Getting Gamers
The video game industry has been expanding tremendously in the last 10 - 20 years (40 even!). But some of us haven’t caught on yet. Are you looking to understand the gamers in your life? Is someone confused by your gaming? Listen as Juke (a noob) tries to navigate the complexities of the gaming world with the help of some real-deal Gamers. They will invite guests to have casual conversations about different topics to help us better understand this virtual universe within our own. @GettingGamers (Twitter and Facebook) @Juke_ish (Instagram, Twitch, Twitter) www.gettinggamers.com
Getting Gamers
Latest Episodes
25 - Game Design as a Career?! w/ Geist Theory
This week, I sit down with Geist Theory to talk about turning a love for gaming into a real career in game design.We dive into the difference between game design and game development, what narrative game design actually is, and the reali...
24 - The Witcher (from Game to Tv Show) w/ Absynth
Juke is joined by Absynth to dive into The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and its transition into the The Witcher.From monster contracts to messy timelines, they break down what works (and what doesn’t) when a game becomes a TV show. Along the way...
23 - Gris (Game Suggestion) w/ Mirifique
A quiet game. A big question.Gris sparks a conversation about accessibility, identity, and why not everyone who plays games feels like a “gamer.”"Gris," a watercolor-art style game, is highlighted for its intuitive gamepl...
22 - What is Discord? (A Beginner's Guide)
What is Discord and why do gamers use it?In this episode, we break down Discord for beginners — how it works, what servers and channels are, and why it’s one of the most popular communication platforms for gamers.We explain voice ...
21 - Competitive Gaming in his teens?! (w/ Mistyc)
In this episode, we talk with Mistyc about his journey through esports as a teenager, in titles like Call of Duty, Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Rainbow Six Siege.We dive into what it really takes to go from casual gaming to competitive pl...