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Longest running podcast about all things League of Legends! We discuss builds, lore, listener feedback, and so much more! If you want to just sit back and have a good time listening to some good old fashioned conversation (with a few laughs thrown in) then this is the podcast for you!
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Building Better Games

Benjamin Carcich

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Building Better Games is about helping leaders create better video games through holistic leadership. If you’re a leader in games and game dev, you are who we make this podcast for. Making games is hard, no two ways about it. Only 5% of video games that enter production turn a profit. We aim to increase that number. Through our own successes and failures we (and our guests) have learned lessons that will help you create better teams and better games. Leadership matters, so let’s get better a ...
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The boys discuss Patch 25.15, State of the game, EWC, Trivia, emails and more on episode 701 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Visit our Website…
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Do you need game publishing to ship your game successfully? What does a leader in a publishing organization truly do? Join us for a conversation with Elizabeth Howard, an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience across Aspyr, 2K, and Bungie, where she led publishing and production. Elizabeth views game development and publishing as two par…
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The boys discuss Patch 25.14, Tilt Brackets, MSI, emails and more on episode 699 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Visit our Website - https://l…
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How will the game industry adapt? Are we hurtling towards a gig economy? In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Trent Kusters, co-founder and studio head of League of Geeks, to talk about the future of our industry. Trent takes us on a deep, honest exploration of the game industry’s current state, from platform power struggles and algorith…
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The boys discuss LoL Stats, TFT, Fun ‘Umm Actually League Games’, MSI, and more on episode 697 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Visit our Websi…
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What does it truly take to deliver a great game consistently in an industry known for its challenges and complexities? Join us for a conversation with Steve Sargent, Head of Production at Blind Squirrel Games, a veteran with over 35 years of experience in the game industry, including work on iconic titles like BioShock: The Collection and Mass Effe…
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The boys discuss Patch 25.13, Yunara, MSI, EWC, and more on episode 696 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Visit our Website - https://leaguecast…
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Aidan & Colton discuss Patch 25.12, Arena’s return, Aram’s update, MSI, and more on episode 695 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Visit our Webs…
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Game production lives and dies on planning—but most teams are still building like it’s 2010. In this episode, Ben is joined by Jeanne-Marie Owens and Jesse Houston of Critical Path to reveal better ways a studio can function based on decades of experience. From the myth of the “critical path” to the illusion that things will magically come together…
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The boys discuss ranked, new games, traditional custom skins, secret league tech, LTA, and more on episode 694 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast…
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Hiring only senior engineers might feel like a smart move, but is it breaking game development? In this episode, Ben sits down with Carly Taylor (an engineer and data scientist formerly on Call of Duty, now at Databricks) to tackle one of the most pressing and misunderstood issues in game development today: the crumbling pipeline of engineering tal…
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The boys discuss Patch 25.11, Off-Roles in ranked, Uzi, and more on episode 693 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Visit our Website - https://le…
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The boys discuss WASD Movement in LoL, Brawl, TL, Uzi, and more on episode 692 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Visit our Website - https://lea…
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Building a game is hard. Leading the team to do it well without losing yourself along the way? That’s even harder. In this episode, Ben sits down with Melissa Phillips, founder of Games Leadership and a former Head of Studio, to talk about the messy, emotional, and deeply human side of game leadership. From BAFTA boardrooms to indie trenches, Melis…
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What if the next great game studio doesn’t come from the West? In this episode, Ben chats with Rob Wynne and Clark Kosene from Rising Tide Studios—an unannounced AAA-inspired indie team taking a bold leap: building a game that truly bridges Eastern and Western audiences. We dive deep into why the moat of Western AAA game development is disappearing…
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The boys discuss A New Bug, Patch 25.09, Fiddle Support, LP Punishments, and more on episode 689 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Visit our Web…
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The boys discuss Chromas, Clash, Riot’s new President, and more on episode 688 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Visit our Website - https://lea…
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How would you know if your studio’s culture is toxic—before it’s too late? In this exclusive conversation, we talk with Charlie Sull, co-founder of CultureX and researcher with MIT, about how to spot, measure, and fix toxic workplace culture—especially in the high-stakes world of game development. Forget ping pong tables and free snacks. Culture is…
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The boys discuss the new season cinematics, Ionia, Brawl, Inting detection, Patch 25.8, and more on episode 687 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecas…
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The boys discuss Patch 25.7, 2xko, Riftbound, Zilean, LTA and more on episode 686 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Visit our Website - https://…
