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NOTE: This bonus episode contains discussions of medical trauma, sexual assault, addiction, child abuse, mass shootings, and generally some sad stories about real life emergencies. It's hard to avoid those topics when discussing this television show, so if you need to duck out and catch the next regular bonus, we totally get it.Additional note! This is a bonus episode of the show from 2025--we're freeing it from the confines of the bonus feed to prepare you for The Pittcast Season 2, which will be available for the public and not just in the bonus feed.The Pitt is one of this year's best TV shows and such a delightful surprise for folks who might have been missing a truly great medical drama in their lives. John treated himself to over an hour chatting about the show with full-time games media legend (Polygon, Waypoint, Fanbyte, and current EIC at Game Developer) and part-time volunteer EMS Danielle Riendeau.They cover a lot of ground in a relatively short time, including:Michael Crighton's estate and the battle for the ER revivalNoah Wylie aging like fine wineThis wonderful cast (even the nepo babies are great)Advanced medical procedures and practical effectsHow Covid changed things for many medical professionalsManaging PTSD & addiction in the medical fieldIf you liked this bonus episode, consider telling a friend to JOIN THE HIVE. You get bonuses like these and access to special areas of our Discord.

The Founderz Lounge Episode #85 with Scott Balaban.What actually keeps people playing mobile games, watching ads, coming back the next day, and spending money inside an app?In this episode of The Founderz Lounge, Don and Steve sit down with Scott Balaban, co-founder of Gameblend Studios, to break down the business of game development, user retention, gamification, and mobile monetization. Scott shares how Gameblend evolved from the CD-ROM era into mobile gaming, how modern game studios think about ads, retention, and in-game purchases, and why keeping a player engaged is often more important than just building a great game.They get into how mobile games are designed to hold attention, what metrics matter most after launch, how ad-based business models actually work, why casual players can be more valuable than hardcore gamers, and how brands can use game psychology to make their own customer experience more sticky. Scott also explains how AI is changing game development, why it dramatically speeds up prototyping, and why human judgment still matters even as the tools get better every week.This conversation also covers gamifying brand loyalty, user behavior, player psychology, mobile ad strategy, AI in development, startup challenges in gaming, and why the future of product design may belong to the people who know how to blend creativity, analytics, and execution.If you care about gaming, app design, AI, customer retention, monetization, loyalty, or how digital products are built to keep your attention, this episode is packed with insight.Timestamps:[00:00] Trailer and Intro[01:44] What Gameblend does[03:14] Games as brand tools[04:41] How mobile games make money[07:31] Retention and player metrics[10:11] Casual gamers are the real market[12:13] How games hold attention[14:41] Airplane mode and player habits[16:37] When and how people play[18:10] Remote work and gaming growth[19:59] How game design has changed[22:40] Why casual players spend more[24:55] Big spenders in mobile games[26:25] How brands use gamification[28:22] AI in game development[31:46] Why AI creates a new gap[35:15] Scott's wildest AI moment[38:20] Can new game studios still win?[42:12] Consulting in game development[43:56] Physical products vs digital games[44:44] What's next for Gameblend StudiosKey Takeaways: • Big brands can still help games get attention, but they are no longer required to build a successful game product. ~Scott Balaban• Mobile game success depends on retention, return behavior, ad performance, and in-game purchases, not just whether the game itself is fun. ~Scott Balaban• “I want the 55 year old woman who's got time and who's got money and will play a game literally for hours upon hours.” ~Scott Balaban• Casual games are built to create routines, fill dead space, and keep people coming back in short repeat sessions throughout the day. ~Scott Balaban• Gamification works in business because the same reward loops that keep players engaged can also make brands, loyalty, and customer behavior more sticky. ~Steve Bon• AI is creating a new gap between people who simply have access to the tools and people who know how to use them well. ~Don Varady• “You still need to choose. You still need to sort of drive it.” ~Scott BalabanConnect with Scott Balaban:Gameblend Studios:Website: https://gameblend.com/Studio: https://gameblend.com/studio/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gameblend-studios/X: https://x.com/gameblendConnect with Don and Steve…Don Varady:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don.varady/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donvarady/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-varady-450896145 Steve Bon:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/stevebon8 Tune in to every episode on your favorite platform...Website: https://www.thefounderzlounge.com/ 

Welcome to Active Reload! On this week's episode, James and Grant go through and make a tier list of current video game developers! From Capcom to Bioware and more!

In Episode 12of Season 4, the Slow Burn Cast Pat (NintenTalk), Min (Min's Meadow), and Payton (Payton'sCorner) discuss several topics including cozy game news and headlines, biggest surprises (so far) of 2026 and a special dev interview with Erik who is making Shanty Town!!Join the OFFICIAL Slow Burn Discord: https://discord.gg/6wxYg3S7BMSlow Burn Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SlowBurnCastGames Mentioned:Shanty Town (OUT NOW)Charity Bundle mentioned: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/whale-and-dolphin-conservation-charity-bundle

WARNING: This episode is even longer than last week's! Settle into the back half of GDC 2026 with tales from your nice hosts about interesting talks, the "new" Festival Hall, what it feels like to be up for multiple major industry awards, running into people you know for the first time, and flying home to a impending snowstorm.In this Patreon-exclusive video, Lydia thought to mark her first GDC by capturing her first impressions of the conference's Festival Hall. Sign up at any level for instant access or, if you're not ready to enter a financial relationship with the program, you can purchase it à la carte!0:02:44GDC 2026 - (Dale's) Monday/TuesdayWeaponized Play: How Extremist Networks are Targeting Children in Online GamesKatia Potapov, Rita Fabi, Jang Kim, Jessa MelleaGame Developer ConferencePage to Booth: Table-Reading and Performance Recording Live DemoAlexa Ray Corriea, Sam Maggs, Ben Starr, Jennifer Hale, Khris Brown, Amanda Rose SmithGame Developer Conference0:09:34GDC 2026 - WednesdayRules of the Game 2026: Revealing Techniques from Resourceful DesignersGame Developer ConferenceImprov Games for Game DevelopersRez GrahamGame Developer ConferenceDecolonizing Play and the Rise of African Game Development (2013-2026)Eyram TawiaGame Developer ConferenceSerious Games RoundtableMatthew Lee, Kathleen YinGame Developer Conference'SILENT HILL f': The Challenges of Creating a Melee-Only Horror GameAl YangGame Developer ConferenceTest Like the Top Studios: Actionable Player Insights in 60 MinutesHeather De BernardiGame Developer ConferenceThe IGF 2026 Winners Are An Exceptional Selection Of Indie Games You're Going T…John WalkerKotakuTrump administration's "cruel and unnecessary" acts called out by Titanium Cour…Mark WarrenRock Paper Shotgun0:56:54GDC 2026 - ThursdayBuilding a Critically Acclaimed Licensed Game in 18 MonthsAmanda FaroughGame Developer ConferenceXbox Gaming for Everyone Community Networking Lounge Returns to GDC 2026MIcrosoftNobody Reads Anything: How Narrative Can Communicate So Other Disciplines Actua…Mark Slutsky, Laura Michet, Kevin SnowGame Developer ConferenceVeterans Q&A for New Writers and Narrative DesignersGame Developer ConferenceGaming the System: Creating Your Own Path to a Narrative Design CareerZoe Calamar, Luca Azenaro-AceroGame Developer Conference Worst.Game.Ever. Fixing Diabetes Management with a Video GameSam GlassenbergGame Developer Conference1:33:03GDC 2026 - FridayDigital Folklore: Crafting Playable Memory Through Photogrammetry and Animation…Verda MunirGame Developer ConferenceSan Francisco Railway Museum & Gift ShopThe Dialogue Design Panel: A Role with a Million NamesCharles Pateman, Kareem Shuman, Monet Gardiner, Heather Plunkard-SergeGame Developer ConferenceTop 10 Ways to Get Your Game Ready For SuccessShawn Alexander AllenGame Developer ConferenceLive Sky Sound Bath and MeditationthatgamecompanyInstagramEssential Debugging Skills for Every DeveloperRez GrahamGame Developer ConferenceExperimental Games ShowcaseGame Developer ConferenceExperimental Games Showcase DemosGame Developer Conference

