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Evo Gaming #420 - What Makes A Great Team
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Today's episode is hosted by William Thompson and they are joined on the podcast by Anna-Laura Guld, Lead Animator at Sybo Games, Jamil Dar, Art Lead at Steer Studios, Damian Volantino, UI/UX Director at Magic Media and Ozgur Tor, Art Lead at Grand Games. The conversation explores what defines a great team within the gaming industry, focusing on team dynamics, communication and leadership. It highlights how collaboration and shared vision contribute to building strong, high performing teams. The exchange also touches on creative alignment, feedback culture and the importance of trust in team environments. Broader themes include professional growth, studio culture and the evolving nature of teamwork in game development.
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Evo Gaming #422 - AI Game Changers
41:42|Today's episode is hosted by Grace Moody and they are joined on the podcast by Kazimierz Luska, VP Client Engineering at Tripledot Studios, Nikita Belokopytov, Senior Engineering Manager at Playrix and Ozan Yucel, Head Of Engineering at Gamegos. The conversation explores how AI in gaming is transforming development processes and player experiences. It highlights the growing role of intelligent systems in enhancing performance, scalability and creative possibilities within modern games. The exchange also touches on engineering challenges, evolving technologies and the future impact of AI in gaming across the industry. Broader themes include innovation, efficiency and how teams are adapting to rapidly changing technological landscapes.
Evo Gaming #421 - Data Behind The Player - Using Behaviour To Build Better Games
55:16|Today's episode is hosted by Nina Fallows and they are joined on the podcast by Max Elías van Esso Castellet, Senior Analytics Manager at King, Vicent Boned Riera, Senior Game Analyst at Supercell and Anthony Generoso Pascale, Director Of Data & UA at NCSOFT. The conversation explores how game analytics and player behaviour insights are shaping modern game development. It highlights how data driven design helps studios better understand engagement, retention and player preferences. The exchange also touches on the role of data in refining user acquisition strategies, improving gameplay experiences and supporting long term success. Broader themes include behavioural analytics, performance optimisation and the growing importance of data driven decision making in gaming.
Evo Gaming #418 - Production Methodologies
01:02:37|Today's episode is hosted by Harvey Anderson and they are joined on the podcast by Edward Sananikone, Head of Production at Sloclap Video Game Studio, Alec Ten Brundel, Producer at Total Mayhem Games, Yana Esina, Cinematic Producer at Saber Interactive Spain S.L, and Elena-Raluca Matei, Producer at Ubisoft RedLynx. The conversation explores the various production methodologies in the video game industry, with insights from leading professionals across different studios. The guests highlight the challenges and innovations in managing complex game development projects, from cinematic production to hands-on game design. The exchange also delves into the evolving role of producers in the gaming sector and how effective methodologies contribute to the success of gaming projects. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of what goes into crafting high-quality video games, from the planning stages to the final release.
Evo Gaming #417 - Passion Makes Great Games, Not Just Money
01:13:18|Today's episode is hosted by Jamie Manton and they are joined on the podcast by Nick Bondar, Creative Director at Cosmoscouts, Tamaz Murgulia, Founder at UXTM, Roberto Semprebene, Chief Operating Officer at Storm in a Teacup and Rufino (Roy) Acosta, Head of Technical Art at GSC Game World. The conversation explores game development and how passion plays a crucial role in creating engaging and successful games beyond financial investment. It examines creativity, collaboration and the importance of vision in shaping memorable gaming experiences. The exchange highlights how game development thrives on innovation, artistic direction and strong technical execution. It also reflects on balancing commercial realities with creative ambition to deliver high quality games that resonate with players.
Evo Gaming #416 - Identifying Great Games
49:27|Today's episode is hosted by William Thompson and they are joined on the podcast by Elena Lobova, Head Of Strategic Partnerships at Burny Games, Aleks Cuk, Associate Producer at Ubisoft Paris Studio, James Older, Creative Director & Co-Founder at Landmark Games and Minwoo Lee, GM New Games at Supercell. The conversation explores identifying great games, focusing on how industry professionals assess quality, creativity and long term player engagement. The exchange highlights key factors in game design, production and market success. The discussion also considers broader industry trends, including evolving player expectations, innovation in development and the challenges of identifying great games in a competitive market. Themes around strategy, scalability and audience appeal provide insight into what defines standout titles today.
Evo Gaming #415 - Setting Up Your Own Game
56:01|Today's episode is hosted by Elijah Jenkins and they are joined on the podcast by Ali Collins, Founder at NeverSleep Games. The conversation explores setting up your own game, looking at how developers approach building a game studio and navigating the early stages of game development. The exchange highlights creative processes, technical considerations and the realities of launching within the gaming industry. The discussion also considers long term growth, touching on indie game success, publishing challenges and sustainable development strategies. Broader themes around innovation, entrepreneurship and setting up your own game reflect how creators bring ideas to life in a competitive market.
Evo Gaming #414 - The Importance Of UX
59:07|Today's episode is hosted by William Thompson and they are joined on the podcast by Rafael Lima, Senior UX Designer at Supercell, Antony Guarda Marques, Lead UI/UX at Couch Heroes, Reinholds Berzins, Lead UX Designer at Bytro Labs GmbH and Andrea Serfaty, Principal UX Designer at King. The conversation explores the importance of UX in gaming, focusing on how user experience shapes player engagement, retention and overall satisfaction. The exchange highlights the role of intuitive design and usability in creating seamless and immersive gameplay. The discussion also touches on evolving design practices, player expectations and the balance between creativity and functionality. Broader themes include game development, interface design and how strong UX principles contribute to successful gaming experiences.
Evo Gaming #413 - The Evolution Of Mobile Games
41:18|Today's episode is hosted by Aaron Reeves and they are joined on the podcast by Adrian Haggqvist, Gameplay & Game Health Lead at Supercell, Vera Zaitceva, Lead Game Designer at Offroad Games and Harshal Karvande, Principal Game/Product Design at Rovio. The conversation explores how mobile games have evolved over time, examining changes in game design, live service strategies and player engagement across the mobile gaming industry. The exchange highlights how studios adapt to shifting player expectations, monetisation models and the rapid growth of the global mobile games market. The discussion also considers the broader future of mobile games, including design innovation, player retention strategies and the role of product thinking in modern game development. The episode reflects on how mobile games continue to shape the wider games industry and influence how interactive entertainment is designed, developed and delivered.