
Asian American Representation within Games featuring Mika Dilig and Shavonne Yu - S3E1
What does it mean to see yourself reflected in the games you love and the industry that makes them? I chatted with Mika Dilig and Shavonne Yu, co-founders of AAPI in Gaming, a community dedicated to a...
18 Feb 1h 13min

The Many Hats of a Head of Operations with Cole Medeiros - S2E5
What does a Head of Operations do in games? The short answer: a little bit of everything. 💼 In this episode, I chat with Cole Medeiros about the role that keeps studios running—from managing budgets ...
20 Sep 202557min

From Cosplayer to Brand Management in Games with Jessie David - S2E6
🎮✨ What does a Brand Manager actually do in games? Jessie David takes us behind the scenes to show how she protects a game’s identity, keeps marketing true to its core values, and ensures every campa...
14 Aug 20251h 2min

Behind the Music of Games with Steffen Schmidt - S2E5
Scoring games and films isn’t just about playing instruments — it’s about building the right team, managing projects, and bringing a vision to life. Steffen shares his journey, the grind behind the cr...
14 Aug 20251h 3min

Ready for Launch: Inside the World of Release Engineering with Heiden Salguero - S2E4
🚀 Ever wonder how your favorite games make it onto PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, or Switch without a hitch?That's where Release Engineering comes in — the unsung heroes of game launches! 🎮 In Episode 4,...
25 Jul 202557min

Behind the Scenes: Marcus Garrett on Managing Game and Esports Assets and Pipelines - S2E3
Marcus describes himself as a multi-hyphenated individual in his work, and you'll see why when you listen to this episode. I gained plenty of insights into his role at Blizzard's Overwatch League and ...
27 Jun 20251h 4min

From Art Student to Game Studio: Travis Ngov’s Path to Character Design - S2E1
Welcome back to New Player Character, season two! We're kicking off with Travis Ngov, a Character Designer at Respawn Entertainment. #NewPlayerCharacter #LevelUpYourGame #GamingIndustry #GameDevelopme...
21 Mar 20251h 13min


















