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Game Dev Advice: The Game Developer's Podcast

The HP Video Game Podcast Network - John JP Podlasek
Game Development
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+30 year game industry veteran John "JP" Podlasek interviews game designers, programmers, producers, artists, arcade owners, writers, CEOs and others about game development. Experienced or aspiring game developers alike will find useful, thought-provoking, and sometimes funny advice from others in the game industry. Find info at gamedevadvice.com and subscribe now!

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In this interview, veteran game designer Stuart Maine shares his 28-year journey in the gaming industry, detailing his humble beginnings in a cyber café to becoming a senior designer at Two Desperados, a mobile games company in Serbia. Stuart recount... more

In this episode, Adam Coster, CEO of Butterscotch Shenanigans, shares his unique journey of joining and growing the indie studio with his brothers Sam and Seth. Adam discusses their beginnings in 2012, the steep challenges they faced, and how a perso... more

In this episode, industry veteran Adam Boyes discusses the complexities of the video games industry, from the challenges of sustaining AAA games to navigating market dynamics and the impact of large-scale layoffs. 

He shares insights from his journe... more

In this episode, I caught up with Alan Noon, founder and CEO of Drill Creative, Inc., to discuss his journey from decades in the game industry to launching his own studio. Alan shared how his work on UEFN at Epic Games, including shipping Deserted Do... more

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Adam Boyes
Founder of Vivrato and former co-CEO of Iron Galaxy Studios
Vivrato
Episode: Navigating Game Industry Challenges, Job Hunting After a Layoff, the Rise of Consulting Firms, Celebrity Stories, and Starting a New Company—Adam Boyes, Founder of Vivrato
Alan Noon
CEO and Creative Director of Drill Creative, Inc. with over 31 years in the game industry
Drill Creative, Inc.
Episode: Starting a Studio, Thriving Post-Layoff, Working at Epic Games, the Rise of UGC, Hiring Is Broken, Street Fighter: The Movie, Empathy, and Building Games for Fortnite with CEO Alan Noon of Drill Creative, Inc.
Jeri Ellsworth
CEO of Tilt Five and inventor known for her work in augmented reality and computer engineering.
Tilt Five
Episode: Working at Valve, Finding Mentors, Reinventing Yourself, Collecting Pinball, Grit, Nolan Bushnell, Working Under Pressure, Silicon Valley, The Enthusiasm Advantage, and Ham Radio with CEO Jeri Ellsworth of Tilt Five
Brad Hendricks
25-year game industry veteran and founder and CEO of Blind Squirrel Entertainment
Blind Squirrel Entertainment
Episode: Starting a Studio, Don’t Give Up, Self Publishing, Being a CEO, and the Gold Rush ‘90s with Brad Hendricks of Blind Squirrel Entertainment
Ben Kvalo
Founder and CEO of Midwest Games
Midwest Games
Episode: Starting a Game Company, Underserved Developers, New Opportunities, Finding a Publisher, Industry Sustainability, Networking, Navigating Change, MDEV, Being Authentic, and Skee-Ball with Ben Kvalo of Midwest Games
Sam Glassenberg
CEO and founder of Level Ex, leads a team of veteran game developers and designers
Level Ex
Episode: Working on Jedi Starfighter, Portfolios, DirectX’s Mission, Embracing AI, the Neuroscience of Play, Empathy, the Industry’s Next Growth Market, and Helping Ukraine with Founder and CEO Sam Glassenberg of Level Ex
Alex Seropian
Founder and CEO of Look North World, and early founder of Bungie.
Look North World
Episode: Starting Bungie, UEFN, Teamwork, Making Halo, AI Concerns, Portfolios, UGC, Game Industry Optimism, Diversity, Building EQ, and the Fourth Curtain Podcast with founder and CEO Alex Seropian of Look North World

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John JP Podlasek
Host of Game Dev Advice, with over 30 years of experience in the game industry.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 155 ratings
  • Great info

    Great guests and host. Always looking forward to new episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThePlaceToBe
    United States8 months ago
  • A new favorite!

    Game Dev Advice has quickly become a favorite of mine! I love the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable advice. I truly learn something every time I listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mvelasco07
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast.

    The people interviewed always have good advice, interesting backgrounds great stories. As a fledgling indie game dev, I find this podcast inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    steam_bucky
    Australia2 years ago
  • So much fun!

    A great combination of advice for new or aspiring game devs and interviews with the developers of the games that defined the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    schmosef
    Canada3 years ago
  • A Great Listen

    I don’t work in gaming, but I was always curious about the industry and this is a really wonderful way to learn about the major players, career trajectories, and all sorts of interesting behind the scenes happenings. John is a very generous host, giving lots of space to his guests to tell their favorite stories from their careers and guiding the conversation to make sure you get something unique out of every episode. Top of the list for anyone with any interest in the gaming industry for sure!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Portia JHW
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging conversations and actionable advice shared by the host and guests.

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#163
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#10
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#19
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#42
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#43
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Building a Successful Indie Studio with No Industry Experience, Betting on Steam, Game Jams, Finishing Crashlands 2, Recording 500+ Podcasts, Stacking the Dice, and Storefront Featuring—Adam Coster, CEO of Butterscotch Shenanigans
Q: What advice would you give someone looking to get their first job here in 2025?
Focus on your own fluency and skill, and continue to stack the dice to increase your chances of success in a challenging and uncertain industry.
Navigating Game Industry Challenges, Job Hunting After a Layoff, the Rise of Consulting Firms, Celebrity Stories, and Starting a New Company—Adam Boyes, Founder of Vivrato
Q: What's your advice for people aspiring to enter the gaming industry?
You need to exceed the standard resume expectations and think outside the box, leveraging personal networks and tailored applications.
Navigating Game Industry Challenges, Job Hunting After a Layoff, the Rise of Consulting Firms, Celebrity Stories, and Starting a New Company—Adam Boyes, Founder of Vivrato
Q: What do you think studios and publishers need to do differently just to not survive but actually thrive?
Studios need to make thoughtful decisions over time rather than sweeping changes all at once, maintaining their history and team cohesion.
Starting a Studio, Thriving Post-Layoff, Working at Epic Games, the Rise of UGC, Hiring Is Broken, Street Fighter: The Movie, Empathy, and Building Games for Fortnite with CEO Alan Noon of Drill Creative, Inc.
Q: What's your take on AI in the game industry?
Alan Noon sees AI as a transformative tool but believes that it's important to embrace it rather than resist, as it's already integrated into various aspects of the industry.

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