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The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook

Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences
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A series of in-depth conversations between video game makers on the business and craft of interactive entertainment, exploring the core tenants of D.I.C.E. (Design. Innovate. Communicate. Entertain.)

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Adam Orth chats with MachineGames' Jens Andersson and Axel Torvenius about their critically acclaimed title, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Together they discuss why they decided to make an Indiana Jones game in first person; the importance of i... more

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Alexa Ray Correia chats with actor Suzie Yeung. Together they discuss how she got her start acting in games; her performance as Yuffie Kisaragi in the recent reboot of FINAL FANTASY VII; her extensive work in the anime industry; the process and diffe... more

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Trent Kusters chats with Insomniac Games' Ted Price. Ted recently announced his retirement from the games industry and received the 2025 AIAS Hall of Fame award at the 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards. In this conversation, Ted recalls his life in game de... more

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Recent Guests

Axel Torvenius
Creative Director at MachineGames and has been involved in game development since 2006
MachineGames
Episode: Mysteries of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle with MachineGames
Jens Andersson
Design Director at MachineGames with extensive experience in game development
MachineGames
Episode: Mysteries of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle with MachineGames
Suzie Yeung
Voice of Yuffie Kisaragi from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Episode: Becoming Yuffie in FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH with Actor Suzie Yeung
Remy Siu
Creative Director of 1000 Times Resist
Indie Darling
Episode: The Real Life and Theater Inspirations of 1000xRESIST
Pinki Li
Narrative Designer of 1000 Times Resist
Indie Darling
Episode: The Real Life and Theater Inspirations of 1000xRESIST
Brian Kwek
Owner of Ysbryd Games
Ysbryd Games
Episode: Indie Publishing and Southeast Asian Game Dev with Ysbryd Games' Brian Kwek
Piotr Musial
Polish composer known for his work in video game music.
11bit Studios
Episode: Frostpunk and This War of Mine Composer Piotr Musial
Hakan Abrak
CEO and co-owner of IO Interactive
IO Interactive
Episode: Exploring the World of Hitman with IO Interactive's Hakan Abrak
Fawzi Mesmar
VP of Global Creative at Ubisoft, author of 'Demystifying Creativity'
Ubisoft
Episode: Demystifying Creativity with Creative Leader and Author Fawzi Mesmar

Hosts

Adam Orth
Host who engages with guests from diverse backgrounds in the gaming industry, discussing their insights and experiences.
Trent Kusters
Co-founder and studio director of League of Geeks, sharing insights on indie game development.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 569 ratings
  • See you next Tuesday angry weather underground

    Just a lost of evil weather underground trained journalists… can’t build anything, horrible bias, evil intent. A complete zero of an organization and podcast. Truly reprehensible and anti art and science

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    TheBinApt22322
    United Statesa month ago
  • Austin Wintory talks too much

    He talks more than guests. He ruins the podcast.

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    backslash-f
    Germany2 years ago
  • Incredible podcast

    It’s like being at GDC. Love hearing the insights and war stories. Thank you for putting the time in to create this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bluepuma
    United States3 years ago
  • Super insightful!

    Meaningful conversations that touch on so many aspects of the gaming industry. Really appreciate the attention this podcast pays to the process behind everything, great insights!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maddie@podcastingyou
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast, but choices

    Really enjoy the podcast and the format, although it is becoming clear Ted is platforming very problematic people. Riot Games, Activision, Ubisoft and the most shocking of all… David Cage?.. in 2021. The idea that anyone would invite David Cage to talk about his work after the awful things he has put his staff though is shocking. Ted, please do better.

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    Bedhead1
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Some criticisms are directed at the host's approach or guest selections, suggesting that the quality and relevance could vary from episode to episode.
Overall, people love the personal and professional narratives shared by guests, making it a recommended listen for aspiring game developers.
There's a general positive sentiment towards the thoughtful exploration of the gaming industry, making it appealing to those interested in game development.
Many listeners appreciate the depth and quality of interviews, emphasizing how insightful and engaging the conversations can be.

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#90
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#37
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#77
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#59
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Becoming Yuffie in FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH with Actor Suzie Yeung
Q: How do you prepare for emotional scenes when you’re typically alone in the booth?
Suzie relies on her director to provide context by reading preceding lines, ensuring she understands her character's emotional state during recordings.
Becoming Yuffie in FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH with Actor Suzie Yeung
Q: What was your journey like to becoming Yuffie?
Suzie's journey started with her passion for video games and animation, leading to a serendipitous audition after moving to LA, which changed her career path.
Mysteries of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle with MachineGames
Q: What was the first kind of mechanic you guys tried in first person to prove it to others?
They tried to establish core components that would emphasize the sensation of adventure, such as puzzles and traversing the environment, rather than focusing on aspects they were already confident in like shooting.
Astro Bot Director Nicolas Doucet
Q: How did you manage the ambitious task of including beloved characters from various franchises in your game?
Nicolas explains the importance of reaching a high-quality level and the collaborative efforts with third-party relations departments to incorporate characters effectively into Astro Bot.
Astro Bot Director Nicolas Doucet
Q: What was your first product, project in Japan Studio?
Nicolas talks about how he initially struggled to find his role but proposed several positions, eventually starting to advise on Western game styles and building relationships within Japan Studio.

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2. Jens Andersson
3. Suzie Yeung
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5. Pinki Li
6. Brian Kwek
7. Piotr Musial
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