creed Syndicate, and the new Towerborne has redefined what music can do in games.In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, we talk about childhood, creativity, meeting your heroes, memoirs, curiosity, and the emotional layers of composing for games. Austin shares his personal stories, creative philosophies, and a deep love for his craft.⚠️ A quick note: we had a few internet hiccups during the recording, so the video is a bit stuttery in places, but the audio is clear and the heart of the conversation shines through.Bonfire Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://li.sten.to/bdrq39ecTowerborne is out on Steam, and Xbox Series X|S.0:00 - Introduction2:46 - Meeting your heroes & learning from them14:58 - Childhood, environment, and creative influences26:29 - Drawing emotions from memories for music30:08 - The hardest part of the creative process35:58 - Questions for story creators44:51 - Penny for Your Thoughts: Quickfire Q&A45:02 - What DAW he uses45:15 - Soundtrack of his life49:45 - Non-musical inspiration54:24 - Changing his mind on important topics1:00:18 - Conclusion#Austinwintory #gamemusic #journeygame #towerborne #gamecomposer #creativity #podcast #interview

Composer of Andor on Season 2, Working with Tony Gilroy, Star Wars Horror and Eli Roth

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 23:55


Dive deep into the sonic landscape of Andor Season 2 (Available on Disney Plus) with composer Brandon Roberts! In this exclusive Bonfire Conversations interview, Brandon shares the incredible journey of stepping into the Star Wars universe, following in the footsteps of John Williams and Nicholas Britell, to score one of the most critically acclaimed chapters in the saga.Discover the behind-the-scenes secrets of his collaboration with the visionary Tony Gilroy, the process of creating new iconic themes for worlds like Yavin and Mina, and the delicate balance of honoring the musical legacy while forging a unique identity for Andor.Brandon also reflects on his long-standing partnership with the legendary Marco Beltrami, his thrilling work on Eli Roth's Thanksgiving, and his passion for the horror genre (including a dream Star Wars horror project!).Don't forget to subscribe to Bonfire Conversations for more in-depth interviews with the creative minds behind your favorite films and shows! Bonfire Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://li.sten.to/bdrq39ecBrandon Roberts Website:https://brandonrobertsmusic.com/Hamidreza Nikoofar on X:https://x.com/HRNikoofarChapters:0:00 Intro & Meeting Brandon Roberts1:18 Scoring Andor Season 22:53 The Star Wars Music Legacy4:31 Creating New Sounds for Andor7:13 Working with Tony Gilroy9:13 The Scale of Andor's Music11:02 Collaboration with Marco Beltrami12:34 Brandon's Love for Horror & Thanksgiving16:03 Penny for Your Thoughts18:15 Scoring Other Star Wars Projects20:46 Life's Theme Song & Music He Listens To23:38 Outro & Thank You#Andor #StarWars #BrandonRoberts #NicholasBritell #JohnWilliams #TonyGilroy #FilmScore #MovieMusic #ComposerInterview #BonfireConversations #MarcoBeltrami #EliRoth #ThanksgivingMovie #HorrorScore #Yavin #Mina #BehindTheScenes #StarWarsMusic

Christopher Lennertz on Scoring "The Boys", "Back in Action", and Cancelled "Scalebound"

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 31:30


Welcome back to Bonfire Conversations! In this episode, I sit down with Christopher Lennertz, the mastermind behind the gritty, high-energy score of The Boys, the thrilling music of Back in Action, and legendary video game soundtracks like Medal of Honor, Mass Effect, and The Godfather.We dive deep into:

UI Design in Games: With "Diablo IV", "Cyberpunk 2077" UI Designer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 50:06


UI design is one of the most overlooked yet crucial aspects of game development. In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with Fernando Forero, the legendary UI designer behind The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and Diablo 4. We break down what makes great UI/UX, how it shapes our gaming experience, and the biggest challenges in designing immersive interfaces.

