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Your time is as valuable as diamonds, so invest some in yourself! Host and best-selling author, Eve Rodsky, along with physician Dr. Aditi Nerurkar invite you to reimagine your time as your most valuable currency. Combining science-based solutions, humor, personal insights, and practical tips, each episode features a special guest and focuses on a range of subjects from important boundary setting to beating burnout at home and at work, and how to infuse our lives with more creativity, connec ...
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In football, or soccer, there are rules for a ball out of play. That’s exactly where we’re taking you in this podcast series. Because every four years during the World Cup, it’s more than a simple story of goals scored and athletic displays. Sometimes, the really interesting part starts after the final whistle. We crossed the world to talk with journalists and passionate fans to bring you some of these stories that all have one thing in common: the World Cup. In the stories you’ll hear, some ...
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A bi-weekly video game development podcast by John R. Diaz, a veteran game designer who goes 1:1 in candid conversations with the developers behind today‘s hit games where we discuss their journey and learnings in this wild industry with no punches pulled. John is a kid born to emigrants from the Dominican Republic in New York City, raised with lots of love, off of food stamps & welfare, where English was not his native language, who got lucky enough to find his passion in developing video g ...
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Happy Friday! Hang out and play some games while we catch up with each other? Sam shares her excitement for the Superbowl (RIP to her optimism), how her phone got stolen, and Karly recaps the time her building caught fire. Plus we struggle with our games, as per usual. Yay! Games in this episode: Cloudpunk | Steam link From the steam store: "A neon…
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We're back at it with another co-op attempt! Spoiler alert: we struggled..... a lot. Game in this episode: It Takes Two | Steam Link From the Steam store: "Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challeng…
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Happy Friday! Hang out and play some co-op chaos with us because we're trying a brand new game today! If you need some friends to keep you company in the background while you game, this is the episode for you. We talk about the new TLOU series a bit, but mostly we just giggle a lot while we repeatedly die. It's fun! Game in this episode: It Takes T…
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We're back babyyy! We've missed you and it's been way too long, so we're easing back in with a lil catch up. Hang out and play with us while we look back on 2022 and share what we're looking forward to in the new year while diving into some games that we've been loving recently. Games in this episode: Coral Island | Steam link From the steam store:…
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Episode 39 features Jason Knobler, a Senior Staff Engineer at Lightning Games in Philadelphia. Jay’s a fellow Full Sail University alumni, who has worked as an Engineer on Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption, and is also writing his own Harmony Game Engine. Chapters: (00:00) John’s Life Notes (4:15) Who is Jason Knobler? (14:19) Origins (28:41) Fir…
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We're fully obsessed so hang out and play some Disney Dreamlight Valley with us! We update you on our progress with the game so far and check in with each other on how we're doing with therapy. Game in this episode Disney Dreamlight Valley | Official website From the official website: "Disney Dreamlight Valley is a hybrid between a life-sim and an …
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Happy Friday everyone! We've got a brand new game today, so hang out and play Dreamlight Valley with us! This was our very first time opening and playing the game so it's the perfect episode to throw on in the background while you're gaming or just need some company! Hopefully you enjoy listening while we stumble our way through this new cozy life …
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Today we're throwing it back to an old classic of ours, so hang out and play some Stardew Valley with us! We unexpectedly got a little heavy this episode while talking about love and missed experiences, but we think it's an interesting conversation and hope you enjoy. Game in this episode: Stardew Valley | Steam link From the Steam storefront: "You…
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Hi everyone! I forced Sam to go on a tour of all my recent builds, so hang out and play some Minecraft with us! We talk about our recent week, Sam's new piercing, and definitely did not repeatedly fall down waterfalls. Game in this episode: Minecraft | Official site From the xbox Game Store: "Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on ad…
