Game Dev With a Shot of Jameson
By Jameson Durall
GameDev #gamedev Game Design #gamedesign
Game Dev With a Shot of JamesonJun 20, 2022
Devin Robaina - VFX Artist at Bungie
Devin Robaina - VFX Artist at Bungie
In this video, we talk about:
How Video Games have always helped with his Tourette Syndrome
Why Game Design seemed like a good place to start
How an instructor helped him find a love for VFX
Devin’s projects include Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, Destiny 2: Year 5 Seasonal Content, Destiny 2: Lightfall, Destiny 2: Year 6 Seasonal Content
If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!
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#GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio #VFX #VFXArtist #Bungie #Destiny
Chad Hoover Returns - Producer at FENIX Digital Studios
Chad Hoover - Producer at FENIX Digital Studios
In this video, we talk about:
Why being an Indie Dev requires an extra hunger to keep goin
How he’s spent his entire career living out of a suitcase
Why it’s sometimes hard to understand your value
Chad’s projects includeGame Dev: The Board Game, Project Playtime, Smash City, Queen Sea Poker, and Kennedy Space Center VR.
If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
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JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb
JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall
JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall
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#GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio
Alejandro Garcia-Tunon - Director of Technology at Ghostpunch Games
Alejandro Garcia-Tunon - Director of Technology at Ghostpunch Games
In this video, we talk about:
How his first ever check-in broke the build
How he got a feature into a game after he was told NOT to make it
Why God of War changed his life and reminded him of why he loves Game Development
Alejandro’s projects include Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Wii, Transformers: The Movie DS Autobots/Decepticons, Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock Wii, Guitar Hero: World Tour Wii, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 Xbox360/PS3, Band Hero Wii, Star Trek PS3 Dynamic Themes, Bioshock 2 SkyStorm iPhone/iPad, The Last Airbender iPhone, Borderlands: Claptrap's New Robot Revolution DLC, Spec Ops: The Line Multiplayer, Ratchet and Clank: Before the Nexus, Gears of War: Judgment, Borderlands: The Presequel, Project Create!, Tonandi, Outriders, Pro Era, Risk of Rain 2
If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
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JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall
JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall
JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/
JAMESON’S TikTok▹https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesondurall
#GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio #Marvel #Transformers #GuitarHero #Bioshock #Borderlands #RatchetandClank #RiskofRain #StarTrek
John Hartzell Returns! - Monetization Designer at Zenimax Online Studios
John Hartzell Returns! - Monetization Designer at Zenimax Online Studios
In this video, we talk about:
How the timing has to be right to get that dream job
How to balance live support of a title while working on the next iteration
How weather conditions forced him to work from Disney World during a launch
John is currently working on an Unannounced Project and previously worked on Madden NFL, Madden Mobile, and Madden Overdrive!
If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
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JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall
JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall
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#GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio #MaddenNFL #Madden #MaddenMobile #MaddenOverdrive
Will Fitzgerald - Lead Designer at Paddle Creek Games
Will Fitzgerald - Lead Designer at Paddle Creek Games
In this video, we talk about:
What elements are necessary in a Survival Game
How to stay current with Game Industry trends
The benefits of playing the game you’re working on EVERY day
Will is currently on Fractured Veil and previously worked on Agents of Mayhem, Rogue Company, Madden Mobile, Madden NFL, and more!
If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
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JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb
JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall
JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall
JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/
JAMESON’S TikTok▹https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesondurall
#GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio #AgentsofMayhem #FracturedVeil #RogueCompany #Madden #EA
Chad Hoover - Producer at FENIX Digital Studios
Chad Hoover - Producer at FENIX Digital Studios
In this video, we talk about:
How a professor told him he wouldn’t ever amount to anything
How his White Jacket helped create a name for himself
Great advice for getting your first job in the industry
Chad’s projects includeGame Dev: The Board Game, Project Playtime, Smash City, Queen Sea Poker, and Kennedy Space Center VR.