Deep Dive with Eivør: Exploring Music, Spirituality, and Life

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 26:42


"Nosferatu" Cinematographer: An Interview on Techniques, Style, and Favorites

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 37:42


Join us for an exclusive interview with acclaimed two times Oscar-Nominated cinematographer Jarin Blaschke

SILENT HILL 2 Remake Director on Crafting the Nightmare

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 38:16


Step into the world of psychological horror with Mateusz Lenart, the visionary director behind the highly acclaimed SILENT HILL 2 Remake. In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, we explore the creative process that brought this iconic nightmare back to life. Mateusz shares insights on: Lessons learned from his career. The challenges and triumphs of remaking a beloved classic. The role of sound and music in creating fear. His work on Observer and love for the horror and cyberpunk genres. Tackling community expectations and toxic feedback. His inspirations and dream projects for the future. If you're a fan of Silent Hill, psychological horror, or game development, this deep dive into Mateusz's creative mind is not to be missed.

Grammy-Nominated Composer of Wizardry and God of War, Talks Game Music, Industry Changes, and Future

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 40:33


In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with Grammy-nominated composer Winifred Phillips to talk about her incredible journey in video game music. Winifred has scored iconic titles like Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, God of War, Assassin's Creed III: Liberation, The Sims 4, and LittleBigPlanet 3. We discuss her creative process, how the industry has evolved over the years, and what the future holds for game music. We also explore topics like adapting to ever-changing game development, the challenges of creativity, and the role of AI in music composition. This conversation is full of insights and inspiration for anyone who loves game music or is pursuing a career as a composer.

Shocking New Charles Manson Tapes with the Director of Making Manson

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 59:49


Step into the dark and twisted world of Charles Manson like never before. In this exclusive episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with Billie Mintz, the director of the groundbreaking documentary Making Manson, now streaming on Peacock. Built around 20 years of never-before-heard taped conversations between Manson and journalist John Michael Jones, Making Manson uncovers shocking revelations and offers a fresh perspective on one of the most infamous figures in history. In this conversation, Billie shares even more exclusive insights, taking us behind the scenes of the documentary's creation. We discuss the chilling reenactments, Tex Watson's parole battles, Manson's manipulative relationships, and the haunting truths hidden in the tapes.

Conversation: Designer of Dishonored and Deus Ex on Future Projects, Life and Past

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 68:26


CTO of IO Interactive on 25th Anniversary, Glacier Engine, Future Devs Program

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 32:15


In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with Ulas Karademir, a key figure in the technical evolution of IO Interactive. Ulas has played an integral role in shaping the studio's flagship Glacier Engine and has extensive experience with a variety of game engines, including Unity and TMRW. We explore IO Interactive's incredible 25-year journey, their ambitious Future Devs Program, and the strategic expansion to new locations like Istanbul. Join us as we discuss the unique culture at IO, the company's growth and evolution, and Ulas's expertise in engine and technical development. We also dive into the fascinating impact of diverse international influences on their projects and why the Glacier Engine stands out in a world where many companies are migrating to Unreal Engine. Whether you're a fan of IO Interactive's iconic games or simply curious about the inner workings of game development, this conversation is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

Conversation: Writer of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 & Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 51:04


In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I'm joined by Ashley Poprik

Conversation: Unlocking Immortality? The Future of Aging, Gene Therapy & Living Forever with Marcos Arrut

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 24:31


In this mind-blowing episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with Marcos Arrut, co-founder of RenovaCode Therapeutics, to explore the future of human evolution and the science of extending life. From reversing aging to the possibility of achieving immortality, Marcos and his team are pioneering breakthroughs in gene therapy that could change the way we think about health and longevity.We discuss everything from the impact of habits like smoking and stress on our genes to the cutting-edge research on limb regrowth, and the potential to slow down or even reverse the aging process. Could we really live forever? Is immortality within our reach? Marcos shares his insights on the ethical challenges, regulatory hurdles, and the exciting future of medicine that may one day make this a reality.If you're curious about the future of aging, gene therapy, and the possibility of living longer, healthier lives—or even achieving immortality—this conversation is a must-watch!Topics Covered:The science of reversing agingHow lifestyle and habits affect our genesThe future of gene therapy and its ethical challengesThe possibility of immortality and limb regrowth

