Earlier this month, we hosted some talks and panels at Medway Gaming Festival, in partnership with Fragers, a games event production agency. In this special episode, producer and studio admin Becky Saunders discusses how to start working in game development, detailing her own journey into the industry and listing some useful tips and resources. Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us On Twitch - twitch....
Jul 17, 2023•31 min
In this episode, Nichola and Chloe take a deep dive into studying game development at university, and discuss tips and tricks for aspiring game development students. Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Anna talks to Megan Hupin, an Associate Art Director at Lakshya Digital, about an artist's career from getting their first job to becoming an art director. They discuss how to build a good art portfolio, the skills you need to have and what the job looks like at different stages of an artist's career. Megan also provides an interesting insight into working for an outsourcing studio versus an internal team. Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competition...
Jul 03, 2023•51 min
In this episode, Roxanne is joined by fellow squiggly career adventurer Melissa Cocker. They talk about turning passion into purpose, selling transferable skills, and how to build a great CV that reflects your experience. Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon...
Jun 27, 2023•31 min
In March, Game Dev London hosted GDLX 2023 in partnership with MLC, a games showcase and conference which featured a series of talks and panel discussions about game development. In this special episode, narrative designer Rebecca McCarthy explores a holistic approach to narrative design, suitable for developers at every level. Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon ...
Jun 19, 2023•22 min
Oscar continues his PodQuest to learn everything you wanted to know about GameDev but never dared to ask. In this episode he talks to Flo Burchill from Snap Finger Click about her experience as a radio presenter, as well as a Twitch host and Assistant Producer in games. Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon...
Jun 12, 2023•54 min
In this episode, Roxanne and Stu chat about getting your 'in' to the gaming industry by juggling multiple projects, turning experience into paid work, and the power of community and your network. Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon...
Jun 05, 2023•49 min
In March, Game Dev London hosted GDLX 2023 in partnership with MLC, a games showcase and conference which featured a series of talks and panel discussions about game development. In this special episode, MLC founder and studio director Max Louis gives a talk on how games companies can leverage talent, providing useful insights for people in the industry, whether they be looking to hire or looking for work. Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join ...
May 29, 2023•23 min
Join hosts Stuart De Ville and Chris Payne in this insightful episode of the Game Dev London podcast as they dive into the fascinating world of game development. In this episode, they explore the five stages of game development, offering a comprehensive overview of the entire process from conception to release. Drawing from their extensive knowledge and experience in the industry, Stuart and Chris provide valuable insights, practical tips, and real-world examples for each stage. Whether you're a...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 17 min
In this episode, Roxanne explores the fusion of game and film in new title "The Gallery". We're joined by Director, Paul Raschid, to talk about filming full motion video, his inspirations, and the complexity of a game with 18 endings. Check Out Paul's Work - paulraschid.com Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon...
May 15, 2023•53 min
In this episode, Oscar continues his Podquest to learn "everything you wanted to know about gamedev but never dared to ask" by talking to freelance community manager Ffion Woolway about her experience entering the games industry. Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon...
May 08, 2023•53 min
In this episode, Gaymers iNC. joins Roxanne to talk about what it takes to grow a 5000 member gaming community - IRL. Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon...
May 01, 2023•45 min
In this episode, Marek speaks with Simran Witham, Founder of FORMAT - The Ultimate Gaming Social, about FORMAT's unique approach to Games Industry events, as well as a wider conversation about UK Games Events and steps that can be taken to better represent the North's thriving game dev scene. Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon...
Apr 24, 2023•36 min
In this episode, Oscar continues his Podquest to learn everything you wanted to know about game dev but never dared to ask. This week, he is joined by Brandon Cole of Into Games talking about... well... getting into games. Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Another stint down the podquest to learn everything you wanted to know about game dev but never dared to ask. This time, Oscar is joined by Michael Killick of Rizing Games (and Games Development Lecturer at Cambridge Regional College) and discusses learning to make games. Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr
In this episode, Nichola sits down with Joshua Mallet, a level designer at Sharkmob London, and discusses the definition of level design and how to get into the games industry as an aspiring level designer. Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 2 min
With 150 episodes in the bag, this special episode features GDL co-founders Adam, Jade, and Stu discussing the milestones and achievements of the last year/50 episodes of the Game Dev London podcast, as well as discussing the next big event, GDLX 2023. Find out more about GDLX 2023 at https://www.gamedev.london/gdlx-23 Visit Our Website - https://www.gamedev.london/ - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/Mx7Sh2G Follow Us On Twitch - https://www.t...