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Building a great game is hard—but getting players to actually discover and play it? That’s often harder. In this episode of Building Better Games, Ben sits down with user acquisition expert Matej Lančarič, whose decade of experience spans mobile, PC, Steam, and cross-platform launches. Together, they dive deep into the realities of user acquisition…
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Nick ‘The King’ Cooper, Frost, and Bluebasket discuss Patch 1.08, What supports to pick in soloq, Tier list of AP Mids, Side imbalance, Riot Trynd’s AMA, A champion spotlight on Karma, A new roundtable question, and more on episode 685 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - ht…
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In this episode, we welcome back organizational psychologist Graham McAllister for part 3 of our deep dive into one of the most critical challenges in game development—game vision. If you're a game developer, leader, or aspiring leader, this is an essential conversation that exposes why studios struggle to align on vision and how that misalignment …
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Nick and Colton discuss Patch 25.6, Arena, Champion Select, First Stand, and more on episode 683 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Visit our Web…
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The gaming industry is changing rapidly, and the global landscape is shifting in ways many studios aren’t prepared for. Are Western game studios becoming too complacent? What role will international development play in the future of game creation? In this episode, Joseph Kim, CEO of Lila Games, shares hard-earned lessons about building a game studi…
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The boys discuss Patch 25.5, Hextech chests, Naafiri, Specific ELO rules, First Stand, and more on episode 681 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast…
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The boys discuss Patch 15.4, Lane swaps, Fan made sites, Pro play news, and more on episode 680 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Visit our Webs…
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What does it take to lead effectively in the gaming industry? Many leaders in game development step into their roles without formal training—learning through trial and error. In this episode, we break down what real leadership looks like, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to drive meaningful change without falling into the trap of just "managin…
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The boys discuss Skin drama, Undodgeable skillshots, LTA/LCK playoff formats, and more on episode 679 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Visit ou…
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What if everything you thought about prototyping was wrong? Many teams rush to validate an idea too soon, but what if the real secret to success is building a studio that learns better? In this episode, Leif Johansen breaks down the myths of prototyping and how studios can create a structured approach to experimenting with game ideas. Key Takeaways…
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The boys discuss Hextech Chests, Rumors, Arena, LTA, EWC, and more on episode 678 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Visit our Website - https://…
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The boys discuss Patch 15.3, Mel Medarda, LTA, Removed Mechanics, and more on episode 677 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Visit our Website - …
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The boys discuss Charity skins, Complexity of new champs, Scripting, T1, and more on episode 676 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Visit our Web…
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Is the games industry maturing or collapsing? How have our old models and comparisons hurt how we develop? In this episode, Leif walks us through how game dev has shifted, and how you need to think differently to stay relevant. Enjoy! Key Takeaways: Playtesting and Leadership: How leaders set the tone for playtesting with their behavior, not their …
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The boys discuss Blue Essence, Season 15, Patch 15.2, Jungle pathing, Fearless Draft, and more on episode 675 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast …
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Why did Bungie's founder leave the AAA world to start building games in UEFN? What are the advantages and challenges of UGC platforms? Today, we talk with Alex Seropian, veteran game designer and founder of Bungie and Look North World, about the future of our industry. Enjoy! Key Takeaways: UGC Platforms Provide Some Serious Advantages: Tools like …
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The boys discuss Feats, Tier 3 boots, Winrates, Mel, Rewards, Jungle Pathing, LTA, and more on episode 674 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Vis…
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The boys discuss Season 2025 of League, Noxus’ Cinematic, ADCs vs Tanks, Hall of Legends, and more on episode 673 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguec…
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No guests today! Instead, I'll be taking questions from the Building Better Games discord and answering them. I cover10 questions including the challenges with AAA dev, the rise of co-dev, and what production careers look like. Enjoy! Question #1 : How do you ensure that you (the royal you) are making a game that will be fun for players, not just f…
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The boys discuss Elementalist skins, Biscuits, Arcane’s future, Meta picks, Competitive league, and more on episode 672 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/l…
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There’s a ton of knowledge about how we sustain games, but the art of creating something new remains mysterious, even to veteran developers. In this episode, Omar Kendall returns to talk about unknowns, product vs design, and how our industry is relating to risk. Enjoy! Key Takeaways: Embrace Uncertainty: Build teams ready to solve the riskiest pro…
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Nick and Aidan discuss Arcane buffs, OP tanks, AI Art, League Awards, and more on episode 671 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Visit our Websit…
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The boys discuss Patch 14.24, LoL’s physical card game, and more on episode 670 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Visit our Website - https://le…
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The boys discuss the Practice Tool update, Shyvana’s Rework, Your Shop, and more on episode 669 of Leaguecast! Email us - [email protected] Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast Visit our Webs…
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