Game Dev With a Shot of Jameson
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHello! I'm Jameson Durall, a professional video game designer with 20 years of experience who loves helping up and coming game developers learn about the industry. I'm currently Advanced Senior Game Designer at Insomniac Games, and formerly with EA, Oddworld Inhabitants, and Deep Silver Volition. Each week I have game industry professionals on to talk about how they got into games, lessons they've learned, and answer questions from viewers in the live Twitch stream. Join us live every Wednesday at 7pm ET: https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall
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Kyle Rowan - Design Lead at Wyrd Games
January 04, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBToday I’m joined by Kyle Rowan – Design Lead at Wyrd Games We discuss boardgame design! Kyle tells us how an online education prepared him for working from home, how cooperative board gaming has made it more accessible to a larger audience, and his time working on multiple projects with Wyrd Games. His credits include: Malifaux The Other Side Through The Breach Darkness Comes Rattling Bayou Bash Vagrantsong Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link ...
Will Fitzgerald - Senior Designer @ Hi-Rez Studios - Rogue Company's Umbra Design
December 28, 2021 16:20 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBToday I’m joined by Will Fitzgerald – Senior Game Designer at Hi-Rez Studios on Rogue Company We discuss his recent work on the new Rogue – Umbra, His process to live balance a new Rogue, and the new Battle Zone game mode! His credits include: Rogue Company World of Tanks Agents of Mayhem Madden Overdrive Madden NFL Mobile 20 Madden NFL Mobile 21 Madden NFL 21 Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jam...
Danny Bulla - Design Director & Co-Founder at Polyarc Games
December 21, 2021 15:37 - 1 hour - 109 MBToday I’m joined by Danny Bulla – Design Director & Co-Founder of Polyarc Games We discuss his time at Midway, Rockstar, and Bungie. The forming of Polyarc Games, and why it’s important to surround yourself with the right people His credits include: Moss 2 (In Development) Moss Destiny Red Dead Redemption Blacksite: Area 51 Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ ...
NFTs and Gaming w/ Mike Block - Hardware Engineer @ AMD Radeon Technologies Group
December 14, 2021 15:53 - 1 hour - 108 MBToday I’m joined by Mike Block – Hardware Engineer @ AMD Radeon Technologies Group We discuss beginner info on Blockchain and NFTs, How Games are getting involved, and Mike tells a personal Bitcoin horror story His credits include GPUs for: Xbox One PlayStation 4 Xbox Series X PlayStation 5 Big Navi Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/2vQH9r...
David Johnson Pt 2 - CEO / Creative Director at Undertone FX
December 07, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBToday I’m joined by David Johnson – CEO and Creative Director at Undertone FX. We discuss when the best time is to apply at a dev studio, why there are so few Real Time VFX artists, and his time working on Modern Warfare 2 and why really enjoyed it His credits include: Call of Duty: WWII Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Halo 3 Shadowrun (XBOX) Tomb Raider: Revelation Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN...
Renee Wooten - Producer at KingsIsle Entertainment
November 30, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 96 MBToday I’m joined by Renee Wooten – Producer @ KingsIsle Entertainment We discuss how an online education prepared them for working from home during the pandemic, love languages and soft skills which we should really cover more, and their transitioning story with some great insight. Their credits include: Wizard 101 Pirate 101 Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ h...
Will Fitzgerald AMA - Senior Designer at Hi-Rez Studios
November 23, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBToday I’m joined by Will Fitzgerald – Senior Designer @ Hi-Rez Studios We have an Open Q&A session and get into topics like Career and Portfolio advice as well as the Metaverse and NFTs His credits include: Rogue Company World of Tanks Agents of Mayhem Rumii Madden Overdrive Madden NFL Mobile 20 Madden NFL Mobile 21 Madden NFL 21 Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall JOIN THE DEV TEAM ...
David (DJ) Johnson - CEO / Creative Director at Undertone FX
November 16, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBToday I’m joined by David Johnson – CEO and Creative Director at Undertone FX. We discuss his path to a career in VFX, His early career including time at Wild Tangent and FASA, and advice for anyone wanting to make a career in Visual Effects. His credits include: Call of Duty: WWII Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Halo 3 Shadowrun (XBOX) Tomb Raider: Revelation Many more! Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below!...
