Player Driven

From Side Project to Steam Launch: What a Two-Man Indie Team Learned the Hard Way

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really take for a two-person indie team to turn an after-hours idea into a real shipped game?In this episode of Player Driven, Greg sits ...

The Rise of Web Shops: How Games Are Reclaiming Players and Profit

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For years, mobile gaming operated under one unspoken rule: give up ~30% of your revenue to platform holders like Apple and Google.That model is starti...

The Data on Q2's Biggest Games (And Who's Going to Lose)

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Player Driven Live — April 9, 2026The Q2 release window wars, Nintendo's dual-platform strategy, and whether the gaming industry actually under...

You’re Not Designing Games… You’re Designing Behavior

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode takes a different angle.What started as a conversation about Epic, Disney, and the state of the market quickly turned into somet...

ENCORE: How One MMO Taught a Future Investor to Break Markets

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re bringing back one of the most interesting conversations we’ve had on Player Driven.Andrew Wagner didn’t learn economics in a cl...

Day Zero Design: Why Your Community Strategy is Your New Game Engine

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Guests:  Karin Johnson: Co-founder of Magic Potion Games (Veteran of Club Penguin and Fortnite)Hege Tokerud: CEO/Founder of Aiba (Cybersecurity and A...

Half a Million Karma and a Shipped Game: The Renee Gittins Story

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn this episode, Greg sits down with Renee Gittins — studio founder of Stumbling Cat, former IGDA Executive Director, ex-General Man...

Is Privacy a Myth? Why the US Government Wants to Dismantle Tencent

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: While the team is away at GDC in San Francisco, we’re bringing you a deep-dive encore of one of our most provocative conversations....

The Evolution of Moderation: Why AI Won’t Replace Humans… It Will Redefine Them

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Player Driven, host Greg welcomes back industry veteran Sharon Fisher to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of content moderati...

Exploring the Psychological Traits That Motivate Video Game Players: From GTA to Fortnite and Beyond

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryWhy do we play the video games that we play? Is interest in the strategy game genre truly waning globally over time? Greg and Lewis sit...

ENCORE: Balancing Family, Career, and Community in the Games Industry

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryHow do you break into the games industry later in your career? And once you’re in, how do you build a meaningful life and community w...

The Dark Souls of Politics: Gaming for Change

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Player Driven, Lewis and Greg are joined by Joost Vervoort, Associate Professor at Utrecht University (in the Netherlands) and Scie...

How AI Is Rewriting Trust and Safety in Games

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded live at Pocket Gamer London, Greg sits down with Hill from Checkstep for a wide ranging conversation on trust and safety, AI powered content ...

The Riot Publishing Paradox and The Resurrection of Hytale

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Greg and Colan break down the surprising success of Hytale after its departure from Riot Games, the strategic restructuring at Ubisof...

300M Losses & $650 Legos: Is the Gaming Industry in a Tailspin?

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIs the gaming industry entering a "negative flywheel"? This week, we dive into the staggering reports of Black Ops 6 underperforming an...

Player Support, Trust & Safety, and the Future of Community-Led Games | Schell Games

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Player Driven, Greg Posner sits down with Laura Norwicke Hall, Senior Player Support Specialist at Schell Games, to unpack what mod...

Building Media That Lasts 20 Years with Chris James, CEO of Steel Media

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it actually take to build a media and events business that survives multiple platform shifts, economic cycles, and industry hype waves?In th...

ENCORE: Revolutionizing Reality: The Digital Overlay Transforming Retail and Gaming with Beau Button

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:In this special encore presentation, we revisit one of our earliest and most popular conversations. Originally recorded two years ago,...

ENCORE: Flow, Feedback, and Fun: The Pillars of Great Level Design with Jack Burrows

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does ambition really look like inside modern game development?In this episode, Greg sits down with Jack Burrows to unpack how level designers thi...

ENCORE From Sound to Studio – Building Devhouse with Jim Welch

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Greg sits down with Jim Welch, a composer turned developer turned studio founder whose creative journey spans Dragon Ball Z trailers ...

Making a Metaverse That Matters with James Au

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features host Greg and Lewis Ward discussing the true nature of virtual worlds with Wagner James Au, author of Making a Metaverse That Ma...