In episode 73 of Trade Show Talk, host Danica Tormohlen explores the transformative GDC Festival of Gaming 2026, highlighting innovative event strategies, sponsorship activations, and industry insights with Will Wise, Vice President of Sales/Partnerships for the Gaming Vertical at Informa Festivals. Discover how the rebranding, global community, and creative activations are shaping the future of gaming events.   In this month's advocacy segment, Tommy Goodwin, President and CEO of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance provides an in-depth update on industry advocacy, government shutdown impacts, and upcoming legislative initiatives affecting trade shows and events. Register for Legislative Action Day for free here.    Chapters  00:00 Introduction to Trade Show Talk Podcast  02:10 Overview of GDC Festival of Gaming 2026  04:35 Rebranding GDC: A New Era Begins  09:20 Building a Global Community in Gaming  10:16 Media and Digital Platforms Supporting Engagement  12:04 The Importance of a Strong Brand  14:19 Innovative Sponsorships and Activations  19:06 Utilizing Multiple Venues for a Festival Experience  22:44 Sponsored Sessions: A Key Component of GDC  24:50 Creating Memorable Experiences: Concerts and Awards  27:59 Expanding Audience Ecosystem for Success  29:26 Shifting from Exhibitors to Partners  30:49 Evolving Partnerships in the Event Industry  31:43 The Role of Customer Success Teams  32:35 Measuring Sponsorship Success  34:20 International Participation and Feedback  36:40 Innovating for Future Events  38:40 Success Stories from the Event  39:59 Lessons Learned for Future Events  42:17 Year-Round Engagement Strategies  43:49 Personal Insights and Hobbies  46:54 Looking Ahead to Future Events  47:18 Advocacy Update with Tommy Goodwin  50:00 Government Shutdown Impacts on the Industry  52:17 Legislative Action and Industry Advocacy  55:32 Preparing for Legislative Action Day  Context  This March, the GDC Festival of Gaming took over San Francisco, bringing together attendees from over 85 countries, featuring more than 20,000 attendees, 1100 speakers, 700+ cross-disciplinary sessions, and over 300 brand partners. The event wasn't just a conference—it was a celebration of creativity, technology, and connection. From vibrant activations in the Festival Hall to city-wide celebrations like the Opening Night at Oracle Park and the Developer's Concert, this year's GDC truly redefined what a gaming event could be.   One of the standout moments was GDC Diamond Partner AWS' activation at CityView at Metreon, which buzzed with agentic AI demos, game streaming showcases, and the inspiring AWS Women in Games event, where industry leaders shared their perspectives on innovation and inclusion. The Festival also introduced new networking opportunities like GamePlan and GDC Encounters, fostering thousands of meaningful connections between attendees and sponsors.   And let's not forget the major announcements that made headlines—Microsoft's Project Helix, Google DeepMind's Genie 3, and Valve's Steam Machine Verified program, all of which positioned GDC as a platform for breaking industry news.    Key Takeaways  The rebranding of GDC to the GDC Festival of Gaming reflects industry growth and a focus on community.  Will Wise's consultative approach has transformed partnerships into collaborative experiences.  Innovative sponsorship activations have enriched attendee engagement and showcased the latest in gaming technology.  Resources  Informa Festivals Division   GDC Festival of Gaming 2026   GameDeveloper.com   GDC Vault   Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance  Trade Show News Network  Connect with our guests on LinkedIn  Will Wise  Tommy Goodwin  Danica Tormohlen  Guest Bio: Will Wise  Will Wise is the head of event & media partnerships, business development, growth strategies, sponsorships & activations, content marketing programs, customer success, revenue operations, and delegate relations teams for Informa Festivals' GDC Festival of Gaming, Game Developer (media) and GDC Vault (digital content library). Previously Will was Group VP for the Security, Gaming & Transportation events portfolio at RX Global, Managing Director of the IoT Group at Penton Media, and Senior VP of Sales at UBM Tech for Enterprise IT, Cloud Computing, and Engineering events.  Guest Bio: Tommy Goodwin  Tommy Goodwin is President & CEO for the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), the advocacy association for the business events industry. In this role, he leads ECA's work on behalf of the interconnected ecosystem of exhibitors, event and meeting organizers, suppliers, venues, and destinations that comprise the global business events landscape.  Prior to joining ECA, Tommy spent more than 20 years working for several globally recognized associations and corporations, including Oracle, AARP, and the Project Management Institute.   Podcast Host: Danica Tormohlen  An award-winning journalist who has covered the trade show industry since 1994, Danica Tormohlen is VP of Group Content, Meetings, Sports, Travel for Informa Connect. In her role, she oversees content for Trade Show News Network, BizBash and Connect's portfolio of in-person events. These leading media brands publish websites, newsletters, social media channels, video, podcasts and online and in-person programming for the trade show, corporate event, association meeting, experiential marketing and exhibition industries.   Tormohlen currently serves as immediate past president of the Women in Exhibitions Network North America chapter. She has been a speaker and moderator at major industry events, including the TSNN Awards, IMEX, IAEE, SISO, UFI, ESCA, DI and Large Show Roundtable — to name a few. 

With Epic laying off 1,000 people, the game industry job market has gone from "extremely chilly" to "nearing absolute zero." Also: a recap of GDC's challenged year, Circana Report on U.S spending for February 2026, some interesting new investments, NetEase divestments, and a heckin' FAFO. You can support Virtual Economy's growth via our Ko-Fi and also purchase Virtual Economy merchandise! TIME STAMPS [00:00:50] - GDC 2026 Recap [00:25:51] - Circana Report on US Video Game Spending for February 2026 [00:35:02] - Nintendo Sues US Government Over Tariffs [00:36:55] - Pokemon Company v. US Government [00:38:24] - Update on the Intrepid Studios Implosion [00:45:02] - Investment Interlude [01:05:45] - Quick Hits [01:12:42] - Labor Report [01:39:27] - FAFO Award SOURCES Nintendo Suing U.S. Government Over Tariffs | Aftermath Pokémon rebukes White House's use of its IP in a social media post | NBC News MMO Ashes of Creation spirals into a legal dumpster fire, as investor claims creative director Steven Sharif siphoned millions away from the company while it was drowning in debt | PC Gamer CEO Behind Kickstarter MMO That Ran Out Of Money Breaks His Silence And Claims First Legal Victory | Kotaku Krafton loses lawsuit, is ordered to reinstate ousted Unknown Worlds CEO | Game Developer Unknown Worlds co-founders' lawyers accuse Krafton of "intentionally leaking" Subnautica 2 release date | GamesIndustry INVESTMENT INTERLUDE Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros. | Netflix Netflix boss says Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros will result in "cuts in excess of $16 billion" within "18 months or so" | Games Industry Warner Bros Montréal reportedly hit with staff cuts | GamesIndustry Pacific Drive developer Ironwood Studios raises $4 million in seed funding | Game Developer Good Games Group Launches New Publishing Label Balor Games, Following Acquisition of Humble Games and Firestoke Catalogs | Games Press Velan Studios expands into Canada to build 'breakthrough games' | Game Developer NCsoft acquires 70% stake in mobile developer JustPlay | GamesIndustry BEHAVIOUR INTERACTIVE PARTNERS WITH THE FUN PIMPS, CREATORS OF 7 DAYS TO DIE | Behaviour Interactive Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's EGDC firm has acquired 5% of Capcom | VGC Savvy Games Group to acquire Moonton Games for $6 billion | Game Developer Evo is dead': Major fighting game tournament is now wholly owned by Saudi megaproject Qiddiya, promises 'traditions, values, and identity will remain unchanged' | PC Gamer Yet another NetEase studio is going independent | Game Developer Nagoshi's Gang of Dragon May Never Come Out After NetEase Cut Funding When It Realized an Extra $44M Was Needed to Finish the Game Amazon abandons upcoming racing game from former Forza devs, as its departure from triple-A publishing continues | Eurogamer LABOR REPORT Today's layoffs | Epic Games Ubisoft Toronto lays off 40 employees, Splinter Cell remake still in development | Mobile Syrup Ubisoft ends game development at Red Storm and lays off 105 workers | Game Developer skate.'s Next Chapter - An Update from Full Circle | Full Circle (EA) Battlefield developers laid off by EA months after Battlefield 6 'shatters records' | Game Developer Riot Games confirms layoffs within publishing division | Game Developer Riot Games lays off roughly 80 employees from 2XKO team | Game Developer Report: NetEase is cutting jobs at internal studio Spliced Inc | Game Developer Den of Wolves studio 10 Chambers announces 'significant restructuring' and layoffs, 'including several of the studio's co-founders' | PC Gamer Highguard Studio Wildlight Lays Off Most Staff | Alex Graner on LinkedIn Highguard In Trouble After Most Of The Studio Laid Off Just Weeks After Launch | Kotaku Tencent's TiMi Studio Group reportedly funded Highguard dev Wildlight Entertainment | GamesIndustry via GameFile Halfbrick Studios is cutting jobs in Australia | Game Developer Killing Floor dev Tripwire Interactive lays off 23 employees | Games industry G.I. Joe Snake Eyes game not cancelled following reported Atomic Arcade studio closure, but its ultimate fate remains unclear | Eurogamer XCOM designer Jake Solomon announces surprise closure of his studio alongside a first look at its canceled life sim, 'the game we poured our hearts into' | PC Gamer Build a Rocket Boy confirms more layoffs amid further claims of "organized espionage and corporate sabotage" | Games Industry Until Dawn remake dev Ballistic Moon has closed | GamesIndustry

