In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Huw Millward, the indie dev responsible for the breakout viral hit Warsim: The Realm of Aslona. We talk about the impact of creating something for yourself then suddenly becoming a breakout success and what comes next - as they build a team for the next game; Slumbox.

Carina sits down to talk to Conway Sutton about his Freelance Game Writer journey. They also talk about his passion for modding, as he began modding the game Monster Prom quite obsessively and ended up freelance writing form Monster Con, which is their 4th installment in the series. Conway also talks about accessibility in the gaming industry, not only as representation in games but also how one can adapt to make games playable and interactable by people with disabilities; as well as making events more accessible by considering neurodiversity and how to make them LGBTQ+ family friendly.

In this episode of the Game Dev Local Podcast, host and GDL CEO Stuart De Ville sits down with Lauran Carter, a driving force behind Guildford Games and Liquid Crimson, the creative force helping studios tell their stories and connect with players in powerful ways, to unpack an unconventional path into the games industry and how it almost didn't happen!

Lauran shares how her journey into games took shape, the transferable skills that mattered more than any job title, and the realities of building a career outside the traditional routes. Together, they explore the myths that still trip up aspiring developers, the importance of local game communities, and what sustainable success actually looks like in today's industry.

This episode digs into honest lessons, hard-earned perspective, and practical insight for anyone trying to break into games, stay in games, or build something that lasts.

Perfect for:

- Aspiring game develoeprs

- Indie studio founders

- Community builders

- Anyone curious about non-linear careers in games