Play List

Cam Rogers sits at the intersection of law, film and game production. In this episode he breaks down what he calls being a "law-ducer", from game contracts to why marketing a game is nothing like marketing a film. He also gets into his pull toward indie games over AAA, and the legal grey areas around IP when games and memes collide.

What does it take to turn a passion for games into a decades-long career? In this episode of Play List Podcast, gaming industry veteran Chris Davey reflects on his journey through game publishing, esports, and community building, and exploring the transmedia and the future of bringing games, music and all entertainment into one experience.

What is it really like working in the games industry—and how do you actually get a job in game development? In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Walker, an HR professional in the video games industry, to talk about careers in gaming, breaking into the industry, and what it’s really like working behind the scenes at a game studio.

Pen talks Pokémon, parkour and planning a game design career—exploring how her journey through games and movement shaped the way she understands creativity, systems, and life itself.

Lu Gigliotti shares highlights from his gaming career, from Earthworm Jim to Devil May Cry, and reflects on the future of games and AI.

The Three Thousands present Play List Ep. 05 with Sam Shepherd

The Three Thousands present Play List Ep. 04 - From TF2 to EA and Beyond: How Sam Kayler-Thomson Turned Passion into a Pro Game Dev Career.

Sean Reynolds, the 'Ghost Signs guy', shares his journey as a Cultural Archaeologist, uncovering stories behind Melbourne's faded advertisements. He reflects on the impact of video games like Chrono Trigger and Mortal Kombat, his Hollywood career, moving to Melbourne, and its vibrant culture. His book, Melbourne Ghost Signs, explores the history and community significance of these signs.

We explore gaming's evolution through Guy’s journey—from growing up in Hong Kong to shaping games at EA Australia, Ubisoft Toronto, and Ghost Story Games. He discusses adapting to Australian culture, early online gaming via BBS, and underrated titles like Phantom Crash. Reflecting on his shift to experience design, Guy highlights classics like Shadow of the Colossus and Bioshock. A sharp, insightful conversation!

From Atari to AI: 25 years in gaming with Mauro Fiore! Join host Benjamin Dawe on Episode 01 of the Play List podcast as he chats with veteran Game Director and Creative Director Mauro Fiore (ex-Rockstar Games, Zynga & Electronic Arts). Hear Mauro’s favorite games of all time, tales from the trenches of Game Development, the evolution of Game Design, and Mauro's take on the future of play.