Aardvark Swift Podcast
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Video games are amazing! Whether you want to learn more about the amazing studios and initiatives within the industry, or you dream of breaking into this career and need some pointers from experienced devs; we've got something for everyone.
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#29 - Game Dev Podcast with Aardvark Swift - Full Fat
September 02, 2022 13:56 - 29 minutes - 53.8 MBAardvark Swift checked in with Full Fat’s Lead Programmer, Oli Brown, to find out more about their outlook on game development, the ideation process behind a #1 app store title, and the competitive nature of the mobile game space. Fiercely independent after over 25 years, Full Fat is a studio that takes no half-measures in their commitment to creating innovative, world-class games that surprise, entertain and delight players. With over 40 mobile games alone with a combined 100 million dow...
#12 Aardvark Asks - Outerdawn - Caley Staveley
August 19, 2022 07:30 - 18 minutes - 34.3 MBAardvark Swift recently sat down with Outerdawn’s People Operations Manager, Caley Staveley, to talk about how she got into the games industry, her role at Outerdawn and Outerdawn's growth over the years. With ambitions to become a household name across the southern hemisphere and beyond, New Zealand-based Outerdawn are a new PC and mobile development studio who’ve embarked on that journey with their projects Mana Monsters, Goblins of Elderstone, and their flagship title, Grimgard Tactics ...
#28 - Game Dev Podcast with Aardvark Swift - Outerdawn
August 03, 2022 10:57 - 44 minutes - 81.6 MBAardvark Swift recently sat down with Outerdawn’s People Operations Manager Caley Staveley, Studio Manager, Gustav Seymore, and 3D Generalist Alex Adjur, to gain insights from all angles into their studio rich with culture and creativity, revamped for a new era. With ambitions to become a household name across the southern hemisphere and beyond, New Zealand-based Outerdawn are a new PC and mobile development studio who’ve embarked on that journey with their projects Mana Monsters, Goblins...
#11 Aardvark Asks - Blazing Griffin - Neil McPhillips
June 10, 2022 08:12 - 28 minutes - 52.7 MBThis week, Aardvark Swift chats to Head of Games, Neil McPhillips to talk about how he became interested in the industry, his journey through it and his current role and typical day at Blazing Griffin. Poised and primed in anticipation of the future of cross-media entertainment, Blazing Griffin are a multimedia company with a handle on videogame, film, and post-production development. Trailblazers in their field with storytelling at their core, Blazing Griffin are growing their already d...
#27 - Game Dev Podcast with Aardvark Swift - Blazing Griffin
May 27, 2022 09:43 - 43 minutes - 79.9 MBAardvark Swift sat down with the Scotland-based studio Blazing Griffin to find out more about their projects and accolades, their forward-thinking studio culture, and what it means to be at the cutting-edge of cross-platform media, from their Co-Heads of Games Neil McPhillips and Justin Alae-Carew. Poised and primed in anticipation of the future of cross-media entertainment, Blazing Griffin are a multimedia company with a handle on videogame, film, and post-production development. Trail...
#26 - Game Dev Podcast with Aardvark Swift - Games Graduates
May 05, 2022 21:37 - 1 hour - 117 MBAs we approach grad season, Aardvark Swift invited some of the post-graduates we've helped placed over the last couple of years to join us in conversation and catch up on what they've been up to since. We talked to Shomair Hanuk (Associate Technical Artist at Stellar Entertainment), Ewan Tennant (Junior Environment Artist at Airship Interactive), and Andrew Patton (Programmer at d3t) about some of the most crucial things you can do while at university to put your best foot forward when...
#10 Aardvark Asks - 505 Games - Antonela Pounder
April 22, 2022 09:49 - 25 minutes - 45.9 MBThis week, Aardvark Swift chats to Director of Global Community, Antonela Pounder to talk about her journey so far at 505 Games, what came before, and the lessons she’s learned throughout her time in the industry. Powerhouse publisher 505 Games continues to go from strength to strength with every release. With mammoth titles including Control, Death Stranding, Terraria, Assetto Corsa, and Ghost Runner being just a handful of their expansive arsenal, the studio shows no sign of slowing in t...
