Best GAMEDEV BR Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 58: User Acquisition Blueprint: Harnessing User-Generated Content for Effective UA 29:48

1d ago29:48

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In this episode of the Mobile Games Playbook, we explore the power of UGC to effectively acquire users (UA). UGC is a goldmine for mobile game marketers, but how do you leverage it for maximum impact? Join our expert guests, Nicole Danser, Senior Manager of Creative Strategy & Production at Liftoff Influence, and Sydney Bruce, Creative Account Stra…

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Can Stormgate become the next-gen RTS it aims to be? 45:28

11d ago45:28

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Frost Giant Studios has promised the next generation of RTS through Stormgate, but community sentiment has rapidly deteriorated since the early access release. In this episode, we discuss what some key issues are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Daniel Pemberton and James Griffith on Music Production and Slow Horses 32:09

19h ago32:09

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🎙️ In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with two of the most creative minds in film and television music—Oscar-nominated composer Daniel Pemberton (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Trial of the Chicago 7) and James Griffith of Toydrum (Slow Horses, Three Pines). We dive deep into their collaborative work on the hit spy thril…

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#024 - Digging into Little Learning Machines 1:10:30

11d ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Tommy is joined by three of the developers behind ‘Little Learning Machines’: a puzzle game that entrusts players with teaching AI agents called Animos to solve puzzles in a variety of idyllic environments. With a huge content update coming on September 5th to Steam, Tommy sits down with art director Nick Counter, technical lead Dante Camarena and …

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Conversation: Jacinta Leong (Art Director of Mad Max: Fury Road, Furiosa) 40:07

14d ago40:07

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🎙️ In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with the brilliant art director Jacinta Leong, whose incredible work has shaped the look and feel of iconic films like Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Mad Max: Fury Road, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Alien: Covenant, and many more. ✨ We dive into her career journey, from her early days …

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#023 - The 2024 GDMC Competition 1:08:15

15d ago1:08:15

1:08:15

Tommy is joined by Dr Christoph Salge and Victoire Herve from the University of Hertfordshire to talk about the 7th annual Generative Design in Minecraft Competition - an event where participants write AI systems to build settlements in Minecraft. We discuss how the project has continued to grow and persist for this long, the community that has thr…

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#022 - We Made a Conference!?! 1:02:37

28d ago1:02:37

1:02:37

After a summer hiatus the Branching Factor podcast is back! Sorry, I don't think we mentioned we were going talking a break, but hey - here we are! Tommy fills you in on his travels, the work he's been up to, the stack of episodes we have coming up with some guests. But critically Tommy and George sit down to talk about an event they've put togethe…

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Wilbert Roget, II (Composer of Star Wars: Outlaws, Helldivers II, Mortal Kombat 1) 43:26

1M ago43:26

43:26

🎙️ Welcome to another exciting episode of Bonfire Conversations! In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly talented composer Wilbert Roget II. Known for his work on iconic video games such as Call of Duty: WWII, Star Wars: The Old Republic, and Mortal Kombat 11, Wilbert shares his journey, insights, and experiences in the world of music compo…

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Episode 56: Beyond the Hype - Building a Winning UA Strategy for Your Mobile Game 27:22

2M ago27:22

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Join us as we break down the best ways to build a winning User Acquisition (UA) strategy for your mobile game. This episode of the Mobile Games Playbook is about all things UA. In the crowded mobile gaming market, cutting through the noise and figuring out how to acquire users can be challenging. Join our expert guests, Kentaro Sugiara, Senior Perf…

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Episode 57: Mobile Gaming in 2024: A Mid-Year Deep Dive 39:23

2M ago39:23

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Join us as we discuss the first half of 2024 and examine the trends dominating the mobile landscape so far. This episode of the Mobile Games Playbook is a mid-year deep dive. From Supercell’s comeback with Squad Busters to the emergence of hybrid casual and other core gameplay types, there are lots of lessons to learn from 2024 mobile trends. Join …

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Battle Aces: Can RTS go Mainstream? 46:26

2M ago46:26

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Battle Aces is Uncapped Games' upcoming game aimed at bringing RTS to as wide of an audience as possible. Most complexities of the genre are not present, and you get to jump straight into the action. Matches last up to 10 minutes, and you get to control a flexible deck of units that you can exchange between matches. Is this the way forward for RTS?…

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#021 - Goal State Announcement Q'n'A 1:17:46

4M ago1:17:46

1:17:46

Last week Tommy announced his new project 'Goal State', a series of online courses designed to teach people about AI for video games. It's going live on Kickstarter later this year, Here's Tommy replaying the livestream QnA hosted last week that answered as many answers as he could on the subject at this time. Follow 'Goal State' on Kickstarter at:…

