The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences
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A series of in-depth conversations between video game makers on the business and craft of interactive entertainment, exploring the core tenants of D.I.C.E. (Design. Innovate. Communicate. Entertain.)
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The Craft of Writing for Games with Insomniac Games Senior Narrative Director, Jon Paquette
Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Senior Narrative Director at Insomniac Games, Jon Paquette. Together they discuss the craft of writing and working together on a writing team; how writers and designers collaborate to craft gameplay systems that fit within a game's narrative; and what it takes to create a dual protagonist story like that of Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
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Outcast Composer Lennie Moore
Austin Wintory chats with Composer Lennie Moore. Together they discuss his work on the original Outcast and its sequel Outcast: A New Beginning which came recently, 25 years later; the ins and outs of the business of composing music for video games including tips for young composers entering the industry; and the profound effect Lennie had on Austin's own career being one of his formative teachers at USC.
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Artist Niklas Åkerblad talks Ultros, Hotline Miami
Trent Kusters chats with multidisciplinary artist Niklas Åkerblad. Together they discuss his career leading up to his newest title, Ultros, including his early love of games and illustration; the revolutionary game development scene in Sweden; the profound impact Hotline Miami had on his career; the complexity of games as expressive and technical creations of art; and the philosophical and poetic storytelling inside Ultros.
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Baldur's Gate 3 Actor Neil Newbon
Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Baldur's Gate 3 Actor Neil Newbon. Together they discuss his journey as an actor and the challenges he encountered that almost caused him to abandon his craft; finding an avenue for creative expression in video games including acting and directing; how social media warps expectations; and why he decided to start teaching.
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Katsuhiro Harada Discusses the Tekken Series, Live Events, and More
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Shuhei Yoshida chats with longtime producer of the TEKKEN series, Katsuhiro Harada. Together they discuss Harada-san's journey from working at a Namco arcade to joining the development team for TEKKEN; how the series has evolved to target a global audience; the importance of live events to the growth of the fighting game community; and his thoughts on the future of the genre and game development in general.
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A Decade as Miles Morales with Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Nadji Jeter
Alexa Ray Corriea chats with actor Nadji Jeter. Together they discuss his journey throughout games and traditional film and television; what it's like being Miles Morales for the past decade; what it takes to bring the characters inside Marvel's Spider-Man 2 to life; and the gravity of being a part of the Marvel universe.
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Customer Reviews
Brilliant, entertaining, and insightful!
I can’t get enough of this podcast. As somebody who is incredibly interested in the games industry and everything that goes into making great games, this has been an absolute delight to listen to. Great questions being asked, and even better answers. Highly recommend!
Great podcast, but choices
Really enjoy the podcast and the format, although it is becoming clear Ted is platforming very problematic people. Riot Games, Activision, Ubisoft and the most shocking of all… David Cage?.. in 2021. The idea that anyone would invite David Cage to talk about his work after the awful things he has put his staff though is shocking. Ted, please do better.
The best podcast around
This is low-key the best post cast out there. The caliber of the interviewers and interviewees is insanely high whilst the conversations are entertaining, enlightening, and inspiring.
Each episode is an absolute pleasure and long may it continue.