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Startup Savvy: Dan Fox on Cybersecurity, AI, and Customer Magic
53:43
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Startup Savvy: Dan Fox on Cybersecurity, AI, and Customer Magic

Episode Description: In this episode of Player: Engage, Greg talks with Dan Fox, a seasoned expert in cybersecurity and the leader of the cybersecurity team at ScalePad.

PLAYER DRIVENJUL 16, 2024
Navigating the New Era of Online Gaming Communities with James Gallagher
53:14
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Navigating the New Era of Online Gaming Communities with James Gallagher

Episode Description: In this episode of Player: Engage, Greg interviews James Gallagher, the Head of Community Management at Keywords Studios.

PLAYER DRIVENJUL 9, 2024
The Art of Indie Game Development with Patrick Jesseman
53:00
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The Art of Indie Game Development with Patrick Jesseman

Description: In this episode, Greg Posner chats with Patrick Jesseman, founder of Alkemi Labz. They discuss the intricacies of indie game development, the importance of a small, dedicated team, and the innovative techniques used to create h…

PLAYER DRIVENJUL 2, 2024
Humaning Trolls: Navigating Conflict and Connection in Virtual Spaces with Dr. Ruth Diaz
57:25
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Humaning Trolls: Navigating Conflict and Connection in Virtual Spaces with Dr. Ruth Diaz

In this episode of Player: Engage, Greg is joined by Dr. Ruth Diaz, a psychologist and conflict resilience expert. Ruth leads The Troll Project, a VR initiative designed to combat alienation and foster human connection.

PLAYER DRIVENJUN 25, 2024
Gaming Economies Uncovered: Insights with IDC's Lewis Ward
52:58
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Gaming Economies Uncovered: Insights with IDC's Lewis Ward

Key Takeaways Evolution of In-Game Economies: The gaming industry has shifted from paid games to free-to-play and subscription models, significantly impacting game economies.

PLAYER DRIVENJUN 18, 2024
Innovating Trivia with Education, Diversity, and Images! Insights from Mind Body Trivia Creator Lesley Nagy
39:36
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Innovating Trivia with Education, Diversity, and Images! Insights from Mind Body Trivia Creator Lesley Nagy

In this episode of the Player Engage podcast, Greg welcomes Lesley Nagy, the founder of Mind Body Trivia, a unique mobile game that combines health, fitness, and wellness with engaging trivia gameplay.

PLAYER DRIVENJUN 11, 2024
ENCORE Aislinn McDivitt: Unveiling the World of Player Engagement
52:42
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ENCORE Aislinn McDivitt: Unveiling the World of Player Engagement

In this engaging episode of the Player Engage podcast, Greg sits down with Aislinn McDivitt, the Global Engagement Specialist at Hyper Hippo.

PLAYER DRIVENJUN 4, 2024
ENCORE - Navigating the Game Launch Journey: Insights from Ivan Zaguirre
48:15
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ENCORE - Navigating the Game Launch Journey: Insights from Ivan Zaguirre

In this episode of the Player Engage podcast, host Greg Posner interviews Ivan Zaguirre from SocialPoint. Ivan shares his nine-year journey at SocialPoint, discussing his various roles and the recent release of their new game, Top Troops.

PLAYER DRIVENMAY 28, 2024
Community Care and Feeding with Ben Kvalo, Anna Wright, and Carols Figueiredo
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Community Care and Feeding with Ben Kvalo, Anna Wright, and Carols Figueiredo

In this engaging episode of the Player: Engage podcast, we delve deep into the world of community in gaming from multiple perspectives.

PLAYER DRIVENMAY 21, 2024
How Accessibility Drives Innovation and Inclusion in Gaming with Games Accessibility Hub
43:05
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How Accessibility Drives Innovation and Inclusion in Gaming with Games Accessibility Hub

In this special episode of the Player: Engage podcast, host Greg delves into the world of gaming accessibility with guests Olivier Nourry and Tim Lansiaux, founders of Games Accessibility Hub.

PLAYER DRIVENMAY 14, 2024
Concept to Competition, Mastering Game Development with Olli Mäntylä
46:36
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Concept to Competition, Mastering Game Development with Olli Mäntylä

In this enlightening episode of the Player: Engage podcast, host Greg is joined by Olli Mäntylä, a pivotal figure in the gaming industry.

PLAYER DRIVENMAY 7, 2024
Industry Career Series - Marketing Innovations with Christine Dart
47:59
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Industry Career Series - Marketing Innovations with Christine Dart

In this episode of the Player: Engage Podcast, host Greg is joined by Christine Dart, the Global Head of Marketing at Helpshift and a Marketing Leader at Keywords Player Engagement.

