WJFF - Virtual Soundscapes with Matt Hurtado Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/wjff-virtual-soundscapes-with-matt-hurtado Virtual Soundscapes" is a show which brings insights into the often-overlooked aspects of game creation. The show features interviews with industry professionals, revealing the diverse and intricate processes behind video game development and the people that make them. Join me on this journey to understand and appreciate the art and science of games. © 2025 Matt Hurtado 847ca78b-8ced-517d-90de-d1c18a040285 no en Sat, 26 Oct 2024 14:33:43 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:40:20 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/Gr7ydG40bqktCXQRvxCS_iDciGm02jVbLPibOeS1fKc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzUwMTcwLzE3MDkw/NjM0NzgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg WJFF - Virtual Soundscapes with Matt Hurtado episodic Matt Hurtado Virtual Soundscapes" is a show which brings insights into the often-overlooked aspects of game creation. The show features interviews with industry professionals, revealing the diverse and intricate processes behind video game development and the people that make them. Join me on this journey to understand and appreciate the art and science of games. Virtual Soundscapes" is a show which brings insights into the often-overlooked aspects of game creation. Matt Hurtado No No Puppet Master and Horror Legends with October Games 28 28 Puppet Master and Horror Legends with October Games full a811dc4b-58d9-409a-8caf-c13cede3881f https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc78f777 Today we’re continuing our October celebration of horror games with aptly named game studio October Games! I’m joined today by Lead Designer Drake Kazmierczak and Co-owner Nicholas Haye. We discuss their games Horror Legends and Puppet Master.

]]> Today we’re continuing our October celebration of horror games with aptly named game studio October Games! I’m joined today by Lead Designer Drake Kazmierczak and Co-owner Nicholas Haye. We discuss their games Horror Legends and Puppet Master.

]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:20:49 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 1410 Today we’re continuing our October celebration of horror games with aptly named game studio October Games! I’m joined today by Lead Designer Drake Kazmierczak and Co-owner Nicholas Haye. We discuss their games Horror Legends and Puppet Master.

]]> No Interview With Mathieu Cote - Dead By Daylight 27 27 Interview With Mathieu Cote - Dead By Daylight full 821156ba-d5e4-4021-87ce-f1160232d2a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eee9b796 Tonight I'm joined by Mathieu Cote, Game Director of Dead By Daylight. We discuss the killers, horror, and future of the franchise.

]]> Tonight I'm joined by Mathieu Cote, Game Director of Dead By Daylight. We discuss the killers, horror, and future of the franchise.

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 19:25:02 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 1464 Tonight I'm joined by Mathieu Cote, Game Director of Dead By Daylight. We discuss the killers, horror, and future of the franchise.

]]> No Cryptmaster - Interview With Lee Williams 26 26 Cryptmaster - Interview With Lee Williams full a5eaef50-3b3e-4552-8778-fd828d1dd78e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e930c2f4 I'm joined tonight by the Cryptmaster himself, Lee Williams, to discuss the making of Cryptmaster and the complexities of a modern typing puzzle based game 

]]> I'm joined tonight by the Cryptmaster himself, Lee Williams, to discuss the making of Cryptmaster and the complexities of a modern typing puzzle based game 

]]> Sat, 05 Oct 2024 20:26:47 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 758 I'm joined tonight by the Cryptmaster himself, Lee Williams, to discuss the making of Cryptmaster and the complexities of a modern typing puzzle based game 

]]> Video Games, Games Industry, Cryptmaster No Interview with Bear McCreary 25 25 Interview with Bear McCreary full c560ebe9-5db9-41a2-b64b-a60377c31b36 https://share.transistor.fm/s/472710a3 I'm joined by award winning composer for films, TV, and games, Bear McCreary to discuss the legendary God of War soundtrack, how he got started, and his new album, The Singularity

]]> I'm joined by award winning composer for films, TV, and games, Bear McCreary to discuss the legendary God of War soundtrack, how he got started, and his new album, The Singularity

]]> Sat, 14 Sep 2024 09:50:25 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 1446 I'm joined by award winning composer for films, TV, and games, Bear McCreary to discuss the legendary God of War soundtrack, how he got started, and his new album, The Singularity

]]> Video Games, Game Industry, Bear McCreary, God of War No Interview with Charlie Rosen of the 8-Bit Big Band 24 24 Interview with Charlie Rosen of the 8-Bit Big Band full 8a50f6d6-0bbd-4a4c-88d9-3fcb4c4dce5a https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c9cd030 I'm joined by Charlie Rosen, leader of the 8-Bit Big Band, to discuss video game music, music composition, and The 8-Bit Big Band's formation and success

