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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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In today's episode, we demystify another specialty within the game design discipline: systems design. Joe Magdalena is better known as "joemag" (lowercase j) to many of his followers, or "joemag3d" to the maker communities that follow his 3D printing... more

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This week we speak with accomplished engineering leader Caerie Houchins, who played a critical role in the initial global launch of VALORANT, the global smash tactical shooter from Riot Games. Caerie has now expanded her career from triple-A gaming t... more

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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 and host, known for her work in game design and as the author of The Game Development Strategy Guide.

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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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This engaging series offers listeners an inside look at the intricate world of video game development through conversations with industry veterans. The focus is primarily on the challenges and opportunities facing creators in the gaming industry, emphasizing sustainable practices and innovative strategies that help produce games capable of standing the test of time. Frequent discussions center around narrative design, user experience, cultural influences on game development, and the ethical considerations surrounding game mechanics and player safety, providing a rich resource for aspiring developers and enthusiasts alike.

What sets this series apart is its commitment to addressing the evolving landscape of the gaming industry, including th... more

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