PLAYER DRIVENAPR 30, 2024
Navigating the Tech Seas: Patrick Twohig on Revolutionizing Gaming Backends and Tech Innovations
35:22
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Navigating the Tech Seas: Patrick Twohig on Revolutionizing Gaming Backends and Tech Innovations

In this insightful episode of the Player: Engage Podcast, host Greg delves into the intricate world of backend game services with tech visionary Patrick Twohig.

PLAYER DRIVENAPR 23, 2024
Navigating Studio Culture and Psychological Safety with Emily Pierron
36:25
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Navigating Studio Culture and Psychological Safety with Emily Pierron

In this episode of the Player: Engage Podcast, Greg sits down with Emily Pierron from Nightmarket Games to delve into the intricacies of her role as a producer and the importance of psychological safety within gaming studios.

PLAYER DRIVENAPR 16, 2024
Navigating the Game: Pasqual Batalla on Leading Sandsoft and Barcelona's Gaming Boom
46:17
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Navigating the Game: Pasqual Batalla on Leading Sandsoft and Barcelona's Gaming Boom

Welcome to another exciting episode of Player: Engage Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the gaming industry with our special guest, Pasqual Batalla, COO of Sandsoft.

PLAYER DRIVENAPR 9, 2024
Live from GDC 24: Exploring the Gaming Landscape with Keywords Studios CEO Bertrand Bodson
28:52
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Live from GDC 24: Exploring the Gaming Landscape with Keywords Studios CEO Bertrand Bodson

Player: Engage Podcast: Live from GDC with Bertrand Bodson, CEO of Keywords Studios!Welcome to a special live episode of the Player: Engage Podcast, where host Greg sits down with Bertrand Bodson, the CEO of Keywords, at the Game Developers…

PLAYER DRIVENAPR 2, 2024
Encore - Unlocking Player Loyalty: Gemma Doyle's Secrets to Building Engaging VIP Programs
56:28
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Encore - Unlocking Player Loyalty: Gemma Doyle's Secrets to Building Engaging VIP Programs

Welcome to another episode of the Player Engage Podcast, where we dive deep into the gaming industry's most intriguing topics.

PLAYER DRIVENMAR 26, 2024
Navigating the Future of Gaming: Insights from GDC with Erik Ashby
48:14
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Navigating the Future of Gaming: Insights from GDC with Erik Ashby

In this episode of the Player Engage podcast, host Greg Posner and guest Erik Ashby, Senior Director and Head of Product Research at Helpshift, delve into the evolving landscape of gaming technology and player experiences.

PLAYER DRIVENMAR 19, 2024
The Future of Gaming Through the Lens of Accessibility with Améliane and Jenna
1:07:36
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The Future of Gaming Through the Lens of Accessibility with Améliane and Jenna

The Future of Gaming Through the Lens of Accessibility Episode Summary:Join us on a journey through the pivotal realm of gaming and media accessibility with our special guests, Améliane Chiasson and Jenna.

PLAYER DRIVENMAR 12, 2024
Scaling Excellence: A Deep Dive into Player Experience Leadership with Rustam Kuramshin
43:30
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Scaling Excellence: A Deep Dive into Player Experience Leadership with Rustam Kuramshin

In the latest episode of the Player Engage podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Rustam Kuramshin from AppQuantum, a seasoned expert in player support.

PLAYER DRIVENMAR 5, 2024
Leveraging AI for Player Engagement with Industry Veteran Stephen Peacock
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Leveraging AI for Player Engagement with Industry Veteran Stephen Peacock

In this insightful episode of the Player Engage podcast, host Greg delves into the fascinating world of gaming AI with industry veteran Stephen Peacock.

PLAYER DRIVENFEB 27, 2024
Leveling Up Leadership: Insights From Dan McCreadie on Crafting Family-Friendly Hits
52:08
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Leveling Up Leadership: Insights From Dan McCreadie on Crafting Family-Friendly Hits

Unleashing Creativity and Accessibility in Game Design with DanGreg, sits down with Daniel McCreadie, a senior game designer at Outright Games, to discuss the intricacies of creating games that resonate with children and families.

PLAYER DRIVENFEB 20, 2024
From QA to Biz Dev: Charting the Game Industry's Growth with Terry Haynes
1:06:01
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From QA to Biz Dev: Charting the Game Industry's Growth with Terry Haynes

The Evolution of Gaming and the Power of NetworkingWelcome to the Player Engage Podcast, where we explore the biggest challenges, technologies, trends, and best practices for creating unforgettable player experiences.

PLAYER DRIVENFEB 13, 2024
Unlocking Player Loyalty: Gemma Doyle's Secrets to Building Engaging VIP Programs
55:16
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Unlocking Player Loyalty: Gemma Doyle's Secrets to Building Engaging VIP Programs

Welcome to another episode of the Player Engage Podcast, where we dive deep into the gaming industry's most intriguing topics.

PLAYER DRIVENFEB 6, 2024