Mar 28, 2023•57 min
In this episode, Oscar continues his podquest to understand everything you wanted to know about game dev, but never dared to ask. This time he is joined by Pete Goodwin (Cloud Imperium Games) talking about his life in code from writing audio card drivers to working on Star Citizen... and even some time outside of games! Join us at GDLX 2023 on 29th March 2023 for an indie-focused games expo where you can meet developers and publishers, listen to industry talks, play upcoming indie games, or even...
Mar 20, 2023•57 min
In this episode, Anna talks to Valentyn Minytskyi, a Lead VFX Artist at Playground Games, about his role and VFX in games. Valentyn shares some great advice on how to get into this role and design the best visual effects in games. Join us at GDLX 2023 on 29th March 2023 for an indie-focused games expo where you can meet developers and publishers, listen to industry talks, play upcoming indie games, or even come and showcase your own work! Organised in partnership with MLC, you can learn more abo...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, Roxanne interviews voice actor Leonie Schliesing (Assassin's Creed Valhalla, GODS) on all things voice acting, from working with game developers and directors, to finding a character's voice and getting started in the industry. Join us at GDLX 2023 on 29th March 2023 for an indie-focused games expo where you can meet developers and publishers, listen to industry talks, play upcoming indie games, or even come and showcase your own work! Organised in partnership with MLC, you can ...
Mar 06, 2023•44 min
In this episode, host Marek and guest Lucia discuss the importance of social media marketing for freelancers and composers, especially in the games industry. Join us at GDLX 2023 on 29th March 2023 for an indie-focused games expo where you can meet developers and publishers, listen to industry talks, play upcoming indie games, or even come and showcase your own work! Organised in partnership with MLC, you can learn more about booking GDLX 2023 tickets, showcasing your game or becoming a speaker ...
Feb 27, 2023•50 min
Oscar continues his podquest to learn everything you wanted to know about game dev but never dared to ask. In this episode, he talks to Harún Ali, Embedded Environment Art Tester at Cloud Imperium Games about game testing and quality assurance. Join us at GDLX on 29th March 2023 for an indie-focused games expo where you can meet developers and publishers, listen to industry talks, play upcoming indie games, or even come and showcase your own work! Organised in partnership with MLC, you can learn...
Feb 20, 2023•54 min
This week, Oscar continues his Podquest to learn everything you wanted to know about gamedev but never dared to ask. In this episode, he talks to Jack Harker from Game Talent Wales about the official Welsh indie game talent programme. Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon...
Feb 13, 2023•56 min
Oscar is joined by the legendary Des Gayle on his podquest to learn everything you wanted to know about gamedev, but never dared to ask. In this episode, they talk about the upcoming Kickstarter for Altered Gene's "The Analyst: Redacted". Check out The Analyst: Redacted on Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/GameDevLondon Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon...
Feb 06, 2023•54 min
In this episode, GDL host Adam chats to Freya from Anything World about the upcoming Global Game Jam 23. They discuss the importance of creativity, how to tackle a game jam, and the importance of sleep! Game Dev London is once again hosting a GGJ site, following running the 8th largest site in the world last year. This year, Anything World is sponsoring the GDL site to help us bring it to more people, as well as give them access to tools to eliminate the barriers to 3D creativity. Join our Globa...
Jan 30, 2023•39 min
In this episode, Nichola and Karim explore the question "What is gameplay engineering?" whilst deep diving into the skills, requirements and advice for aspiring engineers. Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, Stuart De Ville speaks to Niall Crabtree, a game designer at Sigtrap (during the time of recording) and lecturer at The University of Huddersfield, to discuss game dev education, their path into lecturing, and provide top tips for both prospective students and lecturers. Learn more about our own community education initiative on Twitter @gdledu . Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us ...
Jan 16, 2023•55 min
In this episode, Marek chats with Jeremy from Audio Creatures about what it's like to be a freelance music composer. Visit Our Website - https://www.gamedev.london/ - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/Mx7Sh2G Follow Us On Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/gamedevlondon
Jan 09, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 139
Anna, Diana and James talk about the unique challenges of writing never-ending narratives for long running games such as MMOs, live service games and even roguelikes. Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Oscar continues his Podquest to learn everything you wanted to know about gamedev but never dared to ask. This time he is joined by fellow host Mafalda Duarte from @GameDevLisbon and @Nerd_Monkeys to explore making games across the world. Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meet ups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon...
Dec 12, 2022•56 min
