25 min.
Episode 001: From a Side Project to Apple Arcade with Chirag Chopra IGDA Game Industry Side Take (GIST)
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- Videogames
About the People
Featured Guest: Chirag Chopra, Founder at Lucid Labs
Interviewer: Suzanne Freyjadis, Director of Global Development at IGDA
Producer: Dr. Jakin Vela, Executive Director, IGDA
Audio Engineer: Jordan Grelle, Composer/Producer at Jordan Grelle Music
About the Episode
The IGDA's first episode of the Game Industry Side Take (GIST) podcast features Chirag Chopra and his journey to becoming an award wining developer. A Google Games Accelerator alumnus, Chirag runs an all-remote, global indie game studio called Lucid Labs. Chirag believes he has the most crucial duty in the world - bringing joy to a stressed society. Lucid Labs takes pride in being the only Indian game developer (yet) to launch a game on Apple Arcade. The game, 'Possessions', being their most ambitious one, has won multiple accolades globally, including two Game of the Year awards. With a focus on crafting premium experiences with light-hearted stories, Lucid Labs stand proudly by its motto - we make games (not) for the masses.
About the IGDA
The International Game Developers Association is the largest nonprofit membership organization serving game developers worldwide. The IGDA is committed to advancing the careers and enhancing the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community. For more information about the IGDA, visit https://igda.org.
About the People
Featured Guest: Chirag Chopra, Founder at Lucid Labs
Interviewer: Suzanne Freyjadis, Director of Global Development at IGDA
Producer: Dr. Jakin Vela, Executive Director, IGDA
Audio Engineer: Jordan Grelle, Composer/Producer at Jordan Grelle Music
About the Episode
The IGDA's first episode of the Game Industry Side Take (GIST) podcast features Chirag Chopra and his journey to becoming an award wining developer. A Google Games Accelerator alumnus, Chirag runs an all-remote, global indie game studio called Lucid Labs. Chirag believes he has the most crucial duty in the world - bringing joy to a stressed society. Lucid Labs takes pride in being the only Indian game developer (yet) to launch a game on Apple Arcade. The game, 'Possessions', being their most ambitious one, has won multiple accolades globally, including two Game of the Year awards. With a focus on crafting premium experiences with light-hearted stories, Lucid Labs stand proudly by its motto - we make games (not) for the masses.
About the IGDA
The International Game Developers Association is the largest nonprofit membership organization serving game developers worldwide. The IGDA is committed to advancing the careers and enhancing the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community. For more information about the IGDA, visit https://igda.org.
25 min.