#25 - Game Dev Podcast With Aardvark Swift - Antonela Pounder - 505 Games
April 07, 2022 12:21 - 18 minutes - 34.8 MBAardvark Swift caught up with 505 Games’ Director of Global Community Antonela Pounder to shine a light on the studio’s forward-thinking culture, the growth of the company in recent years, and what they’ve got in store for the foreseeable future. Powerhouse publisher 505 Games continues to go from strength to strength with every release. With mammoth titles including Control, Death Stranding, Terraria, Assetto Corsa, and Ghost Runner being just a handful of their expansive arsenal, the studi...
#9 Aardvark Asks - Blackbird Interactive - Rory McGuire
March 25, 2022 10:43 - 13 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week, Aardvark Swift chats to CCO Rory McGuire to talk about his journey so far at Blackbird Interactive, what came before, and the lessons he’s learned throughout his time in the industry. “The best games inspiration for game design come from outside of videogames”, says Rory. “Consume other experiences, consume art, consume music; all of that is food for game design” Art-fueled and future-driven; Blackbird Interactive are an independent developer unwavering in their goal to provide...
#24 - Game Dev Podcast With Aardvark Swift - Pam Lee, Yggy King, Rory McGuire - Blackbird Interactive
March 09, 2022 10:08 - 45 minutes - 83.4 MBAardvark Swift sat down with Blackbird Interactive’s HR Director Pam Lee, CTO Yggy King, and CCO Rory McGuire to take a deep dive into the studio's industry-leading culture and initiatives, projects in the works, as well as a glimpse into the company’s trajectory and what’s to come. Art-fueled and future-driven; Blackbird Interactive are an independent developer unwavering in their goal to provide stylised and engaging experiences to their player-base. With a signature and distinctive artisti...
#8 Aardvark Asks - Dovetail Games - Rob O'Farrell
February 18, 2022 08:23 - 14 minutes - 26.7 MBAardvark Swift speaks to Rob O'Farrell, Chief Development Officer at Dovetail Games about his journey in the video games industry, from his beginnings over 30 years ago to his current role at Dovetail Games! Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#23 - Game Dev Podcast With Aardvark Swift - Fiona Turner, Rob O'Farrell - Dovetail Games
January 28, 2022 08:03 - 34 minutes - 63.2 MBThis episode of the Aardvark Swift Game Dev Podcast with Aardvark Swift sees us host Fiona Turner, Senior Talent & CSR Executive & Rob O'Farrell, Chief Development Officer at Dovetail Games to talk about their hiring process, life at Dovetail and the intriciacies of creating a simulation world. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies a...
#7 Aardvark Asks - Warp Digital - Piers Duplock
December 10, 2021 10:26 - 14 minutes - 26.1 MBAardvark Swift speaks to Piers Duplock, Production Director at Warp Digital about starting a career within the industry and various paths and benefits to get into the production sector. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#22 - Game Dev Podcast With Aardvark Swift - Piers Duplock - Warp Digital
November 25, 2021 14:28 - 28 minutes - 51.5 MBThis episode of the Game Dev Podcast with Aardvark Swift sees us host Piers Duplock, Senior Producer at Warp Digital to talk about their involvement in the boom in the co-development sector. We also cover the intricacies of porting and Warp Digital's studio and culture. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#6 Aardvark Asks - Antstream - Mike Rouse
November 04, 2021 15:20 - 18 minutes - 33.5 MBAardvark Swift speaks to Mike Rouse, Studio Head at Antstream about jumping from different roles in the industry, working in studios of different sizes and the position of retro gaming in modern AAA culture. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#21 - Game Dev Podcast With Aardvark Swift - Mike Rouse - Antstream
October 22, 2021 08:41 - 26 minutes - 49.4 MBThis episode of the Game Dev Podcast with Aardvark Swift sees us host Mike Rouse, Studio Head at Antstream to talk about their cloud-based retro games platform and team that Antstream are building.
