S3:E4: The A to Z of Game Design
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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: Hosts Other links:
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S3: E3: Social Media for AAA vs Indie Games. Key tactics and strategy differences.
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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. Follow our Guests and Hosts on Twitter Guests: Hosts Other links: by Boka Agbodje & Garret Balliett
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S3: E2: Writing for Games Part One
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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: Nicole Hamlett on Twitter: Other links:
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S3: E1: Back to normal(ish). Are we doing things right?
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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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S2: Episode 2 - Live Service Games
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S2; Episode 2: "Live Service Games require a Different Approach"
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S2: Episode 1 - Happy Fun Times: If you can't find them, make them!
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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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Episode 9: Remembering the legendary Stan Lee.
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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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Episode 8: How to Change Companies with Style!
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In the games industry job changes 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.
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Episode 7: There's No Crying in Community Management!
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Community Managers often feel like they have to be 'on' 24/7/365. This can lead to the rapid onset of Burnout. How you manage your work/life balance is vital for your success and well being.
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Episode 6: Build-A-Troll Workshop - When and how to shut it down.
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Don't feed the trolls has long been a mantra of Community managers, but is it the right one? Has a policy of ignoring negative behavior allowed it to flourish?
info_outlineChanging 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.