Zach Mumbach Returns! - Designer and Producer at The Wandering Band
November 09, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBToday I’m joined by Zach Mumbach – Designer and Producer at The Wandering Band. He returns to continue our discussion about his time at EA on Dead Space 2 & 3, Battlefield Hardline, and Army of Two 3. Then we get into what it’s like to be an Indie Developer! His credits include: Airborne Kingdom Battlefield Hardline Army of Two 3 Deadspace 2 & 3 The Simpsons Game Godfather 2 Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www...
Ray Hazlip - Project Manager at Deep Silver Volition
November 03, 2021 13:29 - 1 hour - 103 MBToday I’m joined by Ray Hazlip – Project Manager at Deep Silver Volition We talk about his start with a Game Design Degree, working on World of Tanks and it’s other franchises, and what it’s like to work on the new Saints Row! His credits include: Saints Row (2022) World of Tanks World of Warplanes World of Warships Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://d...
Eric Balistrieri - Senior Player Animator at Bioware
October 26, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBToday I’m joined by Eric Balistrieri – Senior Player Animator at Bioware His path to an animation career in game dev, the importance of networking, and an uncomfortable situation during a large company layoff. His credits include: Agents of Mayhem Ghost of Tsushima Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/2vQH9rE JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://anchor.fm...
Lionel Rodriguez - Game Designer at Nifty Games
October 19, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBToday I’m joined by Lionel Rodriguez – Game Designer at Nifty Games We get some insight on what it’s like to enter the industry in recent years, his start in QA with the fastest promotion to a Senior position I’ve ever seen, and his path to a Game Design position His credits include: NBA Clash NBA LIVE Mobile: Season 3, 4, 5 Madden Mobile Unannounced Project Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesond...
Ashley Cooper - Writer on Later Daters, Gotham Knights, and more!
October 12, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBToday I’m joined by Ashley Cooper – Writer We discuss her start in television and film, the move into game writing on cool projects like Gotham Knights, and why it’s important to be yourself when networking Her credits include: Later Daters Smash Ball Unannounced RPG Solace State RuPaul's Drag Race: Superstar Gotham Knights Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹...
Zach Mumbach - Designer and Producer at The Wandering Band
October 05, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBToday I’m joined by Zach Mumbach – Designer and Producer @ The Wandering Band We discuss his start in QA and move into a production role, his time on The Simpsons game and Godfather 2, and the move to Indie development. His credits include: Airborne Kingdom Battlefield Hardline Army of Two Dead Space 2 and 3 Dante's Inferno Godfather 2 The Simpsons Game Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondur...
Season 2 Kickoff AMA w/ Jameson Durall
September 28, 2021 13:15 - 1 hour - 106 MBToday is the Season 2 AMA kickoff! I’ll be taking questions from the chat about my career and various topics about game development. There is some really good conversation! My credits include: Oddworld Stranger’s Wrath Godfather: The Game The Simpsons Game Godfather 2 Red Faction: Armageddon Saints Row 4 Agents of Mayhem Halo Outpost Discovery Unannounced Projects Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (In Development) Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link b...
Grant Shonkwiler Returns! - Commander & Shonk @ Shonkventures
September 21, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBToday I’m joined by Grant Shonkwiler – Commander & Shonk @ Shonkventures We discuss the importance of networking, why you should attend the Game Developer’s Conference, and what Climate Resilience is and why some developers might want to take notice. His credits include GPUs for: Fractured Veil Battle Breakers Butterfly Dream Bite of Reality 2 Fortnite DOOM (2016) Doom 3 BFG Rage Photo Hunt Boxxi Blitz Many more! Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern usi...
Gamescom 2021 Trailer Reactions w/ Will Fitzgerald - Sr. Game Designer @ Hi-Rez Studios
September 14, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBToday we talk about Gamescom 2021! I’m joined by Will Fitzgerald – Senior Game Designer @ Hi-Rez Studios We’ll have a live reaction and discussion of new game trailers and then discuss what we are excited about with each. His credits include GPUs for: Rogue Company World of Tanks Agents of Mayhem Rumii Madden Overdrive Madden NFL Mobile 20 Madden NFL Mobile 21 Madden NFL 21 Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://w...
Extra Life Charity Marathon w/ Mike Block - Hardware Engineer @Radeon Technologies Group
September 07, 2021 22:36 - 1 hour - 111 MBToday we talk about the Extra Life Charity Marathon! I’m joined by Mike Block – Hardware Engineer @ Radeon Technologies Group We discuss how the marathon works, our history in participating, and how YOU can get involved! His credits include GPUs for: Xbox One Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Big Navi Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discor...