If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
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JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS
JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb
JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall
JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall
JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/
JAMESON’S TikTok▹https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesondurall
#GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio
John Hartzell - Monetization Designer @ Zenimax Online Studios
John Hartzell - Monetization Designer at Zenimax Online Studios
In this video, we talk about:
Why Tech Designers are so valuable and everyone wants to be their friend.
How solving really unique problems is a big part of game dev
The importance of understanding the needs of your stakeholders
John is currently working on an Unannounced Project and previously worked on Madden NFL, Madden Mobile, and Madden Overdrive!
If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall
JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/Xp6WsYVszS
JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rbbeMAiGozb
JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://www.youtube.com/jamesondurall
JAMESON'S TWITTER▹ https://twitter.com/jamesondurall
JAMESON'S INSTAGRAM▹ https://www.instagram.com/jamesondurall/
JAMESON’S TikTok▹https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesondurall
#GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #gaming #gamestudio #MaddenNFL #Madden #MaddenMobile #MaddenOverdrive
Joshua Nieves - Associate Game Designer at Visual Concepts Austin
Joshua Nieves - Associate Game Designer at Visual Concepts Austin
In this video, we talk about:
How Joshua struggled in his first interview
Tips for networking
How to deal with rejection
Joshua is an Associate Game Designer at Visual Concepts Austin, where he works on the NBA 2K and WWE 2K series. He has a passion for game development and loves helping others achieve their dreams in the industry.
If you're interested in learning more about game development, be sure to subscribe to our channel and check out our other videos. We release new content every week!
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
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#GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #NBA2K #WWE2K #VisualConcepts
Jeff Younger - Senior Game Designer at Bungie
Today we’re joined again by Jeff Younger - Senior Game Designer at Bungie - to discuss his work on Madden Ultimate Team, balancing a live game for a variety of player types, and even some insight into his sneaker collection!
Jeff’s Credits:
Destiny 2
Madden NFL
Madden Mobile
NBA Live
NBA Live Mobile
FIFA
FIFA Mobile
NCAA Football
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#GameDev #QA GameDesign #GameDevelopment #Destiny2 #Madden #FIFA #NCAA #NBALive
Cameron Raab Returns! 3D Hard Surfaces Artist at Bungie
Today we’re joined again by Cameron Raab - 3D Hard Surfaces Artist at Bungie - to continue our discussion about his career! We talk about how work / life balance is necessary and unique to each person, why asking about the culture of a company is great during an interview, and how to decide when it’s time to apply for a new job.
Credits:
Saints Row (2022)
Agents of Mayhem
Lacuna Passage
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#GameDev #GameArt #GameDevelopment #Bungie #Volition #Destiny #Destiny2 #SaintsRow #AgentsofMayhem
Reed Mosby - From Halo Fan to Working on Halo Infinite
Today we’re joined again by Reed Mosby - Sr. Test Engineer on Halo Infinite - to discuss how he went from a huge Halo fan, to working his way through the industry, and finally getting his chance to work on Halo Infinite!
Reed’s Credits:
Halo Infinite
Bionicle: Masks of Power
Destiny 2
Fortnite
Magic Mouse
Scraps
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#GameDev #QA GameDesign #GameDevelopment #Halo #Destiny #Fortnite #MagicMouse
Cameron Raab - 3D Hard Surfaces Artist at Bungie
Today we’re joined by Cameron Raab - 3D Hard Surfaces Artist at Bungie - to discuss his career as an Artist in Game Development. We talk about how he applied to 132 companies before his first job, How the first six months of work from home was a struggle, and how Imposter Syndrome keeps you honest.
Credits:
Saints Row (2022)
Agents of Mayhem
Lacuna Passage
Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night from 7-9pm EST using the link below!