#5 Aardvark Asks - Electric Noir - Nihal Tharoor
October 06, 2021 08:57 - 14 minutes - 26.5 MBAardvark Swift speaks to Nihal Tharoor, CEO & Co-Founder at Electric Noir, about establishing a start-up and finding his feet in the video games industry. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#20 - Game Dev Podcast With Aardvark Swift - Nihal Tharoor - Electric Noir
September 24, 2021 08:43 - 36 minutes - 66.4 MBThis episode of the Game Dev Podcast with Aardvark Swift sees us host Nihal Tharoor, CEO & Co-Founder at Electric Noir to talk about the state of interactive media, developing a platform for interactive media and what it's like to establish a video game studio.
#4 Aardvark Asks - Nequinox - Matt Knott
September 10, 2021 10:55 - 16 minutes - 29.4 MBAardvark Swift speaks to Matt Knott, Development Director at Nequinox Studios, about his beginnings and journey through the video games industry. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#19 - Game Dev Podcast With Aardvark Swift - Matt Knott - Nequinox
August 27, 2021 13:07 - 23 minutes - 42.7 MBThis episode of the Game Dev Podcast with Aardvark Swift sees us host Matt Knott, Development Director at Nequinox Studios to talk about their growth as a co-development studio, past projects, their future plans, and the potential for working on their own IP's.
#3 Aardvark Asks - nDreams - Adam Comrie
August 13, 2021 10:33 - 18 minutes - 33.4 MBAardvark Swift speaks to Adam Comrie, Gameplay/Narrative Designer at nDreams, about his beginnings and journey through the video games industry. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#18 - nDreams - Katie Mcfetridge
July 30, 2021 07:48 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MBAardvark Swift sat down with Internal Recruiter Katie Mcfetridge, and Gameplay and Narrative Designer Adam Comrie to discuss nDreams’ position on the forefront of VR innovation, studio expansion, and their unique employee wellness initiatives.
#2 Aardvark Asks - Airship Images - Joseph Harford
July 19, 2021 13:29 - 12 minutes - 22.3 MBAardvark Swift speaks to Joseph Harford, Founder and CEO at Airship Images, about his beginnings and journey through the video games industry. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#17 - Airship Images - Joseph Harford
July 02, 2021 08:53 - 34 minutes - 62.6 MBAardvark Swift sat down with the company’s founder and CEO, Joseph Harford, to reflect on the culture and foundations of Airship Images that have provided them with such success, and how these elements of their studio model have required adaptation over a pandemic. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#1 Aardvark Asks - 10 Chambers - Simon Viklund
June 18, 2021 08:29 - 13 minutes - 25 MBAardvark Swift speaks to Simon Viklund, Co-Founder and Narrative Director at 10 Chambers, about his beginnings and journey through the video games industry. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#16 - 10 Chambers - Simon Viklund
May 28, 2021 11:14 - 39 minutes - 73.1 MBAardvark Swift speaks to Co-Founder and Narrative Director at 10 Chambers, Simon to discuss their studio culture, future plans and tapping into niche markets. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#15 - Fragomen - Laurence Keir-Thomas
May 11, 2021 11:09 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBAardvark Swift speaks to Fragomen to discuss the full implications of hiring post-Brexit, and what can be done about the new rules. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#14 - d3t - Phil Owen, Louise Andrew, Sally Samuel
April 09, 2021 14:27 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBAardvark Swift speaks to d3t to discuss recruitment during lockdown, what they look for in candidates, and how their focus on culture sets them apart from their peers. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#13 - Games Careers Week - Rick Gibson, Declan Cassidy, and Andy Driver
February 25, 2021 15:13 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBJimmy Bowers speaks to the co-founders of the first Games Careers Week to discuss industry employment, the diversity profile of video games, and sector accessibility. The episode features Rick Gibson of The BGI, Declan Cassidy of Into Games, and Andy Driver of Grads in Games. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#12 - Deep Silver Dambuster Studios - Toby Gallagher
January 28, 2021 11:06 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBJimmy Bowers speaks with the Studio Community Manager at Deep Silver Dambuster Studios, Toby Gallagher, about how he broke into the industry, the developer's heritage, and their future hiring plans. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#11 - Ballistic Moon - Duncan Kershaw, Neil McEwan, and Chris Lamb
January 04, 2021 17:26 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBJames Bowers speaks with Duncan Kershaw, Neil McEwan, and Chris Lamb of Ballistic Moon about their history together, what they look for when hiring new members of their team, and the exciting future ahead. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#10 - Tag Games - Marc Williamson and Carol Clark
