Podcast
Dev Diary
Hosted by Paul James · EN
Dev Diary is the interview series where the host, Paul James, sits down with some of the brightest minds in the gaming industry and goes through their history, the highs, the lows and everywhere in between.
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Episode 136: Rob Davis (Ghost Of Yotei, God Of War, The Saboteur)
Oct 2900:38:51Tap to summarizeFrom emerging into the Aussie game-dev scene right at a point where it collapsed, and then making it with some of the biggest names in games overseas, Rob Davis has done extraordinary things in the games industry. He joins Paul in this returning episode of Dev Diary to discuss the journey so far. Consider supporting the Dev Diary Patreon for early access to episodes of both Dev Diary and Next Gen, as well as much more! Join the Dev Diary Discord and engage with me and the growing community. Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter. Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces, and shows such as Patched, and Gamer School
Transcribe →Episode 135: Abubakar Salim Chapter 2 (Tales Of Kenzera ZAU, Assassin's Creed Origins, House Of The Dragon Season 2)
Dec 14, 202400:13:52Tap to summarizeIt was only a few months and a few episodes ago since we last spoke to Abubakar Salim, but a lot has taken place. Join Paul and Abu as the pair discuss where his work and personal life has gone in recent times. Join the Dev Diary Discord and engage with me and the growing community. Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter. Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces, and shows such as Patched, and Gamer School
Transcribe →Episode 134: Rich Lambert Chapter 3 (The Elder Scrolls Online)
Nov 27, 202400:16:04Tap to summarizeRich Lambert returns for a third time to Dev Diary to share some further stories from his Elder Scrolls Online and broader gaming adventure! Join the Dev Diary Discord and engage with me and the growing community. Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter. Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces, and shows such as Patched, and Gamer School
Transcribe →Episode 133: Allard Laban (Jackbox Party Pack)
Nov 13, 202400:43:33Tap to summarizeA love of games with family spurred Allard Laban to great things in the video game industry. Recently he came to PAX AUS and kindly gave Paul time to chat in this new entry of Dev Diary Join the Dev Diary Discord and engage with me and the growing community. Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter. Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces, and shows such as Patched, and Gamer School
Transcribe →Episode 132: Mark Meer (Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Baldur's Gate II)
Oct 2, 202400:53:15Tap to summarizeDev Diary returns at long last with a pretty exceptional guest. You know him and love him for his work on classic Bioware IP like Dragon Age and Mass Effect - Mark Meer is on the show to discuss his journey so far. Join the Dev Diary Discord and engage with me and the growing community. Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter. Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces, and shows such as Patched, and Gamer School
Transcribe →Where's The Show Been? An Update
Sep 18, 202400:05:38Tap to summarizeDev Diary will return soon! Join the Dev Diary Discord and engage with me and the growing community. Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter. Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces, and shows such as Patched, and Gamer School
Transcribe →Episode 131: Abubakar Salim (Tales Of Kenzera ZAU, Assassin's Creed Origins, House Of The Dragon Season 2)
May 29, 202401:03:12Tap to summarizeHe's a star of stage, screen, voice-acting, and now even game design. Abubakar Salim recently launched his debut title, Tales Of Kenzera: ZAU, and joins Paul on Dev Diary to discuss the road into game-dev, the art of voice-acting, paying homage to culture and family, as well as much more. Consider supporting the Dev Diary Patreon for early access to episodes of both Dev Diary and Next Gen, as well as much more! Join the Dev Diary Discord and engage with me and the growing community. Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter. Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces, and shows such as Patched, and Gamer School
Transcribe →Episode 130: Cade Franklin (Capes, Hand Of Fate 2, The Oregon Trail)
May 17, 202401:03:16Tap to summarizeA man of many talents, Cade Franklin has been excelling in game-development having been a piece of the puzzle in many Aussie classics, but has also been the star of Lego Masters, winning the series' first season. He's on Dev Diary today to discuss all of it! Consider supporting the Dev Diary Patreon for early access to episodes of both Dev Diary and Next Gen, as well as much more! Join the Dev Diary Discord and engage with me and the growing community. Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter. Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces, and shows such as Patched, and Gamer School
Transcribe →Episode 129: Brent Waller (Cozy Caravan, Windbound, Golden Axed)
May 2, 202401:12:32Tap to summarizeBrent Waller has seen it all in the Aussie game dev scene, the GFC, the emergence of indies, and he's worked with big publishers, small, and everything in between. He was even at the tip of the spear of Early Access releases, and is returning to the well again with Cozy Caravan. Brent joins Paul on this new Dev Diary to discuss the exciting new Early Access release date reveal, development, and his career to date! Cozy Caravan on Steam Consider supporting the Dev Diary Patreon for early access to episodes of both Dev Diary and Next Gen, as well as much more! Join the Dev Diary Discord and engage with me and the growing community. Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter. Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces, and shows such as Patched, and Gamer School
Transcribe →Episode 128: Daniel Utkovic (Footy Bash)
Apr 17, 202400:59:34Tap to summarizeDan Utkovic has long had a long of games and AFL, but pairing the two together is a whole other beast entirely. Along with his good mate though, he's doing just that, and he comes to Dev Diary to discuss the experience so far in this brand-new episode. Consider supporting the Dev Diary Patreon for early access to episodes of both Dev Diary and Next Gen, as well as much more! Join the Dev Diary Discord and engage with me and the growing community. Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter. Visit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces, and shows such as Patched, and Gamer School
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