Dev to Dev is the podcast about everyday Videogame Developers and why they do what they do every day - the animators, engineers, artists, producers, and designers whose work shapes the games we play. Hosted by Alex Sulman, a veteran of nearly three decades in the industry, the show highlights the passion, challenges, and personal journeys of those often overlooked in gaming’s spotlight. Inspired by Greg Miller’s 2015 Game Awards speech recognizing a developer in the credits of a game he'd ju ...
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S01 E10 of Dev to Dev - the Podcast about everyday Videogame developers and why they do what they do every day - features a candid conversation with Liam McDonald who shares how gaming shaped his identity — from RuneScape escapades in school libraries to exciting projects at both Indie and AAA studios. Liam and I dive deep into the power of curiosi…
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Dev to Dev S01 E09 - John 'Bau' Bautista
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In Dev to Dev S01 E09 I sit down with John “Bau” Bautista, a veteran combat designer whose path runs from arcade halls and QA grindhouses to leading teams on AAA franchises. Bau’s journey is about persistence, rule‑breaking, experimentation, and turning melee combat into storytelling through rhythm, space, and feel. Bau learned to “game the system”…
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Dev to Dev S01 E08 - Matt Brunhofer
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In this episode of Dev to Dev, host Alex Sulman sits down with Matt Brunhofer, a game developer whose unconventional path ran through theater, film, and even EMT work before finding its home in video games. Matt’s journey is about persistence, creativity, and the joy of helping others succeed behind the scenes. Discovering the Art of Collaboration …
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Dev to Dev S01 E07 - Orlando Jimenez
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In this episode of Dev to Dev – the podcast about everyday video game developers and why they do what they do every day – I talk with Orlando Jimenez. Orlando’s story is rooted in perseverance and curiosity. From his first encounter with Spider-Man on the Nintendo 64 to shaping combat systems on AAA games, he’s a developer who turned challenges int…
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In the next episode of Dev to Dev – the podcast about everyday video game developers and why they do what they do every day – I sit down with Leamon Tuttle to explore how his path from philosophy student and artist led him to take on the position of “Loremaster” – a role rarely filled and easily mis-understood. Leamon’s career in games is a masterc…
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In this episode of Dev to Dev – the podcast about everyday video game developers and why they do what they do every day – I sit down with Paul Dziadzio, a Senior Gameplay Programmer. Paul’s journey is rooted in a love of storytelling and systems, from early memories of Lord of the Rings and Dungeons & Dragons to discovering programming in high scho…
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In this episode of Dev to Dev – the podcast about everyday video game developers and why they do what they do every day – I speak with Chris Peters, former QA Lead. Chris grew up in “Pencil Tucky,” a blue-collar corner of Pennsylvania, where gaming meant LAN battles with his dad and GameCube marathons with friends. A welder by trade, he never imagi…
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Dev to Dev S01 E02 - Leyla Mamedova
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In the second episode of Dev to Dev – the podcast about everyday video game developers and why they do what they do every day – I sit down with Leyla Mamedova, a cinematic pipeline manager whose career path has been anything but ordinary. Born in post-Soviet Russia, Leyla’s introduction to games came through contraband consoles and unlikely movie t…
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Dev to Dev S01 E01 - Anthony Avancena-Brigante
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Welcome to the very first episode of Dev to Dev — the podcast about everyday videogame developers and why they do what they do every day! My inaugural guest is Anthony Avancena-Brigante, an Audio Engineer whose journey into game development began with videogames as more than just entertainment — they were his way to connect, to socialize, and to be…
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Dev to Dev - the podcast about everyday videogame developers and why they do what they do every day - is dedicated to exploring the stories of the many animators, engineers, artists, producers, and designers whose work shapes the games we play. Hosted by Alex Sulman, a veteran of nearly three decades in the industry, the show highlights the passion…
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