The Game Production Academy
The Game Production Academy
Podcast Description
Where we discuss game production, leadership and all related topics, deep diving into project/program/portfolio, methodologies and the hard stuff that other podcasts tend to ignore. Want to find out more about the difficult stuff? Stick around!Website:https://www.game-production.com/Please sign up to the newsletter from the website!Udemy Course:https://www.udemy.com/course/risk-management-in-video-game-development/?referralCode=D6412142A30B4794B550
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Content Themes
The show delves into themes such as risk management, staffing challenges, and industry diversity, with episode examples including in-depth discussions about production recruitment, product management in gaming, and personal experiences of women in the games industry.
Welcome to the Game Production Academy podcast. I am Liam Wickham. This podcast is for game producers and production leaders who want more predictable delivery without burning teams out. I cover planning, leadership and risk management with practical tools you can use immediately – templates, examples and case breakdowns.
I am also the author of Risk Management for Video Game Professionals (CRC Press, 2026) – the link is below. If you teach or study game production, you can use the same material to build industry-ready practice.
Links
Risk Management Book
game-production.com/riskmanagementbook
Free Resource Library
game-production.com/freeresources
Newsletter
game-production.com/newsletter
Game Production Academy
game-production.com
In this episode, Purva Garg, experienced senior game producer, dives deep into the intricacies of art production in mobile games compared to console games. We discuss the differences in volume, pace, and complexity of assets, and how these factors impact production timelines.
The conversation reveals the unique pressures and mindsets in mobile game development, highlighting the constant need for content due to the live and free-to-play nature of mobile games.
We also explore the impact of user acquisition costs, the role of LiveOps, and the crucial balance producers need to maintain between planned and reactive work.
Tune in to understand the complexities and strategies involved in managing art production in the fast-paced world of mobile gaming.
00:00 Introduction to Art Production in Games
00:08 Differences in Output Volume and Speed
00:43 Challenges in Mobile Game Art Production
02:59 Live Games and Continuous Content Generation
03:56 Prototyping and Agile Development in Mobile Games
05:18 Importance of Visuals in Mobile Games
06:49 Marketing's Impact on Game Development
09:18 User Acquisition and Retention Strategies
13:10 Prioritization and Team Management
25:46 Balancing Tech Debt and Content Creation
Original YouTube recording:
https://youtu.be/sl1Vy6s96UU
Welcome to Game Production Academy. I am Liam Wickham. This channel is for game producers and production leaders who want more predictable delivery without burning teams out. I cover planning, leadership and risk management with practical tools you can use immediately – templates, examples and case breakdowns.
I am also the author of Risk Management for Video Game Professionals (CRC Press, 2026). If you teach or study game production, you can use the same material to build industry-ready practice.
Links
Risk Management Book
game-production.com/riskmanagementbook
Free Resource Library
game-production.com/freeresources
Newsletter
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