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<p>What does it mean to see yourself reflected in the games you love and the industry that makes them? I chatted with Mika Dilig and Shavonne Yu, co-founders of AAPI in Gaming, a community dedicated to amplifying the...
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It's time to press start and redefine your destiny!Welcome to the New Player Character podcast, where we guide you on an epic journey of career transformation within the gaming industry! Just like in your favorite games, there’s always the opportunity to create a new 'player character' and embark on an adventure that can lead to a fulfilling role in game development. Join us as we level up your skills, discover hidden career paths, and unlock the power of your passion for gaming.
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What is New Player Character about?
It's time to press start and redefine your destiny! Welcome to the New Player Character podcast, where we guide you on an epic journey of career transformation within the gaming industry!
What has New Player Character covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Asian American Representation within Games featuring Mika Dilig and Shavonne Yu - S3E1" (18 February 2026, 74 minutes), "The Many Hats of a Head of Operations with Cole Medeiros - S2E5" (20 September 2025, 58 minutes), and "From Cosplayer to Brand Management in Games with Jessie David - S2E6" (14 August 2025, 62 minutes).
How often does New Player Character publish?
New Player Character publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 67 minutes across 18 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on New Player Character?
Booking probability for New Player Character is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. New Player Character requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. New Player Character's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for New Player Character are Software and IT Services & Software Development. New Player Character has a leisure audience.
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Recent episodes
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Sep 20, 202558 minS2<p><br /></p><p>What does a Head of Operations do in games? The short answer: a little bit of everything. 💼 In this episode, I chat with Cole Medeiros about the role that keeps studios running—from managing budgets and...
Aug 14, 20251h 2mS2<p>🎮✨ What does a Brand Manager actually do in games? Jessie David takes us behind the scenes to show how she protects a game’s identity, keeps marketing true to its core values, and ensures every campaign and release...
Aug 14, 20251h 4mS2<p>Scoring games and films isn’t just about playing instruments — it’s about building the right team, managing projects, and bringing a vision to life. Steffen shares his journey, the grind behind the creative process...
Jul 25, 202557 minS2<p>🚀 Ever wonder how your favorite games make it onto PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, or Switch without a hitch?</p><p>That's where Release Engineering comes in — the unsung heroes of game launches! 🎮 In Episode 4, we talk...
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Behind the Scenes: Marcus Garrett on Managing Game and Esports Assets and Pipelines - S2E3
Jun 27, 20251h 5mS2<p>Marcus describes himself as a multi-hyphenated individual in his work, and you'll see why when you listen to this episode. I gained plenty of insights into his role at Blizzard's Overwatch League and truly appreciate...
May 23, 20251h 2mS2<p>Tune in to this episode all about Databases in games! David Queiroz and I scratch the surface of how database management is the invisible backbone that keeps the world alive. It tracks everything from your...
Mar 21, 20251h 14mS2<p>Welcome back to New Player Character, season two! We're kicking off with Travis Ngov, a Character Designer at Respawn Entertainment. </p><p><br /></p><p>#NewPlayerCharacter #LevelUpYourGame #GamingIndustry...
Nov 22, 20241h 13mS1<p>Ever wonder how your favorite games land major partnerships or licensing deals? That’s the magic of business development in games. In this episode, Ed Calaunan breaks down how BD pros help studios grow—by brokering...
Oct 18, 20241h 17mS1<p>Eunice and I finally get a chance to discuss how Market Research fits into games! It comes back to psychology over and over, except this time we're interested in how players experience games, become interested based...
Sep 20, 20241h 15mS1<p>I worked with Maikol back at Overwatch League and has since started working at an indie game studio as their game director! I had a great discussion with him about what has been applicable from his previous roles and...
Aug 23, 20241h 24mS1<p>Do you know what a creative technologist is? I didn't either, but I was always amazed at the magic of seeing Overwatch League broadcast live! I grab time with my old friend, Jun David and talk about the work he did...
Jul 19, 20241h 19mS1<p>Matt brings a unique perspective to game production, blending empathy with strategic know-how. He shares how understanding and supporting his team is not just part of the job—it's the heart of it. We talk about...
Jun 21, 20241h 26mS1<p>🎮🔍 In this episode, we unpack the critical role of Business Intelligence in gaming. Peter pulls back the curtain on how he teams up with designers, analysts, and data scientists to dive into the data, cook up some...
Jun 6, 20241h 6mS1<p>Dive into the meticulous world of QA with Aisha Wells, an expert QA Manager in the gaming industry. 🎮🔍 </p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, Aisha unpacks the depths of quality assurance, emphasizing the importance...
Jun 6, 20241h 3mS1<p></p><p>Sit down with Elijah Dixson, a game producer at Methodical Games with experiences at Amazon Games, Epic Games, and Vicarious Visions to name a few.</p><p>Elijah dives into how his psychology background and...
Jun 6, 20241h 3mS1<p>Dive into the world of a platform engineering with Ryan Farmer from Blizzard Entertainment on our inaugural podcast episode! Ryan brings along experiences from Amazon Games, Nexon, and Daybreak Game Company to name a...
New Player Character
Introduction to New Player Character
Jun 3, 202427 minS1<p>We're thrilled to unveil the first episode of our new podcast, "New Player Character", co-hosted by Holly Chu and Ryan Farmer. This episode is a special one—it’s not just an introduction, but a deeper dive into what...
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Matt Wolff
Founder/CEO, Ticket Time Machine
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Mika Dilig
AAPI in Gaming
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Marcus Garrett
Blizzard
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Travis Ngov
Respawn Entertainment
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