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#GameDev #GameArt #GameDevelopment #Bungie #Volition #Destiny #Destiny2 #SaintsRow #AgentsofMayhem
Bev and Francisco Cruz - Starting an Indie Game Studio
Today we’re joined by Bev and Francisco Cruz - Co-Founders of Cruz ‘N Creations - to discuss starting an Indie game studio. We cover how splitting time between work and a side gig can be taxing, how motivation can impact the ability to move forward quickly, and how collaboration works best when team members trust each other.
Cruz ‘N Creations links:
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#GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameArt #GameDesign
Reed Mosby Returns! - Sr. Test Engineer on Halo Infinite
Today we’re joined again by Reed Mosby - Senior Test Engineer - to continue our chat about his Game Dev career. We discuss how to handle an employment contract coming to an end, How your skills can keep you employed while looking for other game work, and lots of talk about our dogs!
Credits include:
- Halo Infinite - Senior Test Engineer
- Fortnite - QA Tester
- Destiny 2 - QA Generalist
- Bionicle: Masks of Power - Level Designer
- Magic Mouse - Level Designer
- Scraps - Level Designer
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#GameDev #QA #Tester #Halo #Fortnite #Destiny #Bionicle
Reed Mosby - Sr. Test Engineer on Halo Infinite
Today we’re joined by Reed Mosby - Senior Test Engineer on Halo Infinite - to talk about his gaming education and how it led him into his Game Dev career. Reed was a former student of mine at Full Sail University and it was a blast to talk over that time with him!
Credits include:
- Halo Infinite - Senior Test Engineer
- Fortnite - QA Tester
- Destiny 2 - QA Generalist
- Bionicle: Masks of Power - Level Designer
- Magic Mouse - Level Designer
- Scraps - Level Designer
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#GameDev #QA #Tester #Halo #Fortnite #Destiny #Bionicle
Francisco Cruz III Returns! - Sr. Tech Artist at Unity Technologies
Today we continue our discussion about Francisco’s career as an Environment Artist and how he then moved into Tech Art and what that role means. Also, how his desire to build something on his own led him to work that allows side projects.
Credits include:
- Various Projects @ Unity Technologies
- System Shock 3
- Redfall
- Wolfenstein II
- Prey
- Paladins
- Destiny
- Socom 4
- SEcore (Military Sim)
Francisco’s Socials & Portfolio:
- https://youtube.com/cruzncreations
- https://www.instagram.com/cruzncreations/
- https://twitter.com/cruzncreations
- https://www.artstation.com/ciscocruz
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#GameDev #TechArt #Wolfenstein #Destiny #Redfall #Prey #Socom #Paladins
2022 The Game Awards Preview
Today, Jameson discusses his predictions for the 2022 The Game Awards across all categories. Let’s see how close we came!
Jameson’s Credits include:
- Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath
- Godfather: The Game
- The Simpsons Game
- Godfather 2
- Red Faction: Armageddon
- Saints Row IV
- Agents of Mayhem
- Halo Outpost Discovery
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (In Development)
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#GameDev #GameDesign #spidermanps5 #spider-man #marvel #simpsons #redfaction #oddworld #halo
Throwback! Jai-Alai Heroes launch w/ Brian Stabile
Today we’re joined by Brian Stabile - Co-Owner / Project Lead @ Astro Crow Games - to talk about the recent release of Throwback! Jai-Alai Heroes.
We discuss how it’s important to stick to your vision and avoid distractions, why dominant strategies can’t exist in an Arcade game and the launch of the arcade machine to the public!
Brian's Credits include:
🎮 Throwback! Jai-Alai Heroes (Arcade)
🎮 Word Doctor (iOS/Android)
🎮 The Last Ace of Space (iOS/Android)
🎮 Three Dead Zed (XBOX360, PC)
📡 CONNECT WITH JAMESON & THE DEV TEAM
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#GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDesign #Throwback
Francisco Cruz III - Sr. Tech Artist @ Unity Technologies
Today we’re joined by Francisco Cruz III - Senior Tech Artist @ Unity Technologies - talk about his career as a Tech Artist in Game Development!