]]> I'm joined by Charlie Rosen, leader of the 8-Bit Big Band, to discuss video game music, music composition, and The 8-Bit Big Band's formation and success

]]> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:15:42 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 1026 I'm joined by Charlie Rosen, leader of the 8-Bit Big Band, to discuss video game music, music composition, and The 8-Bit Big Band's formation and success

]]> video games, games industry, video game music, big band, 8-bit big band No Interview with 2 Mello 23 23 Interview with 2 Mello full e8c029ae-be1b-42f6-bb99-b4d488cacdca https://share.transistor.fm/s/d534be0b I'm joined by hip hop artist and video game composer 2 Mello to talk about composing music for games and his new album

]]> I'm joined by hip hop artist and video game composer 2 Mello to talk about composing music for games and his new album

]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 22:31:49 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 1231 I'm joined by hip hop artist and video game composer 2 Mello to talk about composing music for games and his new album

]]> video games, game music, 2 Mello No Interview With Jonathan Gamra of The Consouls 22 22 Interview With Jonathan Gamra of The Consouls full ef593e79-e709-4a89-91f7-30219001615f https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2a2fb78 I'm joined by Jonathan Gamra of The Consouls, a Sydney based ensemble best known for their jazz arrangements of video game music. We discuss video game music and composition as well as their new album

]]> I'm joined by Jonathan Gamra of The Consouls, a Sydney based ensemble best known for their jazz arrangements of video game music. We discuss video game music and composition as well as their new album

]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 21:15:21 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 604 I'm joined by Jonathan Gamra of The Consouls, a Sydney based ensemble best known for their jazz arrangements of video game music. We discuss video game music and composition as well as their new album

]]> video games, the consouls, game music, video game music No Interview with Josh Fairhurst of Limited Run Games 21 21 Interview with Josh Fairhurst of Limited Run Games full 1186ca3a-1709-4ac4-a02a-63952d8dc67d https://share.transistor.fm/s/d93fae0d I'm joined by Josh Fairhurst, CEO of Limited Run Games, to discuss bringing digital-only titles into their physical form and game preservation

]]> I'm joined by Josh Fairhurst, CEO of Limited Run Games, to discuss bringing digital-only titles into their physical form and game preservation

]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:06:15 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 863 I'm joined by Josh Fairhurst, CEO of Limited Run Games, to discuss bringing digital-only titles into their physical form and game preservation

]]> video games, games industry, game preservation, limited run games No Toxicity In Games - Part 2 - Interview with Dr. Rachel Kowert 20 20 Toxicity In Games - Part 2 - Interview with Dr. Rachel Kowert full 11389017-6008-4c38-8615-cff07aea4e7d https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f3a8378 I’m joined by Dr. Rachel Kowert, a globally recognized researcher on the uses and effects of digital games, award winning author, and founder of Psychgeist, to discuss the causes and impacts of toxicity in gaming

]]> I’m joined by Dr. Rachel Kowert, a globally recognized researcher on the uses and effects of digital games, award winning author, and founder of Psychgeist, to discuss the causes and impacts of toxicity in gaming

]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:48:32 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 591 I’m joined by Dr. Rachel Kowert, a globally recognized researcher on the uses and effects of digital games, award winning author, and founder of Psychgeist, to discuss the causes and impacts of toxicity in gaming

]]> video games, games industry, psychology No The Importance of Game Preservation with Dr. Henry Lowood 19 19 The Importance of Game Preservation with Dr. Henry Lowood full af1f8cb8-7963-4ef0-9182-2e42b5055ead https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5f706ef I'm joined by Dr. Henry Lowood, the Harold C. Hohbach Curator for History of Science & Technology Collections and the Curator for Film & Media Collections in the Stanford University Libraries, to discuss the history and art of game preservation, why it's important, and how you can help

]]> I'm joined by Dr. Henry Lowood, the Harold C. Hohbach Curator for History of Science & Technology Collections and the Curator for Film & Media Collections in the Stanford University Libraries, to discuss the history and art of game preservation, why it's important, and how you can help

]]> Mon, 08 Jul 2024 05:02:19 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 1349 I'm joined by Dr. Henry Lowood, the Harold C. Hohbach Curator for History of Science & Technology Collections and the Curator for Film & Media Collections in the Stanford University Libraries, to discuss the history and art of game preservation, why it's important, and how you can help

