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Building Better Games

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by Benjamin Carcich

4.9(65 reviews)
173 episodes
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Podcast Overview

Leadership in game dev is hard. I can't make it easy, but I can make it a heck of a lot better. My name is Benjamin Carcich, and this podcast helps leaders in game dev who feel stuck, ignored, and out of options find their path to success. I've spent the last several decades studying and leading in environments ranging from the U.S. Army through to game development. I want to share what I've learned. Better leadership is a huge opportunity in the games industry. Let's make it better together. Better leaders build better games.

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Publishing Since

3/15/2021

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for E134: Why "Don't Rock the Boat" Fails Game Dev Teams

June 16, 2026

E134: Why "Don't Rock the Boat" Fails Game Dev Teams

Benjamin Carcich explains how "don't rock the boat" leadership fails game dev teams, revealing traps and the courage needed for genuine leadership.

Episode thumbnail for E133: Everyone Said Dispatch Would Fail. 4 Million Players Disagree.

June 9, 2026

E133: Everyone Said Dispatch Would Fail. 4 Million Players Disagree.

Host Ben interviews Adhoc Studio's Nick Herman and Natalie Herman about defying industry expectations to create the hit game Dispatch.

Episode thumbnail for E132: Why Helping Every Team Is Making Your Game Studio Worse

June 5, 2026

E132: Why Helping Every Team Is Making Your Game Studio Worse

Benjamin Carcich explains how game dev leaders can scale impact by doing less direct work and embracing a "team of teams" leadership approach.

173 total episodes available with 19 transcripts

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What is Building Better Games?

Leadership in game dev is hard. I can't make it easy, but I can make it a heck of a lot better.

My name is Benjamin Carcich, and this podcast helps leaders in game dev who feel stuck, ignored, and out of options find their path to success.

I've spent the last several decades studying and leading in environments ranging from the U.S. Army through to game development. I want to share what I've learned.

Better leadership is a huge opportunity in the games industry. Let's make it better together. Better leaders build better games.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates weekly.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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