<![CDATA[Player, Too]]>A podcast about games and the games industry from two long-time game industry veterans. We'll talk about what's new in games, a topic about the industry, and what we're playing recently.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Wed, 13 May 2026 05:33:14 GMTWed, 12 Nov 2025 23:13:43 GMT60Rade Stojsavljevic<p>A podcast about games and the games industry from two long-time game industry veterans. We'll talk about what's new in games, a topic about the industry, and what we're playing recently.</p>episodicRade Stojsavljevicrade@rpsgames.netno<![CDATA[Episode 26 - Measuring your Game]]>How do games measure success? There's no one-size-fits-all answer, but Rade and Dave discuss some of the ways teams can evaluate their games. Also, Gamestop and Roblox in the news again, and revisiting Arc Raiders half a year in!

]]>6f01de06-2222-478e-9857-d4cd27cc346dMon, 11 May 2026 13:05:10 GMT<p>How do games measure success? There's no one-size-fits-all answer, but Rade and Dave discuss some of the ways teams can evaluate their games. Also, Gamestop and Roblox in the news again, and revisiting Arc Raiders half a year in!</p>no00:36:03Episode 26 - Measuring your Gamefull<![CDATA[Episode 25 - Should Games Be Free?]]>How should games be priced in 2026? Join Rade and Dave for one of their more spicy conversations. Also, the latest game industry news, and a Game of the Week that Rade might actually like.

]]>392fc34a-3841-4a22-b7e0-3b6ff1561e1bMon, 04 May 2026 13:31:16 GMT<p>How should games be priced in 2026? Join Rade and Dave for one of their more spicy conversations. Also, the latest game industry news, and a Game of the Week that Rade might actually like.</p>no00:31:25Episode 25 - Should Games Be Free?full<![CDATA[Episode 24 - Is the Industry Making the Right Games?]]>Is the game industry making the right products in 2026? Join Rade and Dave for their thoughts, as well as the latest updates on Game Pass changes, Meta turning an Orwellian eye on its employees, and a pair of throwback games-of-the-week.

]]>444df982-863d-476b-b82c-9bcec45d6c5cMon, 27 Apr 2026 13:56:48 GMT<p>Is the game industry making the right products in 2026? Join Rade and Dave for their thoughts, as well as the latest updates on Game Pass changes, Meta turning an Orwellian eye on its employees, and a pair of throwback games-of-the-week.</p>no00:34:31Episode 24 - Is the Industry Making the Right Games?full<![CDATA[Episode 23 - The Evolution of Production]]>In Rade's absence this week, the podcast welcomes a guest co-host: longtime podcast friend Jennifer Lane! Join Dave and Jennifer for a great discussion about how the role of game production has evolved over the years. Also, news on Game Pass and Roblox, and a surprising Game of the Week!

]]>a6559148-2471-4e12-bb46-71ecf6ce5abdMon, 20 Apr 2026 13:29:48 GMT<p>In Rade's absence this week, the podcast welcomes a guest co-host: longtime podcast friend Jennifer Lane! Join Dave and Jennifer for a great discussion about how the role of game production has evolved over the years. Also, news on Game Pass and Roblox, and a surprising Game of the Week!</p>no00:34:58Episode 23 - The Evolution of Productionfull<![CDATA[Episode 22 - Discovery (with John Osvald)]]>This week, we dig into the tricky problem of discovery. What should developers do to make sure their products reach the right audience? We welcome our friend John Osvald for a wide-ranging discussion. Plus, the latest game industry news and not just one but two Games of the Week!

]]>a0d54d90-292c-4b9e-ade5-daac234ebf3aMon, 13 Apr 2026 15:05:19 GMT<p>This week, we dig into the tricky problem of discovery. What should developers do to make sure their products reach the right audience? We welcome our friend John Osvald for a wide-ranging discussion. Plus, the latest game industry news and not just one but two Games of the Week!</p>no00:33:46Episode 22 - Discovery (with John Osvald)full<![CDATA[Episode 21 - Developing with AI]]>Cutting through the hype and noise, what's it really like developing a product using AI? Game developers are uniquely positioned to navigate the muddy waters of new development processes well. Join us this week for a case study with returning guest Jennifer Lane. Also, the latest industry news and a Game of the Week celebrating its ten-year anniversary.

