Podcasts about kohji

Kohji Nagata has worn many hats—software developer, musician, podcast creator—but today he's best known as Head of Design and co-founder of Parallel Studios, where he helped launch the massively successful Web3 trading card game Parallel. What started as a passion project has become a genre-defining phenomenon, valued at one point at half a billion dollars. Kohji approaches design from a deep philosophical place, wrestling with fear of failure, perfectionism, and the drive to always improve. In this episode, he and Justin explore the creative tension between success and self-doubt, dissect the mechanics of resource systems in TCGs, and dig into the role of AI in the future of game design. Whether you're an aspiring creator or a veteran designer, this conversation offers a rare window into the mind of someone building at the frontier of games and technology. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justingarydesign.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I had the privilege of speaking with Kohji Nagata, the head of game design at Parallel, a Canadian gaming studio at the forefront of integrating AI and blockchain technologies. Our conversation offered a deep dive into Parallel's innovative projects, mainly focusing on how these technologies revolutionize the gaming industry. Kohji introduced us to Colony, a unique project epitomizing Parallel's innovative approach. He described Colony as a blend between a Tamagotchi and a Large Language Model, where players interact with an AI avatar that acts autonomously based on its memories and biography. This groundbreaking concept in gaming allows for a dynamic and unpredictable gameplay experience, setting Parallel apart from other studios. We discussed the Parallel Trading Card Game (TCG), a prime example of web3 and NFT integration in gaming. Kohji shared insights into the game's development process, highlighting the use of AI tools in coding and workflow enhancement. He also shed light on the involvement of industry veterans from Riot, Blizzard, Xbox Game Studios, Wizards of the Coast, and Epic Games, adding a layer of expertise to the project. Much of our conversation revolved around Parallel's community-first approach to game and tech development. Kohji and I explored how this strategy has shaped their projects and bolstered audience engagement, a crucial element in the success of modern gaming ventures. Looking ahead, Kohji shared his predictions for the future of blockchain and web3 in gaming. He envisioned a landscape where these technologies become more simplified and seamlessly integrated into gaming experiences, drawing a parallel to email's evolution and widespread adoption. Kohji also offered valuable advice to aspiring tech entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of taking action and solving problems along the way rather than getting bogged down in details. An intriguing aspect of our discussion was Kohji's recounting of how Parallel gained unexpected support from Chad Hurley, co-founder of YouTube. This serendipitous connection through a cold message on Twitter led to Chad's involvement as a co-founder, significantly contributing to the success and legitimacy of Parallel.

This week is Qatar Sustainability Week, a National Campaign which aims to engage the community in a wide range of sustainability-oriented activities, raising awareness among the wider community and showcasing the progress Qatar has made in the areas of sustainability.  Before, when I thought about sustainability, I, like most people, thought about the environment and recycling. With my next guest Dr. Sadriya Al-Kohji that perspective changed, as you will hear in this podcast.

FOLLOW @ProjectSandlot and @MajorUniversity ON TWITTER Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/YA55M9PVTx **************************************************************************** How do you even get started?? Sandlot Talk: Season 1, Episode 10: Kohji Nagata – Game Architect, Parallel Alpha. Twitter: @parallelnftpod Updated Links Website: https://parallel.life/ Open Sea: https://opensea.io/collection/parallelalpha Discord: https://discord.gg/HuvQ5ZDxfH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-in-parallel/id1581052863 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Majn1wI5JmPOzpTzX7zoL?si=1hIo_HZLRTOhNyvt3fnCkQ&dl_branch=1 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODMxMjI4LnJzcw Amazon: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/3034da8b-57fc-49be-a22c-ffa9403dace4/LIFE-IN-PARALLEL ************************************************************************ Technology is incredible. Twitter allows us to connect with some amazing folks just by asking. Kohji is one of those legends who we DM'd and he just hit us back with a yes! One of our biggest guests to date, Kohji breaks down Parallel, a competitive card game on the Ethereum blockchain. He also dives into what it takes to start and commit to a project this size. If you have to work a second job and do it for free to get it off the ground, you do it. Whatever it takes! Kohji, thank you for spending time with us and sharing your story with our community. We are beyond grateful and can't wait to see what happens next! We are blessed to do what we do! If you enjoyed the video, or you hated it, let us know in the comments below! Either way it helps us battle the algorithm. Go make a positive impact on someone today. Have a great week everyone! Thank you for your support!

