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What growth teams can learn from game designers | Joel Burgess & Dan Vader (Grindstone)

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Joel Burgess, co-founder of Soft Rains, andDan Vader, Creative Director at Capybara Games, are the minds behind Grindstone, one of the most acclaimed indie puzzle games in recent years. Joel has worked on iconic titles like Watch Dogs: Legion and Skyrim. Dan, a long-time creative force at Capybara, has shaped the studio’s reputation with beloved games like Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP. Together, Joel and Dan bring a fresh perspective on game design, combining narrative depth with challenging gameplay mechanics to engage players at a deeper level.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Which types of game mechanics drive retention

  • What game designers know about onboarding users

  • What game designers have learned about leaderboards

  • How pricing influences user behavior

  • Tips on simplifying complex experiences (and when to make them more complex)

Loaded with actionable insights, this episode is a must-listen for growth and design teams looking to build lasting engagement through intrinsic motivation and thoughtfully designed user experiences.

Enjoy this episode? Rate it and leave a review. It really helps others find the podcast.
Learn more about Kristen and Irrational Labshere.

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Manage episode 457007491 series 2986345
Content provided by Kristen Berman | Irrational Labs. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Kristen Berman | Irrational Labs or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Joel Burgess, co-founder of Soft Rains, andDan Vader, Creative Director at Capybara Games, are the minds behind Grindstone, one of the most acclaimed indie puzzle games in recent years. Joel has worked on iconic titles like Watch Dogs: Legion and Skyrim. Dan, a long-time creative force at Capybara, has shaped the studio’s reputation with beloved games like Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP. Together, Joel and Dan bring a fresh perspective on game design, combining narrative depth with challenging gameplay mechanics to engage players at a deeper level.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Which types of game mechanics drive retention

  • What game designers know about onboarding users

  • What game designers have learned about leaderboards

  • How pricing influences user behavior

  • Tips on simplifying complex experiences (and when to make them more complex)

Loaded with actionable insights, this episode is a must-listen for growth and design teams looking to build lasting engagement through intrinsic motivation and thoughtfully designed user experiences.

Enjoy this episode? Rate it and leave a review. It really helps others find the podcast.
Learn more about Kristen and Irrational Labshere.

  continue reading

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