]]>fc0ab4cf-5ef2-40c3-b24f-5f0b7958217cMon, 06 Apr 2026 13:42:41 GMT<p>Cutting through the hype and noise, what's it really like developing a product using AI? Game developers are uniquely positioned to navigate the muddy waters of new development processes well. Join us this week for a case study with returning guest Jennifer Lane. Also, the latest industry news and a Game of the Week celebrating its ten-year anniversary.</p>no00:34:18Episode 21 - Developing with AIfull<![CDATA[Episode 20 - Fortnite's Legacy]]>In the wake of Epic's layoffs, Rade and Dave discuss Fortnite's legacy and what the game has meant to the industry. Also the latest news on console prices, the end of Sora, and an update on our Crimson Desert bet from last week.

]]>4445c71c-331a-48c1-8f7d-628b7a6db797Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:18:26 GMT<p>In the wake of Epic's layoffs, Rade and Dave discuss Fortnite's legacy and what the game has meant to the industry. Also the latest news on console prices, the end of Sora, and an update on our Crimson Desert bet from last week.</p>no00:30:41Episode 20 - Fortnite's Legacyfull<![CDATA[Episode 19 - The Rebirth of the Game Industry]]>This week, Rade and Dave look to the future and the rebirth of the game industry. (It's happening right now!)

Also, Krafton and DLSS5 in the news, plus a few already-out-of-date thoughts about Crimson Desert in our Game of (Next) Week segment.

]]>bfda5826-9098-4689-ba09-7950d41931d3Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:33:09 GMT<p>This week, Rade and Dave look to the future and the rebirth of the game industry. (It's happening right now!) </p><p></p><p>Also, Krafton and DLSS5 in the news, plus a few already-out-of-date thoughts about Crimson Desert in our Game of (Next) Week segment.</p>no00:35:29Episode 19 - The Rebirth of the Game Industryfull<![CDATA[Episode 18 - GDC 2026]]>Rade and Dave break down the vibe at GDC 2026. Also, industry news, a super-secret game of the week, and a brief digression about industry graybeards.

]]>ca01c866-6fe0-4ba5-a951-5537ff23c3e1Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:59:03 GMT<p>Rade and Dave break down the vibe at GDC 2026. Also, industry news, a super-secret game of the week, and a brief digression about industry graybeards.</p>no00:32:46Episode 18 - GDC 2026full<![CDATA[Episode 17: When Gaming, Law, and Politics Collide!]]>As developers, we like to stay heads-down in our creative work - but the outside world often intrudes into gaming. This week, Rade and Dave dig into a (mostly) nonpartisan discussion about the intersection of gaming, law, and politics.

]]>ab3a4647-5547-4455-87e6-f8c3d528187dMon, 09 Mar 2026 13:49:25 GMT<p>As developers, we like to stay heads-down in our creative work - but the outside world often intrudes into gaming. This week, Rade and Dave dig into a (mostly) nonpartisan discussion about the intersection of gaming, law, and politics.</p>no00:30:22Episode 17: When Gaming, Law, and Politics Collide!full<![CDATA[Episode 16: What Needs to Change in the Game Industry? The Conclusion!]]>Wrapping up our series on what the game industry can do better, we discuss our takeaways and discuss the executive perspective.

Also, news on changes in Microsoft gaming leadership, and a Game of the Week about... cats!

]]>7e497b38-472e-48ce-9e7b-f35c8555ba57Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:50:26 GMT<p>Wrapping up our series on what the game industry can do better, we discuss our takeaways and discuss the executive perspective.</p><p></p><p>Also, news on changes in Microsoft gaming leadership, and a Game of the Week about... cats!</p>no00:36:28Episode 16: What Needs to Change in the Game Industry? The Conclusion!full<![CDATA[Episode 15: What Needs to Change in the Game Industry? (Part 3: Design with Dave Pottinger)]]>In Part 3 of our series on how the game industry needs to change, we dig into design with Last Keep CEO Dave Pottinger. We also chat about hardware shortages in the news, and grill Dave on the games he's playing lately to wrap things up. Join the conversation!

