The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast
Regular news discussion show offering insight into the global video games market for industry professionals. The GI.Biz's world-leading team of experienced trade journalists, who spend each episode breaking down the biggest stories, lending their thoughts on the latest trends in the market, and discussing the implications for video games as a business
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Full stream ahead? - The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast
In the wake of Microsoft's Project xCloud announcement, James, Matt and Brendan ponder the possibilities for game streaming. While undoubtedly a disruptive force in the games industry, what role will the technology play in Xbox's future - or that of...
38 min
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Family games, with Thumbfood - The GamesIndustr...
This week, we're joined by Simon Smith, managing director of family games publisher Thumbfood. Smith joins us to discuss why the family and kids games market needs "a kick up the arse" on consoles, and why a wider audience is the key to driving...
30 min
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Artificial Intelligence, with Chet Faliszek - T...
Recorded during Develop:Brighton 2018, we're joined by former Valve writer Chet Faliszek to discuss the realities and possibilities of AI in video games. Faliszek shares how he believes AI can be used to build more systemic gameplay, and how this can...
35 min
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Shorter games and quicker releases, with Mike B...
We're joined this episode by indie figurehead Mike Bithell, developer of Thomas Was Alone, Volume and bitesize text adventure Subsurface Circular. Recorded just a few days after the surprise launch of the latter's spiritual successor, Quarantine...
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Fighting Ageism, with Kate Edwards - The GamesI...
This week, we're joined by Geogrify founder and ex-IGDA director Kate Edwards to discuss one of the less-highlighted challenges of working in the video games industry: Ageism. Recorded at E3 2018, the discussion explores who is being affected by...
30 min
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E3 Aftermath (2018 Edition) - The GamesIndustry...
The entire GamesIndustry.biz team convene to reflect on this year's major games showcase in Los Angeles. Instead of talking through every announcement (which listeners are no doubt familiar with), we each choose a topic or trend that emerged from the...
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E3 Expectations: 2018 Edition - The GamesIndust...
The full GamesIndustry.biz editorial team unites to discuss the upcoming video games extravaganza that is E3. Working through the major press conferences that always serve as the tentpole for this annual event, we discuss what we hope to see from each...
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Accessibility in games, with SpecialEffect - Th...
Hot off the announcement of the Xbox Adaptive Controller, we're joined by SpecialEffect's Dr Mick Donegan, Joe Morgan and Bill Donegan - a trio of experts in the field of helping disabled gamers play the latest video games. This episode begins with an...
27 min
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Voice acting in games, with OMUK - The GamesInd...
This week we're joined by Mark Estdale, founder of leading voice production firm OMUK. Drawing on his experience directing actors for games ranging from best-selling PlayStation blockbuster Horizon: Zero dawn to Telltale's Game of Thrones series and...
42 min
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Making virtual reality mainstream, with Terra V...
We're joined by Kish Hirani, industry veteran and chief technology officer at new virtual reality start-up Terra Virtua. Recorded during the official unveiling of the subscription-based VR platform, this episode discusses the remaining barriers...
22 min
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Following Florence - The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast
James, Brendan and Haydn discuss the impact and implications of Mountains' debut title, Florence: a short but definitely sweet love story built around gameplay vignettes. We ponder the lessons to be learned from this acclaimed titles, both in...
37 min
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The State of Indie Games, with IGF's Kelly Wall...
This week we're joined by Kelly Wallick, CEO of Indie Megabooth and chairperson of the Independent Games Festival. Wallick shares her views on the current state of the industry for independent developers, touching on the issues of discoverability, the...
38 min
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The Future of Free-to-play – The GamesIndustry....
This week, we're joined by Paul Barnes of App Annie and Adam Telfer of Chatterbox Games to discuss the future of the free-to-play market on mobile. Recorded at Pocket Gamer Connects, we ponder the most recent trends and shifts in the mobile market,...
25 min
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Game of the Year 2017 - The GamesIndustry.biz P...
The GamesIndustry.biz team reflects on the games we have most enjoyed over the course of the year, ranging from major AAA blockbusters to mobile hidden gems – and, of course, a certain Switch game. Our collective game of the year may not come as...
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Voice acting, with the stars of Assassin's Cree...
We're privileged to be joined by three prominent actors from the world of video games, all of whom appeared together in Assassin's Creed Origins. Our guests this week are Abubakar Salim (who plays main character Bayek), Alix Wilton Regan (Bayek's wife...
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Licensing your IP, with Gary D Nissenbaum - The...
We're joined this week by Gary D Nissenbaum, founder of the Nissenbaum Law Group, to talk about licensing out your IP. Gary talks us through the pitfalls to watch out for, such as termination rights, and offers advice on how developers can ensure...
38 min
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Virtual reality, at Develop:VR - The GamesIndus...
This week, we're joined by a quartet of VR pioneers: Dave Ranyard, founder of Dream Reality Interactive and former Sony London developer; Stuart Whyte, director of VR product development at SOny London; Anna Hollinrake, senior artist at Climax...
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Getting Lucky on Xbox One X, with Playful's Pau...
We're joined by Playful CEO Paul Bettner to discuss his studio's forthcoming release – colourful platformer Super Lucky's Tale – and more. During the episode, we talk about the potential for family-friendly titles on the traditionally hardcore...
37 min
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Composing for Early Access, with Gareth Coker -...
This week, we're joined by games composer Gareth Coker to talk about his work on titles like Ori and the Blind Forest and most recently Ark: Survival Evolved. In our interview, Coker discusses the challenges of composing for a game that's constantly...
44 min
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Indie Publishing, with Good Shepherd
Recorded during the GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit at last week's EGX 2017, we're joined by Good Shepherd's business and product development consultant Ben Andac. Our latest discussion explores the realm of indie publishing, touching on how firms...
35 min
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Enhancing games education, with PlayStation and...
This week, we're joined by Luke Savage (senior academic development manager at Sony Interactive Entertainment UK) and Marcia Deakin (games partnership manager at Next Gen Skills Academy). The discussion focuses on the relationship between the games...
35 min
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Women In Games – The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast
Recorded during this year's European Women In Games Conference, James is joined by Dovetail Games' VP of HR and facilities Gemma Johnson-Brown, Space Ape Games' content marketing boss Deborah Mensah-Bonsu and Nyamyam co-founder...
33 min
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Examining Xbox - The GamesIndustry.biz Podcast
After a disappointing showing at Xbox's Cologne showcase, GamesIndustry.biz editor-in-chief Matt Handrahan, UK editor James Batchelor and publisher Chris Dring unite to discuss the struggles facing the platform holder. The delay of Crackdown 3 has...
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Charting Southeast Asia with Ubisoft - The Game...
Recorded during a recent press trip to Ubisoft's Singapore studio, we're joined by three of the publisher's regional studio heads: Singapore's Olivier De Rotalier, the Philippines' Chip Go and Chengdu's Jean-François Vallee. The trio discuss the...
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Beating the bootlegs, with Harbottle & Lewis – ...
This week, we are joined by Kostya Lobov of legal experts Harbottle & Lewis to discuss IP protection. Before you cancel your download, bear with us - this is an essential guide for indie and new developers on not only how to protect...
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