ENCORE: From AAA to Indie: How Proactive Game Devs Change the Industry with Willem Kranendonk

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dive deep into the strategic mindset of level design, the shift from AAA development to indie studio entrepreneurship, and a radical new business mode...

ROBLOX: ALGORITHM IS KING - The End of "AAA" and the Rise of the Viral Dev

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryForget the old ways of game development. The Roblox platform isn't a sandbox—it's a brutal, high-frequency, algorithmic battleground....

ENCORE: Managing LiveOps at Scale: Inside Respawn's Build & Release Team with Julie Banta

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

📄 Episode SummaryIn this episode, Greg sits down with Julie Banta, Director of Engineering for Build & Release at Respawn, to break down what i...

The Rules We Break: Eric Zimmerman on Game Design, Loops, and Culture

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewWhat does it really mean to design a game — and what can that teach us about culture, creativity, and even our daily lives? In this ...

The Power of Local Events in Building the Future of Gaming

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎧 Episode Description (Hook + Intro)What if the biggest leaps in gaming don’t happen at global mega-conferences, but in regional rooms where deve...

Building Shooters at Scale: Thad Sasser on Battlefield, COD, and the Future of FPS

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewWhat does it take to build a shooter that can handle millions of players and still keep people coming back for more?In this episode, G...

From Times Square to Discord: How Yellow Pike Powers Player Connections

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Player Driven, Greg talks with Keith Pape, founder of YellowPike Media, about how to build authentic, lasting connec...

Regulation, Retention, and the Future of LiveOps with Oscar Clark

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

OverviewWhat happens when regulation collides with game design? In this episode, I sit down with industry veteran Oscar Clark to unpack the EU’s pro...

Marketing That Moves the Needle with Christine Dart

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

OverviewMarketing in games isn’t just flashy ads and cool trailers—it’s a battlefield of strategy, alignment, and constant reinvention. In this ...

ENCORE - The Next Frontier in Game Development: AI-Powered Testing with Shaun Laker

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DescriptionThe games industry is moving faster than ever — live service updates, cross-platform launches, and endless content drops. But QA hasn’t...

Pixel Therapy: Why Games and Mental Health Go Hand in Hand with Eric Chou

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DescriptionEric Chou started with a mod for Command and Conquer. Today, he runs Honor Games and works on the front lines of mental health. In this epi...

From Stay-at-Home Dad to Six-Figure Modder: Why Your Next Big Hire is Already Playing Your Game

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to turn a gaming hobby into a six-figure salary? In this episode, Greg sits down with Sandi, a stay-at-home dad who taught himself t...

Balancing Family, Career, and Community in the Games Industry with Amir Satvat

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryHow do you break into the games industry later in your career? And once you’re in, how do you build a meaningful life and community w...

Navigating the Indie Apocalypse: A Publisher's Playbook for Survival and Success

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into the evolving landscape of video game publishing, offering invaluable insights for indie developers on how to thrive in a crowded mark...

From Sneakers to Startups: ASICS Ventures' Joe Pace on Building a VR Sport from Scratch

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Player Driven, Greg talks with Joe Pace, VP at ASICS Ventures, about the company’s surprising leap into virtual reality with DISC...

Love, Power, Wealth: The True Drivers of Player Behavior

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:Mark Otero (CEO of Azra Games, creator of Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes) joins Player Driven to break down the real reason most games fa...

From Chaos to Control: Christina Camilleri on Building Safer Games by Design

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:Christina Camilleri leads trust and safety product strategy at Netflix Games — but her journey started as a shy kid finding refuge i...

The Devs Who Came Before Us: And Why We Need Their Stories Now

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎮 Episode SummaryWhat can a former QA tester at EA, a punk-rock producer at Midway, and the exec who helped launch No Man’s Sky teach us about to...

The Economics of Gaming: How One Player Broke an MMO and Launched a Career

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Andrew Wagner, Author of Economics of Online Gaming and Founder of Wagner Road CapitalCoHost: Lewis Ward, Research Director @ IDC🎙 Episode S...

One Account, One Life: Can This Fix Online Gaming

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you only had one digital life across all games... would you still cheat?In this episode, we dig into the world of online cheating, digital acc...

The Future of Gaming is User-Generated: A Conversation with Look North World's Alex Seropian

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:In this episode, we're joined by Alex Seropian, a true legend in the gaming industry and the co-founder of Bungie, the studio behind H...