Aaron Hamilton Cook Pt 2 - Associate Executive Producer @ Lost Boys Interactive
August 31, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBToday I’m joined Aaron Hamilton Cook – Associate Executive Producer at Lost Boys Interactive. We discuss his return to AAA Game Development, Crunch in the industry, and much more! His credits include: Halo Infinite The Witcher III Dying Light Might & Magic Heroes VI World of Tanks World of Warplanes LOTS of Casino Games Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ ht...
Natalie Asport Pt 2 - Vehicles & Weapons Artist @ Avalanche Studios
August 29, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBToday I’m joined Natalie Asport – Vehicles and Weapons Artist at Avalanche Studios We discuss working remotely during the pandemic, mentorship, and much more! Her credits include: Contraband (In Development) Just Cause 3 Just Cause 4 Rage 2 DLC Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/2vQH9rE JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://anchor.fm/jamesondurall/ JA...
Tom Graham - Technical Project Manager @ Aristocrat
August 28, 2021 15:39 - 1 hour - 100 MBToday I’m joined Tom Graham – Technical Project Manager at Aristocrat We discuss his over 80 shipped game titles, his time teaching at Full Sail University, and our dominance as a cornhole team! His credits include: Ra's Awakening Yoplait Strawberry Shortcake Little Caesars Energizer and MANY More! Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/2vQH9r...
Q&A Battle w/ Keith Guerrette - Founder of Beyond-FX
August 18, 2021 00:18 - 2 hours - 120 MBToday I’m joined by Keith Guerrette, Founder of Beyond-FX! This is a bit different from usual, as Keith joins me in a back and forth Q&A session where we discuss Life updates, our advice for getting into the industry, tips for success, and MUCH more. His credits include: Legends of Runeterra God of War What Remains of Edith Finch Uncharted 2,3,4 The Last of Us Rocket League Days Gone Borderlands 2: Remastered and many more! Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eas...
Anne Chilldon - Sr. Technical Designer @ Deep Silver Volition
August 03, 2021 13:48 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBToday I’m joined by Anne Chilldon, Senior Technical Designer at Deep Silver Volition We discuss what Tech Design is and how she found her passion for it, our time working together at Deep Silver Volition, and how important networking is in game development. The Tech Design Slack she mentioned is here: bit.ly/gamedevtechdesign Her credits include: Nancy Drew and the Mystery of the Clue Benders Society (DS) All Star Cheer Squad (Wii & DS) Cake Mania 2: Up in the Mix (Wii) All Star Cheer...
Zach Lowery - Pt 2 - Production Director on Fortnite @ Epic Games
July 27, 2021 12:39 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBToday I’m joined by Zach Lowery, Production Director on Fortnite at Epic Games. After a long career at Volition on everything Saints Row, he moved onto BossKey where he was Senior Animator on LawBreakers and Creative Director on Radical Heights. Now Zach has moved into the new role of Production Director on Fortnite at Epic Games! His credits include: Fortnite Radical Heights LawBreakers Saints Row 4 Saints Row: The Third Saints Row 2 Saints Row Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednes...
Aaron Hamilton Cook - Sr. Producer @ Certain Affinity
July 13, 2021 12:11 - 1 hour - 110 MBToday I’m joined by Aaron Hamilton Cook, Senior Producer at Certain Affinity. We discuss his time in production in games and dig into his work on casino games which is always fascinating to me. His credits include: Halo Infinite The Witcher III Dying Light Might & Magic Heroes VI World of Tanks World of Warplanes LOTS of Casino Games Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall JOIN THE DEV TE...
Game Industry Conferences w/ Will Fitzgerald - Sr. Game Designer @ Hi-Rez Studios
July 06, 2021 16:53 - 1 hour - 107 MBToday I’m joined by Will Fitzgerald, Senior Game Designer at Hi-Rez Studios. We discuss Game Industry Conferences! Why they are important, which you should attend, and how to get the most out of them. Will’s credits include: Rogue Company World of Tanks Agents of Mayhem Rumii Madden Overdrive Madden NFL Mobile 20 Madden NFL Mobile 21 Madden NFL 21 Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall ...