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Hi everyone! It's been a while but we're finally back, so hang out and play Fall Guys with us! We catch you up on what we've been up to and what we've been playing since the last episode while we fail at this silly game multiple times. Game in this episode: Fall Guys | Nintendo eshop link From the Nintendo eshop: "Fall Guys is a free, cross-platfor…
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Episode 38 features Claude Jerome, a Lead Gameplay Designer for Firewalk Studios part of the Probably Monsters family. Claude’s experience has led him from Vicarious Visions, 1st Playable, to Microsoft on Project Spark, and Bungie on Destiny to where he is today. We talk about how he got where he is, where he’s trying to go, and everything in betwe…
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Episode 37 features Chris Cole a Senior Pipeline Technical Artist working at Amazon Game Studios as of the debut of this episode. We discuss his time at Survios working in VR, breaking in on Blacksite Area 51 at Midway Austin, life at Blizzard working on World of Warcraft, and we discuss ways to better manage and retain your talent. Chapters: (00:0…
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Episode 36 features Leon Kuperman, who gets his gamedev cred from text based Zork style adventures, and is a Co-founder and CTO at CAST AI. Formerly Vice President of Security Products OCI at Oracle, Leon’s professional experience spans across tech companies such as IBM, Truition, and HostedPCI. He founded and served as the CTO of Zenedge, an enter…
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Episode 35 of Out of Play Area the game developer's podcast, we sit down with the creator of Treachery in Beatdown City and discuss founding his company NuChallenger, alongside his time working in the Game Devs of Color Expo, as well as his journey from NYC and the games industry. Chapters: (00:00) Who is Shawn Alexander Allen? (11:14) Sneakerhead …
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Henry Golding is a Principal Software Engineering Lead at Xbox Game Studios currently spreading the significance of Test Driven Development and Automated Testing in Game Development. He's a native of the UK who has programmed for Sea of Thieves, Minecraft, Disney Universe, and Dead Space: Extraction for the Wii. We talk about his latest endeavors a…
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Kent Hudson is a fellow Midway Austin colleague who now serves as a Design Director for Brass Lion Entertainment. We talk about his start at Ion Storm on Deus Ex in Austin TX, then his jump to 2K Marin on Bioshock 2, and end with his indie hit The Novelist and everything in between. Chapters: (00:00) Who is Kent Hudson (15:38) Ion Storm (24:12) Shi…
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Zach Mumbach is a designer & producer at the Wandering Band who spent 17+ years at EA as a producer on Dante's Inferno, Dead Space, Battlefield: Hardline, Godfather 2, Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel, the Simpsons and more. We talk about his journey in and out of games and more. Chapters: (00:00) Who is Zach Mumbach (07:21) Visceral Games & Ragtag …
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Episode 31 features Ben Retan, a Lead AI & Encounter Designer at 2K’s Hangar 13 Studio out of Novato California. Ben is an old Midway Austin homie as well as a fellow Full Sail University alumni whose credits include Star Wars the Force Unleashed 1 & 2 for his days at LucasArts. We talk about Quantum Computing, Game Design, Dream Week, and more. Ch…
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Episode 30 features Chris Bourassa, a Design Director at Polyarc working out of Seattle. Chris is a fellow Full Sail University of Alumni with over 15 years of game design and engineering experience having worked on Midnight Club LA & Red Dead Redemption at Rockstar San Diego and Carnage Racing at Tiny Giant on Mobile, to his last game Moss 1 & 2. …
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In our season finale, Eve and Aditi bring all of the lessons and discussions of this season full circle to discuss what it means to live an “active legacy” – how we spend this one precious life we have to live, why we choose to spend our time the way we do and how it shapes the way people remember us. They are joined by Nora McInerny, author of It’…
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On episode 29 we sit down with Jason Jurecka, a Lead Software Engineer at Visual Concepts, who just released WWE 2k22 laying the smack down on the competition. He’s a fellow Full Sail Alumni who I had the pleasure to work with at R* San Diego on Red Dead Redemption 1 and GTA V, and who has worked with damn near all the heavy hitters in the game fro…
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What scares you about pursuing your dreams? And what’s waiting on the ‘other side’ of your fear? Whether it’s the classic fear of failure, or of climbing your own personal Mount Everest, Eve and Aditi share strategies for combating the perfectionist self-talk that often gets in our way. They are joined by Dr. Brad Johnson and Dr. David Smith, co-au…
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What’s the secret to getting unstuck and moving forward? This week, Eve and Aditi discuss the importance of taking small steps to reach your BIG, hairy, audacious, authentic goals. They are joined by VP of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, Robin Arzón, who shares her process for moving the needle toward the person you want to be a…