]]> video games, game industry, game preservation, game history No Interview with AnyAustin - Learning to Love the Mundane in Gaming 18 18 Interview with AnyAustin - Learning to Love the Mundane in Gaming full 2c8e6fae-2831-4e72-998f-807f67220d4e https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f20d0f8 I'm joined by AnyAustin of https://www.youtube.com/@any_austin to talk about his Youtube channel and how to find joy in the mundane while playing video games

]]> I'm joined by AnyAustin of https://www.youtube.com/@any_austin to talk about his Youtube channel and how to find joy in the mundane while playing video games

]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:09:30 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 665 I'm joined by AnyAustin of https://www.youtube.com/@any_austin to talk about his Youtube channel and how to find joy in the mundane while playing video games

]]> video games, youtube, anyaustin, skyrim No Toxicity in Gaming with Mike Hume and Noah Smith 17 17 Toxicity in Gaming with Mike Hume and Noah Smith full c847f4b4-f941-4b99-b416-27a609fe47b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1059e15b Joined by journalists Mike Hume and Noah Smith, we discuss diversity toxicity in the gaming industry and how they affect more than just games.

]]> Joined by journalists Mike Hume and Noah Smith, we discuss diversity toxicity in the gaming industry and how they affect more than just games.

]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 01:28:50 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 1499 Joined by journalists Mike Hume and Noah Smith, we discuss diversity toxicity in the gaming industry and how they affect more than just games.

]]> game industry, video games, politics No Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 15 - Welcoming back Robin Fredericksen 15 15 Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 15 - Welcoming back Robin Fredericksen full 99555fbb-b003-430a-8e14-2366fb1e2d86 https://share.transistor.fm/s/40faa087 I'm joined again by Robin Eric Fredericksen to discuss the evolution of generative AI and the role it plays in the industry.

]]> I'm joined again by Robin Eric Fredericksen to discuss the evolution of generative AI and the role it plays in the industry.

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:32:38 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 1160 I'm joined again by Robin Eric Fredericksen to discuss the evolution of generative AI and the role it plays in the industry.

]]> video games, ai, games industry No Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 16 - Interview With Bringus Studios 16 16 Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 16 - Interview With Bringus Studios full ec842c92-49e7-4898-b501-59c4f824373e https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f4c7453 I’m joined today by Jon from Bringus Studios, a Youtube channel dedicated to making some of the most insane device mods I’ve ever come across. We chat about video game modding, emulation, and new tech to be excited about.

https://www.youtube.com/@BringusStudios

]]> I’m joined today by Jon from Bringus Studios, a Youtube channel dedicated to making some of the most insane device mods I’ve ever come across. We chat about video game modding, emulation, and new tech to be excited about.

https://www.youtube.com/@BringusStudios

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:31:13 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 1100 I’m joined today by Jon from Bringus Studios, a Youtube channel dedicated to making some of the most insane device mods I’ve ever come across. We chat about video game modding, emulation, and new tech to be excited about.

https://www.youtube.com/@BringusStudios

]]> video games, emulation, modding No Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 13 - Interview With Ellen McLain and John Patrick Lowrie 13 13 Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 13 - Interview With Ellen McLain and John Patrick Lowrie full 7c59cd27-4a4a-4f2c-a770-b0de39dc6ec3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/40e33cc3 Ellen McClain (voice actress of GladOS), and John Patrick Lowrie (voice actor of the Sniper from TF2) join me to discuss voice acting in video games, favorite roles, music, and AI

]]> Ellen McClain (voice actress of GladOS), and John Patrick Lowrie (voice actor of the Sniper from TF2) join me to discuss voice acting in video games, favorite roles, music, and AI

]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 13:06:14 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 1820 Ellen McClain (voice actress of GladOS), and John Patrick Lowrie (voice actor of the Sniper from TF2) join me to discuss voice acting in video games, favorite roles, music, and AI

]]> video games, game industry, portal, team fortress 2, john lowrie, ellen mclain, glados, voice acting No Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 11 - Interview with Jonah Lobe 11 11 Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 11 - Interview with Jonah Lobe full 8e31aa89-7859-4f47-aeba-2470accb5fc0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a872b748 I'm joined by award winning character artist Jonah Lobe as we discuss his new project, Quiet: Level One, as well as designing monsters for video games. 

You can find more about Jonah's work on his website: https://www.jonahlobe.com/
And his Kickstarter for Quiet: Level One: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/quietlevelone/quiet-level-one-by-jonah-lobe

]]> I'm joined by award winning character artist Jonah Lobe as we discuss his new project, Quiet: Level One, as well as designing monsters for video games. 

