Gamedev Origins

Angelo Argyrides is a FPS Specialist at Cloud Imperium Games. He joins me to discuss his favourite games, the different roles he's undertaken, and what he has achieved so far in his Gamedev Origin story.You can find Angelo here: https://twitter.com/angeloargyThe "Gamedev Origins" Podcast aims to take a look into the origins of various game developers, in an attempt to take away key learnings of experience, habits, and behaviors that you can apply to your own life in order to succeed. We'll also try to have a bit of fun along the way. Whether you're a student looking at university options, or a seasoned developer years into your career. There's something for everyone.Follow me on social media: https://twitter.com/GamedevOriginsSend any questions to us at gamedevorigins@gmail.com

Alex Beddows is an Expert Environment Artist at That's No Moon, and a veteran in the games industry, he has worked at many high-profile studios. Join us as we talk about his origin story, his mentality towards work, and how he spends his downtime outside of work.You can find Alex's awesome work here: https://www.artstation.com/alexbeddowsAnd follow him here: https://twitter.com/BeddowsDesignThe "Gamedev Origins" Podcast aims to take a look into the origins of various game developers, in an attempt to take away key learnings of experience, habits, and behaviors that you can apply to your own life in order to succeed. We'll also try to have a bit of fun along the way. Whether you're a student looking at university options, or a seasoned developer years into your career. There's something for everyone.Follow me on social media: https://twitter.com/GamedevOriginsSend any questions to us at gamedevorigins@gmail.com

Harún Ali is an Associate Producer at No Brakes Games, a STEM Ambassador, a Limit Break Mentor, and an experienced game developer. Join us as he talks us through his passions for games, education, and the road he took to where he is now. You can find Harún on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/RetroAli93The "Gamedev Origins" Podcast aims to take a look into the origins of various game developers, in an attempt to take away key learnings of experience, habits, and behaviors that you can apply to your own life in order to succeed. We'll also try to have a bit of fun along the way. Whether you're a student looking at university options, or a seasoned developer years into your career. There's something for everyone.Follow me on social media: https://twitter.com/GamedevOriginsSend any questions to us at gamedevorigins@gmail.com

James Ward is a 3D Artist working at DR Studios. He is a good friend from university and has some amazing insights to share on his rough journey to reach his current role. You can check out some of James's awesome artwork here: https://www.artstation.com/jamesward3dThe "Gamedev Origins" Podcast aims to take a look into the origins of various game developers, in an attempt to take away key learnings of experience, habits, and behaviors that you can apply to your own life in order to succeed. We'll also try to have a bit of fun along the way. Whether you're a student looking at university options, or a seasoned developer years into your career. There's something for everyone.Follow me on social media: https://twitter.com/GamedevOriginsSend any questions to us at gamedevorigins@gmail.com

Alex Molested is a Props Artist I working on Star Citizen at Cloud Imperium Games. In this episode, we go in depth on his education in Sweeden, his origins leading to his love for game art, and much more.You can check out some of Alex's awesome artwork here: https://www.artstation.com/alemolThe "Gamedev Origins" Podcast aims to take a look into the origins of various game developers, in an attempt to take away key learnings of experience, habits, and behaviors that you can apply to your own life in order to succeed. We'll also try to have a bit of fun along the way. Whether you're a student looking at university options, or a seasoned developer years into your career. There's something for everyone.Follow me on social media: https://twitter.com/GamedevOriginsSend any questions to us at gamedevorigins@gmail.com

This week I was joined by John Tearle to talk about what it is like to run a games studio and the pressures that come with it.John Tearle is the Director and CEO of Flix Interactive, a highly successful indie games studio in the UK working on some amazing titles.Apologies for my voice, I was ill when this was recorded!The "Gamedev Origins" Podcast aims to take a look into the origins of various game developers, in an attempt to take away key learnings of experience, habits, and behaviors that you can apply to your own life in order to succeed. We'll also try to have a bit of fun along the way. Whether you're a student looking at university options, or a seasoned developer years into your career. There's something for everyone.Follow me on social media: https://twitter.com/GamedevOriginsSend any questions to us at gamedevorigins@gmail.com