Conversation: Aza Hand on Mixing Kneecap – The Sound Behind the Rebellion

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 30:51


In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with Aza Hand, the re-recording mixer behind the explosive Irish film Kneecap, Ireland's official submission for the 2025 Oscars. Aza takes us behind the scenes of this powerful, music-driven movie, sharing insights on the technical and creative challenges he faced while crafting the film's dynamic sound. From high-energy concert scenes to balancing music, dialogue, and sound effects, Aza's work brings Kneecap's rebellious spirit to life.Listen as we discuss his process, collaboration with the sound team, and his favorite tools for mixing. If you're into sound design, filmmaking, or just love great cinema, this is a conversation you won't want to miss!Bonfire Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://li.sten.to/bdrq39ec

Daniel Pemberton and James Griffith on Music Production and Slow Horses

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 32:09


Conversation: Josh Sawyer (Director of Fallout: New Vegas, Pentiment) On Creativity, and Writing

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 54:06


Josh Sawyer is the legendary writer and director of games such as Fallout: New Vegas, Pentiment, and Pillars of Eternity at Obsidian Entertainment.In this episode, we talk about creativity, writing, inspirations, Josh's workflow, and favorite films.Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services.https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupSupport the show

Conversation: Cinematographer of "Society of the Snow" on His Life, Career and Shooting in Mountains

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 40:43


A conversation with the legendary Pedro Luque, the cinematographer of Don't Breath and Society of the Snow. We talk about scenes and shots of Society of the Snow and Pedro's success story.Wassup Conversations podcast is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPedro's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pedroluqueHamidreza's X and Instagram:https://twitter.com/hrnikoofarhttps://www.instagram.com/hamidrezanikoofarSupport the show

Conversation: Oscar Winner Sound Editor of Mad Max: Fury Road and Dune on Success and Failure

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 60:18


Mark Mangini is the legendary two-time Oscar winner and six-time Oscar-nominated sound editor and designer of some of the best-sounding movies in history, such as Mad Max: Fury Road, Dune, Blade Runner 2049, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. In this episode, we talk about his success story, life, career, failure, and winning two Oscars. We also talk about many of his great films and his favorites.Wassup Conversations podcast is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services. https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupMark Mangaini: https://markmangini.com/https://www.instagram.com/markmanginisoundHamidreza Nikoofar: https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarSupport the show

Conversation: Alan Wake's Actor on Life, Career, Alan Wake II, Sam Lake, and Horror Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 42:28


A conversation with Ilkka Villi, the actor of Alan Wake games. In this interview, we talk about Alan Wake II and the differences of making it in comparison to the first entry. We also discuss Ilkka's life growing up and falling in love with acting.Wassup Conversations podcast is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services. Learn more about Wassup Conversations:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupSupport the show

Conversation: Creator of Castlevania: Nocturne on Vampires, Villains and Season 2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 30:07


A conversation with Clive Bradley, creator and writer of Castlevania: Nocturne from Netflix. Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupSupport the show

Conversations: Production Designer of Silo and Star Wars on His Legendary Career and Art

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 62:38


A conversation with Gavin Bocquet, production designer of great movies such as Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Warcraft, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, and Silo. Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services.www.nikoofarmusic.comSupport the show

Conversation: Audio Director of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora on Game Audio Mixing and New Book

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 50:24


An in-depth conversation with Alex Riviere, audio director of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora about sound design, implementation, mixing audio for games, and his new book "Game Audio Mixing: Insights to Improve Your Mixing Performance"Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupAlex on X: https://twitter.com/AAAlexRiviereHamidreza on X: https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarSupport the show

