Joe Currivan: The Journey from Game Master to Lead Producer

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In this episode I'm speaking to Joe Currivan - an accomplished Producer within the gaming industry. We talk about the importance of building great teams, the future of the mobile games industry and his life and game development journey. The episode is full useful advices on hiring practices, team leadership, and cultivating a positive work environment. We also talk about nurturing innovation in teams, fostering risk-taking abilities, and staying consistent in your work. Lastly, we touch upon web3 technologies, and the effect of monetization protocols on player habits. 0.00 - 8:00 Barcelona, Austin & Family 8:00 - 16:00 How did you get started in the games industry? 16:00 - 22:00 Becoming a Producer 22:00 - 24:00 Why Production? 24:00 - 26:00 ADHD 26:00 - 30:00 Bioware days 30:00 - 35:00 What’s happening with the industry nowadays? 35:00 - 39:00 Do you have any regrets? 39:00 - 45:00 What games are you playing currently? 45:00 - 49:00 The future of Games 49:00 - 52:00 The project you enjoyed working on the most 52:00 - 56:00 What makes a good Producer? 56:00 - 1:00:00 What frustrates you most? 1:02:00 - 1:08:00 The art of interviewing and hiring 1:08:00 - 1:11:00 Leading teams 1:11:00 - 1:21:00 Difference between mobile and other platforms 1:21:00 - 1:27:00 Web3 & Blockchain