About the Episode

Join us for a casual conversation about Game Localization and the active community of the IGDA Localization Special Interest Group led by ⁠Julia Gstöttner⁠, Aurélie Perrin, and other amazing localization experts. For more information, stay updated with the Localization SIG at ⁠https://igda.org/sigs/localization/⁠.

About the People

Featured Guests: Julia Gstöttner and Aurélie Perrin⁠ - Co-Leads of IGDA Localization Special Interest Group

Interviewer: ⁠⁠⁠Suzanne Freyjadis⁠⁠⁠, Director of Global Development, IGDA

Producer: ⁠⁠Dr. Jakin Vela⁠⁠, Executive Director, IGDA

Audio Engineer: ⁠⁠Jordan Grelle⁠⁠, Composer/Producer at Jordan Grelle Music

About the IGDA

The International Game Developers Association is the largest nonprofit membership organization serving game developers worldwide. The IGDA is committed to advancing the careers and enhancing the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community. For more information about the IGDA, visit ⁠⁠https://igda.org⁠⁠.

About the People

Featured Guest: ⁠Andrew Pappas, Owner & Marketing Consultant, Regen Marketing

Interviewer: ⁠Suzanne Freyjadis⁠, Director of Global Development, IGDA

Producer: Dr. Jakin Vela, Executive Director, IGDA

Audio Engineer: Jordan Grelle, Composer/Producer at Jordan Grelle Music

About the Episode

In this G.I.S.T. podcast we welcome marketing professional, Andrew Pappas. We learn about how Andrew made the move from indie films to indie games and discuss how indie developers can create a solid marketing plan to set themselves up for success.

About the IGDA

The International Game Developers Association is the largest nonprofit membership organization serving game developers worldwide. The IGDA is committed to advancing the careers and enhancing the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community. For more information about the IGDA, visit ⁠https://igda.org⁠.

About the People

Featured Guest: Chirag Chopra, Founder at Lucid Labs

Interviewer: Suzanne Freyjadis, Director of Global Development at IGDA

Producer: ⁠Dr. Jakin Vela⁠, Executive Director, IGDA

Audio Engineer: ⁠Jordan Grelle⁠, Composer/Producer at Jordan Grelle Music

About the Episode

The IGDA's first episode of the Game Industry Side Take (GIST) podcast features Chirag Chopra and his journey to becoming an award wining developer. A Google Games Accelerator alumnus, Chirag runs an all-remote, global indie game studio called Lucid Labs. Chirag believes he has the most crucial duty in the world - bringing joy to a stressed society. Lucid Labs takes pride in being the only Indian game developer (yet) to launch a game on Apple Arcade. The game, 'Possessions', being their most ambitious one, has won multiple accolades globally, including two Game of the Year awards. With a focus on crafting premium experiences with light-hearted stories, Lucid Labs stand proudly by its motto - we make games (not) for the masses.

About the IGDA

The International Game Developers Association is the largest nonprofit membership organization serving game developers worldwide. The IGDA is committed to advancing the careers and enhancing the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community. For more information about the IGDA, visit https://igda.org.