https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - Unlock the ad-free and early version of this podcast and support it directly on Patreon MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Leo Vader, Jacob Geller, and Janet Garcia are joined by legendary game writer Erik Wolpaw (Portal, Portal 2, Psychonauts, Half-Life: Alyx) to celebrate the release of Mega Crit's Slay the Spire II and explain how it's the incredible sequel to one of the greatest games ever made. Then we talk about Janet and Jacob's trip to the Game Developer's Conference in San Francisco, follow up on Mewgenics, revisit The Division II, and share some final (spoiler-free) thoughts on Resident Evil Requiem. After that, we answer your community questions including NVIDIA's divisive reveal of DLSS 5 technology and its impact on Grace's face and dive into why Wolpaw can't stop thinking about moving Valve to Duluth, Minnesota. You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/Zi0kGNknkPE Here's the Slay the Spire II streamer Erik mentioned - https://www.youtube.com/baalorlord Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: GREENGREENS https://www.discoverpoco.com - Visit Pocahontas County, Iowa https://www.mintmobile.com/minnmax - 3 months of wirelss for $15 per month To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below... 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:38 - Slay the Spire II 00:47:09 - Visit Pocahontas County, Iowa 00:49:03 - GDC 2026 01:09:33 - Wolpaw on why AI can't write games 01:26:47- Mint Mobile 01:28:34 - Mewgenics 01:40:46 - Tom Clancy's The Division 2 01:43:48 - Resident Evil Requiem final thoughts 01:48:13 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:49:37 - Community questions 02:15:26 - DLSS 5 discussion 02:29:44 - More community questions 02:57:29 - Get A Load Of This Leo's GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/manton.bsky.social/post/3mgqaogbisk25 Jacob's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UfrzDKrhEc Erik's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2K9ccMREOI Hanson's GALOT - https://youtu.be/eAgK1QaBOOs?si=5Yg4O_-Y9osNwBiP Janet's GALOT - https://www.instagram.com/p/DVcXK7nj4Fs/ Community GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99dZFAazL6Q Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. __ Support us on Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch -https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Buy MinnMax merch here -https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow #minnmax #minnmaxshow #gameinformer This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Won't someone think of the children!? This week on the EXP Podcast we open up a loot box and discover both misguided and righteous regulatory attention. And here I was hoping for a Switch 2.   Show notes: - "PEGI Revises its age ratings," via Game Developer - "Valve argues mystery boxes are 'widely used' in the tangible world," via Game Developer  - Music Brad Sucks

Join us for a compelling episode of The Brand Called You, featuring entrepreneur, game developer, and author Jeroen Derwort.Hosted by Ashutosh Garg, this conversation explores Jeroen's journey from a childhood spent programming alone in his attic to building the globally successful Online Soccer Manager (OSM) and later sharing his entrepreneurial lessons through his book Score! Online Soccer Manager: From the Attic to the Arena.In this candid discussion, Jeroen reflects on the real story behind startup success—covering leadership challenges, co-founder conflicts, stressful legal battles, and the personal experiences that shaped his perspective on entrepreneurship and life.This episode offers an honest look at the human side of building successful technology companies.

Your nice hosts had an eventful time off from new episodes, but now they're back! So yeah, this is a long one...What The Show Did on Winter Break (2025-26)Boot the Dispute - a thing that solves your problems!YouTubeArt & Fear Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of ArtmakingDavid Bayles and Ted OrlandLydia's WebsiteGlomNice Games ClubWhat Each of Us Did On Winter Break (2025-26)IDGATC Global Game Jam 2026Global Game JamThe first recorded character exploration of Henle, Lydia's D&D character, written over a year before the campaign started.Lydia finally started acting on the feedback the Nice Hosts gave on the memory mechanic she developed for D&D 5eUntitled Memory MechanicWebinar | Whose Game Is It Anyway? Live Learning Game Design ImprovYouTubeJunction Jam interest formStar Trek: The Cruise Blippo+The 50 best games of 2025PolygonThe 12 Best Video Games Of 2025KotakuThe best games of 2025AV ClubThe 25 Best Games Of 2025, RankedInverseThe Besties game of the year 2025 is...The BestiesBaby Steps leads 28th annual IGF Awards nominationsChris KerrGame DeveloperThe New York Game Awards 2026 Winners Have Been Revealed!Philip WatsonCGMagazine

#417Reinventing GDCInterview2025.11.27After the discussion, DeLoura turned the tables on your nice hosts and asked a question of his own. It didn't fit into the episode, but we saved it and put it up as a Patreon exclusive bonus segment!Mark DeLoura's decades-long career in games includes roles ranging from Nintendo engineer to White House senior advisor. A longtime and passionate developer advocate, this year he's been tapped to help reinvent the industry's largest annual gathering, GDC.DeLoura outlines the changes coming to this year's conference, defines what "festival" means in the context of GDC, and previews the ambitious goals for its future. But your nice hosts also raise concerns about the elimination of the lowest-priced passes, the accessibility of new programming, and the critical issue of attendee safety now that more official GDC events serve alcohol.Whether you have or are planning to attend GDC, are one of its critics, or just want to know more about how the industry creates and manages its community, this episode is a must-listen.Your nice hosts will be at GDC 2026, March 9th - 13th, 2026 in San Francisco. Look for our annual GDC special episode(s) then.Mark DeLoura on BlueskyMark DeLoura on LinkedInHITLab - Human Interface Technology Lab - University of WashingtonGame Programming Gems - Mark DeLouraDr. Miguel Luengo-Oroz (MalariaSpot) - Online game & crowdsourcing & malaria - The International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases, YouTubeAbout FoldItVideo games owe a lot to President Obama's administration - Brian Crecente, PolygonMark DeLoura also co-hosts a podcast! His weekly gaming news/discussion show, Boss Rush, is available on YouTube!After the discussion, DeLoura turned the tables on your nice hosts and asked a few questions of his own. It didn't fit into the episode, but we saved it and put it up as a Patreon exclusive bonus segment!Reinventing GDCThe annual Game Developers Conference is changing - Michael McWhertor, PolygonCannes Lions International Festival of Creativity - WikipediaBlack Hat - Upcoming EventsGDC Passes & Pricing - Game Developer ConferenceSeattle Indies SLICECalling partners for GDC 2026! - Game DeveloperGames Industry GatheringFemale Game Devs Open Up About Harassment And Drink Spiking At GDC - Ahmad Hassan, RespawnFirstAmir Satvat's Games Jobs Resources

