Actor Samm Levine and I talk about acting, how he got his break in showbusiness and what kind of movies we like. Before the interview, I talk about myupcoming kickstarter project and how it expands on my fun theory. I also givemy opinion on

Episode 29 – Sierra Developers Jim Walls and Robert Lindsley

Jul 21st, 2013

Jim Walls is coming out of retirement to design one moregame, the spiritual successor to the legendary Police Quest series. Fellow Sierra alum Robert Lindsley is the executiveproducer of this game which is currently undergoing funding via K

Episode 28 – Lovecraft Creator, Jonny Rice

Jul 8th, 2013

Jonnytalks about starting out in the game industry as a game tester, going to schoolfor game art and design, his time working at Machinima and about his new Kickstartercampaign. Before that I give a couple of tips on game development and ho

Episode 27 – Writer/Director Lauren Ludwig

May 2nd, 2013

Lauren and I talk about the creative and developmentchallenges of producing a stage/movie project and how they correlate to videogame development. We touch on almost every topic possible from gamification, tocreating and finishing ideas to

Episode 26 – Fun Theory discussion w/ my friend Eric Garcia

Apr 3rd, 2013

This entire episode is dedicated to my Fun Theory and whereI’m at with it. My Friend Dr. Eric Garcia and I discuss how much engagement istoo much, how safety is important in an experience and we try and narrow donewhat fun is. In a related

Episode 25 –Author of Been There, Done That, Rick Bassman

Mar 18th, 2013

I talk a little about my updated fun theory and then I interview Rick Bassman who is writing a book about his life and experiences. Rick was the owner of the wrestling school I went to, he was also an NFL agent, movie producer, and lots more.

Episode 24 – Creative Director at Westside Corporate Creativity, Sean Monahan

Mar 7th, 2013

Teamwork! This episode is all about creatively working on ateam and how to facilitate said creativity. Awesome interview with Sean Monahanwho is the Creative Director at Westside Corporate Creativity and who is an 18year, veteran improvise

Episode 23 –Walk Through Producer at Gamefront and Improviser, James Heaney

Jan 31st, 2013

I talk about “yes and-ing” during creative development and howit helps facilitate collaboration, I also talk a little bit about the rule of 3and my theory on why it exists. Then I interview improviser James Heaney about whatmakes a comedy

Episode 22 –Senior Artist/Industry Veteran, Scott Butler

Oct 21st, 2012

I go over a few game design tips I posted on twitter, I alsotalk about Indie Game the Movie. Then I have an interview with SeniorArtist/Industry Veteran, Scott Butler. Scott talks about his experience in thegame industry and gives advice o

Episode 21 – How to get your start in the Game Industry

Oct 8th, 2012

In this episode I compile all the advice from various guestson how to get your start in the game industry, including a guest that was neverposted before as well as my own advice on how to get your start. Also, the quoteI mentioned at the e

Episode 20 - President of Sirlin Games, David Sirlin

Sep 24th, 2012

David and I talk about the difference between designingtable top games and video games. We also talk about our favorite games and giveadvice on how to get your start in the game industry. Before all that I talkabout a game design technique

Episode 19 - Character Artist/2D Animator, Wellington Rawls

Sep 17th, 2012

This episode is mostly a post mortem for a game Wellingtonand I worked on called Booga Booga! For Facebook. I talk about what worked,what didn’t work and what I learned developing this game. Wellington talksabout making all assets from char

Episode 18 - Engineer, Jason Neal

Sep 17th, 2012

Jason and I talk about game design techniques and ourfavorite games. I also go on a rant about how much I love the newest DoubleDragon remake. Check out a couple of the games Jason worked on here: XCOM: ENEMY UNKNOWNAnd here: Playstatio

Episode 17 - Senior Level Designer, Chris Molina

Aug 13th, 2012

Chris and I talk about how he got his start in gamedevelopment, going to school for game design and we discuss best practices ongetting your foot in the door of the industry. This really is the “Making gamesis not all fun and games” episod

Episode 16 – Professor of Game Design at Carnegie Mellon University, Jesse Schell

Aug 6th, 2012

Jesse and I talk about his latest project, Puzzle Clubhouse,which is a crowd design and supported video game development project (launchingAugust 30th). We also talk about favorite games, what a game designer does, andgive advice on how to

Episode 15 – Technical Designer, Ben Vaccaro

Jul 30th, 2012

Technical Designer Ben Vaccaro talks about his role in thegame industry and his time working at Machinima. We also talk about ourfavorite games and give advice on how to get your start in the game industry.I started a firstgiving page f

Episode 14 – Pro Wrestler, Leroy Patterson

Jul 23rd, 2012

Pro wrestler/stuntman/reality show star/crazy man LeroyPatterson and I talk about the similarities about what makes something fun in awrestling match and in a video game. We also talk about the dark side of beinga game tester. He is curren

Episode 13 – My Apprentice, Robert Fauver

Jul 16th, 2012

I talk to a former student of mine, Robert Fauver. Robert istransitioning from student to peer, so he has a unique view on going to schoolfor game design. We talk about engagement and tension in games, a gamedesigners’ role, and we give adv

Episode 12 – Indie Game Developer, Tom Brien

Jul 9th, 2012

Tom (of Tiny Build Games) and I talk about humor in games, and what it’s likebeing an indie game developer. Check out his latest game, which is really funnyand I highly recommend checking out to see how humor in games is properly done,“No

Episode 11 – Author of Level Up! and Swipe This!, Scott Rogers

Jun 30th, 2012

I talk to legendary Game Designer, Scott Rogers. We talkabout what a game designer does, our favorite games, and give advice on gettingyour start in the game industry. We also talk about the two books he releasedon game design, I highly re

Episode 10 – Lead Game Designer, Sean McNamara

Jun 25th, 2012

Sean McNamara and I talk about game development stories,favorite games and tips on getting your start in the game industry. I also talkabout engagement strategies for your game. Check out Sean’s latest game here: Survival Run with Bear Gry

Episode 9 – Getting Geeky with GeekyGlamorous

Jun 18th, 2012

I pontificate about a few engagement tools for video games.Also, I’m a huge geek, so every once in a while I need to geek out andGeekyGlamorous knows all about the latest in Geek culture. We talk about ourfavorite games, game development,

Episode 8 – Game Designer, Calix Reneau

Jun 10th, 2012

Game Designer Calix and I pontificate on the principals ofgood (and bad) game design and try to answer the question, can you have funwithout progression? We also give out tips on how to be a game designer. Also,I just started a firstgiving

Episode 7 - Indie Game Developer, Adversary Games

Jun 4th, 2012

I talk about how I write my game design documents and the importance of even having one. Then I interview the founders of indie game developer, Adversary Games. They talk about the pros and cons of going Indie, their favorite game moments and g

Episode 6 - Senior Artist, Hugo Beyer

May 27th, 2012

I interview Senior Artist, Hugo Beyer. We talk about whatmakes a game fun, how he broke into the game industry as an artist and a littleabout developing his own indie title in which he did all the 2d/3d/ui art for.Check it out here: Holy M

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