]]>c06c0a26-0f50-42af-af04-d774b942f216Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:38:36 GMT<p>In Part 3 of our series on how the game industry needs to change, we dig into design with Last Keep CEO Dave Pottinger. We also chat about hardware shortages in the news, and grill Dave on the games he's playing lately to wrap things up. Join the conversation!</p>no00:38:22Episode 15: What Needs to Change in the Game Industry? (Part 3: Design with Dave Pottinger)full<![CDATA[Episode 14: DICE Report!]]>We take a break from our ongoing series on what needs to change in the game industry as Rade gives us the inside scoop directly from DICE!

(Audio from Rade's hotel lobby is a little spotty - apologies!)

]]>53778614-41c1-4247-b0f8-b2d5809c541cMon, 16 Feb 2026 14:58:08 GMT<p>We take a break from our ongoing series on what needs to change in the game industry as Rade gives us the inside scoop directly from DICE!</p><p></p><p>(Audio from Rade's hotel lobby is a little spotty - apologies!)</p>no00:18:38Episode 14: DICE Report!full<![CDATA[Episode 13 - What Needs to Change in the Game Industry? (Part 2: Production with Jennifer Lane)]]>We continue our series how the game industry operates in 2026 and what needs to change. Join us and our guest, product leader Jennifer Lane, for a wide-ranging conversation about production - and a fresh look at a game we all know and love.

]]>cc9fa928-c2b9-4855-9e8b-40101a8d3220Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:26:25 GMT<p>We continue our series how the game industry operates in 2026 and what needs to change. Join us and our guest, product leader Jennifer Lane, for a wide-ranging conversation about production - and a fresh look at a game we all know and love.</p>no00:34:05Episode 13 - What Needs to Change in the Game Industry? (Part 2: Production with Jennifer Lane)full<![CDATA[Episode 12 - What Needs to Change in the Game Industry? (Part 1: Finance with Laurent Saurel)]]>In this episode, Rade and Dave begin a new series on the industry's challenges and the path forward. This week, they dig into how the industry finances games with special guest Laurent Saurel.

]]>ebf7c853-7ab6-4614-a267-4e1e60404537Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:48:09 GMT<p>In this episode, Rade and Dave begin a new series on the industry's challenges and the path forward. This week, they dig into how the industry finances games with special guest Laurent Saurel.</p>no00:33:43Episode 12 - What Needs to Change in the Game Industry? (Part 1: Finance with Laurent Saurel)full<![CDATA[Episode 11 - Navigating the Job Market]]>Rade and Dave offer advice on navigating the game industry job market in these uncertain times. Also, a boiler explosion in the news, and a game with cute beavers.

]]>39eee62a-8cc5-491d-ac20-0a7e8a48f125Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:20:41 GMT<p>Rade and Dave offer advice on navigating the game industry job market in these uncertain times. Also, a boiler explosion in the news, and a game with cute beavers.</p>no00:36:30Episode 11 - Navigating the Job Marketfull<![CDATA[Episode 10 - What Happened to VR?]]>What happened to VR? In the wake of recent Meta layoffs, Rade and Dave discuss the VR space. Also a great narrative game you may have missed.

00:00 Introduction

00:34 News - Steam Sales Trends, Meta Layoffs

07:04 Discussion: What Happened to VR?

29:17 Game of the Week: Pathologic 3

34:58 Wrap-Up

]]>731d97dc-dc57-4c03-93e0-dd0e694e54adMon, 19 Jan 2026 15:11:31 GMT<p>What happened to VR? In the wake of recent Meta layoffs, Rade and Dave discuss the VR space. Also a great narrative game you may have missed.</p><p></p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:34 News - Steam Sales Trends, Meta Layoffs</p><p>07:04 Discussion: What Happened to VR?</p><p>29:17 Game of the Week: Pathologic 3</p><p>34:58 Wrap-Up</p>no00:35:31Episode 10 - What Happened to VR?full<![CDATA[Episode 9 - Reputation]]>In our first podcast of 2026, we discuss the latest game industry news, Vince Zampella's tragic passing, and the importance of reputation. We also share our thoughts on a recent cultural touchstone on Netflix - the end of Stranger Things.

