Player Driven
Episodes
ENCORE Aislinn McDivitt: Unveiling the World of Player Engagement
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of the Player Engage podcast, Greg sits down with Aislinn McDivitt, the Global Engagement Specialist at Hyper Hippo. Aislinn ...
ENCORE - Navigating the Game Launch Journey: Insights from Ivan Zaguirre
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Player Engage podcast, host Greg Posner interviews Ivan Zaguirre from SocialPoint. Ivan shares his nine-year journey at SocialP...
Community Care and Feeding with Ben Kvalo, Anna Wright, and Carols Figueiredo
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of the Player: Engage podcast, we delve deep into the world of community in gaming from multiple perspectives. Our host, Greg...
How Accessibility Drives Innovation and Inclusion in Gaming with Games Accessibility Hub
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Player: Engage podcast, host Greg delves into the world of gaming accessibility with guests Olivier Nourry ...
Concept to Competition, Mastering Game Development with Olli Mäntylä
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of the Player: Engage podcast, host Greg is joined by Olli Mäntylä, a pivotal figure in the gaming industry. Olli, who ...
Industry Career Series - Marketing Innovations with Christine Dart
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Player: Engage Podcast, host Greg is joined by Christine Dart, the Global Head of Marketing at Helpshift and a Marketing Leader...
Navigating the Tech Seas: Patrick Twohig on Revolutionizing Gaming Backends and Tech Innovations
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of the Player: Engage Podcast, host Greg delves into the intricate world of backend game services with tech visionary Patri...
Navigating Studio Culture and Psychological Safety with Emily Pierron
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Player: Engage Podcast, Greg sits down with Emily Pierron from Nightmarket Games to delve into the intricacies of her role as a...
Navigating the Game: Pasqual Batalla on Leading Sandsoft and Barcelona's Gaming Boom
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another exciting episode of Player: Engage Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the gaming industry with our special guest, Pasqual ...
Live from GDC 24: Exploring the Gaming Landscape with Keywords Studios CEO Bertrand Bodson
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Player: Engage Podcast: Live from GDC with Bertrand Bodson, CEO of Keywords Studios!Welcome to a special live episode of the Player: Engage Podcast, w...
Encore - Unlocking Player Loyalty: Gemma Doyle's Secrets to Building Engaging VIP Programs
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Player Engage Podcast, where we dive deep into the gaming industry's most intriguing topics. Today, we'r...
Navigating the Future of Gaming: Insights from GDC with Erik Ashby
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Player Engage podcast, host Greg Posner and guest Erik Ashby, Senior Director and Head of Product Research at Helpshift, delve ...
The Future of Gaming Through the Lens of Accessibility with Améliane and Jenna
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Future of Gaming Through the Lens of AccessibilityEpisode Summary:Join us on a journey through the pivotal realm of gaming and media accessibility...
Scaling Excellence: A Deep Dive into Player Experience Leadership with Rustam Kuramshin
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Player Engage podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Rustam Kuramshin from AppQuantum, a seasoned expert in player suppo...
Leveraging AI for Player Engagement with Industry Veteran Stephen Peacock
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of the Player Engage podcast, host Greg delves into the fascinating world of gaming AI with industry veteran Stephen Peacoc...
Leveling Up Leadership: Insights From Dan McCreadie on Crafting Family-Friendly Hits
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unleashing Creativity and Accessibility in Game Design with DanGreg, sits down with Daniel McCreadie, a senior game designer at Outright Games, to dis...
From QA to Biz Dev: Charting the Game Industry's Growth with Terry Haynes
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Evolution of Gaming and the Power of NetworkingWelcome to the Player Engage Podcast, where we explore the biggest challenges, technologies, trends...
Unlocking Player Loyalty: Gemma Doyle's Secrets to Building Engaging VIP Programs
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Player Engage Podcast, where we dive deep into the gaming industry's most intriguing topics. Today, we're thrilled t...
Leveling Up Lives: From Challenges to Healing Through Gaming with Jon Wolheim
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Jon Wolheim, a true powerhouse in the gaming industry. With an impressive bac...
The Challenges and Triumphs of Remote Work in Game Dev with Arseny Lebedev
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Player: Engage podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Arseny Lebedev, a gaming industry veteran and co-founder of Original Gam...
Unleashed Games: Crafting Meaningful Connections in the World of Gaming with Irena Pereira
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Player Engage podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Irena Pereira, the CEO and founder of Unleashed Games. Irina is a t...
Exploring the Evolution of Customer Support with Veronica Rose
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of the Player Engage Podcast, host Greg welcomes Veronica Rose, a seasoned customer support expert with an impressive backgro...
The Evolution of Player Engagement: A Conversation with Peter Gerson
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the latest Player Engage podcast with host Greg Posner and guest Peter Gerson from Keywords. Peter's journey from a potential pyrotechnical ...
Navigating the Game Launch Journey: Insights from Ivan Zaguirre
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Player Engage podcast, host Greg Posner interviews Ivan Zaguirre from SocialPoint. Ivan shares his nine-year journey at SocialP...
The Silent Protectors: How Moderators Shape the World of Gaming
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guests:Sharon Fisher, Keywords StudiosChris James, ModulateEpisode Summary: This episode of Player: Engage Podcast with Greg Posner, featuring Sharon ...
