Latest Gamesindustry Podcast Episodes
Houdini in Action - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - February 14, 2024 14:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIan Smith, CG Supervisor at SideFX walks us through Project Pegasus (learning tech demo showcasing Houdini workflows with Unreal Engine 5). Explore non-destructive, procedural content generation in gamedev and how different tools can be used to create detailed open-world environments. Ian talks ...
Cooking Food in 3D - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - January 31, 2024 12:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDesignated digital chef Patrick Foley (PATRICK_4D) takes us to his kitchen. He shares interesting facts about a unique niche in digital art - photorealistic food renders, and delves into the importance of lighting, texture, and why choosing a specialty can supercharge your career. Patrick also d...
Time Travel with VFX - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - January 17, 2024 13:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTrent Claus, VFX supervisor from Lola Visual Effects joined our podcast. Learn about the complex process of creating realistic aging effects for characters in major films: from the challenges of preserving actors' unique features to the intricacies of the facial anatomy. Trent shares fascinating...
Art vs. Technology? - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - December 20, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingScott Eaton, multi-disciplinary artist & creative technologist, joins 80 Level Podcast. We discuss machine learning, its impact on human creativity, and the limitations & potentials of AI-generated content in gamedev. Scott shares his thoughts on future changes and possibilities for artists in t...
Rules of Open World Game Design - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - December 06, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin 80 Level Podcast for a deep dive into game design with Jamie Smith, Principal Game Designer at People Can Fly. We discuss the core principles that make open world games stand out. Jamie shares how to design captivating gameplay mechanics, maintain player engagement, and balance form and fun...
Mastering Unreal Engine with YouTube Tutorials - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - November 22, 2023 13:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWilliam Faucher, 3D Generalist & Unreal Engine Mentor joined 80 Level Podcast. We discuss all-things Unreal Engine and the best ways to master it. William talks about his career journey & YouTube experience, and gives valuable advice for aspiring 3D artists on honing skills, choosing the right s...
Revolutionizing VFX - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - November 01, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingNick Seavert, Founder & CEO of JangaFX Software joined 80 Level Podcast. Explore the art and science of visual effects in game development and learn how Nick turned his love for games into building software aimed at empowering game artists and making VFX easier. Stay tuned for an inside look at ...
All about Gamedev Outsourcing - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - October 18, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin us for another episode of 80 Level Podcast. Anna Kozlova, CEO at Room 8 Group, shares her expertise on why outsourcing can be a game-changer, how to retain top talent, and the potential impact of AI on game development. Find out how studios handle workloads and strike a balance between crea...
Mastering Blender for Epic 3D Modeling - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - October 04, 2023 15:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDive into the world of 3D modeling and video game development as we chat with Josh Gambrell from Blender Bros. Discover how he went from a beginner to an expert in Blender and how you can too. Learn how AI is shaking things up in the industry and how to embrace these changes for success. Check ...
Developer’s Journey to Japan and Elden Ring - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - September 20, 2023 14:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin us for an exciting peek behind the scenes of Japan's gamedev world with Ben Roach, ex-Level Designer at FromSoftware and now Founder of Upsurge Studios. Ben talks about his experience working on the Elden Ring. We also delve into the magic of Japanese game design, discuss the role of cultur...
The Art of Lighting - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - September 06, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJasmine Katatikarn, 3D Lighting Artist and CEO of the Academy of Animated Art joined 80 Level. Jasmine talks about learning lighting art, technologies, software, and storytelling through light in movies & games. She delves into the job opportunities for artists: what companies are looking for, a...
The Power of Music in Games. Unlocking the Secrets of Sound Design - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - August 09, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingElliot Callighan (CEO and Composer at Unlock Audio) and Krzysztof Chodkiewiczd (Sound Designer and Music Producer at TSHASK) joined 80 Level podcast. Discover why sound design is a crucial element in gaming, enhancing immersion and gameplay satisfaction. Gain insights into the process of creatin...
Abbie Willett (Game Designer / Sumo Digital)
She Plays Games Podcast - August 02, 2023 17:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMaking the shift from Animation to Game Design This episode, Abbie Willett, a game designer at Sumo Digital, joins us to talk about her experience working on popular titles such as Hitman 2 and Sackboy Adventures. In this episode we discuss: Abbie’s transition into game design from animati...
Inside Atari's VR Journey: Nostalgia Meets Innovation - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - July 24, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this podcast episode, we join Ethan Stearns (Head of Publishing at Atari) and Ana Ribeiro (Creator of Pixel Ripped), as they delve into the world of VR gaming and their exciting collaboration on Pixel Ripped. Discover the behind-the-scenes insights into Pixel Ripped development, Atari’s partn...
Evolve Accreditation Program - Code Coven Special Episode
She Plays Games Podcast - July 13, 2023 10:18 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsEvolving Studios’ Accountability Through DEI Accreditation Today we have the wonderful initiative Code Coven on the show to talk about their new DEI accreditation program, Evolve, which is designed to accredit studios and give them ratings based off of how closely they follow DEI policies and ...