We discuss how you need to get that first job no matter where it is, that awesome moment when someone you’ve been a mentor to eventually surpasses you, and how you have to learn when to say no.
Credits include:
- Various Projects @ Unity Technologies
- System Shock 3
- Redfall
- Wolfenstein II
- Prey
- Paladins
- Destiny
- Socom 4
- SEcore (Military Sim)
Francisco’s Socials:
- https://youtube.com/cruzncreations
- https://www.instagram.com/cruzncreations/
- https://twitter.com/cruzncreations
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Bungie #Unity #SystemShock #Redfall #Wolvenstein #Paladins #Socom
Brian Stabile Returns! - Co-Owner/Project Lead at Astro Crow Games
Today we’re joined again by Brian Stabile - Co-Owner/Project Lead at Astro Crow Games - to continue our discussion about his career in Indie Game Development!
We discuss how his first job in the industry was serious games, how his first layoff was a motivation for forming his own company, and why it’s so difficult to show off unfinished work.
Credits include:
- Throwback! Jai-Alai Heroes (Arcade)
- Word Doctor (iOS/Android)
- The Last Ace of Space (iOS/Android)
- Three Dead Zed (XBOX360, PC)
Brian's Links: https://linktr.ee/TrashCinema
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Throwback #WordDoctor #TheLastAceofSpace
Brian Stabile - Co-Owner/Project Lead at Astro Crow Games
We go deep on Indie Development talk! We discuss the differences between Indie and AAA, why sometimes doing your job well just means no one complains, and even some talk about visiting Japan!
Credits include:
- Throwback! Jai-Alai Heroes (Arcade)
- Word Doctor (iOS/Android)
- The Last Ace of Space (iOS/Android)
- Three Dead Zed (XBOX360, PC)
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#GameDev #Throwback #Jai-AlaiHeroes #Jai-Alai #WordDoctor #Indie #IndieDev #IndieDevelopment #GameDesign
Ryan Paradis Returns! - Design Director for Destiny Expansions at Bungie
Ryan Paradis Returns! - Design Director for Destiny Expansions at Bungie
We discuss why you should apply for positions you almost have the full skill set for, the importance of mentorship, and a career move that he wasn’t thrilled with, but turned out great in the end.
Credits include:
- Red Dead Redemption (2010)
- Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare (2010)
- Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
- Destiny (2014)
- Destiny: The Taken King (2015)
- Destiny - Live Game Destiny: Rise of Iron (2016)
- Destiny 2 (2017)
- Destiny 2 - Live Game Destiny 2: The Witch Queen (2022)
- Destiny 2: The Final Shape (current)
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#GameDev #Destiny #Bungie #Destiny2 #RedDeadRedemption #GameDesign #GTAV
Nivedita Rajasekaran - Production Partner Manager, Xbox Game Creators Partnership at Microsoft
Nivedita Rajasekaran - Production Partner Manager, Xbox Game Creators Partnership | Microsoft
We discuss how opening yourself up while networking can allow for better connections, the importance of cultivating mentorship during your career, and why playing lots of games is important for a game developer.
Credits include:
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
- Nickelodeon All Star Brawl
- Nerf Legends
- Hell Let Loose
- World of Warships
- World Of Tanks
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#GameDev #TMNT #Nickelodeon #Nerf #WorldofTanks
Will Fitzgerald Returns! - AMA on Game Design and Game Development
Will Fitzgerald Returns! - AMA on Game Design and Game Development
We discuss feedback delivery methods, how game balance is a thankless job, and how to set the tone of an interview.
