In this week’s episode Nathan spoke to Darren, Lead Games Designer at Pixel Toys. Pixel Toys are an independent games studio in Leamington Spa who have developed multiple award winning gaming titles. Darren previously worked at Codemasters, the UK’s leading publisher of racing games.Darren told us about the role of a games designer, what his role involves da ... Show More
May 2022
FIFA Esports SUPERSTAR Tekkz talks eChampions League and feeling 'old' at 20
This week on Level up! Nathan spoke to FIFA Esports megastar Donovan 'Tekkz' Hunt, a professional FIFA player who represents Fnatic.Ahead of the FIFA 22 eChampions League finals, Tekkz talks about feeling old aged just 20, wanting to add the eCL trophy to his collection having al ... Show More
14m 42s
May 2023
28. Games User Research (feat. Steve Bromley, author and games user researcher)
Have you ever wondered what it's like to usability test a video game? Or what goes on behind the scenes of gaming studios as they prepare for big release dates? In this episode, games user researcher Steve Bromley shares how he got into the field, and what makes games differe ... Show More
34m 23s
Mar 2022
Game Scoop! 667: The Most Unforgivable Game Design Choices
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Tina Amini, Sam Claiborn, Justin Davis, and Michael Swaim -- are discussing Sony's first State of Play of the year, a rundown on exciting releases in March, unforgivable design choices from ... Show More
1h 11m
May 2023
#138 Data Science & AI in the Gaming Industry
When we think about video games like Call of Duty, Fifa, or Fortnite, our minds often turn to creative artists, software developers, designers, and producers. These are the people who make our favorite games a reality. But behind the scenes, data & AI actively shape our experienc ... Show More
38m 47s