IGDA Game Industry Side Take brings together thought-leaders from IGDA’s global network of diverse industry disciplines and areas of expertise to discuss pressing topics including global DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness), emerging issues, best practices, inside-look into various regional ecosystems, and more.

IGDA Game Industry Side Take (GIST)
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IGDA Game Industry Side Take brings together thought-leaders from IGDA’s global network of diverse industry disciplines and areas of expertise to discuss pressing topics including global DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness), emerging issues, best practices, inside-look into various regional ecosystems, and more.
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Recent Episodes

October 21, 2023
Episode 003: Get the G.I.S.T. with Localization in Games - Featuring Julia Gstöttner and Aurélie Perrin
<p><strong>About the Episode</strong></p> <p>Join us for a casual conversation about Game Localization and the active community of the IGDA Localization Special Interest Group led by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gstoettnerjulia/">Julia Gstöttner</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aureliejperrin-game-localization/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Aurélie Perrin</a>, and other amazing localization experts. For more information, stay updated with the Localization SIG at <a href="https://igda.org/sigs/localization/">https://igda.org/sigs/localization/</a>.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>About the People</strong></p> <p><strong>Featured Guests: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gstoettnerjulia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Julia Gstöttner</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aureliejperrin-game-localization/">Aurélie Perrin</a> - Co-Leads of IGDA Localization Special Interest Group</p> <p><strong>Interviewer: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-freyjadis/">Suzanne Freyjadis</a>, Director of Global Development, IGDA</p> <p><strong>Producer</strong>: <a href="linkedin.com/in/drjakinvela">Dr. Jakin Vela</a>, Executive Director, IGDA</p> <p><strong>Audio Engineer</strong>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordangrelle/">Jordan Grelle</a>, Composer/Producer at Jordan Grelle Music</p> <p><strong> About the IGDA</strong></p> <p>The International Game Developers Association is the largest nonprofit membership organization serving game developers worldwide. The IGDA is committed to advancing the careers and enhancing the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community. For more information about the IGDA, visit <a href="https://igda.org">https://igda.org</a>. </p>

September 12, 2023
Episode 002: Get the G.I.S.T. with Andrew Pappas on Indie Game Marketing
<p><strong>About the People</strong></p> <p><strong>Featured Guest: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpappas-rengen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Andrew Pappas</a>, Owner & Marketing Consultant, Regen Marketing</p> <p><strong>Interviewer: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-freyjadis/">Suzanne Freyjadis</a>, Director of Global Development, IGDA</p> <p><strong>Producer</strong>: <a href="linkedin.com/in/drjakinvela" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dr. Jakin Vela</a>, Executive Director, IGDA</p> <p><strong>Audio Engineer</strong>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordangrelle/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Jordan Grelle</a>, Composer/Producer at Jordan Grelle Music</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>About the Episode</strong></p> <p>In this G.I.S.T. podcast we welcome marketing professional, Andrew Pappas. We learn about how Andrew made the move from indie films to indie games and discuss how indie developers can create a solid marketing plan to set themselves up for success.</p> <p><strong> About the IGDA</strong></p> <p>The International Game Developers Association is the largest nonprofit membership organization serving game developers worldwide. The IGDA is committed to advancing the careers and enhancing the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community. For more information about the IGDA, visit <a href="https://igda.org">https://igda.org</a>. </p>

June 9, 2023
Episode 001: From a Side Project to Apple Arcade with Chirag Chopra
<p><strong>About the People</strong></p> <p><strong>Featured Guest: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiragc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Chirag Chopra</a>, Founder at Lucid Labs</p> <p><strong>Interviewer: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-freyjadis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Suzanne Freyjadis</a>, Director of Global Development at IGDA</p> <p><strong>Producer</strong>: <a href="linkedin.com/in/drjakinvela">Dr. Jakin Vela</a>, Executive Director, IGDA</p> <p><strong>Audio Engineer</strong>: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordangrelle/">Jordan Grelle</a>, Composer/Producer at Jordan Grelle Music</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>About the Episode</strong></p> <p>The IGDA's first episode of the Game Industry Side Take (GIST) podcast features Chirag Chopra and his journey to becoming an award wining developer. A Google Games Accelerator alumnus, Chirag runs an all-remote, global indie game studio called Lucid Labs. Chirag believes he has the most crucial duty in the world - bringing joy to a stressed society. Lucid Labs takes pride in being the only Indian game developer (yet) to launch a game on Apple Arcade. The game, 'Possessions', being their most ambitious one, has won multiple accolades globally, including two Game of the Year awards. With a focus on crafting premium experiences with light-hearted stories, Lucid Labs stand proudly by its motto - we make games (not) for the masses.</p> <p><strong> About the IGDA</strong></p> <p>The International Game Developers Association is the largest nonprofit membership organization serving game developers worldwide. The IGDA is committed to advancing the careers and enhancing the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community. For more information about the IGDA, visit <a href="https://igda.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://igda.org</a>. </p>
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