How can gaming studios better support developers when working with new technologies? While gaming studios are increasingly investing in data analytics and security to gain insights from players and protect sensitive information, it's important that developers are also equipped with the skills and resources to leverage these new areas. Studios must ensure developers have the training and guidance needed to develop securely from the start of a project.

In today’s episode, Myke talks to Stacey Kruczek, Director of Developer Relations at Aerospike who are creating developer-first tools and fostering communities for engineers to learn from experts and each other. With rapid growth in areas like AI, gaming companies must make developing on the cutting edge easier for their teams through open communication and dedicated developer advocacy programs.

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Welcome to Game Logic where gaming industry expert Myke Parrott interviews top-class Gaming professionals from some of the world’s most respected Games Studios. These conversations unveil the business side of the gaming industry and reveal insights from some of the people who make the world’s best video games possible.

This show discusses everything from launching new titles, game development, streaming, UX and UI through to eSports, Free To Play Mobile Gaming and even Web3 Crypto innovations. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the creative processes, challenges, and triumphs from CTOs, engineers, developers, art directors, designers, animators and producers offering an immersive journey into the heart of the gaming universe.

How will cryptocurrency and blockchain technology continue to evolve within the gaming industry over the next few years? The current focus for blockchain games is shifting away from crypto elements towards simply making high quality games. Where crypto is involved, the technology will likely become more seamlessly integrated in the background while the gameplay remains front and centre. As games on blockchain platforms get more enjoyable for mainstream gamers, it's possible we could see wider adoption of the new models these technologies enable.

Robbie Cochrane is an educator and entrepreneur with a passion for gaming. After teaching, he explored blockchain and co-founded an early blockchain gaming company. Now the founder of Neolyfe, Robbie is building an immersive virtual world platform where education, gaming and social interaction converge using his experience developing educational games.

To discover the next step in your gaming career, head to https://www.gamelogicrecruitment.com/

Welcome to Game Logic where gaming industry expert Myke Parrott interviews top-class Gaming professionals from some of the world’s most respected Games Studios. These conversations unveil the business side of the gaming industry and reveal insights from some of the people who make the world’s best video games possible.

This show discusses everything from launching new titles, game development, streaming, UX and UI through to eSports, Free To Play Mobile Gaming and even Web3 Crypto innovations. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the creative processes, challenges, and triumphs from CTOs, engineers, developers, art directors, designers, animators and producers offering an immersive journey into the heart of the gaming universe.

Is it possible to get a gaming job straight out of college and still rise to lead major projects?

David McDonough got his start by landing a job at Firaxis Games straight out of college, despite still having a semester left to complete. This opened the door to over a decade of experience working on major franchises, such as Civilization.

Through perseverance and seizing opportunities, David was able to take on roles at different studios and expand his skills over the years. He now leads design as a Lead Designer at OtherSide Entertainment, collaborating with industry veterans. David's story shows how passion and hard work can help one succeed in the challenging game industry.

To discover the next step in your gaming career, head to https://www.gamelogicrecruitment.com/

Welcome to Game Logic where gaming industry expert Myke Parrott interviews top-class Gaming professionals from some of the world’s most respected Games Studios. These conversations unveil the business side of the gaming industry and reveal insights from some of the people who make the world’s best video games possible.

This show discusses everything from launching new titles, game development, streaming, UX and UI through to eSports, Free To Play Mobile Gaming and even Web3 Crypto innovations. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the creative processes, challenges, and triumphs from CTOs, engineers, developers, art directors, designers, animators and producers offering an immersive journey into the heart of the gaming universe.