If the majority of mobile casuals' target audience takes Ozempic, what effect does that have on games? No one's asking these questions, so welcome to the Game Economist Cast. Weight loss drugs, AI copilots, and gambling apps dominated the most expensive media real estate on earth, and games were barely in the frame. In this episode, we unpack what that signal means for interactive entertainment, Eric uncovers Riot's 2XKO downsizing to Google's Genie 3, and the future of engines. Phil previews his GDC talk on the economics of a billion-dollar cosmetic economy, Chris breaks down his attempt to design and publish a trading board game, and we ask a harder question: in a world of Ozempic and infinite AI supply, what actually happens to gaming demand? We discuss: • The 2XKO reset and the economics of niche within niche genres • Team size, burn rate, and why a 160-person fighting game team changes the break-even math • Free to play cosmetics versus box price DLC in a capped DAU genre • Why betting apps can out-monetize most games on ARPDAU • How appetite suppression might reallocate time, spending, and loop sensitivity • Genie 3 and the cost curve of game production • Engines as rule governance layers in a probabilistic content world • Cosmetic economies as foundational theory • Scarcity, signaling, and equilibrium pricing in digital status markets • Price discovery, private information, and turning trade into tabletop play Listen now! Chapters (00:00:00) - Do Dicks Make You Smarter?(00:03:14) - the economics of a billion-dollar game economy(00:05:21) - The Economics of Cosmetics(00:06:29) - Let's Talk Economics with Game Developers(00:08:36) - 2xKo Cut Their Team In Half(00:09:42) - 2xKO: A Niche Within a Niche(00:12:23) - On 2xK's Failed Fight(00:15:53) - Brawlhalla's $200 Million Run Rate(00:18:48) - How to Find Your Love of Gaming(00:20:59) - Do You Think Every Minute Played Playing Video Games Is Being Used for(00:21:49) - Tunic: A Masterclass in Game Design(00:23:41) - June's Journey: The Most Complex Game Ever Made(00:24:24) - June's Journey: The Hidden Objects Theme(00:26:20) - Phil Philonomics: No One Plays Games Together(00:30:28) - I Made a Board Game Without Money(00:33:16) - Super Bowl Gambling(00:34:29) - The Future of AI Ads(00:36:47) - Weight Loss Pills and Gaming(00:43:24) - Do You Think Being a Whales Is Harder Than Being a(00:44:01) - Gambling Apps vs. Sports Betting(00:47:42) - Is AI a Threat to Video Game Companies?(00:54:05) - Will AI Make Games More Cost Effective?(01:00:23) - B2B vs. Mainstream(01:00:39) - Game Economics

There's a new RPG-inspired card game about to launch on Kickstarter: Questweaver, developed by Mike Zimmerman of Taberna Comics, Gaming and Collectibles. He shares details of the game (which sounds like an amazing deck-builder) as well as a bit about how he designed it.Get a look at Questweaver HERE, and then back it on February 17.Learn more about Mike's business HERE, and email him HERE.Connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Instagram and Facebook, @dungeonteachers on X, and teachersinthedungeon@gmail.com

MKAU Interviews: Hanny Agawani – Game Developer (Lunars)

Game devs suck at cybersecurity and we're all paying for it. Not only does it ruin the gaming experience, it puts us at risk of fraud and theft.Leonardo Da Vinci's DNA might have been found on an old drawing. Maybe. Or maybe it's just someone else's. Hard to say.Sword Art Online's director says anime shouldn't try to appeal to the west. That won't stop anime from trying though.***We enjoyed a nice drink of Rez which you can get a 10% discount when you type NERDS at the checkout from the Rez website at www.drinkrez.com ***Resources MentionedUbisoft Under Fire: Rainbow Six Siege's Latest Security Nightmare (Rainbow Six Siege Has Been Hacked Again, And Players Are Reportedly Getting 67-Day Bans)Da Vinci Uncovered: The Genetics of a Genius (https://www.livescience.com/health/genetics/leonardo-da-vincis-dna-may-be-embedded-in-his-art-and-scientists-think-theyve-managed-to-extract-some)Sword Art Online's Warning: Don't Chase the West ('Sword Art Online' Director Thinks Anime Making Significant Gains On Hollywood, But Warns That Pandering To Global Audiences "Often Leads To failure")Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b-7f_R4w8tcrT7_fNTbCN1bwIg_YMAfcCpzY8Hrgb2Y/edit?usp=sharing***If you'd like to be featured on the show, send us an email: Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.comFollow us on: Facebook || Twitter || TwitchJoin the Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/VqdBVH5aAnd watch us on YouTube: Nerds Amalgamated - YouTube

Episode 69 of the BonkTable Podcast, Mass interviews Rhy Game Developer of Parabellum and the Grandfather of Conquest Podcasting with his podcast Vanguard Garage Gaming.Vanguard Garage Gaming Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6ElrA5T0pEEeeoZp3J7Dx7BonkCon 2026 Sign upshttps://conquest.longshanks.org/event/30554/Cassandra's Twittertwitter.com/bonktablecassWe are also starting up a discord server for anyone who wants to join us and talk about Conquest or any other miniature wargames people play.https://discord.gg/ztuD6MUMrEYou can also find this podcast anywhere where you listen to Podcastshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2183437/shareMusicAlso check out our YouTube channel for Battle Reports and Lore readings.https://youtube.com/@BonkTable?si=VOHnpMb5yDC5uTn6Thumbnail and art from Nicolette NuyttenTwitter and Instagram are @LibraryNii Website www.nicolettenuytten.com

Launching a digital product is easier than ever, yet sustaining steady growth remains a major challenge. A deep understanding of user behavior and needs, combined with optimized experiences, enables business models to operate effectively without disrupting engagement and retention. In this context, balancing revenue with user experience through high-quality ad experiences and AI doesn't just increase LTV for sustainable growth; it also streamlines resource management and boosts operational efficiency. To provide an actionable playbook for Vietnam's rapidly evolving digital market, Google partners with Vietnam Innovators. From apps and games to e-commerce, businesses gain the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve sustainable growth, with advanced technology and advertising solutions serving as key enablers.In episode 369 of the Vietnam Innovators podcast (English), Božo Janković, Head of Ad Monetization, GameBiz Consulting & Ömer Yakabagi, Founder, Gamigion, share in-depth insights on strategies and practical approaches for optimizing ad revenue and fostering long-term growth in the gaming industry.Listen to this episode on YouTubeAnd explore many amazing articles about the pioneers at: https://vietcetera.com/vn/bo-suu-tap/vietnam-innovatorFeel free to leave any questions or invitations for business cooperation at hello@vni-digest.com

New Zealand game developers are punching well above their weight on the international stage 18 Kiwi developers from CODE - New Zealand's government-funded Centre of Digital Excellence... recently showed off their games at a huge gaming conference in Melbourne Their games were a hit with the crowds, and the financials are looking strong too A recent survey from the New Zealand Game Developers Association shows total revenue for local game studios jumped 38% in the past year, reaching $759 million To find out more about the rapid growth of our gaming industry, Jesse is joined by Vee Pendergrast - the Industry Development Manager at CODE

Mark DeLoura's decades-long career in games includes roles ranging from Nintendo engineer to White House senior advisor. A longtime and passionate developer advocate, this year he's been tapped to help reinvent the industry's largest annual gathering, GDC.DeLoura outlines the changes coming to this year's conference, defines what "festival" means in the context of GDC, and previews the ambitious goals for its future. But your nice hosts also raise concerns about the elimination of the lowest-priced passes, the accessibility of new programming, and the critical issue of attendee safety now that more official GDC events serve alcohol.Whether you have or are planning to attend GDC, are one of its critics, or just want to know more about how the industry creates and manages its community, this episode is a must-listen.Your nice hosts will be at GDC 2026, March 9th - 13th, 2026 in San Francisco. Look for our annual GDC special episode(s) then.Mark DeLoura on BlueskyMark DeLoura on LinkedInHITLab - Human Interface Technology Lab - University of WashingtonGame Programming Gems - Mark DeLouraDr. Miguel Luengo-Oroz (MalariaSpot) - Online game & crowdsourcing & malaria - The International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases, YouTubeAbout FoldItVideo games owe a lot to President Obama's administration - Brian Crecente, PolygonMark DeLoura also co-hosts a podcast! His weekly gaming news/discussion show, Boss Rush, is available on YouTube!After the discussion, DeLoura turned the tables on your nice hosts and asked a few questions of his own. It didn't fit into the episode, but we saved it and put it up as a Patreon exclusive bonus segment!Reinventing GDCThe annual Game Developers Conference is changing - Michael McWhertor, PolygonCannes Lions International Festival of Creativity - WikipediaBlack Hat - Upcoming EventsGDC Passes & Pricing - Game Developer ConferenceSeattle Indies SLICECalling partners for GDC 2026! - Game DeveloperGames Industry GatheringFemale Game Devs Open Up About Harassment And Drink Spiking At GDC - Ahmad Hassan, RespawnFirstAmir Satvat's Games Jobs Resources