Conversation: Jason Graves on His Techniques for Horror Music, Career and Ghost Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 44:24


A conversation with Jason Graves, the legendary composer of Dead Space, Tomb Raider, Moss, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Warzone.Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services.:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupSupport the show

Conversation: Tina Guo on Her Career, Life and Success Story

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 52:03


A conversation with Tina Guo, Grammy-nominated musician, composer, and cellist on her life, career, and success story.Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupSupport the show

Conversation: The Writer of Fable, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora on Writing for Games and Her Book

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 55:32


Anna Megill is a veteran writer of great games such as Guild Wars 2, Control, Dishonored, Fable, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. She has published a new book called The Game Writing Guide: Get Your Dream Job and Keep It, which is a great study about writing for games and working in the video game industry.Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupSupport the show

Conversation: Chloe Van Landschoot on From, Being a Nurse and Her New Film

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 37:41


In this episode of Wassup Conversations podcast, Chloe Van Landschoot who plays Kristi in From, talks about her life, being a nurse while not acting, and her new short film.From is a horror show from MGM+ and Amazon Prime praised by Stephen King and it's currently running its season 2.Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease subscribe to Wassup Conversations, if you're enjoying the show.Chloe on social media:https://twitter.com/chlovlshttps://www.instagram.com/chlovls/Hamidreza Nikoofar on social media:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofahttps://www.instagram.com/hamidrezanikoofar#FROM #Chloevanlandschoot #InterviewSupport the show

Conversation: Cinematographer of John Wick: Chapter 4, The Shape of Water, Nightmare Alley

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 37:41


An in-depth conversation with the legendary Dan Lauststen, two times Oscar-nominated cinematographer of The Shape of Water, Nightmare Alley, John Wick movies, and many more. Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services.https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassup#johnwick #Danlaustsen #cinematographySupport the show

Conversation: Composer of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Immortality, For Sama

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 48:19


An in-depth conversation with Nainita Desai, composer of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (Season 3) about her techniques, composing for games and documentaries.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is available on PC and Consoles.Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassup#NainitaDesai #CallofDuty #SoundtrackSupport the show

Conversation: Composers of Star Trek: Picard, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and The Dragon Prince

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 62:11


In this episode of Wassup Conversations, Stephen Barton (Apex Legends, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor) and Frederik Wiedmann (Star Trek: Picard, The Dragon Prince) talk about their lives, career, the way they make music and the future of film music, considering the evolution of AI.Season 3 of Star Trek: Picard is available on Paramount+.Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassup#startrekpicard #starwarsjedisurvivor #filmmusicSupport the show

Composer, Paul Leonard-Morgan (Dredd, Cyberpunk 2077) on Life and Music

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 46:03


An in-depth conversation with Paul Leonard-Morgan, composer of many great projects such as Dredd, Cyberpunk 21077, Tales from the Loop, and the new Hulu movie, Boston Strangler. We talk about Paul's success story, life, iconic projects, and his new movie.Boston Strangler is available right now on Hulu.Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services.https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassup#PaulLeonardMorgan #BostonStrangler #DreddSupport the show

Conversation: Gearbox Creative Director on Designing Loot Systems, Comedy in Games and Boss Fights

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 33:20


In this episode of Wassup Conversations, Matt Cox, Creative Director at Gearbox Software, talks about comedy in video games, Borderlands looting system, designing impactful boss fights, and his recent game, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.Wassup Conversations on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating and supporting Wassup Conversations via this link: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarEmad Ameri's Twitter:https://twitter.com/itsemadameri#gamedevelopment #borderlands #tinytinaswonderlandsSupport the show

Sam Slater (BF2042, Joker, Chernobyl) on Music Production, Sound Design, and His Latest Album

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 50:00


A conversation with Sam Slater, Score Producer of Joker, Chernobyl and co-composer of Battlefield 2042.Wassup Conversations on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating and supporting Wassup Conversations via this link: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarEmad Ameri's Twitter:https://twitter.com/itsemadameriSam Slater's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sam.slater.music#SamSlater #MusicProduction #InterviewSupport the show

