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- BLOGMAY 13, 2026
5 Lessons for Community Managers in Gaming
The role has shifted from forum moderation to product strategy. Here's what the strongest community teams in the industry have figured out — and what the rest are still getting wrong.
BY GREG POSNER - PODCASTMAY 12, 2026
Feedback at 150,000 Players: What V Rising Learned from Its Own Launch
What happens inside a studio when a game explodes past every projection on launch day? Jeremy Fielding, Community Manager and Narrative Coordinator at Stunlock Studios, was there when V Rising hit 150,000 concurrent Steam players — and he w…
WITH JEREMY FIELDING - PODCASTMAR 24, 2026
Day Zero Design: Why Your Community Strategy is Your New Game Engine
Guests: Karin Johnson: Co-founder of Magic Potion Games (Veteran of Club Penguin and Fortnite)Hege Tokerud: CEO/Founder of Aiba (Cybersecurity and AI moderation specialist) Episode Summary In this strategic primer for GDC 2026, we sit down…
- DESKMAR 12, 2026
Meet Christina Camilleri, Netflix Games' "Chaos Gremlin" and "Safety By Design" Champion
From a dedicated MapleStory player to an "ethical hacker" to the Head of Trust and Safety at Netflix Games, Camilleri has blazed a unique trail across the digital community support landscape
BY LEWIS WARD - DESKMAR 9, 2026
The Steelier Side of Amir Satvat's Games Community Success
I started Amir Satvat’s Games Community because I saw members of the games community losing their jobs and needing help. I remembered everything I had gone through trying to get into the industry and thought I could do something with the skill sets I had. It all began with our first resource, now one of 13, which was a games jobs workbook. - Amir Satvat
BY LEWIS WARD - PODCASTFEB 17, 2026
ENCORE: Balancing Family, Career, and Community in the Games Industry
Episode Summary How do you break into the games industry later in your career? And once you’re in, how do you build a meaningful life and community without burning out? In this episode, Greg is joined by Amir Satvat, a Business Development…
- PODCASTJAN 13, 2026
Player Support, Trust & Safety, and the Future of Community-Led Games | Schell Games
In this episode of Player Driven, Greg Posner sits down with Laura Norwicke Hall, Senior Player Support Specialist at Schell Games, to unpack what modern player experience really looks like when games scale.
- PODCASTDEC 9, 2025
Making a Metaverse That Matters with James Au
This episode features host Greg and Lewis Ward discussing the true nature of virtual worlds with Wagner James Au, author of Making a Metaverse That Matters, exploring the core design, economic, and community philosophies of successful platf…
- PODCASTSEP 9, 2025
Balancing Family, Career, and Community in the Games Industry with Amir Satvat
Episode SummaryHow do you break into the games industry later in your career? And once you’re in, how do you build a meaningful life and community without burning out? In this episode, Greg is joined by Amir Satvat, a Business Development l…
- PODCASTJUL 8, 2025
ENCORE: Blending Community and Social Media: Insights with Fiene Ziegler of InnoGames
Episode Overview: In this episode, Greg Posner interviews Fiene Ziegler, Senior Community Management Specialist at InnoGames.
- PODCASTJUL 1, 2025
From Club Penguin to Imagine Island: Building Games That Last a Generation
📖 Episode Summary:This episode of Player Driven, in collaboration with Community Clubhouse, dives into the future of kids' gaming and digital safety.
- PODCASTMAY 27, 2025
From Discord to Durable: Scaling Player Support and Community Without Burning Out
In a world where players expect instant answers and unforgettable moments, how do you scale support without sacrificing community?We sat down with Heidi Christine (CMO and Head of Community at Pixels) and Conor McGinley (CS Lead at Twin Harbor Interactive) to find out. Whether you're a live service veteran or just starting your first Discord server, this episode from the Player Driven podcast drops a ton of actionable insights. Let's break them down.
BY GREG POSNER - PODCASTAPR 1, 2025
Boost Player Retention Through Smart Community Management with Tim Smith
Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, Greg sits with Tim Smith to discuss COHEZION, a community-focused tool designed to streamline player engagement and community analytics.
- PODCASTFEB 4, 2025
ENCORE From Neopets to Now: Catherine Litvaitis on Community Management
Greg sits down with Catherine Litvaitis, a seasoned community manager with experience at Mouldbreaker Interactive, Armor Games Studios, and Paradox Interactive.
- PODCASTDEC 17, 2024
Revolutionizing Gaming with UGC: How Mod.io Leads the Way with Scott Reismanis
User-Generated Content (UGC) has become a transformative force in the gaming industry, revolutionizing how players interact with games and how developers approach content creation. In this exploration, we'll dive deep into the world of UGC, uncovering its remarkable potential to reshape gaming experiences, drive community engagement, and create new opportunities for developers and players alike. The journey of UGC is a testament to the incredible creativity and passion of gaming communities. From humble beginnings in early modding scenes to today's sophisticated content creation platforms, UGC has evolved from a niche hobby to a critical component of modern game development and player experience.
BY GREG POSNER - PODCASTNOV 19, 2024
Blending Community and Social Media: Insights with Fiene Ziegler of InnoGames
Episode Overview: In this episode, Greg Posner interviews Fiene Ziegler, Senior Community Management Specialist at InnoGames.
- PODCASTOCT 15, 2024
Exploring the Power of Educational Games and the Growing Midwest Game Development Scene with Jennifer Javornik
Introduction: In this episode, Greg Posner welcomes Jennifer Javornik, the Chief Partnerships Officer at Filament Games, to discuss the impact of educational gaming and the thriving Midwest game development community.
- PODCASTAUG 20, 2024
From Neopets to Now: Catherine Litvaitis on Community Management
Greg sits down with Catherine Litvaitis, a seasoned community manager with experience at Mouldbreaker Interactive, Armor Games Studios, and Paradox Interactive.
- PODCASTJUL 30, 2024
Beyond the Code of Conduct: Trust and Privacy in Gaming
Episode Description: In this episode of Player: Engage, Greg hosts a panel with three distinguished guests from GDC's Community Clubhouse: Mike Pappas, CEO of Modulate; Kieran Donovan, CEO of KID; and Tess Lynch, a privacy and IP attorney a…
- PODCASTJUL 9, 2024
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.
- PODCASTMAY 21, 2024
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.
- PODCASTJUL 11, 2023
Unleashing Player Experience Magic with Personalized Community Engagement with Steven Zachary
Steven Zachary from Uplift Games discusses player support for Adopt Me! Drawing on his experience at 5CA, he speaks about the importance of supporting and enhancing the player experience and listening to your community.