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Artwork for Enduring Play: A Game Development Podcast

Enduring Play: A Game Development Podcast

Cheryl Platz
Game Development
Video Game Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Industry Standards
Game Design
Player Safety
User Experience
Layoffs
Video Game Development
Music Games
Market Growth
Generative AI
Game Development Strategy Guide
Trust and Safety
Pro-Social Gaming
Creative Leadership
Cultural Consulting
User Generated Content
Valorant
Video Game Labor Rights

Creative director, game designer, and author of The Game Development Strategy Guide Cheryl Platz hosts this engaging look behind the scenes at what it takes to make video games that transcend the test of time. In-depth conversations with industry veterans cover deep topics intended to get listeners thinking about how to pull the video game industry out of the doldrums and into a more sustainable, ... more

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Artwork for Enduring Play: A Game Development Podcast

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How do you take once-beloved family games - source code lost to the ages - and revive them for new generations? And what about today's video game market might make the timing better than ever for an accessible, co-op, family friendly sports game? Pla... more

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Millions of players enjoy playing games like Call of Duty that simulate military life, but how does experience as a veteran translate to video game development? Program manager, community manager, and military veteran Desirée Rincón has a leadership ... more

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Have you ever wished your production tools and process were more like the games you make? Lead gameplay engineer turned lead producer Cory Tsang is here to tell you that configuring JIRA can be like… engineering Sims objects. And he should know, beca... more

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In a world littered with vibe-coded experiences, how will games differentiate themselves? How can stories remain resonant? Melanated Game Kitchen Creative Director and adjunct USC faculty Timothy Staton-Davis is a self-styled cultural technical game ... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Magdalena
Senior game designer at Redux Games, formerly at Blizzard and Riot Games
Redux Games
Episode: S1 E8: The Methodical Magic of Systems Design with Joe "joemag" Magdalena
Caerie Houchins
Chief Technology Officer and co-founder at Wicked Fox Games
Wicked Fox Games
Episode: S1 E7: Engineering for Scalable, Sustainable Games with Caerie Houchins
Eric Kabisch
Vice President of Design at VRChat, previously VP of Design at Roblox and Google Stadia
VRChat
Episode: S1 E6: Growing and Shepherding Thriving Design Culture in Games with Eric Kabisch
Whitney Beltrán
Narrative designer and writer for games
Episode: S1 E5: Ludonarrative Harmony for Narrative Designers with Whitney Beltrán
David Giuseppe Ventura
Creative director of Ichigoichie Games, focusing on music games.
Ichigoichie Games
Episode: S1 E4: The Global Heartbeat of Music Games with David Ventura
Amy Kalson
Executive Design Producer at Meta with over 20 years of experience in video game development.
Meta
Episode: S1 E3: Creative Strategy for Thriving Teams with Amy Kalson
Carlos Figueiredo
Director of Trust and Safety at Mojang Studios
Mojang Studios
Episode: S1 E2: Safe and Thriving Gaming Communities with Carlos Figueiredo
Celia Hodent, PhD
User experience strategist with a PhD in psychology, known for her work at Ubisoft and Epic Games.
Episode: S1 E1: Using UX Strategy to Put Players First with Celia Hodent, PhD

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Cheryl Platz
Creative director, game designer, and author of The Game Development Strategy Guide; host and creator of show focused on sustainable game development and industry practices.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • A True Masterclass

    This podcast is one of the best places to learn about a wide range of topics, not only in the UX, design, or production spheres in gaming, but also about representation, planning, and ensuring success from multiple perspectives! Well worth your time and effort to listen to even if you only have a cursory interest in any of these topics!

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    David Demma
    United States3 months ago

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Engaging and wide-ranging discussions that cover UX, design, and production with thoughtful perspectives.
Shows depth beyond surface topics, including representation and planning for multi-stakeholder viewpoints.
Quality guests and practical insights make it a strong resource for guests and sponsors alike.

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#35
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S1 E8: The Methodical Magic of Systems Design with Joe "joemag" Magdalena
Q: Is there anything that successful game teams have in common?
The culture should feel like friends making a game, where everyone is working towards creating something fun and interesting that they would all want to play.
S1 E8: The Methodical Magic of Systems Design with Joe "joemag" Magdalena
Q: How would you describe your work to someone who's trying to figure out how that fits into the broader spectrum of game design?
Systems design involves thinking about player engagement, experience gain, and how often changes in systems should occur to keep gameplay fresh and engaging over time.
S1 E7: Engineering for Scalable, Sustainable Games with Caerie Houchins
Q: What advice would you give early career developers?
Understand cloud concepts and how to read data to drive decisions, as this is crucial in the game industry.
S1 E7: Engineering for Scalable, Sustainable Games with Caerie Houchins
Q: Was it always your hope to get into games or was it a pleasant surprise?
I really, really wanted to be in gaming my entire life, but coming from a poor area, the opportunity was scarce.
S1 E6: Growing and Shepherding Thriving Design Culture in Games with Eric Kabisch
Q: What's one thing you wish you knew when you were starting out in the games industry?
It's a difficult industry that requires understanding both the pros and cons while staying connected with the community.

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Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at game development with veteran designers, engineers, and leaders who share actionable insights on systems, live operations, narrative design, safety, and studio culture. Episodes consistently explore sustainable practices, team dynamics, and the evolving role of technology—from UX strategy to AI influences—making it useful for professionals seeking practical, human-centered approaches to building enduring games. A notable strength is the breadth of guest expertise across design, engineering, safety, and production, which helps illuminate how multidisciplinary collaboration shapes successful titles and healthier industry practices.

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