Designing Dead Space with Chuck Beaver - FRVR Podcast

Designing Dead Space with Chuck Beaver - FRVR Podcast

Dead Space producer and writer Chuck Beaver discusses the tragic past of the horror series, and why EA's most iconic IP is currently sitting on ice.

Finding The Sims with Charles London - FRVR Podcast

Recorded back in 2025, FRVR chats with Charles London, the designer behind The Sims and The Sims 2, about Maxis' iconic life simulation series and how its remained timely decades after the original game's release.

FRVR Podcast - Selling Games is Hard w/ Assassin's Creed's Alex Hutchinson

Assassin's Creed 3 and Far Cry 4 creative director Alex Hutchinson explains the difficulties of breaking into the market with a new game. In this 90 minute chat, the former Ubisoft director goes through his entire career - from GBA FPS development all the way to Revenge of the Savage Planet.

FRVR Podcast - The Core of RPGs w/ Skyrim designer Bruce Nesmith

Dungeons and Dragons veteran and Elder Scrolls designer Bruce Nesmith joins the podcast to discuss how to create thrilling RPGs, from book-based LitRPG stories to the beast that is Skyrim and beyond, Nesmith gives invaluable insight into the creation of some of gaming's greats. To read Nesmith's recent books, check out Glory Seeker here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Glory-Seeker-Ghouls-LitRPG-Adventure-ebook/dp/B0D94KTJTN Additionally, check out his other book series, Mischief Maker, here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mischief-Maker-Norse-Mythology-Reimagined/dp/195306213X

FRVR Podcast - Rebirthing the Xenomorph in Alien Isolation w/ Dion Lay

Alien Isolation and Halo Wars 2 writer Dion Lay tells all about the creation of their two big franchise games. Alongside finding out how the writer got started in the games industry, this episode dives deep into the creation of Creative Assembly's unforgettable horror game and the RTS that saved Xbox's iconic FPS series.