Episode 15 – Technical Designer, Ben Vaccaro

07/30/12 • -1 min

Technical Designer Ben Vaccaro talks about his role in the game industry and his time working at Machinima. We also talk about our favorite games and give advice on how to get your start in the game industry. I started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! DONATE HERE!

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Episode 14 – Pro Wrestler, Leroy Patterson

Pro wrestler/stuntman/reality show star/crazy man Leroy Patterson and I talk about the similarities about what makes something fun in a wrestling match and in a video game. We also talk about the dark side of being a game tester. He is currently performing at Freakshow Wrestling, check it out here: Freakshow Wrestling Here is the music video that we were talking about that his stunt crew was in: Against Me! Music Video Here is his most famous clip seen on G4TV, The Soup, The Tonight Show and others: Roof Slam! Also check out his stunt group here for all his stunt craziness: No Mercy Video Here is his personal Facebook page, add him! Leroy's Facebook I started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! DONATE HERE!

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Episode 16 – Professor of Game Design at Carnegie Mellon University, Jesse Schell

Jesse and I talk about his latest project, Puzzle Clubhouse, which is a crowd design and supported video game development project (launching August 30th). We also talk about favorite games, what a game designer does, and give advice on how to get your foot in the door of the game industry. Check out Puzzle Clubhouse here: Puzzle Clubhouse Buy his book here: The Art of Game Design Check out his site for his book, talks, and social media here: Jesse Schell I started a firstgiving page for Child’s Play Charity. Donate anything you can give if you feel inclined to do so. I give all donators a shout out on my podcast! Donate Here!