Credits include:
- Rogue Company
- Agents of Mayhem
- World of Tanks
- Madden Mobile
- Madden NFL
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#GameDev #Madden #RogueCompany #AgentsofMayhem #WorldofTanks #Rumii
Shane Gaffney Returns! - Systems Designer at Lost Boys Interactive
Shane Gaffney Returns! – Systems Designer at Lost Boys Interactive
We discuss our favorite bugs of all time, why it’s important to stay in contact with former co-workers, and some great conversation about conflict resolution.
Credits include:
- Unannounced Lost Boys Interactive Title
- Madden Mobile 20
- Madden Mobile 21
- Madden Mobile 22
- Madden Mobile 23
- Wheelbarrow Warrior
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#GameDev #Madden #LostBoys #FullSail #GameDesign #SystemsDesign
Michael Johnstone Returns! - Sr. Games Producer at Blizzard Entertainment (At the time of this recording)
Michael Johnstone Returns! – Sr. Games Producer at Blizzard Entertainment (At the time of this recording)
We discuss how much things change during game development, the biggest cost in game development, and how QA is a great place to get your start.
Credits include:
- World of Warcraft
- WWE 2K22
- Magic Leap One
- NBA Live Mobile
- NCAA Football
- Madden NFL
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#GameDev #Madden #WorldofWarcraft #WoW #WWE #MagicLeapOne #NCAA #NBALive
Shane Gaffney - Systems Designer at Lost Boys Interactive
Today I’m joined by Shane Gaffney – Systems Designer at Lost Boys Interactive
We discuss how you’ll find more success if you’re passionate about what you do, how to see the signs and avoid burnout, and how it’s easier today to find the right work situation for your needs.
Credits include:
- Unannounced Lost Boys Interactive Title
- Madden Mobile 20
- Madden Mobile 21
- Madden Mobile 22
- Madden Mobile 23
- Wheelbarrow Warrior
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#GameDev #Madden #LostBoys #FullSail #GameDesign #SystemsDesign
Michael Johnstone – Sr. Games Producer at Blizzard Entertainment
Today I’m joined by Michael Johnstone – Sr. Games Producer at Blizzard Entertainment
We discuss how to improve diversity in the games industry, how some studio cultures can have interesting rules, and why you can’t give up if you’re trying to get into game development.
His credits include:
- World of Warcraft
- WWE 2K22
- Magic Leap One
- NBA Live Mobile
- NCAA Football
- Madden NFL
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#GameDev #Madden #WorldofWarcraft #WoW #WWE #MagicLeapOne #NCAA #NBALive
Ryan Paradis - Design Director for Destiny Expansions at Bungie
Today I’m joined by Ryan Paradis - Design Director for Destiny Expansions at Bungie!
We discuss if game development degrees are helpful today, how he once had a 127 hour work week, and why talking with other developers about their process can help you improve your own dev strategies.
Credits include:
- Red Dead Redemption (2010)
- Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare (2010)
- Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
- Destiny (2014)
- Destiny: The Taken King (2015)
- Destiny - Live Game Destiny: Rise of Iron (2016)
- Destiny 2 (2017)
- Destiny 2 - Live Game Destiny 2: The Witch Queen (2022)
- Destiny 2: The Final Shape (current)
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Destiny #GTAV #RedDeadRedemption #Destiny2
Ted Dinola Returns! - Developer Relations Engineer at Meta
Today I’m joined by Ted DiNola - Developer Relations Engineer at Meta! He’s returning to continue our discussion about Game Dev, Production, and ADHD.
We discuss how Meta’s work environment lets him feel like he can truly be himself, some thoughts about the Metaverse, and how ADHD impacts finishing games but is a Conference super power!
Credits include:
- Blade & Sorcery: Nomad
- Zenith
- YouTube VR
- Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
- Vox Machinae
- Virtual Virtual Reality 2
- Population: One
- Vacation Simulator
- Pistol Whip
- Garden of the Sea
- Pixel Ripped: 1995
- Eleven Table Tennis
- Electronauts
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#GameDev #youtubevr #youtube #meta #Zenith #WalkingDead
Mark Kilborn Returns! - Sr. Lead Audio Designer at Certain Affinity
Today I’m joined by Mark Kilborn - Sr. Lead Audio Designer at Certain Affinity! He’s returning to continue our discussion about sound design in game development.