Conversation: Writer and Director of Wolfenstein Games on Writing, Career, and Leaving the Franchise

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 87:30


A conversation with Jens Matthies, the legendary writer, and director of games like Wolfenstein: The New Order, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, The Darkness, and many more...Wassup Conversations on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating and supporting Wassup Conversations via this link: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarEmad Ameri's Twitter:https://twitter.com/itsemadameri#gamedevelopment #writing #wolfensteinSupport the show

Conversation: Art Director of Halo Infinite on Creating Worlds, Inspirations and his Workflow

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 73:40


A conversation with Nicolas Bouvier, AKA, Sparth, the art director of Halo Infinite. He talks about his life, success story, inspirations, techniques, and worldview. Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating and supporting Wassup Conversations via this link: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarEmad Ameri's Twitter:https://twitter.com/itsemadameriSparth on social media:https://www.instagram.com/sparthhttps://twitter.com/nbsparthhttps://www.artstation.com/sparthHalo Infinite is out on PC, and Xbox.#HaloInfinite #ConceptArt #ArtDirectionSupport the show

Conversation: Director of Weird West, Dishonored on Immersive Sim, Game Design and the Game Industry

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 67:57


A conversation with Raphael Colantonio, founder of Arkane Studios, and WolfEye Studios. He is the director of some of the most important immersive sim games, such as Dishonored, Prey, and Arx Fatalis.His new game, Weird West is another ground-breaking title in his career, and in this episode, Raf and I talk about Immersive Sim philosophy, subscription services, the game industry, cutscenes, and storytelling in video games.Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating and supporting Wassup Conversations via this link: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarRaphael Colantonio on Twitter:https://twitter.com/rafcolantonioWeird West is available on PC and Consoles:https://twitter.com/WolfEyeGames#WeirdWest #Dishonored #RaphaelColantonioSupport the show

Conversation: Dinga Bakaba (Deathloop) on Immersive Sim Philosophy, His Life and Favorite Games

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 50:43


A conversation with Dinga Bakaba, the director of Deathloop on his life, immersive sim, favorite games, and the future of video games.Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating and supporting Wassup Conversations via this link: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarThe video is done by:https://twitter.com/itsemadameriDinga Bakaba on Twitter:https://twitter.com/DBakabaMany thanks to Bethesda Polska for making this possible:https://twitter.com/bethesda_plDeathloop is out now on PS5 and PC.#Deathloop #DingaBakaba #ImmersiveSimSupport the show (https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donations)

Conversation: Far Cry 6's Narrative Director on Politics and Storytelling in Video Games

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 51:19


A conversation with Navid Khavari, Narrative Director and Writer of games such as Far Cry 6, Splinter Cell: Black List, and The Division. Navid talks about politics in video games and how important it is to tell meaningful and controversial stories. He also talks about his own personal life and the way he draws inspiration from it.Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating and supporting Wassup Conversations via this link:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarThe video is done by:https://twitter.com/itsemadameriNavid on Twitter:https://twitter.com/navfaceCheck out Far Cry 6:https://twitter.com/farcrygameMany thanks to Ubisoft:https://twitter.com/Ubisoft#Storytelling #FarCry6 #NavidKhavariSupport the show (https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donations)

Interview: Director of Guardians of the Galaxy and Deus Ex on His Life, and Career

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 56:41


A conversation with Jean-Francois Dugas, the director of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and Guardians of the Galaxy.We talk about his life, career, looking back at Deus Ex games, and if there will be another one in the work. Also, we talk about today's political and cultural changes compared to the time when Deus Ex came out.Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating and supporting Wassup Conversations via this link:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarThe video is done by:https://twitter.com/itsemadameriJean-Francois Dugas on Twitter:https://twitter.com/jeffachooGuardians of the Galaxy is our on Consoles and PC right now. Many thanks to Square Enix for making this possible.https://twitter.com/SquareEnix#GuardiansoftheGalaxy #DeusEx #InterviewSupport the show (https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donations)