You can find more about Jonah's work on his website: https://www.jonahlobe.com/
And his Kickstarter for Quiet: Level One: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/quietlevelone/quiet-level-one-by-jonah-lobe

]]> Fri, 10 May 2024 02:30:43 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 772 I'm joined by award winning character artist Jonah Lobe as we discuss his new project, Quiet: Level One, as well as designing monsters for video games. 

You can find more about Jonah's work on his website: https://www.jonahlobe.com/
And his Kickstarter for Quiet: Level One: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/quietlevelone/quiet-level-one-by-jonah-lobe

]]> game industry, video games, fallout, skyrim, character design, quiet level one No Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 10 - Interview with Jack and Max Wink of Lunchbox Entertainment 10 10 Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 10 - Interview with Jack and Max Wink of Lunchbox Entertainment full c3f4487b-88ed-4f8c-9b5c-5ced79bc6cdc https://share.transistor.fm/s/13c54e03 I'm joined by Jack and Max Wink of Lunchbox Entertainment to discuss their company, their upcoming game and influences, and why "AAA is dead"

]]> I'm joined by Jack and Max Wink of Lunchbox Entertainment to discuss their company, their upcoming game and influences, and why "AAA is dead"

]]> Sat, 04 May 2024 14:35:31 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 1271 I'm joined by Jack and Max Wink of Lunchbox Entertainment to discuss their company, their upcoming game and influences, and why "AAA is dead"

]]> video games, game interviews, game industry, lunchbox entertainment No Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 9 - Interview with Kyle Bosman 9 9 Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 9 - Interview with Kyle Bosman full 35fb30fb-cef6-48a6-a874-53576192dd0c https://share.transistor.fm/s/28aad2c0 I'm joined by Kyle Bosman, host of Delayed Input on Youtube, to chat about what makes a good game trailer, the Game Awards, and Final Fantasy 7.

]]> I'm joined by Kyle Bosman, host of Delayed Input on Youtube, to chat about what makes a good game trailer, the Game Awards, and Final Fantasy 7.

]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:51:48 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 995 I'm joined by Kyle Bosman, host of Delayed Input on Youtube, to chat about what makes a good game trailer, the Game Awards, and Final Fantasy 7.

]]> video games, game trailers, game awards, Kyle Bosman, Delayed Input No Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 8 - Interview with Evelyn Fredericksen 8 8 Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 8 - Interview with Evelyn Fredericksen full 111ae334-105c-4d80-bc25-8e3e1115a526 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69e77178 I'm joined by Evelyn Fredericksen, Head of Design at Iron Galaxy Studios, to discuss game design, production, and player experiences.

]]> I'm joined by Evelyn Fredericksen, Head of Design at Iron Galaxy Studios, to discuss game design, production, and player experiences.

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:06:19 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 2227 I'm joined by Evelyn Fredericksen, Head of Design at Iron Galaxy Studios, to discuss game design, production, and player experiences.

]]> video games, game development, game design, Iron Galaxy No Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 7 - Interview with LJ Ruell 7 7 Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 7 - Interview with LJ Ruell full 16cbe913-af74-44d5-b3a7-ad7166f851ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/b76c31b9 I'm joined by educator LJ Ruell of Sullivan BOCES to discuss what it takes to teach kids about the game development process

]]> I'm joined by educator LJ Ruell of Sullivan BOCES to discuss what it takes to teach kids about the game development process

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:29:50 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 868 I'm joined by educator LJ Ruell of Sullivan BOCES to discuss what it takes to teach kids about the game development process

]]> video games, game interviews, education, radio catskill No Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 6 - Interview with Robin Fredericksen 6 6 Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 6 - Interview with Robin Fredericksen full eed66ee7-fa74-4534-84f7-bf40e65449f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61eefa94 I'm joined by industry vet Robin Fredericksen, formerly of Hi-Rez Studios and Blizzard Entertainment, to discuss the psychology, security, and hidden costs behind video games

]]> I'm joined by industry vet Robin Fredericksen, formerly of Hi-Rez Studios and Blizzard Entertainment, to discuss the psychology, security, and hidden costs behind video games

]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:42:36 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 1268 I'm joined by industry vet Robin Fredericksen, formerly of Hi-Rez Studios and Blizzard Entertainment, to discuss the psychology, security, and hidden costs behind video games