Turning the Tide: Mike Gallagher's Approach to Converting Industry Challenges into Opportunities
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of the Player Engage podcast, host Greg Posner sits down with Mike Gallagher, founder of Untitled Ad Lab. Mike's career, span...
Inside the World of Game Development with Snowed In Studios
05 Dec 2023
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...
Unveiling Gaming Magic: Insights from Game Designer Jamie Smith
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Player Engage podcast, Greg interviews Jamie Smith, the principal game designer at People Can Fly. Jamie shares his extensive e...
Token Revolution: Renz Chong on NFTs Shaping Tomorrow's Games
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Strap in, gamers and futurists! 🎮🚀 This episode of Player Engage Podcast, titled "Beyond Pixels: Navigating the Future with Renz Chong," dives i...
Leveling Up Connections: Mastering Player Communication with Lauren Wade
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Player Engaged podcast, Greg interviews Lauren Wade, Head of Player Communications at Kolibri Games. They delve into her role e...
Keeping Up with the Gaming World: Insights from James Batchelor
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Greg as he sits down with James Batchelor from gamesindustry.biz to discuss the profound impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the gaming world. Am...
Unlocking Musical Creativity & Future of Game Soundtracks with Mat Ombler
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Mat Ombler discuss the transformative impact of AI on the music landscape, especially within the gaming industry. Recognizing the intimidatio...
Cross-Pollinating Innovation Through Co-Development with Tim Bennison
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Greg Posner talks with Tim Bennison of Hothead Games about the foundational elements that fuel innovation within the gaming indu...
Navigating the App-scape: A Deep Dive with Artem Dogtiev of Business of Apps
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on this compelling episode of the Player Engage podcast, where host Greg Posner welcomes special guest Artem Dogtiev from Business of Apps. Bu...
Enhancing Player Experiences with Language AI with Dominick Kelly
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Player Engage explores the necessity of localizing games to provide an enjoyable player experience. Dominic Kelly stresses that player...
Leveraging Data for Smarter Game Development with Thomas Kolbabek
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Player Engage podcast, host Greg Posner is joined by Thomas Kolbabek from Golden Whale Productions. As the CTO of Golden Whale,...
The Unity Pricing Controversy: Understanding Both Sides with Josh Loveridge
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Player Engage podcast, Greg is joined by Josh Loveridge from Stratton Studios to discuss the recent news and controvers...
Revolutionizing AI Gaming with a Platform Fighter with Brandon Da Silva
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to level up your gaming experience? In our newest episode, we sit down with Brandon De Silva, the trailblazing CEO of ArenaX Labs. Forget the us...
Exploring The Impact of Relatable Characters with Extraordinary Games
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greg is joined by the game development team of " Midnight Dreams." They discuss the game's lore and the main character, Felipe, who has autism. Felipe...
Empowering Women in Gaming: Diversity, Inclusion, and Partnerships
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Player: Engage explores the mission and initiatives of Women in Games, an organization dedicated to empowering women in the gaming ind...
How Messaging Transforms Fintech, CPG, Retail, and Beyond with Josh Wetzel
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Player Engage podcast, Greg is joined by Josh Wetzel from OneSignal. Josh, a seasoned executive, shared invaluable insigh...
Aislinn McDivitt: Unveiling the World of Player Engagement
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes: https://playerengage.com/aislinn-mcdivitt-the-world-of-player-engagement/In this episode of the Player Engage podcast, host Greg is joined...
Crafting Immersive Experiences in the Warhammer Universe with Andres Tallos
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into the career journey of Andres Tallos, co-founder and CEO of Everguild. From his early days at McKinsey & Company to co-foun...
Harnessing the Potential of Generative AI in Gaming with Erik Ashby
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a comprehensive dialogue with Erik Ashby, the innovative Head of Product at Helpshift. We'll be discussing the captivating landscape of ge...
Tools of Transformation: Automation & Modding in the Gaming Ecosystem With Bryan Mehr
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we host Bryan Mehr, the Chief Communications Officer at Sirenix, discussing the role of Odin Inspector, a game-changing tool for Unity developer...
Actionable Insights from Data and Monetization with Mark Val
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of data analysis and monetization strategies in the world of gaming and digital platforms. We'l...
Unleashing Player Experience Magic with Personalized Community Engagement with Steven Zachary
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Zachary from Uplift Games discusses player support for Adopt Me! Drawing on his experience at 5CA, he speaks about the importance of supp...
Revolutionizing Reality: The Digital Overlay Transforming Retail and Gaming with Beau Button
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beau Button from Atlas Reality merges digital and physical worlds, creating a metaverse for gamers. Their platform combines virtual goods and real-wor...
How AI Technology is Helping Detect Toxic Behaviors in Gaming Communities with Tim Cook
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Cook, the Head of Solutions at Spectrum Labs, discusses the role of analytics in the gaming industry and the importance of trust and safety in cre...
Game Changer: A Journey into Entrepreneurship and Innovation with Josh Loveridge
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we spotlight Josh Loveridge, acclaimed "Young Entrepreneur of the Year" and leader in the tech and gaming realms. As the driving force behind S...