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EFWSOT with Mark Day

Join us for this joyous and wide-ranging conversation with Mark Day, veteran video game producer and studio executive with over three decades of experience spanning AAA entertainment, government simulation, and live-service ecosystems.🚀 Key Career Milestones:The EA & Wing Commander Era (1994–1999): As a pivotal producer during Electronic Arts' 1990s cinematic boom, Day managed the EA Media Lab and shipped iconic sci-fi titles, including Wing Commander III, IV, and Prophecy. He also produced games featuring icons like Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan.Studio Leadership (1999–2002): Co-founded Daylight Productions to capitalize on the DVD-ROM evolution, expanding it to 45+ employees and securing major multi-platform IPs like SpongeBob SquarePants before negotiating its multimillion-dollar sale to Kalisto Entertainment.Serious Games & DARPA (2007–2021): Transitioned into defense simulation as EVP at Intific, overseeing high-fidelity military training tools. He later co-founded voidALPHA, generating millions in revenue by building gamified software puzzles for DARPA (StormBound) and designing planet environments for Cloud Imperium Games’ Star Citizen.Modern Live Services (2022–2024): Served as Senior Producer at Heavy Iron Studios, optimizing Agile processes to deliver features for massive live-service ecosystems like Fortnite, Rocket League, and Meta Horizon Worlds.🏛️ Legacy: Day’s foundational impact on 1990s gaming history is preserved in the permanent "Mark Day papers" collection at The Strong National Museum of Play.

EFWSOT with Mark Day

Join us for this joyous and wide-ranging conversation with Mark Day, veteran video game producer and studio executive with over three decades of experience spanning AAA entertainment, government simulation, and live-service ecosystems.🚀 Key Career Milestones:The EA & Wing Commander Era (1994–1999): As a pivotal producer during Electronic Arts' 1990s cinematic boom, Day managed the EA Media Lab and shipped iconic sci-fi titles, including Wing Commander III, IV, and Prophecy. He also produced games featuring icons like Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan.Studio Leadership (1999–2002): Co-founded Daylight Productions to capitalize on the DVD-ROM evolution, expanding it to 45+ employees and securing major multi-platform IPs like SpongeBob SquarePants before negotiating its multimillion-dollar sale to Kalisto Entertainment.Serious Games & DARPA (2007–2021): Transitioned into defense simulation as EVP at Intific, overseeing high-fidelity military training tools. He later co-founded voidALPHA, generating millions in revenue by building gamified software puzzles for DARPA (StormBound) and designing planet environments for Cloud Imperium Games’ Star Citizen.Modern Live Services (2022–2024): Served as Senior Producer at Heavy Iron Studios, optimizing Agile processes to deliver features for massive live-service ecosystems like Fortnite, Rocket League, and Meta Horizon Worlds.🏛️ Legacy: Day’s foundational impact on 1990s gaming history is preserved in the permanent "Mark Day papers" collection at The Strong National Museum of Play.

EFWSOT with Andrew Walker

Andrew is a storied Business Development leader in the gaming industry. From the early game publishing days to his current role at Gameye, Andrew combines deep technical expertise with an eye for what's fun to play. He's also embracing AI, building agents to streamline his workflow in the office and at home. Join us for our wide ranging discussion from just after GDC 2026.

EFWSOT with Andrew Walker

Andrew is a storied Business Development leader in the gaming industry. From the early game publishing days to his current role at Gameye, Andrew combines deep technical expertise with an eye for what's fun to play. He's also embracing AI, building agents to streamline his workflow in the office and at home. Join us for our wide ranging discussion from just after GDC 2026.

EFWSOT with Dan Wasson

Who created the rule that Darth Vader doesn't run? Who witnessed the Grond attack on Discord? Dan Wasson is the talented producer on dozens of franchise hits...Star Wars, LOTR, EA Sports, World of Tanks and more. Join our extended discussion about today's production challenges and opportunities.