Natalie Asport - Vehicles & Weapons Artist @ Avalanche Studios
June 29, 2021 17:14 - 1 hour - 104 MBToday I’m joined by Natalie Asport, Vehicles and Weapons Artist at Avalanche Studios We discuss her Full Sail Education, time in the industry, and a favorite topic around here…alcohol! Her credits include: Contraband (In Development) Just Cause 3 Just Cause 4 Rage 2 DLC You can connect with her here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/guitartist93/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/natalieasport Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/DigitallyDistorted Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWlW...
Erik Yeo - Pt 2 - Professional Game Designer with 31 years of Experience
June 22, 2021 16:38 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBToday I am joined by Erik Yeo, Game Designer with 31 years of experience! He has a lot of great stories and wisdom to share! His video game credits include: Wizard101 Command & Conquer (Multiple Addons and Console Versions) Command & Conquer: Red Alert (Multiple Addons and Console Versions) Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath Star Wars: The Force Unleashed The Lion King Jungle Book Out of This World (US version) Heart of the Alien: Out of This World II Bla...
Chris Kokkinos - Audio Lead @ Rooster Teeth
June 15, 2021 20:54 - 2 hours - 112 MBToday I am joined by Chris Kokkinos, Audio Lead at Rooster Teeth! We discuss why volunteering is a great way to network, why being willing to move is important in the video games industry, and what it feels like to see your name on the back of a game box. His video game credits include: Wizard101 Pirate101 RWBY Red vs. Blue Camp Camp gen:LOCK DEATHBATTLE DBX DEATHBATTLE Presents: Death Race. Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN ...
Mark Diaz - Gameplay Programmer @ ID Software
June 08, 2021 21:15 - 1 hour - 101 MBToday I’m joined by Mark Diaz, Gameplay Programmer at ID Software We discuss his Game Development degree at Full Sail University and his first seven years at ID Software! His credits include: Doom (2016) Doom VFR Doom Eternal + DLC – The Ancient Gods Pt 1&2 Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/2vQH9rE JAMESON’S PODCAST▹https://anchor.fm/jameso...
Zach Lowery - Production Director on Fortnite @ Epic Games
June 01, 2021 17:16 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBToday I am joined by Zach Lowery, Production Director on Fortnite at Epic Games. We discuss his time working as an Animator on all four Saints Row Games, our time working together on Agents of Mayhem, and I get to play “Guess if the Agent is Real”. His video game credits include: Fortnite Radical Heights LawBreakers Saints Row 4 Saints Row The Third Saints Row 2 Saints Row Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www....
Accessibility in Games w/ Tara Voelker - Gaming Accessibility Program Manager at Xbox
May 25, 2021 14:51 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBToday we are focusing on Gaming Accessibility! I am joined by Tara Voelker, Gaming Accessibility Program Manager at Xbox We discuss what accessibility means and how it affects players, how the game development industry has evolved to include accessibility, and areas of improvement going forward. Her credits include: Deep Silver Volition AbleGamers Foundation Irrational Games Ready At Dawn Studios Turtle Rock Studios Gaikai Game Accessibility Awareness Microsoft Gaming and Disabilit...
Kerry Allen - Senior UI Programmer @ ID Software
May 18, 2021 22:13 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBToday I am joined by Kerry Allen, Sr. UI Programmer at ID Software! We discuss what it means to be a UI Programmer, Accessibility options in the games he’s worked on, and difficulties he’s had with immigration while working in the US. His video game credits include: DOOM Eternal +DLC (XBONE, PS4, PC) DOOM VFR (PS4, PC) The Elder Scrolls: Legends (PC, Mobile) Dishonored 2 (XBONE, PS4, PC) DOOM (2016) +DLC (XBONE, PS4, PC) Phantom Dust (XBONE) Madden NFL Football 15 (XB360, PS3, XBONE...
TJ Fixman - Writer for Video Games, Feature Films, and Graphic Novels
May 11, 2021 20:58 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBToday I am joined by TJ Fixman, Writer for Video Games, Feature Films, and Graphic Novels We discuss his time writing for the Ratchet and Clank series, his new project “Knight Rider”, and how an early writing position did NOT end well. His video game credits include: Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction Ratchet & Clank: Quest for Booty Resistance 2 Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault Fuse Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus...