Interview: Brandon Campbell on Composing for Amazon's New World, Ramin Djawadi and His Career

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 39:35


In this episode of Wassup Conversations, I had a chat with the amazing Brandon Campbell, , the co-composer of Amazon's New World. A fantastic MMO with great music from Ramin Djawadi and Brandon. He started his career at Hans Zimmer's Remote Control Productions and has been the co-composer of Ramin Djawadi on many great projects such as Westword, Person of Interest, Game of Thrones and Gears of War franchise.Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating and supporting Wassup Conversations via this link:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarThe video is done by:https://twitter.com/itsemadameriBrandon's Links on Social Media:https://twitter.com/bc3pohttp://www.brandon-campbell.com/#NewWorld #BrandonCampbell #InterviewSupport the show (https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donations)

Interview: Jordan Mechner on His New Book, And the Legacy of Prince of Persia

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 39:53


In this episode of Wassup Conversations, I had a chat with Jordan Mechner, the original creator of Prince of Persia about his new book "Samak the Ayyar A Tale of Ancient Persia". The story of the book is a wonderful adventure in ancient Persia.We talked about Jordan's life and career, the past and the legacy of Prince of Persia, Assassin's Creed and his love of Persian mythology. You can read more about "Samak the Ayyar" and purchase it from this link:http://cup.columbia.edu/book/samak-the-ayyar/9780231198790Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services. Access via this link:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating to Wassup Conversations via this link:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarThe video is done by:https://twitter.com/itsemadameriFollow Jordan on Twitter:https://twitter.com/jmechnerSupport the show (https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donations)

Interview: Paweł Błaszczak on Making Music for The Ascent

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 54:56


In this episode of Wassup Conversations, Paweł Błaszczak, the music composer of great games such as The Ascent, Call of Juarez, Dying Light and The Witcher is my guest to talk about his career, his techniques and making a futuristic world in The Ascent.Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services.  Access via this link: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating to Wassup Conversations via this link: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter: https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarThe video is done by: https://twitter.com/itsemadameriFollow Paweł Błaszczak on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PawelBlaszczak Support the show (https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donations)

Interview: Shohreh Aghdashloo (Farsi) | Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 41:34


گفتگو با شهره آغداشلو، بازیگر افسانه‌ای که نامزد اسکار و برنده تونی شد.در این گفتگو، به زبان فارسی در مورد زندگی، نگرش و هنر شهره صحبت می‌کنیم.پادکست واساپ کانورسیشنز در یوتیوب و برنامه‌های مطرح گوش دادن به پادکست از طریق لینک زیر قابل دسترس است:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupلطفا اگر علاقه دارید، از لینک زیر به ما کمک مالی کنید:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsتویتر حمیدرضا نیکوفر:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarاینستاگرم حمیدرضا نیکوفر:https://www.instagram.com/hamidrezanikoofarویدیو ساخته شده توسط عماد عامری:https://twitter.com/itsemadameriتویتر شهره:https://twitter.com/SAghdashloo#شهره_آغداشلو #پادکست #WassupConversationsSupport the show (https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donations)

Interview: Shohreh Aghdashloo On Life, Acting, Mass Effect and Destiny (Part 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 37:10


In this episode of Wassup Conversations, the legendary Oscar-nominated and Emmy Winner actress, Shohreh Aghdashloo is my guest to talk about her life, acting and video games, such as Mass Effect and Destiny.Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services. Access via this link:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating to Wassup Conversations via this link:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support...Hamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarThe video is done by:https://twitter.com/itsemadameriShohreh's Twitter:https://twitter.com/SAghdashlooMany thanks to Tamara Trione for making this possible.https://twitter.com/tamaratrioneSupport the show (https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donations)