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Homeworld 3: Our Unfiltered Thoughts 1:00:27

4M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Homeworld 3 was set up to be the most relevant RTS release of the year, and was highly anticipated - yet it has received cold reception. We discuss the game's strengths and issues in detail in this 1 hour long episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#020 - Searching for Brilliant Indie Treasures with Quang and Jupiter Hadley 49:09

5M ago49:09

49:09

Co-host Quang Nguyen returns to Branching Factor as Tommy welcomes long-time friend of the show Jupiter Hadley to come and chat with us. Quang and Jupiter are two of the organisers behind ‘Brilliant Indie Treasures’: a games event running this summer on July 10th during the Develop conference in the British seaside town of Brighton. You can find ou…

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Episode 55: From Niche to Global - Top Tips to Cracking the Lucrative Japanese Mobile Market 31:55

5M ago31:55

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Join us as we explore the ever-evolving Japanese mobile market. In this episode, we set our sights on the lucrative world of Japanese mobile games. We’ll dive into player preferences, effective monetization strategies, and the cultural nuances that influence this thriving market. Join industry experts Teemu Palomäki, Chief Games Analyst, and Sonja …

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#019 - On the Harvest Hunt with Mark Drew 1:16:44

5M ago1:16:44

1:16:44

In this episode Tommy sits down with Mark Drew, the director of Villainous Game studios. Their next title, Harvest Hunt, launches on Steam on May 22nd. We get into our shared history, my accent, making sure you survive your first indie game, the lessons learned from shipping anything to Steam, building a scalable game with a small team, and the ben…

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The RTS made by 2 people: Godsworn 32:08

5M ago32:08

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Godsworn is an early access RTS mixing mythological fantasy with history, in the context of the northern crusades. In this episode of our podcast, we break down the game's systems and content, and discuss the pros and cons of the overall product. Get the game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328990/Godsworn/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

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#018 Musings on Games Leadership with Melissa Phillips 1:17:50

5M ago1:17:50

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In this episode Tommy is joined by longtime friend Melissa Phillips, who is now the director of the Games Leadership Network: a a non-profit organisation that aims to promote and improve leadership skills in the games industry. We dig into what it means to build leadership skills in games, why training is so vital and reflect on the projects we wor…

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Episode 54: Unlocking LiveOps Success - Lessons from Mobile GameDev Award Winners 43:38

6M ago43:38

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Discover the strategies that drive award-winning LiveOps! In this episode, we analyze the Mobile GameDev Award winners, revealing their secrets to boosting engagement and revenue. Join host Jon Jordan and GameRefinery experts Erno Kiiski, Kalle Heikkinen, and Jiri Saarinen as they break down the essential components of successful LiveOps. Learn how…

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#017 - Tommy & George @GDC2024 31:58

6M ago31:58

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Tommy and George are back for this episode of Branching Factor, recorded on the final day of the 2024 Game Developers Conference (GDC). The team reflect on the week that has passed, and just how valuable a solid nights sleep can be when caught up in all this madness. -- The Branching Factor podcast is sponsored by modl.ai: unleash an army of AI and…

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Why are RTS games like Stormgate so expensive to make? 32:33

6M ago32:33

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In this episode, we go over cost considerations and development processes that new RTS games are subject to. As part of this, we especially focus on Stormgate's case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#016 - Legendary Chat with Will Overgard 1:32:22

6M ago1:32:22

1:32:22

Will Overgard, aka the Viking Blonde joins Tommy for a chat about his career as a Twitch streamer supporting game developers, and the current state of the industry going into GDC 2024. The conversation covers everything from good indie games to monetisation models, surviving as a game developer, being a content creator, generative AI, crypto and We…

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Conversation: Josh Sawyer (Director of Fallout: New Vegas, Pentiment) On Creativity, and Writing 54:06

7M ago54:06

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Josh Sawyer is the legendary writer and director of games such as Fallout: New Vegas, Pentiment, and Pillars of Eternity at Obsidian Entertainment. In this episode, we talk about creativity, writing, inspirations, Josh's workflow, and favorite films. Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services. https://…

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#015: Screaming Match with Ben Ridge 1:48:46

7M ago1:48:46

1:48:46

For this weeks episode, Ben Ridge of Unfathomable Audio (the guy who does our music) joins us to talk about working in game audio, plus Helldivers II, Elden Ring, Bloodborne, gaming news and more! As mentioned in the news: the early bird registration for the Summer School for AI and Games closes on March 1st. Find out more at: https://school.gameai…

