GDoC Rewind

Game Devs of Color, Inc.

GDoC Rewind is your bite-size entry point into 10+ years of GDoCExpo talks. Since 2015, 400+ game developers and creators have shared their expertise and experience - and we’ve curated the best of that wisdom into episodes you can take anywhere. Each season pulls from our vault of real talk and insights that developers of all experience and skill levels can apply to their career in an industry that keeps changing the rules. To dive deeper into any episode, visit our YouTube channel to catch the full length talks – @GDoCExpo.

Episodes

  1. Jul 31

    Creation Within Turbulence Strategies to Foster Creativity Amidst Difficulties

    In this episode, Andrea Saravia Pérez covers techniques and ways that developers can embed adaptability into their processes. By the end of the episode, you should have an answer to the question: how can I stay creative and healthy during turbulent times? Andrea’s talk draws examples from real examples, highlights methods to avoid doomscrolling, and demonstrates how to prioritize one's wellbeing in order to set goals that can serve as a North Star. You can watch this GDoCExpo 2025 talk in full on @GDoCExpo on YouTube.

  2. Jul 17

    It's Dangerous To Go Alone: The Road To Our Union

    In this episode, discover how game industry workers have been changing their work environments with their collective power, led by developers of color. Roland Quiros moderates a panel with James F. Wright, Carolyn Jong, and Giselle Francis as they discuss their experiences as labor organizers and devs working to make the industry do better by them and their fellow workers. The panel’s talk was a part of GDoCExpo 2025 — for the full discussion on their victories, defeats, comeback, and how they navigate spaces not built with them in mind watch the full talk @GDoCExpo on YouTube.

  3. Jul 3

    Design Your Life Sustainability While Developing Games From Anywhere

    In this episode, learn how to empower your team to be flexible yet connected while working remotely, or from the office, with AAA Dev John Diaz and now Senior Technical Designer at Epic Games. He provides insight on different scheduling options, team mechanisms for making it OK to not be present for a meeting, and being able to take a mental health/personal day while not missing out on key information and burning yourself out to catch up. John’s talk was a part of GDoCExpo 2021 – for a deeper understanding of creating a balance between work and life, watch the full talk @GDoCExpo on YouTube.

  4. Jun 18

    Running a Remote Studio When Everything's On Fire

    In this episode, learn how to run a remote studio when everything’s on fire from Miko Charbonneau a.k.a. Dr. Mikachu who is the studio lead for Pretty Smart Games. She provides six key strategies for remote studio management that include prioritizing risk reduction, clarity in task management, embracing shortcomings, and more. Dr. Mikachu’s talk was a part of GDoCExpo 2025 – for a deeper dive, watch the full talk @GDoCExpo on YouTube.

    Running a Remote Studio When Everything's On Fire
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About

GDoC Rewind is your bite-size entry point into 10+ years of GDoCExpo talks. Since 2015, 400+ game developers and creators have shared their expertise and experience - and we’ve curated the best of that wisdom into episodes you can take anywhere. Each season pulls from our vault of real talk and insights that developers of all experience and skill levels can apply to their career in an industry that keeps changing the rules. To dive deeper into any episode, visit our YouTube channel to catch the full length talks – @GDoCExpo.

Information

  • Creator
    Game Devs of Color, Inc.
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Game Devs of Color, Inc.
  • Show Website
    GDoC Rewind