Game Dev Unchained

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The origin of the podcast has always been to find inspiring developers in the game industry making amazing achievements. Topics discussed in this episode: 0251: From Designer to Programmer with Scott Lagrasta. This can be measured through personal success, multi-disciplinary moves, or independently carving your own path.

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Game Dev Unchained

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Art Boost is a new segment added to the podcast last year and it was to promote and learn from artists breaking down personal projects, techniques, & workflows. Topics discussed in this episode : 0265: Art Boost | Sculpting AAA Realistic Characters with Lisa Loseva. As you can see, they know their stuff!

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Game Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This week though, he gave a long and frank interview to Simon Parkin’s excellent My Perfect Console podcast , in which he spoke about his habit of over-promising game features that often fail to materialize. In 2015, he declared that he would no longer give interviews, and has largely retreated from his previous high media profile.

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Deconstructor of Fun

AUGUST 2, 2021

If you are an investor, make it a requirement that your portfolio companies take this topic seriously and implement code of conduct policies. To further educate yourself, please check out the following podcasts we recorded with some of the top thinkers in our industry. This is by far the top 5 podcast I've ever done.

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Brand Game Development

APRIL 20, 2020

The first topic I want to write about comes from a guy identified only as Matt in the comments. This topic is close to my heart, so in this post, I’m going to talk about how to find the confidence to turn your ideas into reality! Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In the latest podcast, Mishka delves into an all-encompassing discussion with Chris Hewish , President and interim CEO of Xsolla. The conversation covers a gamut of topics, ranging from macroeconomics and behavioral economics to generative AI, Unity's strategic shifts, the dynamics of the console market, and much more.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Introduction Have you ever been sitting in a meeting – or listening to a podcast, perhaps – where the merits of a game were being discussed and the topic of “Game of the Year” was raised? In our anecdotal experience, the game has been a polarizing topic among industry insiders. Award for Mobile Game of the Year (Feb.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

During this podcast, Chris shares invaluable insights from his time at Zynga, where he played a pivotal role in strategic M&A, forming partnerships, and expanding into new markets, including acquisitions of notable companies and licensing agreements with entertainment giants. Enjoy the podcast!

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 24, 2023

Listen to one of our podcasts from this week, we’ve got: ? How to Plan and Nurture Your Career in Games - with Sophie Vo and Mishka Katkoff (Rise & Play podcast) ✉️ Received this email from a friend? You can catch more of him on the Game Economist Podcast ?️ Deconstructor of Fun Podcast ? Written by Eric Guan.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This week, we get into one of the hottest topics, whether the App Store’s NFT guidelines will hurt or help blockchain games. Listen to one of our podcasts from this week, we’ve got ? Apple’s latest updates to the App Store Review Guidelines shed some light on this positioning while creating even more questions about the topic.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Below you’ll find our conversation on YouTube and podcast. We got you covered with a shortened transcript of few of the topics discussed. Something we’ve covered on this podcast methodically. And if you don’t want to watch or read, say no more! Consider it an appetizer to the content. Will Epic continue its pursuit?

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In the new episode of the DoF podcast, we have the honour of hearing from Jordan Mazer , Head of Talent at a16z Games. However, I strongly suggest listening to the podcast to hear the entire conversation between Mishka and Jordan as they cover a wider array of topics.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 25, 2023

Listen to one of our podcasts from this week, we’ve got: ? Deconstructor of Fun Podcast ? Our mission is to bring together the largest players in the gaming market to help smaller developers reach their potential. Read more and get accelerated! TWiG #228 Sega + Rovio = another case of two drunks holding each other up? ?

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Game Dev Unchained

MARCH 7, 2022

This comes as no surprise as the value of digital ownership was something of a hot topic this whole past year. Because I don’t know enough and this is part of my journey as a podcaster to find those answers for myself but to also share my findings with viewers and listeners that can benefit from my discovery.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 4, 2024

In the most recent episode of the DoF podcast, Mishka and Andy Duthie, Executive Producer at HAWKED , peel back the curtain on remote team management. If the conversation strays or gets too entangled in details, “grab the mic back” and steer it to the main topic. Stick to the agenda and seamlessly navigate through the discussion.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 2, 2022

If you want to make sure you get all the details, I suggest listening to the full podcast. Enjoy the few hand-picked topics transcribed below or just enjoy the full episode from whatever platform you get your podcasts from. Our very own Ethan hosted the conversation with Nancy and Ludovic.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 11, 2023

Don't paint with too broad of a brush for this important topic.” - Anonymous Developer from our survey Three-quarters of people who participated in the survey have been in the games industry for over five years while nearly half of the participants in the survey have more than a decade in the games industry.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 27, 2020

3: They have an awesome Medium blog and podcast called LevelUp. Here are the three things you need to know about ironSource: #1: They’re developing the most robust, data-driven growth engine for mobile games. #2: 2: Their secret sauce is closing the monetization and marketing loop to help developers supercharge growth. #3:

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Game Dev Unchained

JULY 5, 2023

As Fink elaborates, “We have some people sometimes we’re just too bad in some topics so we get help from outside… but apart from this, that’s pretty much it. He plans to launch a podcast and plan to continue live-streaming development updates.

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Deconstructor of Fun

APRIL 2, 2022

Gaming expert speakers talked about the hottest topics in the gaming industry from 2022 predictions to rising game categories, from blockchain & NFT gaming to launch strategies. BONUS CONTENT Live Podcast: TWIG #176 Erick Kress, Eric Seufert, Michail Katkoff and special guest star Chris Petrovic from FunPlus.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Eric is the author of the book Freemium Economics and the founder of Mobile Dev Memo , the ultimate growth blog and podcast. These points are informed by my research into the topic and conversations I’ve had with platform operators and gaming and ad tech executives: When will ATT be made mandatory? Signup for the newsletter.

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Deconstructor of Fun

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Make sure to listen to the podcast below to dive even deeper into Clash Quest. Instead, the Puzzle genre is more suitable for standard user acquisition, a topic where likely Supercell is less experienced than specialized companies. Written by Laura Taranto , Javier Barnés , and Anette Staloy.

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Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Don’t forget to subscribe to the Deconstructor of Fun podcast and YouTube channels. Disclaimer Blockchain games and NFTs are very divisive topics that can lead to intense discussions. Deconstruction written by Ethan Levy and Javier Barnes. Opinions shared are personal and do not reflect those of their employers.

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Brand Game Development

MAY 22, 2017

Twitter is known for being a great thermometer for trending topics. You’ll meet all sorts of people online – game devs of different genres, gamers, creatives of all types, podcasters, bloggers, artists, and so on and so on. Learn how to read that thermometer. Making Connections. Talk to them! Make connections!

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Make sure to listen to the podcast below to dive even deeper into Marvel Snap. The new currency partially solves the topic of sharding. Written by Javier Barnés. Executive Summary What: MARVEL SNAP is a mobile CCG by Second Dinner, a new studio founded by veterans from Hearthstone.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 17, 2022

Head on over to the Deconstructor of Fun podcast or click on the episode below! Finally, it’s worth noting that the removal of the Trophy Road means that Leagues and Trophy accumulation doesn't grant any kind of reward at the moment , and remains one of the important topics to solve in terms of gameplay systems.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

How to build and ship culture Individual contributor vs. manager vs. leader How to avoid “Day 2” Full interview also on YouTube and Podcast: GameMakers YouTube Deconstructor of Fun Podcast Interview Transcript: JK Welcome, everybody. Impact of data in games Hiring for cultural fit Initial focus post funding Why you need to panic!

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