Best Gamedevelopment Podcasts (2025)

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E109: Is Ethical AI in Game Dev Even Possible? 1:43:28

3d ago1:43:28

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If you're a leader in game dev who feels stuck, there is a path forward that levels up your leadership and accelerates your team, game, and career. Sign up here to learn more: https://forms.gle/nqRTUvgFrtdYuCbr6 Leadership in game dev is hard, but choosing to ignore the biggest technological shift of our generation is a high-stakes gamble. In this …

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Ep 430 - Scaling the Next Generation of Game Studios with Oded Ben Dov 49:03

3d ago49:03

49:03

The intersection of imagination and machine intelligence is giving rise to a new kind of game design, one where players and AI co-create experiences together. But with this innovation comes new challenges: ethical design, scaling responsibly, and keeping the human spirit of storytelling alive. In this episode, we discuss what's next for AI in gamin…

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Ep 430 - Scaling the Next Generation of Game Studios with Oded Ben Dov 49:03

4d ago49:03

49:03

The intersection of imagination and machine intelligence is giving rise to a new kind of game design, one where players and AI co-create experiences together. But with this innovation comes new challenges: ethical design, scaling responsibly, and keeping the human spirit of storytelling alive. In this episode, we discuss what's next for AI in gamin…

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Absolum - Dotemu's Path From Licensed Games to Original IP 1:32:03

4d ago1:32:03

1:32:03

Trent Kusters chats with Dotemu CEO, Cyrille Imbert. Together they discuss Dotemu's work in licensed IP including how they pitch to license holders; the short-term financial and long-term relationship damage caused by releasing subpar products; how they inadvertently revived the beat 'em up genre with titles like Streets of Rage 4 and Teenage Mutan…

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From "Katamari Damacy" Through "to a T" with Keita Takahashi 1:44:57

7d ago1:44:57

1:44:57

Trent Kusters chats with creator of the cult classic Katamari Damacy and the recently released to a T, Keita Takahashi. Together they discuss how he went from sculpting to his first job at Bandai Namco; the origins and development of Katamari Damacy and his subsequent works; his philosophy on creating games with experiences not available in the rea…

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Ep 429 - Navigating Game Contracts Like a Pro with René Otto 51:20

10d ago51:20

51:20

Publishing deals and working agreements can do everything from launch a game or sink a studio. But too often, devs and studios sign first without realizing they gave up too much. So today, we're going to go over what every developer should understand about publishing agreements, licensing and work-for-hire arrangements. From negotiation red flags t…

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Ep 429 - Navigating Game Contracts Like a Pro with René Otto 51:20

10d ago51:20

51:20

Publishing deals and working agreements can do everything from launch a game or sink a studio. But too often, devs and studios sign first without realizing they gave up too much. So today, we're going to go over what every developer should understand about publishing agreements, licensing and work-for-hire arrangements. From negotiation red flags t…

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Journey From "Katamari Damacy" Through "to a T" with Keita Takahashi 1:44:57

11d ago1:44:57

1:44:57

Trent Kusters chats with creator of the cult classic Katamari Damacy and the recently released to a T, Keita Takahashi. Together they discuss how he went from sculpting to his first job at Bandai Namco; the origins and development of Katamari Damacy and his subsequent works; his philosophy on creating games with experiences not available in the rea…

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E108: 3 Leadership Mistakes Quietly Crippling Your Game Studio 31:23

17d ago31:23

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If you're a leader in game dev who feels stuck, there is a path forward that levels up your leadership and accelerates your team, game, and career. Sign up here to learn more: https://forms.gle/nqRTUvgFrtdYuCbr6 Are you leading a team that has plenty of people but can't seem to get moving? You care deeply about your team and your game, but projects…

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Ep 428 - How Collaboration Shapes Stronger Game Campaigns with Mario Kroll, CJ Melendez, Larry Kuperman 56:49

19d ago56:49

56:49

Many studios treat collaboration as a checkbox, handing off assets, approving plans, and expecting results. But the truth is, campaigns thrive or fail on the strength of the relationships behind them. In this episode, we unpack the real mechanics of effective partnerships in game marketing. From trust and transparency to managing creative disagreem…

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Ep 428 - How Collaboration Shapes Stronger Game Campaigns with Mario Kroll, CJ Melendez, Larry Kuperman 56:49

17d ago56:49

56:49

Many studios treat collaboration as a checkbox, handing off assets, approving plans, and expecting results. But the truth is, campaigns thrive or fail on the strength of the relationships behind them. In this episode, we unpack the real mechanics of effective partnerships in game marketing. From trust and transparency to managing creative disagreem…

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Obsidian's Josh Sawyer's Thoughts on Creating Engaging RPGs 1:08:50

