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.
XDS Podcast
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 introductory meetings, negotiation, relationship management, and conflict resolution.
Our expert panelists share diverse perspectives drawn from their unique cultural backgrounds and lived experiences. Through a mix of humorous and heartfelt stories, they shed light on the many approaches to global business. This episode offers practical tips and valuable insights to help you navigate and succeed in the multifaceted world of international game development collaborations.
Thank you to our panelists:
Juney Dijkstra, Operations Director, XDI, Electronic Arts
Andreza de Souza Rocha, Business Development Lead, Airship Interactive
Marla Rausch, CEO/Founder, Animation Vertigo
Karin Bruér, Senior External Development Manager, Remedy Entertainment
Yoyo Wu, Development Director, Electronic Arts
Thank you to Walter de Torres, Founding Partner of Pixel Mafia, and XDS Advisory Committee member for introducing this episode.
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Podcast episode presented by Mineloader Studios
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