We discuss why sound design often ends up at the end of a game project, the difference between an audio engineer and software engineer, and how companies are often looking at your instincts for an entry level role.
Credits include:
- Tony Hawk's Project 8
- Bionicle Heroes
- Borderlands
- Forza Motorsport 3
- Singularity
- Call of Duty: Black Ops
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Remastered
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
- Call of Duty: WWII
- Unannounced Project
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#GameDev #COD #CallofDuty #Singularity #Borderlands #Forza #Bionacle #TonyHawk #GameDevelopment #SoundDesign
Mark Kilborn - Sr. Lead Audio Designer at Certain Affinity
Today I’m joined by Mark Kilborn - Sr. Lead Audio Designer at Certain Affinity
We discuss why he went the teacher’s pet route in college, how a string of contract jobs eventually landed him with his first full time gig, and why the sound in the original Metal Gear is his favorite.
His credits include:
- Tony Hawk's Project 8
- Bionicle Heroes
- Borderlands
- Forza Motorsport 3
- Singularity
- Call of Duty: Black Ops
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Remastered
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
- Call of Duty: WWII
- Unannounced Project
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#GameDev #COD #CallofDuty #Singularity #Borderlands #Forza #Bionacle
Wes Keltner - CEO at Gun Interactive
Wes joins me to discuss how he got started in Game Development, the Summer Camp project and how it became Friday the 13th: The Game, and how to stay true to a horror franchise during development!
His credits include:
- Texas Chain Saw Massacre (In Development)
- Friday the 13th: The Game
- Breach & Clear
- Breach & Clear: Deadline
- Layers of Fear 2
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#GameDev #Writing #GameDesign #Fridaythe13th #TexasChainsawMassacre #Breach&Clear #LayersofFear
Shiva Deonarine – Project Lead at Offworld Industries
Today I’m joined by Shiva Deonarine – Project Lead at Offworld Industries
We discuss the importance of addressing burnout, how to keep a finger on the pulse of the industry, and why game remakes are so popular.
His credits include:
- Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3
- Transformers Fall of Cybertron
- Transformers Prime
- Gears of War GOTY
- Gears of War 4
- Unannounced Project
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#GameDev #GearsofWar #CoD #ModernWarfare #Transformers #TransformersPrime #FallofCybertron
Jason L Blair - Writing in Game Development
Jason L Blair – Writing in Game Development
Jason is back to talk about his career in writing across various mediums, including Tabletop and Video Games. We discuss why story is important, how games take from other mediums, and the importance of Empathy.
His credits include:
- Little Fears
- Prey (2006)
- Conduit 2
- Saints Row IV
- Agents of Mayhem
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#GameDev #Writing #GameDesign #LittleFears #SaintsRow #Prey #AgentsofMayhem
Ted DiNola - Developer Relations Engineer @ Meta
Today I’m joined by Ted DiNola – Developer Relations Engineer at Meta
We discuss when he got a Handshake job offer over drinks, Advice for getting your first job in the industry, and A LOT about ADHD and Game Development.
His credits include:
- Blade & Sorcery: Nomad
- Zenith
- YouTube VR
- Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
- Vox Machinae
- Virtual Virtual Reality 2
- Population: One
- Vacation Simulator
- Pistol Whip
- Garden of the Sea
- Pixel Ripped: 1995
- Eleven Table Tennis
- Electronauts
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#GameDev #Meta #YouTube #WalkingDead #Oculus
J. Mauricio Hoffman – President / Creative Director at Monkey Brain Studios
Today I’m joined by J. Mauricio Hoffman – President / Creative Director at Monkey Brain Studios
We discuss the green card process he dealt with to work in game dev in the United States, what the first month in the industry is like, and how playing games with your teammates forms a special kind of bond.