ENCORE: Blending Community and Social Media: Insights with Fiene Ziegler of InnoGames

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview:In this episode, Greg Posner interviews Fiene Ziegler, Senior Community Management Specialist at InnoGames. Fiene shares her journey ...

From Club Penguin to Imagine Island: Building Games That Last a Generation

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

📖 Episode Summary:This episode of Player Driven, in collaboration with Community Clubhouse, dives into the future of kids' gaming and digital safet...

Managing LiveOps at Scale: Inside Respawn's Build & Release Team with Julie Banta

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Julie Banta, Director of Engineering, Build & Release at Respawn EntertainmentSummary:In this episode of Player Driven, Greg sits down with...

The Sound of Safety: How Modulate is Cleaning Up Voice Chat & Beyond with Mike Pappas

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Pappas discusses Modulate's Toxmod, a sophisticated voice AI that analyzes emotional nuance and behavioral dynamics in online interactions. Initi...

30% No More? Why Every Studio Should Be Rethinking Mobile Monetization

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

📖 Episode Summary:In this episode, we delve into the evolving landscape of mobile game monetization with Chip Thurston, Head of Gaming at FastSprin...

From Sound to Studio – Building Devhouse with Jim Welch

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Greg sits down with Jim Welch, a composer turned developer turned studio founder whose creative journey spans Dragon Ball Z trailers ...

From Discord to Durable: Scaling Player Support and Community Without Burning Out

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

📖 Episode Summary:In this episode of Player Driven, Greg chats with two standout voices in gaming operations—Heidi Christine, CMO and Head of Com...

How AI Analytics Can Boost Your Player Retention with Josh Plotnek

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Player Driven, host Greg engages in an insightful conversation with Josh Plotnek, Head of Content at Keewano, diving...

How Ayla Derrick Built a Junior-Led Game Studio and Launched Plantasia

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Guest: Ayla Derrick, Founder & Creative Director at Cave Bear Games️ Host: Greg Posner🔹 Episode Summary:What happens when a former teac...

From Ice Age to Eighth Era How to Build Games That Outlast Trends

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🧠 Episode Description:In this episode of Player Driven, we sit down with Jason Wasserman and Vincent Nguyen, the co-founders of Nice Gang, to dive ...

Gamifying Corporate Culture: Turning Boring Training into Playable Stories w AJ Leece

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:In this episode, Greg chats with AJ Leece, the founder of Brekade, a studio transforming security training into engaging, story-driven video g...

ENCORE Revolutionizing Gaming with UGC: How Mod.io Leads the Way with Scott Reismanis

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

User-generated content (UGC) has become a transformative force in the gaming industry, giving players the tools to shape their favorite games and deve...

The Next Frontier in Game Development: AI-Powered Testing with Shaun Laker

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryShaun Laker joins Greg to discuss his journey in the gaming industry, from breaking into QA at EA to leading major AAA projects. They d...

Constraints, Creativity, and the Collapse of AA with Shawn Layden

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎧 Episode Summary:In this episode, Shawn Layden unpacks the creative crisis in AAA development, why $100M+ game budgets are unsustainable, and how ...

Boost Player Retention Through Smart Community Management with Tim Smith

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, Greg sits with Tim Smith to discuss COHEZION, a community-focused tool designed to streamline player enga...

How Sonya Haskins' Unique Journey Helped to Redefine Expectations about XR

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this powerful and deeply personal episode, Sonya Haskins (Head of Programming at Augmented World Expo) shares her unexpected path in...

ENCORE - How AI Technology is Helping Detect Toxic Behaviors in Gaming Communities with Tim Cook

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Guest: Tim Cook, Head of Solutions at Spectrum Labs📌 Topic: The Future of Trust & Safety in GamingEpisode OverviewIn this episode of th...

From AAA to Indie: How Proactive Game Devs Change the Industry with Willem Kranendonk

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryWhat makes a great level designer? How do you take the leap from AAA studios to launching your own indie game studio? In this episode, ...

Emily Scahill on Breaking into Gaming: Career & Hiring Insights from SkillSearch

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast Summary:In this episode of Player Driven, host Greg speaks with Emily Scahill, Head of Client Success for Games at SkillSearch, about talent a...