]]>22bf4059-f389-49d0-ace2-9ae3542caa8bMon, 12 Jan 2026 14:45:23 GMT<p>In our first podcast of 2026, we discuss the latest game industry news, Vince Zampella's tragic passing, and the importance of reputation. We also share our thoughts on a recent cultural touchstone on Netflix - the end of Stranger Things.</p>no00:33:44Episode 9 - Reputationfull<![CDATA[Episode 8 - Year-End Holiday Wrap-Up]]>Rade and Dave review the year 2025 in gaming. Bonus: a hideous Christmas sweater.

]]>6d6f2b3a-035b-4400-9c79-afea3149a5f1Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:13:38 GMT<p>Rade and Dave review the year 2025 in gaming. Bonus: a hideous Christmas sweater.</p>no00:44:35Episode 8 - Year-End Holiday Wrap-Upfull<![CDATA[Episode 7 - Adam McCarthy Interview]]>Rade and Dave discuss the Game Awards results and Larian's statement on AI usage before their in-depth chat with veteran art director Adam McCarthy!

]]>181bb9a1-5987-4246-8061-73b2607620a5Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:05:41 GMT<p>Rade and Dave discuss the Game Awards results and Larian's statement on AI usage before their in-depth chat with veteran art director Adam McCarthy!</p>no00:32:35Episode 7 - Adam McCarthy Interviewfull<![CDATA[Episode 6 - The Role of Feedback]]>Rade and Dave chat about the WB acquisition before diving into the role of team and player feedback in game development. Plus, the best co-op boardgame in Dave's collection!

]]>e8d707d3-8993-4a15-a9df-211305c615a0Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:18:43 GMT<p>Rade and Dave chat about the WB acquisition before diving into the role of team and player feedback in game development. Plus, the best co-op boardgame in Dave's collection!</p>no00:31:50Episode 6 - The Role of Feedbackfull<![CDATA[Episode 5 - AI Disclosures]]>Rade and Dave get a little spicy debating Steam's AI disclosure requirement, and revisit their ARC Raiders discussion.

]]>724a81de-8878-4723-91cd-4ab897b93cc1Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:19:12 GMT<p>Rade and Dave get a little spicy debating Steam's AI disclosure requirement, and revisit their ARC Raiders discussion.</p>no00:30:45Episode 5 - AI Disclosuresfull<![CDATA[Episode 4 - Don Bellenger Interview]]>Rade and Dave chat about Unity and Unreal news before our extended interview with indie developer Don Bellenger.

]]>e8b91c86-8152-4508-a350-ebb72182b998Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:33:37 GMT<p>Rade and Dave chat about Unity and Unreal news before our extended interview with indie developer Don Bellenger.</p>no00:28:06Episode 4 - Don Bellenger Interviewfull<![CDATA[Episode 3 - Remote Work]]>This week, Rade and Dave unpack the latest Valve hardware news before digging into remote work and a nostalgic Game of the Week.

]]>abed1fbe-49c4-4624-af11-8319d0e033ecWed, 03 Dec 2025 22:10:18 GMT<p>This week, Rade and Dave unpack the latest Valve hardware news before digging into remote work and a nostalgic Game of the Week.</p>no00:32:4113Episode 3 - Remote Workfull<![CDATA[Episode 1 - AI]]>Welcome to the first episode of the Player, Too podcast!

David and I talk about AI's role in games, the news, and Escape from Duckov.

]]>cd467314-4ae9-4813-8ef5-8a16d273c5a7Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:50:23 GMT<p>Welcome to the first episode of the Player, Too podcast!<br /><br />David and I talk about AI's role in games, the news, and Escape from Duckov.</p>no00:27:3711Episode 1 - AIfull<![CDATA[Episode 2 - Unionization]]>David & Rade talk about GTA, Unionization, and ARC Raiders!

]]>b1977fc0-c1e9-4456-9d13-df5f7cb20ed9Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT<p>David &amp; Rade talk about GTA, Unionization, and ARC Raiders!</p>no00:33:4212Episode 2 - Unionizationfull