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Episode 28 is dedicated to the people of Ukraine. We sit down with Alan Blaine, a Principal Technical Designer for Bungie on Destiny, and a former Rockstar Designer for Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto V. We talk about the latest release of the Witch Queen, his upcoming GDC 2022 talk, and the craft of being a Technical Designer and a good m…
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What is the 'sweet spot' between happiness and meaning? Eve and Aditi take you on a journey to find it, and it starts with following your curiosity. They are joined by creator, designer and Jungalow founder, Justina Blakeney, who shares her ingredients for a sweet life and how to commit to curiosity every day. To learn more about Justina, visit www…
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Do you feel like the blurred demands of work and homelife are piling up and you cannot disconnect from all you have to do? This week, Eve and Aditi demystify multi-tasking (it’s ineffective and detrimental to the brain!). They’re joined by clinical psychologist, Dr. Amber Thornton, to help you set clear boundaries and create more physical and menta…
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Episode 27 of Out of Play Area the game developer's podcast features James Kane, a Game Designer & QA Manager at Raccoon Studios in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He's an old WB Games Montreal buddy in arms during our time on Metallica & Gotham Knights, who has gone on to do major things in the industry coming up through QA and studying Game Design at D…
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Do you feel guilty every time you step away from your duties as a partner, a parent, or professional to take some personal time? This week, Eve and Aditi explain where this guilt comes from and why it is so important for everyone to take time to refill their cup. They are joined by Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, therapist and best-selling author of Mommy Burn…
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Do you give yourself ‘permission to be unavailable’? This week, Eve and Aditi unravel why claiming uninterrupted ‘me’ time apart from our roles at work and in the home is so difficult, especially for women. They are joined by leadership and business strategist, Greg McKeown, to discuss the practice of saying and doing ‘no’ by setting clear boundari…
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Marie has a long career in game development, where she has worked on several AAA titles such as Batman Arkham Origins, Dead Rising, RollerCoaster Tycoon and Deus Ex. She worked for a number of well-renowned studios such as Ubisoft, Capcom, Warner Bros and Eidos, eventually making her way up to Game Director. Nowadays, she is a consultant who offers…
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What’s your communication style? Don’t know? This week, Eve and Aditi discuss why communication is key to lowering high stakes conflict in the home. They are joined by Executive coach and author, Daniel Stillman who discusses how to design conversations about domestic life with play, purpose and potential. To learn more about Daniel, visit www.dani…
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What would happen if you treated your home as your most important organization? This week, Eve and Aditi explore how an ownership mindset is the secret to equity, efficiency and believe it or not, more harmony in the home. From dishes to garbage to managing your kids’ activities, Eve and Aditi discuss how to share household responsibilities without…
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On Season 2’s premiere episode we surf the waves of change with Mauro Fiore, Studio Design Director at EA Firemonkeys in Melbourne, Australia. Mauro has spent 20+ years navigating the ever evolving gaming landscape - from console to casual to mobile and beyond. Join us as we discuss his journey from Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Techno…
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This week, Eve and Aditi begin to explain how to find your 'Unicorn Space’ —uninterrupted, sustained attention for the things we love—and why making time for it is not a luxury, but essential to our physical, mental, and emotional health in disruptive times. They are joined by creativity strategist and author, Natalie Nixon. To learn more about Nat…
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Have you ever thought to yourself "my time is never enough because everything is on me”? This week, Eve and Aditi continue to unravel the messages women tell themselves that undermine and devalue their time. They are joined by time and gender roles researcher and bestselling author, Brigid Schulte, as they discuss why men and women inherently view …
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In the first episode of Time Out, Eve and Aditi begin to unpack why it's so difficult for women to value and guard their own time, rather than to give it all away to others—and how the presenting problem (forgetting to put blueberries on a grocery list) is rarely the actual problem (a lack of mutual respect and trust between partners). Eve and Adit…