November 05, 2020 12:48 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBJames Bowers speaks with Marc Williamson and Carol Clark of Tag Games about being people-focused, how they've found it working remotely, and their impressive studio history. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#9 - Into Games - Brandon Cole and Millicent Thomas
October 13, 2020 14:39 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBJames Bowers speaks with Brandon Cole and Millicent Thomas of Into Games about the barriers of getting into the industry, helping the next generation, and the success of remote working. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#8 - Ukie - George Osborn
August 28, 2020 09:33 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBJames Bowers speaks with George Osborn, Head of Communications for Ukie, about advocating on behalf of the industry, targeted investment into the sector, and the concerns raised by COVID-19. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within video games! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#7 - Rebellion North - Arden Aspinall and Jon Seymour
August 14, 2020 08:30 - 31 minutes - 27.7 MBJames Bowers speaks with Studio Head, Arden Aspinall, and Senior Producer, Jon Seymour, about growth, going through a successful acquisition, and the importance of asking questions. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within the industry! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#6 - Coatsink - Jack Sanderson
June 26, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 23.1 MBJames Bowers speaks with Jack Sanderson, PR and Events Manager of Coatsink, about working on VR, collaborating with A-list voice talent, and why the Wii U is one of the best Nintendo consoles. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within the industry! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#5 - The Multiplayer Guys - Jaymes Chapman
May 29, 2020 07:23 - 21 minutes - 21.1 MBJames Bowers speaks with Jaymes Chapman, Head of Recruitment for The Multiplayer Guys, about their explosive growth, remote working, and his impressive career path. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within the industry! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#4 - Sumo Leamington - Chris Southall & Harinder Sangha
May 01, 2020 12:36 - 57 minutes - 46.9 MBAbbie Dickinson is back and this time she sits down with Chris Southall and Harinder Sangha of Sumo Leamington to discuss mobile development, anti-crunch mentalities, and studio autonomy. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within the industry! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com This episode was originally recorded in September 2019.
#3 - Codemasters - Meg Daintith & Simon Barlow
March 27, 2020 08:41 - 1 hour - 60 MBOur awesome guest host Abbie Dickinson sits down with Meg Daintith and Simon Barlow of the historic developer, Codemasters. They discuss racing, expansion, brand equity, and how to hire the right person. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the most exciting roles within the industry! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#2 - Team17 - Viki Freeman & Jasper Barnes
February 28, 2020 09:50 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBJames sits down with Viki Freeman and Jasper Barnes of Team17. They discuss the studio's 30th anniversary, crazy expansion, and wellness schemes. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the latest vacancies within the industry! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
2: Team17 - Viki Freeman & Jasper Barnes
February 28, 2020 09:50 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBJames sits down with Viki Freeman and Jasper Barnes of Team17. They discuss the studio's 30th anniversary, crazy expansion and wellness schemes. Be sure to follow us across on Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the latest vacancies within the industry! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
1: Firesprite Games - Richard Wood
January 29, 2020 17:53 - 26 minutes - 23.3 MBAbbie speaks to Richard Wood, Senior Development Manager at Firesprite Games. They talk about graduate recruitment, the work culture at the studio and a very special quiz. Be sure to follow us across on Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the latest vacancies within the industry! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com
#1 - Firesprite Games - Richard Wood
January 29, 2020 17:53 - 26 minutes - 23.3 MBAbbie speaks to Richard Wood, Senior Development Manager at Firesprite Games. They talk about graduate recruitment, the work culture at the studio, and a very special quiz. Be sure to follow us across Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date on industry news and the latest vacancies within the industry! Visit us for the latest industry vacancies at aswift.com