#4. Inside Game Audio: How Nikola Nikita Jeremić Builds Interactive Music Systems (Part 2)

#4. Inside Game Audio: How Nikola Nikita Jeremić Builds Interactive Music Systems (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this episode, Nikola Nikita Jeremić dives into his career journey, shares how he broke into AAA projects like Destiny 2 and Cyberpunk 2077, and gives honest advice on networking and building a career in gamedev. We also discuss how composers collaborate with studios, what happens when projects fail, and what the future of the gaming industry might look like. Timecodes: 00:00:06 - Dream projects and games he would love to score 00:00:56 - Breakthrough into AAA: Halo connection, Bungie, and Destiny 2 00:05:35 - The Witcher remix competition and getting a track into Cyberpunk 2077 00:08:42 - More dream franchises and favorite game worlds 00:12:10 - Networking challenges and career advice for game developers 00:19:19 - Working with studios: pipeline and music production stages 00:21:17 - Music pitch process and defining a game’s sound 00:23:41 - Failures, dropped projects, and industry realities 00:25:27 - Rejections, outreach, and finding long-term clients 00:27:00 - Timing, competition, and missed opportunities 00:30:42 - Future of the gaming industry Text version of this podcast episode: https://allcorrectgames.com/podcast/podcast-4-inside-game-audio-with-nikola-jeremic/ Want to be a guest? Join our next podcast episode: https://allcorrectgames.com/podcast/ If you are a game studio founder, producer, designer, artist, or composer and know what it takes to create incredible games and make money, we’d love to chat with you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit allcorrect.substack.com [https://allcorrect.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

#4. Inside Game Audio: How Nikola Nikita Jeremić Builds Interactive Music Systems (Part 1)

In this episode of The Allcorrect Gamedev Show, Nikola Nikita Jeremić shares how he got into game audio, explains how interactive music systems actually work, and breaks down the key differences between composing for games and films. You’ll also hear how storytelling shapes music, why classical composers still influence modern soundtracks, and what role AI plays in music production today. Timecodes: 00:00:56 - Icebreaker and cultural discussion (burek debate) 00:05:09 - Childhood, teenage years, and discovering music 00:08:33 - Video games and early musical influences 00:12:02 - Self-taught journey and becoming a composer 00:14:21 - Creative process: how game music is made 00:20:08 - Game music vs film music: key differences 00:25:09 - Adaptive and interactive music systems in games 00:29:44 - Music as storytelling and influence of classical composers 00:37:39 - AI in music: opportunities, limits, and risks Text version of this podcast episode: https://allcorrectgames.com/podcast/podcast-4-inside-game-audio-with-nikola-jeremic/ Want to be a guest? Join our next podcast episode: https://allcorrectgames.com/podcast/ If you are a game studio founder, producer, designer, artist, or composer and know what it takes to create incredible games and make money, we’d love to chat with you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit allcorrect.substack.com [https://allcorrect.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

#3. From Childhood Consoles to Narrative Design

In Episode 3 of The Allcorrect Gamedev Show, Barry Keating shares his non-linear journey into game writing, along with hard-earned lessons about collaboration, flexibility, and surviving in an industry that’s constantly changing. Timecodes: 00:00:19 – First Memories of Video Games 00:04:26 – Path into Game Industry 00:11:20 – Film Criticism Experience and Screenwriting Start 00:16:15 – Differences: Movie Scripts vs Game Writing 00:18:07 – Aligning Narrative with Game Mechanics 00:22:26 – Creating Memorable Characters 00:26:31 – Adapting Plots to Genres 00:29:10 – Cultural Differences and Localization Challenges 00:33:13 – Tools and Daily Workflow 00:37:03 – Nonlinear Storytelling and Branching Narratives 00:47:58 – Inspiration Sources and Overcoming Writer’s Block 00:49:08 – Advice for Aspiring Writers and Favorite Influences 00:52:59 – Recent Game Impressions 00:56:14 – Industry Future and Hopes for Project 007 Text version of this podcast episode: “#3. From Childhood Consoles to Narrative Design” [https://allcorrectgames.com/podcast/podcast-3-from-childhood-consoles-to-narrative-design-the-barry-keating-story/]. Want to be a guest? Join our next podcast episode [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexY7wHoEY6MhVXMXheOgd2hs3CT_y5W_COidTsqMJMHgL4pA/viewform]! If you are a game studio founder, producer, designer, artist, or composer and know what it takes to create incredible games and make money, we’d love to chat with you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit allcorrect.substack.com [https://allcorrect.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