His credits include:
- Oddworld New’N’Tasty
- Oddworld Munch’s Oddysee
- Darkwatch
- World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade
- World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
- World of Warcraft: Cataclysm
- Sky Defenders
- Roblox
- Draconus-Rex
- Gnomes and Goblins
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#GameDev #Animation #Oddworld #WorldofWarcraft #Roblox
Bret Wright Returns! - Executive Producer at The Toolshed, LLC
Today I’m joined by Bret Wright – Executive Producer at The Toolshed LLC
We discuss how his current location includes absurd internet costs, why failing fast is incredibly valuable, and how he got a game job referral from a former landlord!
His credits include:
- The Guardians of Peace
- God of Axion
- Sky Wars: Archon Rises
- Fractured Veil
- Plunder
- Cubic’s LCS Immersive Simulated Virtual Environment
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#GameDev #Production #ProjectManagement #GuardiansofPeace #FracturedVeil #GodofAxion
Caris Frazier-Baker - Senior Technical Artist at Unity
Today I'm joined by Caris Frazier-Baker - Senior Technical Artist at Unity
We discuss how her current career didn’t exist when she was in high school, why it’s important to fail fast and follow the fun, and she shows us her business card up the sleeve trick!
Her credits include:
- Jai-Alai Heroes
- Throwback!
- Walter P Moore’s VR Toolset
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#GameDev #GameArt #EnvironmentArt #TechArt #Unity #Jai-AlaiHeroes
Peet Cooper Returns! - Co-Founder and Creative Director at Creature Cauldron
Today I'm joined again by Peet Cooper - Co-Founder and Creative Director at Creature Cauldron.
His time as Lead Environment Artist on League of Legends, how he’s attempting to stop using email, and we both rank the Final Fantasy series in order of our favorites.
His credits include:
- League of Legends
- Diablo 3
- World of Warcraft
- Hearthstone
- Legends of Runeterra
- Battle Fishing Masters
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#GameDev #GameArt #EnvironmentArt #LeagueofLegends #Diablo3 #WorldofWarcraft #LegendsofRuneterra #BattleFishingMasters
Bret Wright - Executive Producer at The Toolshed, LLC
Today I’m joined by Bret Wright – Executive Producer at The Toolshed LLC
We discuss his start in set building and construction leading into project management in games, how to show your work as a Producer or Project Manager, and the importance of getting that first job in the industry.
His credits include:
- The Guardians of Peace
- God of Axion
- Sky Wars: Archon Rises
- Fractured Veil
- Plunder
- Cubic’s LCS Immersive Simulated Virtual Environment
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#GameDev #Production #ProjectManagement #GuardiansofPeace #FracturedVeil #GodofAxion
Eric Dallaire - Principal Game Designer @ Age of Learning
Today I’m joined by Eric Dallaire – Principal Game Designer at Age of Learning
We discuss his work in Educational Games, why security is important when making games for kids, and some advice for getting your first job in the industry.
His credits include:
- Word Trace
- Adventure Academy
- Zoo World 2
- The Simpsons Game
- Godfather 2
- Star Trek Away Team
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#GameDev #GameDesign #AgeofLearning #Simpsons #Godfather #StarTrek
Dallas Lillie Pt2 - Incubation Engineer @ ProbablyMonsters
Today I’m joined by Dallas Lillie – Incubation Engineer @ ProbablyMonsters
We discuss some issue’s he’s already experienced in his career, how changing jobs can be a great way to get promoted, and then he had some fun questions for me to answer!
His credits include:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
- Unannounced Title
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#GameDev #GameDesign #CallofDuty #BlackOps #Treyarch #ProbablyMonsters
Marc Hernández - Principal Programmer at Disruptive Games
Today I’m joined by Marc Hernández – Principal Programmer at Disruptive Games
We discuss his work with AI and network code, how to advocate for yourself properly, and advice for getting your first job in the industry.