Vietnam is witnessing a significant advancement in its digital economy, where technology and a culture of innovation have emerged as pivotal drivers of growth. Across sectors ranging from gaming and digital content creation to essential applications, domestic technology enterprises and entrepreneurs are not only aligning with global trends but actively shaping them. Within a few years, numerous Vietnamese game and app development studios have evolved from modest beginnings into internationally recognized organizations, exemplifying strategic vision and a resolute ambition to expand.However, this remarkable progress presents a deeper challenge: converting creativity into a sustainable and scalable business model. From enhancing user experiences and harnessing emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence to establishing sophisticated advertising ecosystems, this endeavor requires strategic insight and the capacity to adapt swiftly to evolving circumstances.In this episode of Vietnam Innovators Podcast, we are joined by Daphne Tan, Director for Global Partnerships, Sell-Side Monetization at Google, and Quyet Phung, CEO of XGame Studio Vietnam. They reflect on their journey from an initial survival phase to realizing aspirations on a global stage, offering nuanced perspectives on entrepreneurship and the enduring power of conviction in achieving sustainable success.---Listen to this episode on YouTubeAnd explore many amazing articles about the pioneers at: https://vietcetera.com/vn/bo-suu-tap/vietnam-innovatorFeel free to leave any questions or invitations for business cooperation at hello@vni-digest.com

Wow! Can you believe we've never done this draft before? Neither could we! Who will win, who will d*e in this insane draft of the greatest game developers of all time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The same incentive to the players who just want a token for a token that they know and they care about, and then the developer does five minutes of work instead of five months of work. Okay? So it's, we're taking something that works here and something that works here, and we're making a baby, all right, it's, it's this idea doesn't, doesn't exist in its full form.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Open Game Protocol03:04 Token Distribution and Game Ecosystems06:06 Game Developers and User Engagement08:47 Innovative Advertising in Gaming12:05 Real-World Applications and Success Stories15:14 Future of Game Tokens and Ecosystems18:13 Conclusion and Vision for Open Game Protocol21:30 Navigating Competition and Market Dynamics24:10 The Future of Game Tokens and Utility27:23 Creating Value for Developers and Players30:42 Disrupting the App Store Monopoly34:29 Building a Decentralized Distribution Network39:06 Scaling from Indie to AAA GamesSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "

We sit down with Chen Yang (Iwae) from Cocos again to unpack how AI is transforming the Chinese mini-game ecosystem across development, UA, and operations.The conversation reveals how AI-generated 3D, playable automation, LoRA fine-tuning, and instant meme cloning are redefining speed, scale, and creativity in the world's most dynamic mobile market.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is game developer and treasure hunter, Florian Kraner! The game he is talking about today is Landstalker by Climax Entertainment and Sega! You can also find his game here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Spotify! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here!

Join Luke & Elliot as they discuss the big news headlines of the week, including the announcement of the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards winners!   Catch the latest episode... LEARN MORE The post Up To Date: Australian Game Developer Award winners! appeared first on Checkpoint.

Electronic Arts (EA), one of the largest video game companies in the world, just sold for $55 billion, a record for a leveraged buyout. The sale is sending shockwaves through Seattle's video game industry. Not just because a lot of people in Seattle worked on EA games, but because the company is banking its future on generative AI. Generative AI has created a cultural conflict so deep, it's sliced the video game industry in two -- like a battle axe through a rotten zombie. On one side: indie game developers and their fans who believe video games are an art form that should be made by humans. On the other: big companies pushing generative AI that could replace workers, making games cheaper and faster to produce. Today: can generative AI make better games than humans can? Do we want it to? Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/boomingnotes. Coming up: Have you or someone you know decided to go to a trade school instead of pursuing a four year degree? If so, we want to hear from you. Tell us why. Give us a call at (206) 221-7158 and leave a voicemail with your experience -- it could be featured on an upcoming episode. You can also email us at booming@kuow.org. Booming is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Carol Smith. Our producers are Lucy Soucek and Alec Cowan. Our hosts are Joshua McNichols and Monica Nickelsburg.Support the show: https://kuow.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Jarryd Huntley. He's a game developer with a portfolio career that includes founding Polytrundra LLC, a studio that works on original titles; he helped organize a the large game development community “Cleveland Game Developers,” and he's senior lead optimization engineer at Owlchemy Labs.  You'll be impressed with Jarryd's methodical and practical approach to building his business! https://jarrydhuntley.itch.io/, https://polytundra.com/, https://linktr.ee/clevelandgamedevs, https://owlchemylabs.com/, https://x.com/JarrydHuntley

Jala is joined by Mottzy of Drattzy Games to discuss their upcoming JRPG, Alterium Shift. Links * Alterium Shift (Website) (https://alteriumshift.com/) -- central hub * Alterium Shift (Steam) (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1586990/Alterium_Shift/) -- try the demo, wishlist, purchase * Alterium Shift (Kickstarter) (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/drattzygames/alterium-shift) -- late pledges still open! * Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/drattzy) -- get your behind the scenes early access! https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:35nm53h3sg543pa2om7ibh4q/bafkreia7pzsqycu3afqphngjncp7ztam5sfi5g226emxskdsuzwbxn7iuu@jpeg The "Don't @ Me" Addendum: * The chicken we could not remember the name of, is Beaky Boo. Jala woke up in the middle of the night with this recollection. You're welcome. Check out the Swag Shop (https://www.teepublic.com/user/fireheartmedia) to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia (https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan (https://bsky.app/profile/jalachan.bsky.social), Bluesky - @fireheartmedia (https://bsky.app/profile/fireheartmedia.bsky.social) Instagram (https://instagram.com/jalachan) The Level (https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Mottzy/Drattzy Games Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/drattzy.bsky.social) Drattzy Games (https://drattzygames.com/) Drattzy Games Discord (https://discord.com/invite/AYK8quBXDm) Twitch (Drattzy) (https://www.twitch.tv/drattzygames) Twitch (Mottzy) (https://www.twitch.tv/mottzymakes) Special Guest: Mottzy (Drattzy Games).

Game Developer reports that concerns over the negative impact of generative AI are spreading among game developers. In this episode, host Paul John Spaulding, Kyle Haglund, VP, Audio Engineering at Cybercrime Magazine, and Sam White, Video Producer at Cybercrime Magazine, discuss this news, alongside a discussion about Borderlands 4 and related performance issues. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Jarryd Huntley. He's a game developer with a portfolio career that includes founding Polytrundra LLC, a studio that works on original titles; he helped organize a the large game development community “Cleveland Game Developers,” and he's senior lead optimization engineer at Owlchemy Labs.  You'll be impressed with Jarryd's methodical and practical approach to building his business! https://jarrydhuntley.itch.io/, https://polytundra.com/, https://linktr.ee/clevelandgamedevs, https://owlchemylabs.com/, https://x.com/JarrydHuntley

We ask a developer why unions are important for them, and why US restrictions are improving China's chip development. Starring Tom Merritt, and Huyen Tue Dao.Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our quarterly four-person draft is here! The Two Giant Men are joined by two further giant men as we compete to pick the best 11 games from some of our favourite Japanese game developers. To mix things up, expect a couple of twists on the usual draft format...This week's music is from the Street Fighter 2 soundtrack by Yoko Shimomura and Isao Abe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty, and JM8 attempt to make a D&D-esque alignment chart for video game developers, ranging from Lawful Good to Chaotic Evil.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup

Bru Frasca is the host of the BruCast. He also is a game developer who has worked for Ubisoft and Kalypso Media. He loves exploring new ideas and perspectives. If you want to hear our episode on his podcast, click here.Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe

In this heartfelt episode, host Sophie Vo sits down with Luna Javier — the first female game developer in the Philippines and a true pioneer with over 20 years of experience.Luna shares her extraordinary journey from an aspiring filmmaker to game writer, designer, and eventually co-founder of Altitude Games. She opens up about the challenges of burnout, the unexpected leap into entrepreneurship, and how she helped shape the Filipino game development industry from the ground up.Luna also discusses the evolving role of women in games, the importance of mentorship and inclusivity, and the emotional transitions that come with founding, scaling, and eventually selling a studio."I didn't want to be an entrepreneur — I just wanted to design games with friends."In her recent chapter, Luna explores life beyond her long-time leadership role thanks to coaching and attending ORIN program, embracing teaching, mentoring, and new creative opportunities, all while rediscovering her true self.Sophie and Luna reflect on the power of community, coaching, and the courage it takes to continually reinvent oneself.Key Topics Discussed:* Luna's unexpected start in gaming from filmmaking to game writing* Laumching the first Filipino game development company, Anino Games* The birth of the Philippines game industry and the "Anino alumni" phenomenon* Shifting from creative IPs to work-for-hire to survive as a studio* The emotional rollercoaster of founding and exiting Altitude Games* Lessons on leadership, culture, and team care during acquisitions* The rise of women in games in the Philippines and Asia* Luna's transition to teaching, mentoring, and designing her next chapter* The importance of coaching, mentorship, and asking for help* Embracing freedom and self-discovery after leaving a long-held identityLearn more about ORIN women leadership programConnect with Luna on LinkedinThanks for listening to Rise and Play! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riseandplay.substack.com

Alexa Ray Corriea chats with actor Ray Chase about his first project as a game developer, Date Everything. Together they discuss his memorable work as the voice behind many of our favorite characters and why he decided to try his hand at development; where the idea to date household objects came from; how they managed to write dialogue for 100+ dateable characters; and how they assembled the immense voice cast.  This episode is supported by Xsolla Episode Host: Alexa Ray Corriea Producers: Claudio Tapia and Josh Chu, The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving us a rating and review. Follow us: linktr.ee/AIAS Please consider supporting game dev students with: AIAS Foundation

Tristan O'Hanlon and Grinding Gear Games co-founder Jonathan Rogers are starting a high school focussed on sciences and computer programming.

Insert Credit nominates and celebrates the greatest, most influential, and most personally beloved game development studios of all time. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. View the finalized list at insertcredit.com! Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: “Now bear my game podcast!” ICOM Simulations Video Game History Foundation Divorce Other Ocean Demonschool Chuck Mangione Flugelhorn Feels So Good ‘King of the Hill' Reboot Ozzy Osbourne 1: Brandon's First Pick (08:00) Human Entertainment Roger Corman Fantastic Four (1994) Albert Pyun Alien (1979) Francis Ford Coppola Sandlot Earth Defense Force series Spike Chunsoft Nude Maker Grasshopper Manufacture Fire Pro Wrestling series Formation Soccer series Human Grand Prix series Mizzurna Falls Grand Theft Auto III Deadly Premonition Clock Tower series Twilight Syndrome series The Firemen series Suda51 Mechanized Attack 2: Ash's First Pick (12:29) Aggro Crab Games Going Under Another Crab's Treasure Cult of the Lamb Devolver Digital Peak 3: Frank's First Pick (14:59) Bobby Kotick Activision Atari H.E.R.O. Pitfall! Barnstorming Electronic Arts David Crane 4: Brandon's Second Pick (19:05) Taito Space Invaders Cadash Growl Darius Night Striker Sega Saturn Darius Gaiden Elevator Action Returns Landmaker Layer Section Cleopatra Fortune Bubble Bobble Puzzle Bobble Lufia Densha De Go Battle Gear Gunbuster Bujingai: The Forsaken City 10,000 Bullets Spac3 Invaders Extr3me Groove Coaster Square Enix Gunslinger Stratos Taiko no Tatsujin Bandai Namco Entertainment Nintendo Entertainment System Retronauts Operation Wolf 5: Ash's Second Pick (24:39) Kaizen Game Works Paradise Killer Neon White Promise Mascot Agency Ben Esposito Donut County Oli Clarke-Smith forums.insertcredit.com 6: Frank's Second Pick (28:23) Nintendo Hanafuda Super Mario Bros. Satoru Iwata Wii Music Nintendo Labo Donkey Kong Bananza John Romero Konami Microsoft Sony Ubisoft The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Animal Crossing 7: Brandon's Third Pick (34:43) The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Red Entertainment NEC Hudson Soft Bonk's Adventure Tengai Makyō: Ziria Ryuichi Sakamoto Gate of Thunder Galaxy Fräulein Yuna series Sakura Taisen Tempo Nostalgia 8: Ash's Third Pick (37:56) Eidos Tomb Raider series Sega Game Gear Nintendo Game Boy Color Sony PlayStation Ms. Pac-Man Mortal Kombat Street Fighter Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) Angelina Jolie Embracer Group Core Design Bubba ‘N' Stix Wonder Dog Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck Impossamole Herdy Gerdy Swagman 9: Frank's Third Pick (41:24) Monty Python's Flying Circus Dynamite Düx Fighting Force Soulstar Rocksteady Arkham Knight Batman: Arkham series Call of Duty series Batman Marvel Spider-Man series Joker Mark Hamill Slipstream (1989) Batman: the Animated Series Urban Chaos Chao Garden Sonic Adventure 2 Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Batman: Arkham VR Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) 10: Brandon's Fourth Pick (48:49) Compile Puyo Puyo Aleste Zanac Devil's Crush M.U.S.H.A. Disk Station series MSX Alien Crush Blazing Lazers Gun-Nac 11: Ash's Fourth Pick (52:52) Enix King's Knight Chrono series Final Fantasy series Kingdom Hearts series Yuji Hori Akira Toriyama Dragon Quest series Racing Lagoon Einhänder Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring Tobal series Harvestella Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Game of Thrones 12: Frank's Fourth Pick (57:01) LucasArts The Secret of Monkey Island George Lucas SCUMM Backyard Baseball Ron Gilbert Wadjet Eye Games Star Wars (1977) Amanda Lucas 13: Brandon's Fifth Pick (01:02:23) SNK Neo Geo Capcom Metal Slug Data East Bally Midway WonderSwan Fantasy Donkey Kong Sasuke vs Commander Naruto Ikari Warriors Samurai Shodown 14: Ash's Fifth Pick (01:08:27) Sega Atlus Sonic the Hedgehog series Sega Dreamcast Persona series Metaphor: ReFantazio Ryū ga Gotoku / Like a Dragon / Yakuza universe Sega Genesis Sega Saturn Super Monkey Ball series Shin Megami Tensei series TurboGrafx-16 Super Nintendo Entertainment System 15: Frank's Fifth Pick (01:16:24) Evening Star Penny's Big Breakaway Sonic Mania Superman (2025) Sonic X Shadow Generations Freedom Planet 16: Brandon's Sixth Pick (01:21:06) Bandai Namco Shadow Labrynth Pac-Man Secret Level Concord Ridge Racer series OutRun Galaxian3: Project Dragoon Katamari Damacy Rolling Thunder 3 The Outfoxies Tekken Image Comics Namco Museum series 17: Ash's Sixth Pick (01:27:40) PlatinumGames Bayonetta Vanquish Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance NieR: Automata NieR MadWorld Grasshopper Manufacture Killer7 Lollipop Chainsaw No More Heroes Van Wilder (2002) Babylon's Fall Greensboro Grasshoppers Infinite Space Ninja Gaiden series Mass Effect series 18: Frank's Sixth Pick (01:32:20) Harmonix Rock Band Guitar Hero Fortnite The Osbournes Chroma 19: Brandon's Seventh Pick (01:37:27) Hudson Soft Cavia Bullet Witch The Bouncer Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Drakengard Military Madness Neutopia Bomberman Adventure Island Momotarō Dentetsu Star Soldier Ninja Five-O Nihon Falcom Ys: Book I & II Fighting Street Nintendo Switch HAL Laboratory Hello Kitty 20: Ash's Seventh Pick (01:43:34) BioWare Dragon Age series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Alistair 21: Frank's Seventh Pick (01:50:52) Kirby series Mother series Sunsoft Batman: The Video Game Fester's Quest Blaster Master Gremlins 2: The New Batch Ufouria: The Saga Mr. Gimmick The Pirates of Dark Water Batman: Return of the Joker Celebrated Mentions (01:55:14) Fill-in-Cafe Asuka 120% series Mad Stalker: Full Metal Force Panzer Dragoon Panzer Bandit Treasure Gunstar Heroes Dynamite Headdy Light Crusader Silhouette Mirage Sin & Punishment McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure Radiant Silvergun Ikaruga Bangai-O Vic Tokai Psycho Fox Magical Hat no Buttobi Turbo! Daibōken DEcapAttack Battle Mania series Socket Nihon Telnet Valis Exile: Wicked Phenomenon Cosmic Fantasy series Tenshi no Uta series Wolf Team Tales series Wild Arms Irem R-Type Ninja Spirit Undercover Cops In the Hunt R-Type Final Raw Danger! Steambot Chronicles Granzella Data East FACE Ys series Trails in the Sky series GAU Entertainment Rain Jerks Crusader of Centy Flight-Plan Camelot Traveller's Tales Clockwork Tortise Alpha System NEC Avenue Sacnoth Koudelka Shadow Hearts Supergiant Blizzard World of WarCraft The Adventures of Batman & Robin Sludge metal Wolverine Grime music X-Women Doom metal Ranking Nominees (02:03:35) This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. To submit your own horrible buzzer, send an original recording no longer than two seconds in mp3 or wav format to show@insertcredit.com, and maybe we'll use it on the show! Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