Game Design Deep Dive - The Design Process w/ Will Fitzgerald
May 04, 2021 18:35 - 1 hour - 109 MBTime for another Game Design Deep Dive! Today I am joined by Will Fitzgerald, Game Designer at EA Tiburon, to discuss The Game Design Process. We discuss where to start and what things to consider whether the team is solo, small, or all the way up to AAA development. Will’s credits include: World of Tanks Agents of Mayhem Rumii Madden Overdrive Madden NFL Mobile 20 Madden NFL Mobile 21 Madden NFL 21 Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! ...
Jordan Ajlouni - Systems Designer @ Digimancy Entertainment - Part 2
April 27, 2021 15:31 - 1 hour - 111 MBToday I am joined by Jordan Ajlouni, Systems Designer at Digimancy Entertainment We discuss our time working together at Deep Silver Volition, how anxiety, imposter syndrome, and other mental illness can affect your work, and how online dating can make you a better public speaker. His work includes: Agents of Mayhem and all DLC Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ h...
Jameson Durall - 3rd Anniversary Twitch Celebration
April 20, 2021 15:55 - 1 hour - 104 MBToday I’m doing something a bit different. Since it’s the 3rd Anniversary of the Twitch stream, I decided to interview myself and give everyone a chance to ask me questions about my 20 year career in Game Development. It’s a little silly, but I had a ton of fun. My work includes: Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath, Godfather: The Game, The Simpsons Game, Godfather 2, Red Faction: Armageddon, Saints Row IV, Agents of Mayhem, Rumii, & Halo Outpost Discovery Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday n...
Grant Shonkwiler - Commander & Shonk @ Shonkventures
April 13, 2021 14:48 - 1 hour - 109 MBToday I’m joined by Grant Shonkwiler, Commander & Shonk at Shonkventures. We discuss modding games as his first game design experience, his game dev education, and over 10 years in multiple roles at some great companies like Epic Games. His work includes: Fractured Veil, Battle Breakers, Butterfly Dream, Bite of Reality 2, Fortnite, DOOM (2016), Doom 3 BFG, Rage, Photo Hunt, Boxxi, Blitz, and many more. Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JO...
Keith Guerrette - Founder of Beyond-FX
April 06, 2021 13:38 - 2 hours - 115 MBToday I’m joined by Keith Guerrette, Founder of Beyond-FX. We discuss his education, 10 years at Naughty Dog, and forming a successful VFX company. His work includes: Legends of Runeterra, God of War, What Remains of Edith Finch, Uncharted 2,3,4, The Last of Us, Rocket League, Days Gone, Borderlands 2: Remastered, and many more! Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ ht...
Will Fitzgerald - Portfolio Tips for Game Designers
March 30, 2021 14:20 - 1 hour - 104 MBTime for another Game Design Deep Dive! Today I am joined by Will Fitzgerald, Game Designer at EA Tiburon, to discuss Portfolio Tips for Game Designers. We break down the elements needed to make your portfolio shine as well as things you should avoid. Lots of tips and tricks in here so buckle up! Will’s credits include: World of Tanks Agents of Mayhem Rumii Madden Overdrive Madden NFL Mobile 20 Madden NFL Mobile 21 Madden NFL 21 Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Ea...
Erik Yeo - Professional Game Designer with 31 years of Experience
March 23, 2021 15:54 - 1 hour - 101 MBToday I’m joined by Erik Yeo, Game Designer with 31 years of experience across multiple titles and developers! We discuss the first part of his career, including the time we worked together at Oddworld Inhabitants. Want to hear a story of pitching an N64 version of Command & Conquer to Shigeru Miyamoto? We got you covered! His work includes: Command & Conquer (Multiple Addons and Console Versions) Command & Conquer: Red Alert (Multiple Addons and Console Versions) Command & Conquer: Tib...
Tara Voelker - Gaming Accessibility Program Manager @ Xbox
March 16, 2021 16:03 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBWelcome to episode 26! Tonight we are joined by Tara Voelker, Gaming Accessibility Program Manager at Xbox We discuss her time in QA and Production as well as becoming one of the experts in the field of Accessibility in Game Development. She has a TON of great info to share! Her work includes: Deep Silver Volition AbleGamers Foundation Irrational Games Ready At Dawn Studios Turtle Rock Studios Gaikai Game Accessibility Awareness Microsoft Gaming and Disability Community Be sure to...