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#014 - Sunset Crack Squad 1:13:34

8M ago1:13:34

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Tommy's riding solo in this episode, and so he decided to focus on games he's playing, projects he's involved in and the big stories in the news that are going down. -- As mentioned, Tommy will be at the AI and Games Summer School for this year. It's running from June 17th-21st in Valletta in Malta, and early bird registration closes on March 1st. …

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Conversation: Cinematographer of "Society of the Snow" on His Life, Career and Shooting in Mountains 40:43

8M ago40:43

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A conversation with the legendary Pedro Luque, the cinematographer of Don't Breath and Society of the Snow. We talk about scenes and shots of Society of the Snow and Pedro's success story. Wassup Conversations podcast is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassup Pedro's Instagram: https:…

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Conversation: Oscar Winner Sound Editor of Mad Max: Fury Road and Dune on Success and Failure 1:00:18

8M ago1:00:18

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Mark Mangini is the legendary two-time Oscar winner and six-time Oscar-nominated sound editor and designer of some of the best-sounding movies in history, such as Mad Max: Fury Road, Dune, Blade Runner 2049, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. In this episode, we talk about his success story, life, career, failure, and winning two Osca…

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#013 - George and Tommy Predict 2024 in Gaming 1:29:39

8M ago1:29:39

1:29:39

Branching Factor is back for 2024. We kickstart the year with George and Tommy sitting down to discuss the current state of the games industry, and where we see things going over the next 12 months. - Use our promo code with NordVPN for an exclusive discount, complete with a 30-day money-back guarantee! http://www.nordvpn.com/aiandgames -- AI and G…

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Episode 53: Predicting the biggest mobile game trends in 2024 37:49

9M ago37:49

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Join us as we explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in mobile game design for 2024. In this episode, we’re looking at the most prominent trends to shape the mobile games landscape for the year ahead. We’ll dive into the anticipation surrounding upcoming game releases and explore key trends poised to dominate the industry. Join indu…

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#012 - AI and Games Wrapped 2023 2:53:19

9M ago2:53:19

2:53:19

In this month's episode, the rest of the team gets a well-earned break for the holiday season. Tommy sits down to reflect on the past year of content published across AI and Games, discusses his favourite games of the year, and answers viewer questions. - Use our promo code with NordVPN for an exclusive discount, complete with a 30-day money-back g…

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Episode 52: Exploring the top five trends that dominated 2023 33:55

10M ago33:55

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Join us as we explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in mobile game design. As 2023 comes to a close, we’ll uncover the latest trends dominating mobile games and driving changes within the industry in this episode. We’ll explore the innovative ways games differentiate themselves in the market and elevate player engagement. And refle…

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Episode 51: How to navigate the evolving advertising and revenue landscape 31:13

10M ago31:13

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Join us as we explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in mobile game design, advertising, and revenue generation. In this episode, we thoroughly examine the mobile gaming landscape, focusing on the constantly evolving dynamics of advertising and revenue with industry experts Kenneth Wong, Senior Director of Ads Revenue at Scopely, an…

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#011: Unpacking the Unity Debacle 1:16:00

11M ago1:16:00

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In this month's episode, Tommy, George and Quang unpack the recent headlines made by game engine creator Unity as it sought to define its monetisation practices, and the reaction by the game development community. Our special guest Matt Gambell from YouTube channel 'Game Dev Guide' gives his perspective both as a content creator focussed on the Uni…

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Conversation: Alan Wake's Actor on Life, Career, Alan Wake II, Sam Lake, and Horror Stories 42:28

10M ago42:28

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A conversation with Ilkka Villi, the actor of Alan Wake games. In this interview, we talk about Alan Wake II and the differences of making it in comparison to the first entry. We also discuss Ilkka's life growing up and falling in love with acting. Wassup Conversations podcast is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services. Le…

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Conversation: Creator of Castlevania: Nocturne on Vampires, Villains and Season 2 30:07

11M ago30:07

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A conversation with Clive Bradley, creator and writer of Castlevania: Nocturne from Netflix. Wassup Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services: https://www.nikoofarmusic.com/wassup Support the showBy Hamidreza Nikoofar

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#010 - A Seaside Chat at Develop 2023 56:00

11M ago56:00

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George and Tommy hang out at Develop 2023 and discuss their experiences of trying to make a name for themselves in the games industry, and the value of attending an industry event in building networks and fostering communities. -- Use our promo code with NordVPN for an exclusive discount, complete with a 30-day money-back guarantee! http://www.nord…

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