Game Dev Local Podcast

Game Dev Local

Game Dev Local Podcast (Previously Game Dev London) is all about bringing game design and game development to the game developers and fanatics across the games industry. Our hosts and guests bring their expertise and knowledge to each episode as we aim to help everyone, from those just starting out, to those looking to hone their skills! Each episode focuses on a specific area of #gamedev, from design, to news, to what's hot in the UK game scene right now! For more information visit "GameDevLocal.Com" and be sure to join our community by visiting "GameDev.London/join"

297 episodios

Insights That Matter - Talking to the Met Police - #294 - Game Dev Local Podcast
28/10/2026
47:53
In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Sam Salam, Insights Lead at Met Police, MRS Board Member, Founder of Uncommon Thread. Together we explore the importance of communication and insight when it really has consequences. Talking about the challenges faced by the Metropolitan police to communicate with and understand the people of London and the parallel lessons we can learn from games development.
Communication Is Everything - Obviously! - #293 - Game Dev Local Podcast
14/10/2026
1:02:29
In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Bayan Mashat, consultant and producer at Meemwow. Together we explore the vital role of production in game devleopment, emphasizing how effective communication, planning, and team dynamics lead to successful shipping.
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Blending the Physical and Virtual in Tabletop Gaming
30/9/2026
53:17
In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Michael Power and Lee Brooks from Playseer. The team is building AR technology to help people play tabletop wargames together, even when they are in different places. However, the technology has broader implications as we will find.
Hot Takes: Relationship between Games and Gambling-Related Harms - #291 - Game Dev Local Podcast
16/9/2026
1:01:20
In this episode Oscar is once again joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Stuart De Ville, fellow host and captain of the team here at GDL. We talk about the recent (at the time of recording) call for research into the relationship between video games and gambling-related harms. Is this a legitimate request for scientific insight or just another veiled attack on the industry?
MMOs and the importance of Social Experiences in Games - #290 - Game Dev Local Podcast
2/9/2026
54:43
In this episode Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Irena Pereira, Founder of Unleashed games where we talk about her history with MMOs as well as the importance of social games experiences
Understanding Market Strategy - #289 - Game Dev Local Podcast
19/8/2026
1:01:22
In this episode Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Guilherme Fernandes, Associate Director, Corporate Strategy @ King. We talk about how to use market trend data and competitive analysis in how you validate your game and the practical ways this can change the way you look at what your next game could be.
The Impact of The Industry Redundancies on Education - #288 - Game Dev Local Podcast
5/8/2026
1:07:09
In this episode Oscar is once again joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Michael Farrow-Killick, Lecturer at Cambridge Regional College and CEO of Rizing Games. We talk about the impact of the industries wide-scaling redundancies on students and how educational systems are responding. We ask the question is it still worth training in games?
Importance of UX Design - #287 - Game Dev Local Podcast
15/7/2026
56:51
In this episode Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Holger Wurst, Lead UX Designer at Wooga (June's Journey). We talk about the importance of user experience design and using research to get insight that work with game design.
Pitfalls and Strategies for Indie Game Founders - #285 - Game Dev Local Podcast
1/7/2026
1:12:39
In this episode Oscar is once again joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' b Stuart De Ville, fellow host and captain of the team here at GDL. We discuss the common pitfalls and essential strategies for indie game studio founders. They cover topics from idea validation, team building, funding, legal considerations, to market understanding, providing practical advice for aspiring developers.
The Special Effect of SpecialEffect.- #284 - Game Dev Local Podcast
17/6/2026
47:23
In this episode Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Maddy Meeson, Events and Community Fundraising Manager for SpecialEffect = the charity changing lives by providing assistive technology to people with physical disabilities. We talk about accessibility and what the Games Industry's adopted charity says about what we stand for.

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297 episodios

Insights That Matter - Talking to the Met Police - #294 - Game Dev Local Podcast

Communication Is Everything - Obviously! - #293 - Game Dev Local Podcast

Blending the Physical and Virtual in Tabletop Gaming

Hot Takes: Relationship between Games and Gambling-Related Harms - #291 - Game Dev Local Podcast

MMOs and the importance of Social Experiences in Games - #290 - Game Dev Local Podcast

Understanding Market Strategy - #289 - Game Dev Local Podcast

The Impact of The Industry Redundancies on Education - #288 - Game Dev Local Podcast

Importance of UX Design - #287 - Game Dev Local Podcast

Pitfalls and Strategies for Indie Game Founders - #285 - Game Dev Local Podcast

The Special Effect of SpecialEffect.- #284 - Game Dev Local Podcast