The Future of Tactical Shooters: Inside Victory's Grave: Outflank

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎮 The Rise of Old Glory Studios | Player Driven PodcastIn this episode of Player Driven, we sit down with Lewis Manalo and Matt Patak, co-founders ...

From Writer to CEO with Zack Howe of Nyx Studios

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Episode Summary:How does a writer become the CEO of a game studio? In this episode of Player Driven, Greg sits down with Zack Howe, co-founder...

How Player Support Shapes Gaming Communities with Danielle Shneor

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Shneor, Head of Player Support and Strategy at Ilyon, to uncover the secrets behind her remarkable ...

IICON 2026: A New Era for Interactive Innovation

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

📅 Guest: Stanley Pierre-Louis, President & CEO, Entertainment Software Association (ESA)🎤 Hosts: Greg Posner & Lewis Ward (IDC)Episode S...

ENCORE From Neopets to Now: Catherine Litvaitis on Community Management

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Greg sits down with Catherine Litvaitis, a seasoned community manager with experience at Mouldbreaker Interactive, Armor Games Studios, and Paradox In...

Building Safer Multiplayer Spaces with Nodecraft's Jon Yarbor

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:In this episode, Greg sits down with Jon Yarbor, co-founder of Nodecraft, to discuss how private servers, accessibility, and player-focused de...

How Publishers Shape Gaming: Ben Kvalo on Publishing and Indie Success

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Player Driven, Greg sits down with Ben Kvalo, founder of Midwest Games and a seasoned industry professional with experience at 2K, ...

Inside the BPO: How 5CA Powers Player Support for Global Gaming Studios with Łukasz Cieślak

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Player Driven Podcast, host Greg interviews Łukasz Cieślak, Senior Operations Manager at 5CA. Łukasz shares h...

Mastering Level Design: How Ambition, Storytelling, and Small Wins Shape Iconic Games

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Greg sits down with Jack Burrows, a level designer at NetEase, to explore the art, science, and philosophy behind video game level de...

Building Indie Dreams: From Children's Books to Game Design with Michael Csokas

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SummaryThis episode of the Player Driven podcast features Michael Csokas, founder of Iron Octopus Productions, and focuses on his journey from working...

ENCORE: From Call of Duty to Marvel Rivals: Balancing Risks and Fun in Game Direction with Thad Sasser

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Description: In this episode, we dive into the world of game development with Thaddeus Sasser, Game Director of Marvel Rivals at NetEase. Thad...

Revolutionizing Gaming with UGC: How Mod.io Leads the Way with Scott Reismanis

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

User-generated content (UGC) has become a transformative force in the gaming industry, giving players the tools to shape their favorite games and deve...

Taking the Leap: From Chemistry to Indie Game Development with Mondae Atughonu

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary:Mondae Atughonu, co-founder of Leap of Faith Studios, shares his journey from being a chemist and hospital manager to leading an indie game st...

ENCORE Christine Dart on Navigating Marketing in Gaming and Beyond

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryOn this episode of the Player Driven, Greg sits down with Christine Dart, the global head of marketing at Helpshift and a driving force...

Reviving Game Masters: How Pearl Abyss Brings Player Engagement Back to Life

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview:In this episode of Player Driven, Greg talks with Gareth Weatherley, the Senior Customer Relations Manager at Pearl Abyss. Gareth sha...

Blending Community and Social Media: Insights with Fiene Ziegler of InnoGames

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview:In this episode, Greg Posner interviews Fiene Ziegler, Senior Community Management Specialist at InnoGames. Fiene shares her journey ...

Leading with Vision: The Challenges of Balancing Creativity and Strategy with Mark Sample

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Introduction: In this episode of Player Engage, Greg Posner sits down with Mark Sample, the Studio Creative Director at Sumo Digital, who brings an ex...

Midwest Rise Up and Prep for MDEV with Ben Kvalo

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MDEV is a fast-growing gaming conference taking place on November 7-8 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Now in its sixth year, MDEV ...

Scaling for Success: Ryan Burnett on Building and Leading Respawn Madison

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Greg sits down with Ryan Burnett, the Studio Director at Respawn Madison, to talk about his journey in building a new studio from scr...

Game Development, Midwest Values: A Chat with Pyramid Lake's Josh Garity

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: Greg interviews Josh Garity, the founder and CEO of Pyramid Lake Games, to discuss the ins and outs of indie game development. Josh shares in...

