Think Like A Game Designer
A podcast by Justin Gary - Thursdays
92 Episodes
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Kohji Nagata — Building Parallel, Designing with Obsession, and Falling in Love with Your Creations (#84)
Published: 5/15/2025 -
Dafna Pleban — Editing Underwater, Building Creative Teams, and the Economics of Storytelling (#83)
Published: 5/1/2025 -
Justin Ziran — Digital Magic: Fear and Success, Leading with Bold Decisions, and Redefining Innovation (#82)
Published: 4/8/2025 -
James Introcaso — Game Masters, the Rise of Indie RPGs and Showing Up for Luck (#81)
Published: 3/27/2025 -
Jesse Alexander — Mastering the Creative Hustle, Fighting for Bold Ideas, and Thriving in a Changing Industry (#80)
Published: 2/27/2025 -
Ryan Soave — Embracing Discomfort, Overcoming Mental Blocks, and Unlocking Creative Growth (#79)
Published: 2/11/2025 -
Matt Forbeck — From Warhammer to Marvel: Bold Risks, Creative Freedom, and Collaboration (#78)
Published: 1/16/2025 -
Alliestrasza — From Hearthstone Streaming to Web3 Gaming: Building Communities and Crafting New Worlds (#77)
Published: 1/2/2025 -
Eric Dieulangard — Altered: Marketing the most successful TCG Kickstarter of all time (#75)
Published: 12/12/2024 -
Travis George — From League of Legends to Vela Games: Prioritization, Leadership, and the Power of Constraints (#75)
Published: 11/21/2024 -
Alexander Seropian — From Halo to Fortnite: Mastering Team Dynamics, Entrepreneurial Resilience, and User Generated Content (#74)
Published: 11/7/2024 -
Richard Bartle & Nigel Roberts — The Power of ‘What If,’ Building Communities, and Navigating Decentralization in Game Design (#73)
Published: 10/24/2024 -
Alex Yeager — Mastering Game Pitches, Reviving Evergreen Titles, and Creating Social Experiences in Game Design (#72)
Published: 10/8/2024 -
Scott Morris — Building a Brand, Navigating Contracts, and the Power of Relationships in Game Design (#71)
Published: 9/19/2024 -
LIVE at Gen Con 2024 (Special Episode)
Published: 8/23/2024 -
Ethan Mollick — Navigating AI in Game Design, Ethical Integration, and Supporting Artists (#70)
Published: 8/8/2024 -
Justin Gary — C.O.R.E. Attributes (Special)
Published: 7/16/2024 -
Jonathan Tweet — Pioneering RPG Design, Innovating Dungeons & Dragons, and Crafting Educational Stories (#69)
Published: 7/9/2024 -
Geoff Engelstein — Game Design Wisdom, Educational Insights, and Industry Advocacy (#68)
Published: 6/20/2024 -
Stephan Brissaud — Industry Leadership, Game Development, and Retail Strategies (#67)
Published: 5/29/2024
In Think Like a Game Designer, award-winning designer and Stone Blade Entertainment CEO Justin Gary speaks with world-class game designers and creative experts from various industries. Each episode deconstructs the creative process, offering insights into the art of game design and the broader cultural, technological, and business influences shaping a myriad of creative mediums. Join us for actionable advice and unique perspectives that will enrich your understanding of what it means to be creative in and out of the gaming world. justingarydesign.substack.com