How This Marvel Game Became Mobile's Hottest New App feat. Ben Brode

12/09/22 • 63 min

Visionaries: Gaming, Media and the Internet Explained

There's something incredibly satisfying about games that let you command the superheroes, and Second Dinner co-founder Ben Brode and his team have perfected the process in 'Marvel SNAP'. He joins the podcast to talk about his time at Blizzard, his departure, and how Second Dinner became the developers of the 2022 Game Awards Mobile Game of the Year Winner, Marvel SNAP! Follow Ben and Second Dinner here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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