Masterclass: Audio Director of "Outriders" on Sound Design and Mixing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 100:44


Marcin Czartynski is the audio director of Outriders at People Can Fly. His long and rich career has given us games such as Fortnite, Gears of War, Bulletstorm and Painkiller. In this episode, we talk about his background, sound design, mixing games and Marcin's workflow.Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services.https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating to Wassup Conversations via this link:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarThe video is done by:https://twitter.com/itsemadameriChapters:00:00 Intro1:20 Marcin's Background38:38 Sound Design and Tools1:19:40 Mixing GamesSupport the show (https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donations)

Masterclass: Doug Cockle Talks About Acting and Voicing Geralt for The Witcher

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 86:08


In this episode of Wassup Conversations, Doug Cockle (Voice actor of Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher game series) goes deep about acting, his methods of preparation, advice for newcomers and his journey as an actor from America to England.Wassup Conversations is on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services.https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupPlease consider donating to Wassup Conversations via this link:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofarThe video is done by:https://twitter.com/itsemadameriFollow Doug Cockle on Twitter:https://twitter.com/DCockle

Interview: Thierry Dansereau Talks about Art Directing Immortals Fenyx Rising and Assassin's Creed

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 64:38


In this episode, Thierry Dansereau, art director of great games such as Immortals Fenyx Rising and Assassin's Creed Odyssey talks about behind the scene of those games and his general approaches toward creating the visual world of massive games.Please consider donating to Wassup Conversations via this link"https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support-and-donationsYou can watch or listen to Wassup Conversations on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassupHamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofar​The video is done by:https://twitter.com/itsemadameri​Follow Thierry's work on social media:https://www.artstation.com/thierry_dansereauhttps://www.instagram.com/thierry_dansereau_arthttps://www.instagram.com/thierry_dansereau_photoTo get more info about Immortals Fenyx Rising and the games Scott is working on, follow these Twitter accounts:https://twitter.com/UbisoftQuebec​https://twitter.com/FenyxRising​https://twitter.com/Ubisoft

Interview: Scott Phillips on Directing Assassin's Creed games and Immortals Fenyx Rising

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 63:53


In this episode, I celebrate the career of a veteran in the video game industry. Scott Phillips is the director of many great games such as Immortals Fenyx Rising, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, Saints Row The Third and Saints Row 4.We talk about his background, techniques and behind the scene of many great games.Please consider supporting "Wassup Conversations" to help us continue:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/support...​Watch or listen to this conversation from this link:https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassup​Hamidreza Nikoofar's Twitter:https://twitter.com/HRNikoofar​The video is done by:https://twitter.com/itsemadameri​To get more info about Immortals Fenyx Rising and the games Scott is working on, follow these Twitter accounts:https://twitter.com/UbisoftQuebec​https://twitter.com/FenyxRising​https://twitter.com/Ubisoft

Masterclass: Hitman 3's UI Designer Talks about UI/UX | Joined with Cyberpunk 2077's UI Designer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 54:59


In this masterclass, we study the art of UI/UX design in video games. Morten Elgaard, UI designer at IO Interactive talks about his experience and Hitman 3. Arash Naderi, UI designer of Cyberpunk 2077 at CD Projekt Red and Emad Ameri, Visual Artist have joined me to have a fun conversation.Watch or Listen to Wassup Conversation on YouTube or any other podcast streaming platform via this link:https://li.sten.to/HYq5GVZYou can get more from Wassup Conversation, and my work from:www.nikoofarmusic.comMorten Elgaard's Twitter:https://twitter.com/Morten_ElgaardArash Naderi's Twitter:https://twitter.com/cosmonauthunterEmad Ameri's Twitter:https://twitter.com/itsemadamerihttp://emadameri.com/Hitman 3 is out on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Stadia and PC (via Epic Games Store).https://twitter.com/Hitmanhttps://twitter.com/IOInteractive

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