On this show Kohji and Connagh talk about the rules of Parallel and how one actually just comes up with creating rules when making a game.We reveal the functions of Memento of the Fallen, Kamuy Protector and The Staff of Shoshanna 

Sometimes it’s really easy for us to choose a magazine, sometimes they just jump out at us, and this one was no different. YM’s November 1993 issue was ripe with Girly Mags fruit, bursting at the seams, and ready for the pickin’. This week we gather around the table to discuss the deep meaning behind Ace of Base lyrics, expose an original Girly Mags Say Anything, discuss the lies (some) men tell, make up our own 90210 fanfic (spoiler alert, it gets dark) and as always, we’ll have a quiz...in which we find out if someone…is something. Most importantly, however, this episode features a very special guest, Kohji Nagato! Kohji is the host of two incredible shows on the Bunz Podcast Network: ISO, a podcast highlighting amazing stories that come out of the unique Bunz community, and You Gotta Love It, the show were you can discover the best things you never knew existed. CHECK THEM OUT! 1.  This Month in History: November 19932.  Say Anything: Message in a Bottle3.  DIY 90210 Episodes4.  Virgins: What People Really Think of You5.  Cheating...in Softball6.  Quiz: Are you an Emotional Mess?

In celebration of our first year anniversary and the 50th milestone episode, we look back at some of our favourite mixtape stories from past episodes. You'll hear from Common Holly, David Hayman, Rhiannon Archer, Kip Berman, Kohji Nagata, Blue Sky Miners, Japanese Breakfast, Malin Johnson, Lilla Drömland, and Trevor LaRocque, along with samples of the memorable songs that were featured on their mixes.

In less than two years, Kohji Nagata has become the podcast master of Toronto.  After launching ISO: The Bunz Podcast, a show that interviews members of the popular bartering community Bunz, Kohji has gone on to produce two other podcasts.  We recently sat down with Kohji to talk about his various podcasts, playing in the indie rock band The Maladies of Adam Stokes, and the legendary mix-cd that introduced him to Weezer's Pinkerton.

This week, Brendan, Phil, and Lisa welcome Kohji Nagata from Bunz Podcast network. Kohji joins in some retro reminiscing in celebration of the release of the SNES Classic. Phill kicks it off with a rundown of Halloween movies to check out around Toronto, including the traditional Saw movie. Next on the docket: Hollywood news. Hugh Hefner is getting a biopic, and the cast of the Fast and the Furious franchise are twitter feuding again. The crew takes a look at Blade Runner 2049. Phil talks about whether or not this new iteration of a beloved title lives up to its predacessor. Finally, Brendan talks about his time with the SNES Classic. He and the crew talk about some of the beloved titles available, Star Fox 2, and what they would have liked to see.

Check out Bunz Podcast Zone on Facebook for links to this week in bunz. Kohji sits down with an economist to talk online economy and how trading has become so popular again. Music Credit: Richey Lynch If you want your music on the show email podcast@bunz.com and if you want to be heard call 647 ZEN TROL and as always signup at BUNZ.COM

For This Week On Bunz: Bunz missed connection, thanking Martin from 311, GIANT zucchinis, Pokemon Go tandem bike service, missing bird returned home safe, MOAR Spice Girls memorabilia (POP ROCKS), penis enlarger, Bathe n’ Brew shower head coffee maker, cuties kitties that need homes, Mousseline the 13 year old cat found a foster home, The Saga of the Guinea Pigs continues, random sucker punch, Luna the abused dog needs a foster or forever home!!!, the Wayhome Dick Pic Bandit, the Beck Taxi driver sexual harassment post, the hunt for the adult sized lobster costume and Kohji’s Bunztember Project. Oh, and that girl who drunkenly orders WAY TOO MUCH delivery food does it again. Get in the Bunz Podcast Zone (facebook.com/groups/bunzpodcastzone) for links to all of the threads talked about in every week’s episode (so you can read the awesome comments), and help us find rad threads you see and we miss, for This Week On Bunz. We feature your voicemails every episode so LEAVE SOME DAMN VOICEMAILS!!! 647-ZEN-TROL (946-8765) all comments, complaints, rants and raves, love letters and best trade stories welcome. Music Credit: mellowtone To submit music to be featured on the show email podcast@bunz.com