Insert Credit nominates and celebrates the greatest, most influential, and most personally beloved game development studios of all time. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. View the finalized list at insertcredit.com! Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: “Now bear my game podcast!” ICOM Simulations Video Game History Foundation Divorce Other Ocean Demonschool Chuck Mangione Flugelhorn Feels So Good ‘King of the Hill' Reboot Ozzy Osbourne 1: Brandon's First Pick (08:00) Human Entertainment Roger Corman Fantastic Four (1994) Albert Pyun Alien (1979) Francis Ford Coppola Sandlot Earth Defense Force series Spike Chunsoft Nude Maker Grasshopper Manufacture Fire Pro Wrestling series Formation Soccer series Human Grand Prix series Mizzurna Falls Grand Theft Auto III Deadly Premonition Clock Tower series Twilight Syndrome series The Firemen series Suda51 Mechanized Attack 2: Ash's First Pick (12:29) Aggro Crab Games Going Under Another Crab's Treasure Cult of the Lamb Devolver Digital Peak 3: Frank's First Pick (14:59) Bobby Kotick Activision Atari H.E.R.O. Pitfall! Barnstorming Electronic Arts David Crane 4: Brandon's Second Pick (19:05) Taito Space Invaders Cadash Growl Darius Night Striker Sega Saturn Darius Gaiden Elevator Action Returns Landmaker Layer Section Cleopatra Fortune Bubble Bobble Puzzle Bobble Lufia Densha De Go Battle Gear Gunbuster Bujingai: The Forsaken City 10,000 Bullets Spac3 Invaders Extr3me Groove Coaster Square Enix Gunslinger Stratos Taiko no Tatsujin Bandai Namco Entertainment Nintendo Entertainment System Retronauts Operation Wolf 5: Ash's Second Pick (24:39) Kaizen Game Works Paradise Killer Neon White Promise Mascot Agency Ben Esposito Donut County Oli Clarke-Smith forums.insertcredit.com 6: Frank's Second Pick (28:23) Nintendo Hanafuda Super Mario Bros. Satoru Iwata Wii Music Nintendo Labo Donkey Kong Bananza John Romero Konami Microsoft Sony Ubisoft The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Animal Crossing 7: Brandon's Third Pick (34:43) The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Red Entertainment NEC Hudson Soft Bonk's Adventure Tengai Makyō: Ziria Ryuichi Sakamoto Gate of Thunder Galaxy Fräulein Yuna series Sakura Taisen Tempo Nostalgia 8: Ash's Third Pick (37:56) Eidos Tomb Raider series Sega Game Gear Nintendo Game Boy Color Sony PlayStation Ms. Pac-Man Mortal Kombat Street Fighter Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) Angelina Jolie Embracer Group Core Design Bubba ‘N' Stix Wonder Dog Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck Impossamole Herdy Gerdy Swagman 9: Frank's Third Pick (41:24) Monty Python's Flying Circus Dynamite Düx Fighting Force Soulstar Rocksteady Arkham Knight Batman: Arkham series Call of Duty series Batman Marvel Spider-Man series Joker Mark Hamill Slipstream (1989) Batman: the Animated Series Urban Chaos Chao Garden Sonic Adventure 2 Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Batman: Arkham VR Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) 10: Brandon's Fourth Pick (48:49) Compile Puyo Puyo Aleste Zanac Devil's Crush M.U.S.H.A. Disk Station series MSX Alien Crush Blazing Lazers Gun-Nac 11: Ash's Fourth Pick (52:52) Enix King's Knight Chrono series Final Fantasy series Kingdom Hearts series Yuji Hori Akira Toriyama Dragon Quest series Racing Lagoon Einhänder Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring Tobal series Harvestella Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Game of Thrones 12: Frank's Fourth Pick (57:01) LucasArts The Secret of Monkey Island George Lucas SCUMM Backyard Baseball Ron Gilbert Wadjet Eye Games Star Wars (1977) Amanda Lucas 13: Brandon's Fifth Pick (01:02:23) SNK Neo Geo Capcom Metal Slug Data East Bally Midway WonderSwan Fantasy Donkey Kong Sasuke vs Commander Naruto Ikari Warriors Samurai Shodown 14: Ash's Fifth Pick (01:08:27) Sega Atlus Sonic the Hedgehog series Sega Dreamcast Persona series Metaphor: ReFantazio Ryū ga Gotoku / Like a Dragon / Yakuza universe Sega Genesis Sega Saturn Super Monkey Ball series Shin Megami Tensei series TurboGrafx-16 Super Nintendo Entertainment System 15: Frank's Fifth Pick (01:16:24) Evening Star Penny's Big Breakaway Sonic Mania Superman (2025) Sonic X Shadow Generations Freedom Planet 16: Brandon's Sixth Pick (01:21:06) Bandai Namco Shadow Labrynth Pac-Man Secret Level Concord Ridge Racer series OutRun Galaxian3: Project Dragoon Katamari Damacy Rolling Thunder 3 The Outfoxies Tekken Image Comics Namco Museum series 17: Ash's Sixth Pick (01:27:40) PlatinumGames Bayonetta Vanquish Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance NieR: Automata NieR MadWorld Grasshopper Manufacture Killer7 Lollipop Chainsaw No More Heroes Van Wilder (2002) Babylon's Fall Greensboro Grasshoppers Infinite Space Ninja Gaiden series Mass Effect series 18: Frank's Sixth Pick (01:32:20) Harmonix Rock Band Guitar Hero Fortnite The Osbournes Chroma 19: Brandon's Seventh Pick (01:37:27) Hudson Soft Cavia Bullet Witch The Bouncer Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Drakengard Military Madness Neutopia Bomberman Adventure Island Momotarō Dentetsu Star Soldier Ninja Five-O Nihon Falcom Ys: Book I & II Fighting Street Nintendo Switch HAL Laboratory Hello Kitty 20: Ash's Seventh Pick (01:43:34) BioWare Dragon Age series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Alistair 21: Frank's Seventh Pick (01:50:52) Kirby series Mother series Sunsoft Batman: The Video Game Fester's Quest Blaster Master Gremlins 2: The New Batch Ufouria: The Saga Mr. Gimmick The Pirates of Dark Water Batman: Return of the Joker Celebrated Mentions (01:55:14) Fill-in-Cafe Asuka 120% series Mad Stalker: Full Metal Force Panzer Dragoon Panzer Bandit Treasure Gunstar Heroes Dynamite Headdy Light Crusader Silhouette Mirage Sin & Punishment McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure Radiant Silvergun Ikaruga Bangai-O Vic Tokai Psycho Fox Magical Hat no Buttobi Turbo! Daibōken DEcapAttack Battle Mania series Socket Nihon Telnet Valis Exile: Wicked Phenomenon Cosmic Fantasy series Tenshi no Uta series Wolf Team Tales series Wild Arms Irem R-Type Ninja Spirit Undercover Cops In the Hunt R-Type Final Raw Danger! Steambot Chronicles Granzella Data East FACE Ys series Trails in the Sky series GAU Entertainment Rain Jerks Crusader of Centy Flight-Plan Camelot Traveller's Tales Clockwork Tortise Alpha System NEC Avenue Sacnoth Koudelka Shadow Hearts Supergiant Blizzard World of WarCraft The Adventures of Batman & Robin Sludge metal Wolverine Grime music X-Women Doom metal Ranking Nominees (02:03:35) This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. To submit your own horrible buzzer, send an original recording no longer than two seconds in mp3 or wav format to show@insertcredit.com, and maybe we'll use it on the show! Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