From Passion Project to Hit Game: Lessons Learned from Darkest Dungeon - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - July 12, 2023 15:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this podcast, Tyler Sigman and Chris Bourassa, Сo-founders of Red Hook Studios, talk about their experience building the sequel to the popular Darkest Dungeon game, and the success behind it. Guests dive into the process of creating DD2, communicating with team members and players, navigating...
Building a Strong Brand for Indie Games - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - June 28, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating80 Level talked with Alx Preston, Founder and Director of Heart Machine studio (does “Hyper Light Breaker” ring any bells?). Alx talks about games, shares his experience running an indie game studio, and offers insights on community-building efforts, staying true to the core values, and the prac...
Alyx Jones (Studio Founder / Post Production Lead)
She Plays Games Podcast - June 20, 2023 19:24 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThis episode we sit down with UK-based Game Audio Professional and Silver Script Games Studio Founder, Alyx Jones, known for her work on AAA titles like Elden Ring and Final Fantasy VII Remake. Alyx talks about her journey into games audio, her inspirations for composing, and the challenges of w...
Developing VR Shooter - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - June 14, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating80 Level talked with Masaru Ohnogi and Dax Berg, Co-founder and VP at Thirdverse studio. We dive into the development of their latest VR shooter game X8 and talk about engines, mechanics, interactivity, and design. Masaru and Dax also share their insights on the future of the VR game market and ...
Failbetter Games Special Episode (Emily Short / Lesleyann White)
She Plays Games Podcast - June 06, 2023 12:01 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWhat Makes Failbetter A Place Where Diverse Talent Can Thrive Welcome to the She Plays Games Podcast! In our latest episode, we have the pleasure of hosting two incredible women from Failbetter Games, Emily Short (Creative Director) and Lesleyann White (Principle QA Specialist). Join us as we...
The Role of Technical Artists in Game Design - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - May 31, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this podcast, 80 Level talked with Iacopo Antonelli, Senior Technical Artist at Rockstar Games. We discuss the role of technical artists in game design, the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, and the impact of cutting-edge technologies like AI and virtual reality. Iacopo also s...
Navigating Mental Health in Gaming Industry - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - May 17, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this podcast, 80LV talked with Eve Crevoshay, Executive Director at Take This (mental health advocacy organization with a focus on the game industry and community). Eve delves into the complex issue of mental health in the gaming industry and provides valuable insights for both employers and ...
Project AWR (Asian Women Representation) Special Episode
She Plays Games Podcast - May 16, 2023 10:10 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsCreating positive spaces for asian women in the games industry Join us for a special panel discussion with Project AWR, a diversity group dedicated to supporting and empowering Asian Women in the games industry. Our panelists include: Marion Mỹ Anh Baxerres, founder of Project AWR and Globa...
Gleaney (Twitch Streamer / Actor)
She Plays Games Podcast - May 03, 2023 16:02 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsBreaking Barriers in Streaming: Gleaney is Helping the Next Gen of Streamers Join us for an inspiring episode as we sit down with Twitch streamer Gleaney to discuss her streaming journey, from her acting background to her experience working with Twitch's diversity Gleaney shares her best tran...
Remastering Classic Video Games - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - May 03, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOn the GDC 2023 80LV had a chance to chat with Stephen Kick and Larry Kuperman from Nightdive Studios which specializes in remastering old classic video games. Steven and Larry discuss the upcoming release of System Shock game and take us behind the scenes of the Nightdive Studios. They talk abo...
The World of AR Technology - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - April 20, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating80LV had a talk with creative technologist Lauren Cason and multi-media artist Ehren Natay. Lauren and Ehren share their insights on various aspects of Augmented Reality and how it could transform the way we experience the world around us: from the available tools to the future outlook of techno...
Tara Voelker (Senior Accessibility Lead - Xbox Game Studios)
She Plays Games Podcast - April 11, 2023 11:37 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsGaming for Everyone: Insights from Xbox's Tara Voelker In this episode of She Plays Games, we talk to Tara Voelker, the Senior Xbox Game Studios Accessibility Lead, about her journey into the field of game accessibility, her experience working in the gaming industry, and her thoughts on the f...
Exploring Creativity: Advice for Aspiring Artists - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - March 29, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating80LV talked with Ran Manolov (Visual Effects Supervisor, Sculptor & Character Art Director), who worked on such projects as Diablo II, Love Death + Robots and many more. Ran shares his journey from being a classically trained artist to the digital realm and provides insights into the art industr...
Taya B (Digital Producer / Etch Play)
She Plays Games Podcast - March 28, 2023 15:22 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsLevelling Up Your Marketing Agency With Livestreaming This episode we have Digital Producer Taya B from Etch Play. Taya has made her way into games marketing from a more general marketing agency. This episode we discuss what a digital producer in games does, her experience coming into the game...
Present and Future of Game Studios - 80 Level Podcast
80 Level Podcast - March 15, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating80LV talked with Vadim Kraevoy, Head of Room 8 Studio. Vadim discusses how the company adapted to the new post-pandemic work style and the importance of flexibility and organizational structure in a complex, changing environment. He also offers insights into the current state of the gaming indus...
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