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  • S3:E4: The A to Z of Game Design

    S3:E4: The A to Z of Game Design
    Jun 7 2022

    We talk Game Design with Ziba Scott- Owner of PopCannibal- and Amor Estandian - Senior Game Designer at Pipeworks Studios.

    Topics include:

    • What do designers do?
    • Working with Licensed IPs vs Your own IP
    • Dealing with community expectations.
    • Controlling Budgets

    Guests:
    Zib Scott
    Amor Estandian

    Hosts
    Katie Postma
    Rick Heaton

    Other links:
    Crossing the Streams Podcast by Amor

    Kind Words by PopCannibal

    Block Pooper by PopCannibal
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    1 h et 4 min
  • S3: E3: Social Media for AAA vs Indie Games. Key tactics and strategy differences.

    S3: E3: Social Media for AAA vs Indie Games. Key tactics and strategy differences.
    May 31 2022
    Boka Agboje shares his thoughts on the differences between Triple A and Indie game social media strategies.

    Topics include:

    • Humanizing your brand.
    • Growth vs Engagement: Size matters, until it doesn't.
    • Corporate Responsibility.

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    Guests:
    Boka Agboje

    Hosts
    Katie Postma
    Rick Heaton

    Other links:
    Bromance Podcast: Rom Com Reviews by Boka Agbodje & Garret Balliett
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    1 h et 4 min
  • S3: E2: Writing for Games Part One

    S3: E2: Writing for Games Part One
    May 20 2022
    Guests Amy Noel Green (That Dragon Cancer) and Nicole Hamlett (Writer for interactive story games) join us to discuss writing for games. Topics include:
    • How being Neurodivergent can present challenges, but can also be a superpower.
    • Writing for established IPs vs creating your own worlds.
    • Are you a "shower or a grower"
    • Women in Gaming

    About our Guests:
    Amy Noel Green on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amynoelgreen
    Nicole Hamlett on Twitter: https://twitter.com/superwonderfrog

    Other links:
    Nicole's Books on Amazon

    Numinous Games

    That Dragon Cancer

    Area Man Lives

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    1 h et 13 min
  • S3: E1: Back to normal(ish). Are we doing things right?

    S3: E1: Back to normal(ish). Are we doing things right?
    May 9 2022
    After more than two years of remote working and cancelled shows due to the global pandemic, what's the right path forward?

    How do we protect employees, customers, fans, and each other as we try to get back to a new normal(ish)?

    Linda Carlson, Director, Customer Experience at ModSquad joins hosts Rick and Katie for the hour.
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    53 min
  • S2: Episode 2 - Live Service Games

    S2: Episode 2 - Live Service Games
    May 29 2019
    S2: Episode 2: "Live Service Games require a Different Approach"

    Special gues Richard Weil, SVP, Global Operations at ModSquad joins Rick and Katie to discuss how and why running a live service game changes everything about how you engage with your community. From social strategy to revenue models, it all changes.

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    1 h et 11 min
  • S2: Episode 1 - Happy Fun Times: If you can't find them, make them!

    S2: Episode 1 - Happy Fun Times: If you can't find them, make them!
    Feb 15 2019
    We're back, baby! Join hosts Rick Heaton and Katie Postma as we kick off Season 2!

    S2: Episode 1: "Happy Fun Times: If you can't find them, make them!" Our special guest is Jacob Burgess, Community and Influencer Relationship Manager at Ysbryd Games.
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    1 h et 7 min
  • Episode 9: Remembering the legendary Stan Lee.

    Episode 9: Remembering the legendary Stan Lee.
    Feb 12 2019

    Rick and Katie remember Stan Lee and how he changed our lives. With special guests Stephen Reid and Victor Wachter, and bonus material from Ron Meiners and Eric Campbell.
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    1 h et 13 min
  • Episode 8: How to Change Companies with Style!

    Episode 8: How to Change Companies with Style!
    Aug 3 2018

    Changing companies is an inevitability in any industry. In the games industry it can happen for a host of reasons, both voluntary and involuntary. The trick is knowing how to change companies in style without burning bridges and leaving a lasting positive impression.

    Mathew Anderson (Senior Community Manager, KingsIsle Entertainment) joins hosts Rick Heaton (Director, Community Activation at YellowPike Media) and Katie Postma (Community and Social Media Manager for Stoic working on the Banner Saga trilogy) to talk about the best strategies for leaving one company for another. Even when leaving wasn't your idea.

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    1 h et 4 min