Ryan Watson - Senior Cinematic Animator @ Rockstar Games
March 09, 2021 23:11 - 1 hour - 102 MBWelcome to episode 25! Tonight we have Ryan Watson, Senior Cinematic Animator at Rockstar Games! We discuss his Full Sail Education and celebrating 20 years in the industry! He’s worked on a ton of great titles and even digs deep into the difficulty of layoffs and finding your next position. His credits include: WrestleMania 21 Quake 4 Wolfenstein Singularity Call of Duty: Black Ops Watchdogs Assassins Creed: Unity Agents of Mayhem GTA V Red Dead Redemption 2 Be sure to join us ...
Fernando De La Cruz - Program Director - Game Design & Game Development @ Full Sail University
March 02, 2021 15:37 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBWelcome to episode 24! Tonight we have Fernando De La Cruz, Program Director for both Game Development and Game Design at Full Sail University. His credits include: Marvel Trading Card Game DS, Disney Princesses: Magical Jewels DS, Ben 10: Protector of Earth DS, Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force DS, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords DS, Club Penguin: EPF 2: Herbert's Revenge DS, Imagine! Gymnast DS, Letter Factory Leapfrog, Kick Buttowski: Loco Launcho iOS, Kung Zhu Hamsters DS, Santa...
Game Design Deep Dive - Our Top Games of 2020 w/ Will Fitzgerald - Pt 2
February 23, 2021 18:43 - 1 hour - 101 MBWelcome to episode 23! Today we continue our Game Design Deep Dive series, where we'll pick a Game Design topic and break it down further. I have Will Fitzgerald joining me today to talk about our Top Games of 2020. His credits include: World of Tanks - Agents of Mayhem - Rumii - Madden Overdrive - Madden NFL Mobile 20 - Madden NFL Mobile 21 - Madden NFL 21 We finish our discussion of the top games in each category for 2020 and talk about the Game Design elements that stand out in each tit...
Ryan Miller - Sr. Technical Designer @ Ubisoft Toronto - Part 2
February 16, 2021 17:44 - 1 hour - 96 MBWelcome to episode 22! Tonight we have Ryan Miller, Senior Technical Designer at Ubisoft Toronto, returning to the show. His credits include: Agents of Mayhem and Far Cry 6 We discuss our time working together at Deep Silver Volition and what it’s like to accept a game job in another country. Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/2vQH9rE JAMESON'S...
Naveen Nattam - Gameplay Programmer @ Twisted Pixel Games
February 09, 2021 14:28 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBWelcome to episode 21! Naveen Nattam, Gameplay Programmer @ Twisted Pixel Games joins me to talk about his career in Game Development. His credits include: Gunstringer, Lococycle, Wilson’s Heart, Defector, B-Team, and Path of the Warrior. We discuss his Full Sail Education, working on XBLA and VR games, and his recent fitness transformation. Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall JOIN THE DEV T...
Jordan Ajlouni - Systems Designer @ Digimancy Entertainment
February 03, 2021 16:24 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBWelcome to episode 20! Jordan Ajlouni, Systems Designer @ Digimancy Entertainment joins me to talk about his career in Game Design. His credits include: Agents of Mayhem and the DLC We discuss growing up knowing you want to make games, his education, and our time working together at Deep Silver Volition. Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/2vQH9r...
Kenny Schwarz - Producer @ Pipeworks Studios
January 26, 2021 18:21 - 2 hours - 123 MBWelcome to episode 19! Kenny Schwarz, Producer @ Pipeworks Studios joins me to talk about his 15 years in QA and Production. His credits include: Saints Row 1, Saints Row 2, Saints Row 3, Saints Row 4, Portal Knights, Terraria (PC Port), Adventure Academy We discuss our time together at Deep Silver Volition, playing sports, and one of my more embarrassing moments. This episode was recorded on 6/17/2020. Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! J...
Ryan Miller - Sr. Technical Designer @ Ubisoft Toronto
January 18, 2021 23:34 - 1 hour - 105 MBWelcome to episode 18! Tonight we have Ryan Miller, Senior Technical Designer at Ubisoft Toronto joining us. We dig into his education at Full Sail University and the time we worked together at Deep Silver Volition. His credits include: Agents of Mayhem and The Far Cry Series Be sure to join us LIVE every Wednesday night at 7pm Eastern using the link below! JOIN US LIVE▹ https://www.twitch.tv/jamesondurall JOIN THE DEV TEAM DISCORD▹ https://discord.gg/2vQH9rE JAMESON'S YOUTUBE▹ https://...