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Find out how video games get made! The official podcast for GameDeveloper.com brings you illuminating conversation and commentary from brilliant people in the video game industry. Hosted by Game Developer senior editor Bryant Francis. Music by Mike Meehan. Published every other Friday.

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ArenaNet game director Stephen Clarke-Willson and server programmer Robert Neckorcuk discuss the realities of keeping ArenaNet’s Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 up and running—with some spooky horror stories as well.

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This week on the Game Developer Podcast, Gearbox creative director Graeme Timmins and global creative executive Andrew Reiner swing by for a chat about what goes into the big picture of making a game like Borderlands 4, the team’s relationship with U... more

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This week on the Game Developer Podcast, Bloober Team lead combat designer Shamil Yanbukhtin and senior game AI programmer Dennis Pauly share insights from making a new kind of survival horror combat system for Cronos: The New Dawn.

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This week on the Game Developer Podcast, System Era Softworks design director Liz England joins us to look back on her famous 2014 blog post “The Door Problem,” discuss her evolving game design career, and explain her antagonistic approach to organiz... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Clarke-Wilson
Game Director of the original Guild Wars
ArenaNet
Episode: #56 - Spooky MMORPG networking stories from Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2
Robert Neckoruk
Game Director for Guild Wars 2
ArenaNet
Episode: #56 - Spooky MMORPG networking stories from Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2
Liz England
Game designer and former design director at Insomniac Games
System Era Softworks
Episode: #53 - Revisiting The Door Problem With Liz England
Kait Tremblay
Lead Narrative Designer at Soft Rains, focusing on themes of death in storytelling.
Soft Rains
Episode: #52 - What Makes Ambrosia Sky So Unique?
Joel Burgess
Studio Head of Soft Rains, former level designer at Bethesda.
Soft Rains
Episode: #52 - What Makes Ambrosia Sky So Unique?
Sarah Elmaleh
Exceptional voice actor and union negotiator
SAG-AFTRA
Episode: #51 - Digging into SAG-AFTRA’s Stellar Win With Sarah Elmaleh
Thierry Boulanger
President and Creative Director at Sabotage Studio
Sabotage Studio
Episode: #50 - Exploring Sabotage Studio’s Strategy For Balancing Creativity And Sustainability
Deb Chantson
Writer, narrative designer, and community manager, currently working on 'Rooster'.
Sticky Brain Studios
Episode: #47 - Carving out a Creative Career with Deborah Chantson
Charles Cecil
Renowned game designer and creator of the Broken Sword series.
Revolution Software
Episode: #46 - Preserving the Past With Charles Cecil

Host

Bryant Francis
Senior Editor at Game Developer; host of discussions exploring various aspects of game design and development.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 140 ratings
  • Great hosts, very informative

    The hosts bring great energy to every episode and prompt guests to tell interesting stories about their development. Great variety of guests on this show too. Worth going all the way back to the first episode and binging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alexei_dev
    Canada2 years ago
  • Highly recommend!

    No matter the subject, you’re guaranteed to gain something from every episode - can’t recommend the Game Developer Podcast enough. 🙌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mvelasco07
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Guests Bad Host

    This podcast is a really great and informative podcast, the main draw that takes me away from it is the host Kris Graft who will constantly make meaningless jokes during the podcast and even will interrupt his guests sometimes to make these jokes. I listen to this podcast to hear the interesting stories that the guests have to tell not the corny dad jokes. The host Alyssa is great though, and always asks very interesting questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    12$:$:):$,$,$:!;
    Canada3 years ago
  • A (strangely) soothing podcast

    Great podcast! I love the range of guests they have on and the hosts are very easy to listen to! One thing I do wish, however, is that their more recent podcasts not be pre-recordings of past GDCs. Either way- very useful and interesting information!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AethereaLeo
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Game Podcast!

    Great podcast to learn more about game dev.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ajsbdfnjwvdba
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging conversations and insights into game development, frequently praising the variety of guests and their stories.
While many commend the hosts for their dynamic energy and informative discussions, some express a desire for fewer interruptions and more focus on guest narratives.
Overall, the podcast garners a strong recommendation for its educational value, especially for those interested in game development and the gaming industry.

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#56 - Spooky MMORPG networking stories from Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2
Q: How do you feel listening to the problems that Stephen's describing?
It's a balance of appreciating the nostalgia of those issues while facing modern challenges in game maintenance.
#56 - Spooky MMORPG networking stories from Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2
Q: What is it like to still be directing, still be helping keep this beloved old game online for all these years?
It's a mix of nostalgia and fresh challenges, where new technology and community engagement keep it feeling alive.
#55 - Making a gargantuan game like Borderlands 4
Q: How can you assess where removing friction is appropriate and where it needs to stay for the player experience?
We wanted to create a seamless world where mission progression and character progression feel seamless, allowing players to collect rewards on the go without interruptions.
#55 - Making a gargantuan game like Borderlands 4
Q: What have you guys been observing about social gameplay and new ways that people want to hang out in these game worlds?
We've always cared about co-op because games are more fun when shared with someone else, creating memories in the process.
#54 - Digging into the combat design of Cronos: The New Dawn
Q: What inspired each of you about the setting, about the themes, and how do you think it helped your work?
Both designers share personal connections to the game's setting in Krakow, discussing how its cultural heritage influenced their work.

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A focus on the intricacies of video game development permeates this podcast, featuring in-depth conversations with industry experts and creators. Episodes unpack complex topics such as game design, narrative construction, and the challenges of modern game development, often highlighting unique projects and studios. Noteworthy themes include the emotional and experiential connection players have with games, the role of unions in voice acting, and the evolution of technology in gameplay. This podcast uniquely positions itself at the crossroads of artistic creativity and industry pragmatism, appealing not only to game developers but also to a broader audience interested in the art and business of video games.

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2. Robert Neckoruk
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5. Joel Burgess
6. Sarah Elmaleh
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8. Deb Chantson

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