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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.

The launch of The Three Thousands, a game development studio, took place today in Melbourne. Founded by a team of senior industry professionals, the studio is looking to bring new ideas to the gaming and entertainment space, particularly in the realm of racing games.

The new racing game studio is to focus on becoming "the ultimate digital automotive brand."