19d ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Josh Sawyer, Studio Design Director at Obsidian Entertainment. Together they discuss his thoughts on developing RPGs; what he learned from working at legendary studio Black Isle Studios; how to successfully adapt Dungeons & Dragons to video games; writing for games with dialogue stacks; parsing and implementing feedback…

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E107: Stop Hiring "Testers." Start Doing QA. 1:01:27

24d ago1:01:27

1:01:27

If you're a leader in game dev who feels stuck, there is a path forward that levels up your leadership and accelerates your team, game, and career. Sign up here to learn more: https://forms.gle/nqRTUvgFrtdYuCbr6 You can't just test quality into a game at the end. You have to build it in from the start. Ignoring your Quality Assurance team's full va…

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Futuristic Clothing & Cyberpunk Fashion with ETHELING’s "Kamil Miniakhmetov" 38:50

24d ago38:50

38:50

CYBERPUNK FASHION IS HERE, and THE FUTURE IS WEARABLEIn this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I sit down with Kamil Miniakhmetov, founder and CEO of ETHELING ; a futuristic fashion brand inspired by cyberpunk culture, sci-fi worlds, and the merging of humanity with technology.We talk about his journey from post-Soviet Russia to Indonesia, how Akir…

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Ep 427 - Lessons in Turning Creativity into a Business with Jess Feidt 58:38

24d ago58:38

58:38

Many developers dream of going indie, but few talk about the business reality behind it. Turning creativity into a sustainable studio means facing tough questions about money, and what success really looks like. In this episode, we unpack what it truly takes to move from developer to entrepreneur—how to navigate hidden costs, reshape your mindset, …

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Ep 427 - Lessons in Turning Creativity into a Business with Jess Feidt 58:38

24d ago58:38

58:38

Many developers dream of going indie, but few talk about the business reality behind it. Turning creativity into a sustainable studio means facing tough questions about money, and what success really looks like. In this episode, we unpack what it truly takes to move from developer to entrepreneur—how to navigate hidden costs, reshape your mindset, …

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The Development World of RPGs with Jeff Gardiner 1:23:41

25d ago1:23:41

1:23:41

Adam Orth chats with Jeff Gardiner from Something Wicked Games. Together they discuss his long history in the world of RPG development including titles in the Elder Scrolls and Fallout series; the trials and tribulations associated with starting your own studio; the perilous state of the games industry from funding to consolidation; and the lessons…

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E106: Why Jira Hurts Game Studios 33:10

1M ago33:10

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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: https://forms.gle/nqRTUvgFrtdYuCbr6 Are you inadvertently forcing your team to serve a tool, instead of lettin…

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Ep 426 - From Mic to Mechanics, Lessons Building an Indie Studio with Mustapha Price 1:02:25

1M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Turning a creative idea into a successful studio is an adventure full of insight, experimentation, and tough lessons. In this episode, we catch up with Mustapha Price—former Indie Game Movement producer turned studio founder—who shares what he's learned about balancing creativity with business operations and the realities of building a sustainable …

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Ep 426 - From Mic to Mechanics, Lessons Building an Indie Studio with Mustapha Price 1:02:25

1M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Turning a creative idea into a successful studio is an adventure full of insight, experimentation, and tough lessons. In this episode, we catch up with Mustapha Price—former Indie Game Movement producer turned studio founder—who shares what he's learned about balancing creativity with business operations and the realities of building a sustainable …

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Starting an Indie Studio, Getting a Publisher, and Shipping the RPG Indie Hit Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson with Jeff Linville, Ritual Studios 48:56

1M ago48:56

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In this episode, Jeff Linville — co-founder of Ritual Studios — returns to Game Dev Advice to talk about the journey behind his band-inspired RPG Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson. From starting a studio with college friends to launching worldwide with French publisher Playdigious, Jeff shares the hard-won lessons of taking the leap into full-time ind…

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E105: Your "2-Day" Task Takes 2 Months. Here's the Fix. 1:04:30

1M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

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: https://forms.gle/nqRTUvgFrtdYuCbr6 How much is your bad code costing you, and how much is your team's sufferi…

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Ep 425 - Bootstrapping Something Sweet by Design with Carina Kom 38:46

1M ago38:46

38:46

In a time when resources are scarce and the industry feels uncertain, building a studio from the ground up can seem impossible. Yet, what if inclusive leadership and adaptive design could become your strongest assets? In this episode, we're going to discuss how leading with empathy and crafting meaningful experiences can make all the difference in …

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Ep 425 - Bootstrapping Something Sweet by Design with Carina Kom 38:46