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This bonus episode features your host John R. Diaz, a Senior Technical Designer for Electronic Arts Frostbite Engine. In this 1:1 we look back on the podcast and the inaugural year, where we've been, and where we hope to go in 2022. Season 202(2) will kick off at the end of January / early February. See you all then! Feel free to connect with John …
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Johnny Wu is a QA Director at Riot Games in Santa Monica who has worked for Respawn on Apex Legends, King, Zynga, and King. Chapters: (00:00) Who is Johnny Wu? (07:34) A Toast with Johnny (15:43) What is a QA Director? (25:20) Getting into Games (32:37) Learning the QA Craft (39:52) Working at King (51:10) Canada to London (59:13) L.A. L.A. Land (0…
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Episode 22 of the game dev's podcast features Elaine Gomez a Game Designer at Brass Lion Entertainment based out of New York City. Elaine Gómez is an award-winning game designer currently working at Brass Lion Entertainment with 5 years of experience in gameplay and systems design. She is one of the six co-founders of Latinx in Gaming and supports …
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Angelica "Jel" Baca is a UX Designer at Intercept Games who found her way through QA for Glu Mobile, Bungie, PopCap, Card Kingdom, and King. Listen to her journey through this industry and how she thrives today. Chapters: (00:00) Who is Angelica Baca? (07:23) Customer Support @ Big Fish Games (14:55) First Game (22:28) QA Ground Floor (30:45) Netwo…
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Ryan Paradis, Design Director at Bungie working on Destiny talks about his journey through Full Sail University, working at Rockstar Games in San Diego, to Bungie on Destiny, to 343 on Halo Infinite and more. Chapters: (00:00) Who is Ryan Paradis? (10:39) Full Sail University Alliances (16:49) Live Design Director Life (26:30) Personal Sustainabili…
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Happy Friday friends! Hang out and play Spiritfarer and Moonlighter with us while we talk about something REAL exciting - the animal crossing direct! We're both so hyped for this new 2.0 update and dlc so obviously we had to yell about it with each other. Let us know which new features you're most excited for!! Games in this episode Spiritfarer | S…
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It's spooky season, so hang out and play Limbo with us! As a heads up, there are a few spoilery moments of us working out the puzzles together so just be aware if you haven't played yet. It's not too much of the episode, though. We also talk about Halloween and what we would do if the purge was real. Because we all have thought about it. Game in th…
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Episode 19 of the game dev podcast Out of Play Area features Brian Dumlao a QA Analyst at Jam City in Carlsbad, CA with Philipinne roots hailing from Los Angeles, California. We talk about how he used his sociology degree and experience at EB Games, to break in at Midway Games in San Diego and work on Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance, his journey thro…
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We were in the mood for cozy, comfort games so hang out and play Animal Crossing and Spiritfarer with us! We talk about the latest Nintendo Direct and a few games we're looking forward to. Somehow this is already our 25th episode. Thank you so much to everyone who has been listening from the beginning or just now tuning in! We love making this litt…
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Episode 18 features storyteller/technologist Matt Udvari the CTO and Co-Founder of Aquifer Motion in Austin, TX. We talk about his journey through game development onto his path to build new technology to make it easier for content creators, media businesses, and brands to build interactive stories. Chapters: (00:00) Who is Matt Udvari (13:23) Aust…
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Hi friends! You made it to Friday - hang out and play Ary and the Secret of Seasons and Assassin's Creed with us! We're talking bucket lists today - what's something on yours? Games in this episode: Ary and the Secret of Seasons | Switch eshop link "Journey across the magnificent world of Valdi! Ary and the Secret of Seasons is an award-winning adv…
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Hi friends! Happy Friday - hang out and play Islanders and Assassins Creed: Origins with us! These are two games we haven't played on the pod so far and we had a lot of fun. Today's episode we talk about therapy and how everything... just kind of sucks right now. I'm sure you can relate, so we hope you enjoy the episode and we hope you're doing wel…
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On Episode 17 of the Game Developer's Podcast Out of Play Area hosted by John R. Diaz we sit down with Lead Producer at Brass Lion Entertainment Yesenia Cisneros a Queens New York City Native with Chinese - Ecuadorian roots and we talk about what's it like breaking into games, working in eSports, transitioning into QA, and finally as a Producer at …
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