logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2012
44m 53s

#1: Hello World!

DIRK KNEMEYER & DAVID V. HERON
About this episode
The Game Design Round Table launches with hosts Dirk Knemeyer and Jon Shafer talking about their background in gaming and design.

Up next
Jul 14
Bizarro World: Indie Devs Feel the Fury Over AI in Games
The show is hosted by Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron. In this episode, they dive deep into the current cultural and technical landscape of AI in game development. The discussion explores the "bizarro world" where indie developers face intense backlash for AI use while major corpor ... Show More
58m 41s
Jun 30
Revisiting Civ 7
In this episode, host Dirk Knemeyer, a long-time game designer and industry veteran, sits down with co-host David Heron, known for his deep technical and design experience in digital games. They dive into the "crisis" surrounding Civilization 7, exploring how a legendary franchis ... Show More
57m 55s
Jun 16
Season: RPG - Exploring the Success Behind Neon Odyssey with Mikey Gilder
In this episode, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron sit down with Mikey Gilder, the Chief Creative Officer of Avantress Entertainment, known for their hit actual play show Legends of Avantress and the massively successful $9 million+ Kickstarter campaign for Neon Odyssey. The di ... Show More
1 h
Recommended Episodes
Apr 2020
Design is Everywhere Preview
In this preview episode, hosts Sam Aquillano and Liz Pawlak introduce each other and discuss their vision for Design is Everywhere — the new podcast from Design Museum Everywhere. 
7m 27s
Nov 2023
042 • SEAN FERMOYLE
tail spinning
58m 14s
Jul 2020
002 - What is concept design? - Art Department Podcast
<p>What does a concept designer do? What job opportunities are out there? What is the Art Directors Guild? Lots of questions, lots of answers! Join Emmanuel Shiu and Jan Urschel as they dive into the confusing depth of the entertainment industry.</p> 
1h 19m
Aug 2022
Welcome to Games with Names hosted by Julian Edelman and Sam Morril
tail spinning
7m 58s
Mar 2025
What Founders Can Do To Improve Their Design Game
In this special episode of Design Review, Aaron sits down with Raphael Schaad, the Head of Calendar at Notion to discuss his leap from designer to founder, why illustration is an important first step when building a new product, and what ultimately makes designers uniquely qualif ... Show More
20m 43s
Sep 2015
Episode 01: Tim Schafer
Double Fine Productions founder and LucasArts design legend Tim Schafer sits down for a one-hour chat about everything ranging from his canceled games to how he feels about LucasArts' closure to his proudest career moment and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon ... Show More
1h 10m
Nov 2019
IGN AU Pubcast 186: Enormous Reedus
Tristan, Luke, Cam and Joab return to talk Death Stranding, Legends of Runeterra and more! 
2h 53m
Jun 2019
IGN AU Pubcast 183: Back Within Striking Distance
Tristan, Luke, Cam and Joab talk Judgment, My Friend Pedro, Duck Season, the Auto Chess phenomenon and more. 
2h 14m
Jun 2018
001: Character Development
Life of an Architect has finally entered the podcasting world! In the first episode, Bob Borson and Landon Williams discuss why they decided to start a podcast, their objectives, as well as possible future podcast topics. 
41m 8s