Rephonic
Artwork for Building Better Games

Building Better Games

Benjamin Carcich
Game Development
Live Service Games
Leadership
Creative Leadership
Career Advancement
Product Management
Product Thinking
Promotions
Empathy
Gaming Industry
MVP (minimum Viable Product)
Video Game Development
Roles and Responsibilities
Operations Management
Friction In Teams
Investment Capital
Leadership In Gaming
Economic Factors
Servant Leadership
Work Culture

Leadership in game dev is hard. I can't make it easy, but I can make it a heck of a lot better. My name is Benjamin Carcich, and this podcast helps leaders in game dev who feel stuck, ignored, and out of options find their path to success. I've spent the last several decades studying and leading in environments ranging from the U.S. Army through to game development. I want to share what I've learn... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes141Founded5 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
BusinessVideo GamesLeisureCareers

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Building Better Games

Latest Episodes

If you're a leader in game dev who feels stuck, able to spot problems but struggling to make a real difference, there is a path forward that levels up your leadership and accelerates your team, game, and career. Sign up here to learn more: fo... more

YouTube

If you're a leader in game dev who feels stuck, able to spot problems but struggling to make a real difference, there is a path forward that levels up your leadership and accelerates your team, game, and career. Sign up here to learn more: fo... more

YouTube

If you're a leader in game dev who feels stuck, able to spot problems but struggling to make a real difference, there is a path forward that levels up your leadership and accelerates your team, game, and career. Sign up here to learn more: fo... more

YouTube

If you're a leader in game dev who feels stuck, able to spot problems but struggling to make a real difference, there is a path forward that levels up your leadership and accelerates your team, game, and career. Sign up here to learn more: fo... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Revisionist History
Revisionist HistoryPushkin Industries
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics RadioFreakonomics Radio + Stitcher
Triple Click
Triple ClickMaximum Fun

Recent Guests

Andrew Brownell
Director at Netflix with experience on titles including WoW and League of Legends.
Netflix
Episode: E115: The Culture Mistake Killing Game Development Teams - 4 Leadership Lessons
Glenn Paul Gray
A leader in game development with experience in R&D and product innovation
Episode: E113: Why More Meetings Won't Fix Your Game Team
Rich Vogel
Studio builder with experience in creating and running multiple game development teams
Episode: E111: Why Western Game Dev Is Breaking — What Leaders Do Next
Nathan Tiras
Former QA director who helped ship Valorant and Pelea.
Formerly at Riot Games
Episode: E107: Stop Hiring "Testers." Start Doing QA.
Clinton Keith
Leader in game development and author known for his insights on Agile practices.
Agile Game Development
Episode: E103: Leadership Under Fire: Surviving a $100M Game Studio Crisis
Trent Kusters
Studio Director at League of Geeks, has led teams through challenging times including layoffs.
League of Geeks
Episode: E101: How Layoffs Go Wrong—and the Right Way to Do Them
Colan Neese
Data analyst focusing on gaming launches and audience behavior
Mind Game Data
Episode: E98: Why Most Game Launches Flop (And How to Avoid It)
Melissa Phillips
Consultant helping leaders in the games industry achieve success
Games Leadership
Episode: E96: Setting Goals: It's Not Just About Shipping A Game, with Melissa Phillips
Ryan Scott
Game designer with experience at ArenaNet, Riot, ForAxis, and 2K, focusing on sustainable design for live service games
2K
Episode: E95: The Challenge Of Live Service Games And How To Win with Ryan Scott

Host

Benjamin Carcich
Host and leader in game development with extensive experience in project management and leadership in various environments, including the U.S. Army and game studios.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Great for game producers

    I’m a producer in games who has some experience gaps and this show is incredibly helpful. Aaron and Ben draw from solid experience and also bring along great guests to speak on their areas of expertise. Highly recommend for anyone in games; required material for any leadership in games.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bc likes you!
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast for game devs

    If you work in the games industry, or just have an interest in how games are made, this is a podcast for you. The hosts are experienced and knowledgeable and discuss a wide range of interesting topics. Episodes are the perfect length without filler. Good guests, too. Highly recommended, especially if you work in production or similar leadership role.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beebooba
    United States3 years ago
  • The Pod That Fills An Appalling Gap In The Game Infustry

    There are so few mentors in this industry and so few organizations that place a premium on leadership & mgmt training and coaching and mentorship. Fast food joints have better mgmt training than game dev.

    Every leader or budding leader in game dev should put this pod at the top of their follow list. Ben & Aaron are a gift and can help parse the murky & nuanced gray areas in an industry where there is no standardized or homogenous way of making game products. Devs are generally forced to make t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CowboyJayBop
    United States3 years ago
  • Great show. Good Insights.

    Podcast Addict
    3 years ago
  • Great show. Good Insights.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Olivier
    3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many highlight the show's focus on leadership and team dynamics as essential for game developers.
Listeners appreciate the practical insights and clear guidance given by the experienced hosts.
Feedback suggests that the discussions are well-structured and devoid of filler content, keeping episodes concise and impactful.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#213
Germany/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#114
Ukraine/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#146
Poland/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#149
Denmark/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#150
Singapore/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#179
Brazil/Leisure/Video Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

E107: Stop Hiring "Testers." Start Doing QA.
Q: What would you want people, leaders and producers out there in game development, to know about QA that perhaps they don't today?
Producers and leaders should understand that your quality function exists regardless of how you choose to staff it. Having skilled QA professionals is crucial to achieving quality goals.
E103: Leadership Under Fire: Surviving a $100M Game Studio Crisis
Q: What advice would you give to someone who feels like they're caught between the system that will reject them versus the game that's failing?
Anyone facing such a dilemma should come to their superiors with a solution rather than just presenting problems, helping to build trust.
E96: Setting Goals: It's Not Just About Shipping A Game, with Melissa Phillips
Q: Why did you become interested in goal setting?
My passion is around leadership, and goal setting is an offshoot of that.
E96: Setting Goals: It's Not Just About Shipping A Game, with Melissa Phillips
Q: What does it mean to you?
It encompasses dreams, hopes, specific plans, and motivation in achieving success.
E96: Setting Goals: It's Not Just About Shipping A Game, with Melissa Phillips
Q: Why is goal setting important?
It's important because it's about our well-being. We want to achieve things.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Building Better Games

What is Building Better Games about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on leadership within the game development sector, this series provides invaluable insights for individuals navigating the challenges of leading game teams. Topics discussed include strategic hiring practices, the importance of effective communication, employee motivation, and diverse team dynamics. The host shares both personal anecdotes and expert experiences to illuminate the complexities of leadership in a rapidly evolving industry. Additionally, the podcast explores critical issues like organizational culture, ethical considerations in AI, and overcoming common pitfalls in game production.

Where can I find podcast stats for Building Better Games?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Building Better Games. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Building Better Games and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Building Better Games get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Building Better Games, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Building Better Games?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Building Better Games, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Building Better Games have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Building Better Games has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Building Better Games?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Building Better Games:

1. Plain English with Derek Thompson
2. Revisionist History
3. Decoder with Nilay Patel
4. Freakonomics Radio
5. Triple Click

How many episodes of Building Better Games are there?

Building Better Games launched 5 years ago and published 141 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Building Better Games?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Building Better Games?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Building Better Games from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Building Better Games?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Building Better Games. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Building Better Games?

Recent guests on Building Better Games include:

1. Andrew Brownell
2. Glenn Paul Gray
3. Rich Vogel
4. Nathan Tiras
5. Clinton Keith
6. Trent Kusters
7. Colan Neese
8. Melissa Phillips

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days