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Think Like A Game Designer: Jon Barry

Think Like A Game Designer: Jon Barry

by Justin Gary | May 22, 2023 | Business, Elements of Good Design, Publishing, Show Notes

Jon Barry is the founder of Forged Gaming, a renowned game accessories company. Jon has dedicated himself to creating a plethora of products that enhance the gaming experience, such as dice and game master screens. His pursuit of excellence and deep passion for gaming...
Think Like A Game Designer: Matt Fantastic

Think Like A Game Designer: Matt Fantastic

by Justin Gary | Mar 1, 2023 | Gaming, Philosophy, Publishing, Show Notes

Matt is easily the most punk rock game designer I’ve ever interviewed, and it’s no wonder because their professional life is rooted in collectivism, art, nerdery, social justice, and DIY punk rock. He is the Creative Director of Forever Stoked Creative, a studio they...
Think Like A Game Designer: Isaac Vega

Think Like A Game Designer: Isaac Vega

by Justin Gary | Jan 31, 2023 | Business, Elements of Good Design, Gaming, Publishing, Show Notes, Uncategorized

Isaac Vega has been designing board games for over a decade. Isaac has sold over 500,000 copies of his games worldwide and is an award-winning designer. He co-founded Rose Gauntlet Entertainment and is the designer of the hit game Dead of Winter. There are so many...

Think Like a Game Designer: Phil Walker-Harding

by Justin Gary | Jun 30, 2022 | Design Fundamentals, Elements of Good Design, Gaming, Publishing, Show Notes, Uncategorized

Phil has a great origin story because it is one that represents what it’s like for most designers to make it in the industry. His most popular game, Sushi Go!, has sold over a million copies and has been translated into 20 languages. Phil specializes in games that are...
Think Like A Game Designer Podcast: Alan Phan

Think Like A Game Designer Podcast: Alan Phan

by Justin Gary | Mar 28, 2022 | Business, Design Fundamentals, Elements of Good Design, Gaming, Publishing, Show Notes

Alan Phan and his team recently launched a million-dollar Kickstarter for a trading card game called The Grand Archive. What’s amazing is that he and his friends had never made a trading card game before, so today we’re going to learn a little bit more about Alan and...

No one knows what they’re doing…

by Justin Gary | Feb 27, 2022 | Business, Design Fundamentals, Gaming, Philosophy, Publishing

“The World of Warcraft Miniatures Game is getting scrapped.” The words of our head executive echoed in my ears. Unlike the rest of us, who were sitting around in t-shirts and hoodies, he was wearing a button-up shirt and acting as though he were the only adult in the...
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