#2. Outsourcing Without the Stigma, AI Flooding, and Roblox Rising

In this episode of The Allcorrect Gamedev Show, we chat with Brooke Van Dusen, founder of CDR External Development and author of Pixel Procurement. Brooke shares how his path from a Nintendo-filled childhood to Twitch’s golden days shaped his career, why he built CDR as a “full-stack outsourcing department” for studios, and how outsourcing still struggles with stigma in gamedev. We dive into his unforgettable story of bringing Snoop Dogg to a battle royale launch, his advice for young outsourcing studios and newcomers to the industry, and his vision of how AI, Roblox, and new business models will reshape games in the next decade. Timecodes: 00:01:00 – First Memories of Video Games 00:04:07 – Entering Games Through Twitch 00:05:56 – The “Golden Days” of Twitch 00:07:01 – Founding CDR External Development 00:09:55 – The “Uber of Outsourcing” (But Not Quite) 00:11:17 – How CDR Differs From Competitors 00:14:20 – The Critical Role of Networking 00:17:14 – The Outsourcing Stigma 00:21:02 – The Problem With Aggressive Sales 00:25:21 – Evaluating Studio Credibility 00:28:23 – Why Portfolios Beat Demos 00:31:15 – Advice for Young Outsourcing Studios 00:35:08 – The Risk of AI Content Floods 00:38:25 – The Snoop Dogg Story 00:48:10 – The Future of the Games Industry Text version of this podcast episode: “Outsourcing Without the Stigma” [https://allcorrectgames.com/podcast/podcast-2-outsourcing-without-the-stigma-ai-flooding-and-roblox-rising/]. Want to be a guest? Join our next podcast episode [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexY7wHoEY6MhVXMXheOgd2hs3CT_y5W_COidTsqMJMHgL4pA/viewform]! If you are a game studio founder, producer, designer, artist, or composer and know what it takes to create incredible games and make money, we’d love to chat with you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit allcorrect.substack.com [https://allcorrect.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

#1. Rafting Ice Sculptures: Jon Hare's Journey Through the World of Games

🎙 In this episode, we sit down with the legendary Jon Hare — co-founder of Sensible Software, mastermind behind Sensible Soccer, and creative force behind Sociable Soccer. From the early days of pixel-by-pixel graphics on the ZX81 to navigating the shifting tides of game investment and outsourcing, Jon reflects on nearly four decades in the industry with sharp wit and unfiltered honesty. He talks football (both virtual and real), dream games that never saw the light of day, the overlooked power of 2D art, and why the games industry desperately needs more curation and fewer NFTs. A must-listen for anyone who ever played Cannon Fodder or wondered how to survive — and thrive — in gamedev for 40 years. 📺 True retro fans, heads up: in the video version only, there’s a hidden bonus that’ll let you install a classic game. And if you stick around to the very end, there’s a surprise waiting for you. Timecodes: 03:00 – Pong at a School Fair: The First Game He Played05:00 – Favorite Platform: Why Amiga Was Revolutionary07:00 – From Music to Pixel Art: Entering the Industry10:00 – Pixel-by-Pixel Art and the Enduring Value of 2D13:00 – Demoscene Legacy: How His Font Got Famous16:00 – Pirate Radio: Broadcasting Games in Poland18:00 – Football Roots and Inspiration for Sensible Soccer22:00 – The Magic of Sensible Soccer’s Instant Success26:00 – Dream Projects That Never Got Released29:00 – Running a Lean Studio and Smart Outsourcing32:00 – NFT Crash and the Chain Reaction of Broken Funding34:00 – AI in Game Dev: Threat or Tool?41:00 – A Dream Game About Politics, Religion, and Real Power48:00 – Industry Future: We Need Curators, Not Chaos Text version of this podcast episode: “Podcast #1. Jon Hare’s Journey Through the World of Games” [https://allcorrectgames.com/podcast/podcast-1-jon-hare-s-journey-through-the-world-of-games/]. Want to be a guest? Join our next podcast episode [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexY7wHoEY6MhVXMXheOgd2hs3CT_y5W_COidTsqMJMHgL4pA/viewform]! If you are a game studio founder, producer, designer, artist, or composer and know what it takes to create incredible games and make money, we’d love to chat with you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit allcorrect.substack.com [https://allcorrect.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]