XDS Podcast
Interested in gaining knowledge and expertise in the games industry? This podcast explores the latest insights into external development in the areas of Art, Co-development, Audio, QA, and Localization across all platforms. Each episode features conversations with industry leaders who are shaping the future of video game development. Published monthly.
External Development Summit (XDS) is the only annual, international games industry event with a primary focus on external development for art, animation, audio, software engineering, QA, and localization.
Podcasting since 2023 • 21 episodes
XDS Podcast
Latest Episodes
XDS24 | Best Practices in Co-Development: Lessons Learned the Hard Way
In this live recording from their XDS24 presentation, Jay Arrera, Production Director at Pipeworks (Developer), and Jay Minn, Senior Technical Producer at Wizards of the Coast (Publisher), share what worked—and what didn’t—in their recent colla...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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1:11:33
XDS24 | People Power: How an Emphasis on Individuals Builds Stronger Collaborations
In this session recorded live at XDS 2024, Nicole West, Co-Founder and Head of Operations at West Studio, shares her insights on the transformative impact of recognizing and nurturing individual talent within creative teams. Drawing from her ri...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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49:26
XDS 24 | Seizing Opportunities for Growth and Change in External Development
Recorded live at XDS 2024, this episode brings together a powerhouse panel to explore the future of external development in gaming. The panel shares powerful insights into fostering stability and highlights the transformative potential of exter...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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36:54
XDS24 | Bridging Cultures: Learning from Cross-Cultural Partnerships in External Development
In this episode, Juney Dijkstra, Operations Director at XDI, Electronic Arts, moderates a thought-provoking panel discussion recorded at XDS 2024. The panel dives into the nuances of cross-cultural partnerships, exploring key topics such as int...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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57:04
Paige Bailey | XDS24 Fireside Keynote
Tune in to an insightful fireside chat featuring Paige Bailey, Engineering Lead for GenAI Developer Experience at Google, and host Joe Nickolls, CEO of Timbre Games Studio. Paige has a deep understanding of the generative AI landscape, having p...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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1:03:36