]]> video games, game industry, game design, psychology, security No Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 5 - Interview with Renee Gittens 5 5 Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 5 - Interview with Renee Gittens full 500e59bd-cd27-466b-b135-3c01342938f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae45de33 In this episode, I'm joined by Renee Gittens, CEO of Stumbling Cat, who recently released Potions: A Curious Tale on Steam. We talk about what it takes to make an indie game, as well as Stumbling Cat's new game, Potions: A Curious Tale, out now on Steam

]]> In this episode, I'm joined by Renee Gittens, CEO of Stumbling Cat, who recently released Potions: A Curious Tale on Steam. We talk about what it takes to make an indie game, as well as Stumbling Cat's new game, Potions: A Curious Tale, out now on Steam

]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:44:49 -0700 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 951 In this episode, I'm joined by Renee Gittens, CEO of Stumbling Cat, who recently released Potions: A Curious Tale on Steam. We talk about what it takes to make an indie game, as well as Stumbling Cat's new game, Potions: A Curious Tale, out now on Steam

]]> video games, interviews, indie games, potions: a curious tale No Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 2 - Interview with Joe Erskine 4 4 Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 2 - Interview with Joe Erskine full f8e5215e-98e5-4369-9081-fc99ebb29fab https://share.transistor.fm/s/e13ceeb2 In this episode, I speak with Joe Erskine, a producer at Private Division about the "magic trick" that makes video games.

]]> In this episode, I speak with Joe Erskine, a producer at Private Division about the "magic trick" that makes video games.

]]> Sat, 02 Mar 2024 05:32:43 -0800 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 943 In this episode, I speak with Joe Erskine, a producer at Private Division about the "magic trick" that makes video games.

]]> video games, interviews, video game production, game development No Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 1 - Interview With Tim Webb 1 1 Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 1 - Interview With Tim Webb full fb666f46-7680-46c5-b4da-c931a8b6539a https://share.transistor.fm/s/a74ed79d In this episode, I sit down with Tim Webb, a seasoned veteran of the games industry with a diverse portfolio that spans from creating Spongebob games to developing highly realistic military aircraft simulations for training. We explore the intricate technical challenges involved in crafting both games and VR simulations, offering a glimpse into the complex processes behind the scenes. Furthermore, Tim shares his predictions on the evolving landscape of the gaming industry over the next five years 

]]> In this episode, I sit down with Tim Webb, a seasoned veteran of the games industry with a diverse portfolio that spans from creating Spongebob games to developing highly realistic military aircraft simulations for training. We explore the intricate technical challenges involved in crafting both games and VR simulations, offering a glimpse into the complex processes behind the scenes. Furthermore, Tim shares his predictions on the evolving landscape of the gaming industry over the next five years 

]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:22:34 -0800 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 1057 In this episode, I sit down with Tim Webb, a seasoned veteran of the games industry with a diverse portfolio that spans from creating Spongebob games to developing highly realistic military aircraft simulations for training. We explore the intricate technical challenges involved in crafting both games and VR simulations, offering a glimpse into the complex processes behind the scenes. Furthermore, Tim shares his predictions on the evolving landscape of the gaming industry over the next five years 

]]> video games, games industry, game interviews No Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 3 - Interview with Alanna Cervenak 3 3 Virtual Soundscapes Ep. 3 - Interview with Alanna Cervenak full e03d2daf-16ec-4e3f-b4d0-c260cd2fcb86 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d664298  In this episode, I'm joined by Alanna Cervenak, a fellow Final Fantasy enthusiast, graphic designer, and the Senior Manager of Marketing and Digital Design at Bungie. We dive into the art of video game box design and key art, discussing what sets apart the best from the rest. Alanna provides insight into the journey of becoming an industry artist and we discuss the role of generative AI in design. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of creativity and technology in the gaming world. 

]]>  In this episode, I'm joined by Alanna Cervenak, a fellow Final Fantasy enthusiast, graphic designer, and the Senior Manager of Marketing and Digital Design at Bungie. We dive into the art of video game box design and key art, discussing what sets apart the best from the rest. Alanna provides insight into the journey of becoming an industry artist and we discuss the role of generative AI in design. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of creativity and technology in the gaming world. 

]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:17:24 -0800 Matt Hurtado Matt Hurtado 643  In this episode, I'm joined by Alanna Cervenak, a fellow Final Fantasy enthusiast, graphic designer, and the Senior Manager of Marketing and Digital Design at Bungie. We dive into the art of video game box design and key art, discussing what sets apart the best from the rest. Alanna provides insight into the journey of becoming an industry artist and we discuss the role of generative AI in design. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of creativity and technology in the gaming world. 

]]> video games, interviews, key art, game design No