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053: Rose Gauntlet

Design Thinking Games

English - July 07, 2024 09:25 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Listen now (42min) | Our heroes in the final interview of the season clamber before Isaac Vega of the Rose Gauntlet Foundation, who shares his 13-year journey in the board game industry, transitioning from a game designer to a publisher. The Rose Gauntlet Foundation's mission is to foster diversity and inclusivity within the gaming community. He offers insights into the financial and strategic aspects of game publishing and emphasizes the importance of passion and message in game design.

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Things discussed on this episode:

00:00 - Introduction to Isaac Vega
00:35 - Founding Rose Gauntlet Entertainment
00:59 - Nonprofit Initiatives and Community Outreach
02:23 - Big Gay Dinner and Inclusivity Efforts
04:32 - Game Design Journey
05:20 - Early Gaming Experiences
06:45 - Current Projects and Game Preferences
08:52 - Rose Gauntlet's Publishing Philosophy
13:08 - Advice for Aspiring Game Designers
16:00 - Budgeting and Marketing for Games
23:17 - Rose Gauntlet Foundation and Events
24:46 - D12: The Q&A Game

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