Exploring the Power of Educational Games and the Growing Midwest Game Development Scene with Jennifer Javornik

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Introduction: In this episode, Greg Posner welcomes Jennifer Javornik, the Chief Partnerships Officer at Filament Games, to discuss the impact of educ...

Combating Toxicity and Cheats in Gaming with Intorqa's Andrew Hogan

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summary: In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Hogan to explore the growing problem of cheating in online gaming. Andrew shares his journey from br...

From Call of Duty to Marvel Rivals: Balancing Risks and Fun in Game Direction with Thad Sasser

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Description: In this episode, we dive into the world of game development with Thaddeus Sasser, Game Director of Marvel Rivals at NetEase. Thad...

Boosting Your App's Success with ASO and Feedback Management with Yaroslav Rudnitskiy

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Description:In this episode, we sit down with Yaroslav Rudnitskiy, ASO expert and Head of ASO at AppFollow, to explore the power of App Store ...

Player-Owned Servers and the Future of Multiplayer Gaming with James Zinn

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:In this episode, we’re joined by James Zinn, Partnership Manager at Shockbyte, to dive deep into the world of server hosting, multip...

Encore - Inside the World of Game Development with Snowed In Studios

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are joined by Nigel Franks and Kristie Dale from Snowed In Studios, a distinguished studio within the Keywords family. They dive i...

Flow, Feedback, and Fun: The Pillars of Great Level Design with Jack Burrows

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Description: In this episode, we sit down with Jack Burrows, a talented level designer at NetEase Games, who has worked on some of the most ic...

CityVerse Tycoon: How Tomer Pascal is Bringing Real-World Assets into the Gaming World

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greg chats with Tomer Pascal, the co-founder and CEO of Own Play, about their innovative project, CityVerse Tycoon. This episode dives into the integr...

From Neopets to Now: Catherine Litvaitis on Community Management

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greg sits down with Catherine Litvaitis, a seasoned community manager with experience at Mouldbreaker Interactive, Armor Games Studios, and Paradox In...

Transforming Player Support: A Deep Dive with Dang and Conor

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Description: In this episode of Player: Engage, Greg chats with Dang-Stefan La Hong from Playa Games and Conor McGinley from Bytro. They dive ...

Innovative Gaming with Mike O'Connor: Building a Social Sandbox with AI and Web3

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Description: In this exciting episode of the Player: Engage, Greg is joined by Mike O'Connor, CEO of Mr. Kite and the visionary behind Today The Game....

Beyond the Code of Conduct: Trust and Privacy in Gaming

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Description:In this episode of Player: Engage, Greg hosts a panel with three distinguished guests from GDC's Community Clubhouse: Mike Pappas,...

Strategies for Safer Gaming Environments with Sharon Fisher

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Description: In this episode of Player: Engage, Greg interviews Sharon Fisher, the Head of Trust and Safety at Keywords Studios. Sharon shares...

Startup Savvy: Dan Fox on Cybersecurity, AI, and Customer Magic

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Description: In this episode of Player: Engage, Greg talks with Dan Fox, a seasoned expert in cybersecurity and the leader of the cybersecurit...

Navigating the New Era of Online Gaming Communities with James Gallagher

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Description: In this episode of Player: Engage, Greg interviews James Gallagher, the Head of Community Management at Keywords Studios. James s...

The Art of Indie Game Development with Patrick Jesseman

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Description: In this episode, Greg Posner chats with Patrick Jesseman, founder of Alkemi Labz. They discuss the intricacies of indie game development,...

Humaning Trolls: Navigating Conflict and Connection in Virtual Spaces with Dr. Ruth Diaz

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Player: Engage, Greg is joined by Dr. Ruth Diaz, a psychologist and conflict resilience expert. Ruth leads The Troll Project, a VR ...

Gaming Economies Uncovered: Insights with IDC's Lewis Ward

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Key Takeaways Evolution of In-Game Economies:The gaming industry has shifted from paid games to free-to-play and subscription models, significantly i...

Innovating Trivia with Education, Diversity, and Images! Insights from Mind Body Trivia Creator Lesley Nagy

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Player Engage podcast, Greg welcomes Lesley Nagy, the founder of Mind Body Trivia, a unique mobile game that combines health, f...