In this episode, we shout out the most consistent, dependable, and trusted game developers in the industry! Whether they've been crushing it for decades or recently earned our respect, we're breaking down who's earned our loyalty!Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-366: We Name Our Favorite, Most The Reliable Game Developers!00:00 - Intro01:44 - Games Played Discussion -Helldivers 2, Wizards of Legends 209:34 - Choc played Tekken 813:03 - Turb played Neo The World Ends With You15:45 - Stikz played Mario Kart World20:31 - Stal played Sifu33:48 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Super Bloody Hockey36:45 - Everyone Starring in the Upcoming ‘Street Fighter' Reboot46:07 - Resident Evil Requiem was almost live service, but Capcom realized we'd hate it49:36 - Mario Kart World patch defies the way players want to race online53:20 - Xbox announces next-gen AMD deal, says future devices ‘won't be tied to a single store'57:08 - Perfect Dark Reboot Canceled and Xbox Developer The Initiative Closed as Part of Devastating Microsoft Layoffs1:05:12 - Break: Patreon/Fourthwall/Game Giveaway Reminder1:07:47 - We Talk The Most Reliable Game Developers2:18:51 - Giveaway Winner AnnouncementIf you enjoyed the podcast and would like to show support, feel free to do so in any of the following ways below:(1) Subscribe and share this podcast with close friends/family(2) Rate/Review us on your preferred podcasting platform: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/level857(3) Become a member on either Fourthwall or Patreon for exclusive perks and discounts on merch! https://www.857ent.com/#membership(4) Hit the bell and subscribe to our live podcast and multiplayer, co-op gaming channel: https://goo.gl/Zy9RTD

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Game developers in New Zealand are confident of continued growth in the industry as it aims for $1 billion in export revenue by 2028. 

Could it really be a contender for Game of the Year 2025? Join us as we break down Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a turn-based RPG...or maybe...J'RPG (with MANY a twist) from French studio Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive. This episode includes a heated debate on the game's endings if you wanna stick around for our spoiler discussion (and don't worry, we'll warn you when it's coming!). 0:58 - Patreon shoutouts3:10 - Game Informer's back!5:25 - Summer Game Fest25:34 - Herdling preview33:36 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 discussion1:44:28 - SPOILERS for Clair Obscur: Expedition 332:19:51 - END OF SPOILERS & Episode OutroCheck out the articles referenced in this episode:"We're Really Just Going Through With All This, Aren't We," Luke Plunkett, Aftermath - https://aftermath.site/summer-game-fest-2025-switch-2-launch-geoff-keighley"The 'deprofessionalization of video games' was on full display at PAX East," Bryant Francis, Game Developer - https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-deprofessionalization-is-bad-for-video-games"No, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wasn't made by 30 people," Nic Reuben, Rock Paper Shotgun - https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/no-clair-obscur-expedition-33-wasnt-made-by-30-peopleWatch the live recording of this episode on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/TmpmX1_VfakSide Questtinyurl.com/opolivebranchOperation Olive Branch is a grassroots collective effort to amplify Palestinian voices and their GoFundMes – visit the link to learn more or visit their Instagram page at @operationolivebranch.About Pixel TherapyWe're a podcast queering and transcending video games for all kinds of gamers and those who love them--get cozy with us! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Join for free at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod

My guest today is a Ukrainian game developer, entrepreneur, and one of the most respected community-builders in the video games industry. After graduating from East Ukrainian Volodymyr Dahl National University with a Master's in Computer Science she began her career in mobile game development. She founded initiatives such as Achievers Hub and Global Games Pitch, platforms that connect indie developers with publishers, investors, and collaborators around the world.Since then, she's become a tireless advocate for emerging studios, a sought-after speaker at international conferences, and a passionate voice for the Ukrainian game dev scene—especially in the face of extraordinary geopolitical challenges. Whether mentoring new talent or championing indie creators on the global stage, she's played a vital role in shaping a more connected, inclusive industry. Links:Global Games PitchGame Dev Under BombsFoyles Book Event for Orwell PrizeBecome a My Perfect Console supporter and receive a range of benefits at www.patreon.com/myperfectconsole Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy “levels up” her video game knowledge with Game Developer Ashley Ruhl, who teaches us about feminism in gaming, Gamergate, women wastelanders, 'pink games', and how all of us can help support gender equity and representation in this massively popular pastime. Donate to Breaking Down PatriarchyAshley Ruhl is a Narrative Director, Narrative Designer, Cinematic Designer, and Writer exclusively in games. Over the past 13 years she has focused on a multi-prong approach of character-driven narrative, eye-catching cinematics, and intuitive game design. She was the first woman at Telltale to hold the titles of Episodic Director and Assistant Episodic Director, credited for Episode 3 and Episode 1 of "Tales from the Borderlands" respectively, and was selected for Forbes "30 under 30" list in video games in 2016. Ruhl focuses on cinematic delivery and strong emotional agency in game narrative, creating memorable moments that encourage players to be authors of their own stories.

Frank and Jon take the Geek Freaks Podcast on the road to the Rancho Cordova Gaming Expo! In this lively, unscripted episode, they bring the energy of the con straight to your speakers. From running the prize wheel and chatting with fans to deep dives on fan service and the rise of adult animation, this episode is packed with fun, insight, and plenty of con-floor chaos. Plus, they highlight unforgettable moments in fan service history, including a touching tribute to Technoblade in the Minecraft Movie. Expect laughs, great conversations, and an authentic expo experience! ⏱️ Timestamps and Topics 00:00 - Expo Kickoff: Frank and Jon set the scene at Rancho Cordova 00:22 - Prize Wheel Madness: Trivia, giveaways, and Geek Box questions 01:00 - Cosplay, Game Developers, and Mario Kart Tournaments 04:00 - April's Must-Watch Shows: Handmaid's Tale, Black Mirror, Hacks, The Last of Us, Andor 07:43 - Booth Highlights: Skateboards gone, comics given, and fan engagement 08:28 - Fan Trivia Fun: Spaceships, action figures, and fantasy recipes 10:08 - Adult Animation Explosion: Bob's Burgers, Family Guy, and why this trend is booming 14:52 - Should Frank Start an Adult Animation Podcast? 16:07 - Collectibles Worth Lining Up For at Cons 17:12 - Fan Service Deep Dive: What works and what flops 20:22 - The Pitfalls of Fan Service: Rise of Skywalker and Multiverse of Madness 23:06 - Balancing Fan Service and Storytelling 25:40 - Honoring Technoblade in Minecraft Movie: Fan Service at its best 30:49 - Final Thoughts from the Con Floor

The video game industry is huge. Last year alone it generated an estimated $187 billion dollars in revenue. But it's also facing a host of serious issues: massive layoffs, the advent of A.I., games that take years to be released, and a schism between big and small developers.This week's Reporter's Notebook takes us inside this evolving industry with NPR's Vincent Acovino, who recently covered the annual Game Developer's Conference in San Francisco.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Google's Chirp 3 is coming to Vertex AI, Roblox announces text-to-shape generator Cube 3D, Alphabet spins off laser internet startup Taara. Show Notes