Episodes

  • Smart Social Strategy for Audience and Competitive Edge

    Smart Social Strategy for Audience and Competitive Edge
    Mar 11 2026
    Marketing powerhouse Genevieve DeVille reveals how to build social strategies that don’t just grow audiences—they create true fandoms. Drawing from her work on Dungeons & Dragons experiences and hit titles like TRANSFORMERS: Tactical Arena and LEGO Brawls, she shares how smart brands stand out, win attention, and turn communities into loyal superfans.

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    47 mins
  • Should You Make a VR Game in 2026?

    Should You Make a VR Game in 2026?
    Mar 4 2026
    VR industry veterans Waylon Fisher and Brandon Egolf share hard-earned lessons from launching one of the first VR arcades in the U.S., navigating market swings and COVID, and publishing multiple Quest top sellers. They break down whether making a VR game in 2026 is a smart bet—and what developers need to get right to survive and win.

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    54 mins
  • All About Community Building

    All About Community Building
    Feb 18 2026
    This week, Anya Combs joins us to break down what real community building looks like in the games industry. Drawing from her time at AddictingGames, Nickelodeon, and as Director of Games at Kickstarter, Anya shares practical insights on crowdfunding, developer relations, and turning an audience into a lasting community. If you are about sustainable growth—not just launch-day hype—this one’s for you.

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    58 mins
  • Portfolio Best Practices

    Portfolio Best Practices
    Feb 4 2026
    In this community episode, Willem and Tim break down portfolio best practices. What to include, what to leave out, and how to present your work with clarity and intention. They share practical insights and real-world examples to help portfolios communicate skill, growth, and focus without unnecessary noise.









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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Gamified Learning Lessons: How Building Games Teaches Strategy, Teamwork, Feedback Cycles, and Storytelling

    Gamified Learning Lessons: How Building Games Teaches Strategy, Teamwork, Feedback Cycles, and Storytelling
    Jan 14 2026
    In this episode, we sit down with Matt Dalio, CEO & Co-Founder of Endless, whose work sets the standard for using game creation as a serious learning tool. Matt breaks down how building games sharpens strategy, teamwork, feedback loops, and storytelling; and why these skills translate directly to the real world. Drawing from years at the intersection of gaming and education, he shows how players can become creators who actively shape technology rather than just consume it.

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    49 mins
  • Always Backup Your Game

    Always Backup Your Game
    Dec 24 2025
    In this episode, Jacob Kuchinsky shares lessons from building his first game, Constellar, after two years of hands-on development. He dives into why backups matter, what can go wrong without them, and practical habits every developer—new or seasoned—should adopt. A grounded, useful listen for anyone making games.

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    51 mins
  • Letting Data Guide—Without Killing the Soul of Your Game

    Letting Data Guide—Without Killing the Soul of Your Game
    Dec 17 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Fernando Dominguez Sarmiento, the creative force behind Super Farming Boy, to unpack how world-class developers use data to sharpen decisions without draining a game of its heart. Drawing on accolades from the Apple App Store Awards and a career spanning games, film, and companies like PepperMelon, Nando shares a rare, practical perspective on balancing instinct with insight. If you want to learn from one of the most versatile minds in indie development today, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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    55 mins
  • Evolution in Rogue-Like Game Design

    Evolution in Rogue-Like Game Design
    Nov 26 2025
    Loren Weng is one of the sharpest minds in modern rogue-like design, known for redefining how systems, mechanics, and progression shape a player’s experience. From leading the spellcasting and combat systems in Harry Potter: Wizards Unite to pushing new boundaries in game design, Loren brings a master-level perspective on what it takes to evolve an entire genre. This episode is a deep dive into how the best designers think, innovate, and stay ahead of the curve.

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    50 mins