1M ago38:46

38:46

In a time when resources are scarce and the industry feels uncertain, building a studio from the ground up can seem impossible. Yet, what if inclusive leadership and adaptive design could become your strongest assets? In this episode, we're going to discuss how leading with empathy and crafting meaningful experiences can make all the difference in …

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Games Writing with Lis Moberly, Creative Lead @ 20th Century Games 1:17:11

1M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Lis Moberly, Creative lead at 20th Century Games. Together they discuss how the path towards game development has changed over the years and the difficulties young people face with job placement; working with and helping junior writers join and stay in the games industry; the importance of institutionalized knowledge; a…

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Reflecting on Timur and Phil 1:02:18

1M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

Timur and Phil reflect on Phil and Timur. We share some personal updates as well as news from the community. News "Why we didn't rewrite our feed handler in Rust" - post from DataBento "C++ reflection (P2996) and moc" - from Qt wiki "Poll: Does your project use terminating assertions in production?" - from Herb's blog Links Episode 376, with Rainer…

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E104: Game Dev Leaders: Save Weeks of Thrash in 20 Minutes 16:18

1M ago16:18

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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: https://forms.gle/nqRTUvgFrtdYuCbr6 How do you save weeks of thrash when your team is busy and perhaps even cr…

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Larkin Seiple: "Weapons" Cinematographer on Life, Career, Shooting Horror, and "This is America" 40:34

1M ago40:34

40:34

"Cinematographer Larkin Seiple (Weapons, Everything Everywhere All at Once, This Is America) joins Bonfire Conversations to discuss his creative process, building emotion through light, and crafting the haunting “woman with the scissors” scene in Weapons. Hosted by Hamidreza Nikoofar."In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, I talk with award-winn…

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Ep 424 - Building Communities that Drive Discovery with Corina Diaz 55:30

2M ago55:30

55:30

Many great indie games never find their audience, not because they lack quality, but because players have a hard time discovering them. In a crowded market filled with platforms, storefronts, and showcases, standing out can feel impossible. In this episode, we explore how studios can lay the groundwork for success long before launch. From taking ea…

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Ep 424 - Building Communities that Drive Discovery with Corina Diaz 55:30

2M ago55:30

55:30

Many great indie games never find their audience, not because they lack quality, but because players have a hard time discovering them. In a crowded market filled with platforms, storefronts, and showcases, standing out can feel impossible. In this episode, we explore how studios can lay the groundwork for success long before launch. From taking ea…

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From Used Car Salesman to Indie Game Publisher: The New Blood Story 1:27:41

2M ago1:27:41

1:27:41

Trent Kusters chats with Dave Oshry of New Blood Interactive. Together they discuss how he went from games journalism to publishing; navigating the ins and outs of publishing on PC and how they landed their first deal; how nostalgia meets modern in the boomer shooter genre; their approach to the publisher/developer revenue split; how they uplift in…

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E103: Leadership Under Fire: Surviving a $100M Game Studio Crisis 57:29

2M ago57:29

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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: https://forms.gle/nqRTUvgFrtdYuCbr6 What happens when doing the right thing could get you fired? Every game de…

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Ep 423 - Building Momentum Without Burning Out with Jon Hanson 46:09

2M ago46:09

46:09

Thousands of games launch every month, and building momentum can often feel like an impossible task. But momentum that matters doesn't come from massive budgets, it comes from focus. So today, we're going to break down how indie teams can develop repeatable marketing strategies, that turns engagement into lasting relationships, setting the foundati…

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Ep 423 - Building Momentum Without Burning Out with Jon Hanson 46:09

2M ago46:09

46:09

Thousands of games launch every month, and building momentum can often feel like an impossible task. But momentum that matters doesn't come from massive budgets, it comes from focus. So today, we're going to break down how indie teams can develop repeatable marketing strategies, that turns engagement into lasting relationships, setting the foundati…

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How to Pitch Game Projects to Publishers with Focus Entertainment's Yves Le Yaouanq 1:33:29

2M ago1:33:29

1:33:29

Adam Orth chats with Focus Entertainment's Chief Content Officer, Yves Le Yaouanq. Together they discuss his journey and the lessons he's learned working for some of the biggest game developers and publishers in the industry; his work on the research and development side of games; the need for publishers to focus on quality of content and gameplay;…

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Reflection and C++26, with Herb Sutter 1:03:12

2M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Phil and Timur are joined by Herb Sutter to catch up on what's going in to C++26 which, let's be honest, is dominated by reflection. News CLion now has a constexpr debugger "CMake for complex projects" - tutorial: Part one Part two Safe C++ proposal is not being continued Episode with Sean Baxter Links Herb's Reflection talk at CppCon 2025 Herb's C…

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