His credits include:
- Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee
- Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath
- Ratchet & Clank: Deadlocked
- Resistance
- Ratchet & Clank: Future
- Wildstar
- [Unannounced Lucas Arts FPS]
- War Commander: Rogue Assault
- Frostpoint
- Diablo II: Resurrected
- [Unannounced IP]
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#GameDev #GameDevelopment #Programming #AI #Networking #Oddworld #InsomniacGames #Wildstar #RatchetandClank #Diablo
Peet Cooper - Co-Founder and Creative Director at Creature Cauldron
Today I’m joined by Peet Cooper - Co-Founder and Creative Director at Creature Cauldron
We discuss how work ethic is a huge key to success, what an industry Art Test is like, and what he would do differently if he joined the industry today.
His credits include:
- League of Legends
- Diablo 3
- World of Warcraft
- Call of Duty 4
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
- Ruined King
- Galactic Mining Corps
- Hearthstone
- Legends of Runeterra
- Geist
- Cat Burglar
- Spirit Hunters
- Battle Fishing Masters
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#GameDev #GameDesign #GameArt #BlizzardEntertainment #RiotGames #WorldofWarcraft #Diablo #CoD #Hearthstone #LeagueofLegends
Kyle Rowan (Part 2) - Design Lead at Wyrd Games
Today I’m joined by Kyle Rowan – Design Lead @ Wyrd Games
We discuss the development of Vagrantsong which is already sold out everywhere, the difference between game design docs and board game manuals, and what a videogame version of Vagrantsong might look like.
His credits include:
- Malifaux
- The Other Side
- Through The Breach
- Darkness Comes Rattling
- Bayou Bash
- Vagrantsong
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Vagrantsong #WyrdGames #Malifaux #Boardgames
David Johnson Pt 3 - CEO / Creative Director at Undertone FX
Today I’m joined by David Johnson – CEO and Creative Director at Undertone FX.
We discuss how a "no solicit" clause made it hard to keep work friends from a former company, more about his time at Infinity Ward, and the forming of his own Visual Effects Company
His credits include:
- Call of Duty: WWII
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
- Halo 3
- Shadowrun (XBOX)
- Tomb Raider: Revelation
- Many More!
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#GameDev #GameDesign #CallofDuty #ModernWarfare #Halo #TombRaider #Shadowrun
Dallas Lillie - Incubation Engineer @ ProbablyMonsters
Today I’m joined by Dallas Lillie – Incubation Engineer @ ProbablyMonsters
We discuss his game dev education, getting those first interviews, and how your first job really opens the rest of the industry up for you.
His credits include:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
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#GameDev #GameDesign #CallofDuty #BlackOps #Treyarch #ProbablyMonsters
Ask Me Anything w/ Jameson Durall - Advanced Senior Game Designer @ Insomniac Games
Today I’m doing an Ask Me Anything!
I give an overview of my career and projects I’ve worked on, discuss how understanding love languages can help with making connections with co-workers, and answer view questions about lots of Game Development topics.
My credits include:
- Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath
- Godfather: The Game
- The Simpsons Game
- Godfather 2
- Red Faction: Armageddon
- Saints Row 4
- Agents of Mayhem
- Halo: Outpost Discovery
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (In Development)
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Oddworld #Godfather #Simpsons #RedFaction #SaintsRow #AgentsofMayhem #Halo #Spider-Man #Marvel
Renee Wooten Returns! Producer at KingsIsle Entertainment
Today I’m joined by Renee Wooten – Producer at Kingsisle Entertainment
We discuss Trans issues from a Game Developer perspective, working on an already established game with an engine that’s no longer supported, and avoiding telling people WHAT to do and instead giving parameters and freedom to be excellent in their work.
His credits include:
- Wizard 101
- Pirate 101
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#GameDev #GameDesign #Wizard101 #Pirate101 #KingsIsle