Fernando Melo | Humans Make Games

Fernando Melo | Humans Make Games

Author: Freelancer Codex Podcast July 20, 2020 Duration: 53:44

We sit down and chat with Fernando Melo of Double Blit Games

Fernando is a 20+ year veteran of the game industry and spent a majority of that time at BioWare

We chat about his history and about their new game Game Director Story

Game Director Story is an unflinching and satirical look behind-the-scenes at how big-budget AAA games are made. Based on first-hand accounts by industry veterans, Players experience the emotional roller coaster of guiding a team through the agonizing decisions and compromises needed to ship a game.



Keeping up with the fast-moving world of video games and entertainment can feel like a full-time job. That’s where Freelancer Codex comes in. Each day, we sort through the noise of announcements, updates, and industry chatter to bring you a concise, thoughtful recap of what actually matters. You’ll hear us break down the biggest headlines, from surprise game releases and studio acquisitions to the latest in streaming and film adaptations, all with the perspective of enthusiasts who live in this space. This isn't just a dry news report; it's a conversation about the stories shaping the hobbies we love. The Freelancer Codex podcast is designed for anyone who wants to stay informed but doesn't have hours to scour dozens of sites. We deliver the essential updates in a digestible format, perfect for your morning commute or while you’re taking a break. Tune in daily for a reliable, straightforward rundown that gets you caught up and ready to talk shop, all in the time it takes to finish your coffee.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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121: Melissa Janowicz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:07
We sit and chat with industry veteran Melissa Janowicz. Melissa worked on creature design for Anthem up until launch and has been recently working on the next Dragon Age title. Melissa also organized femdev.net in order…
120: Sarah Elmaleh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:02
Special guest Sarah Elmaleh, voice actress for the Female Freelancer in Anthem, Co-founder of the online games conference gamedev.world. Actor and game dev advocate,trade show moderator, VO artist for Anthem, For Honor,…
119: Stay Safe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:58
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118: Tal Peleg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:12
Interview with artist and developer Tal Peleg. Website - www.shutupandrespawn.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/FreelancerCodex Discord Server - https://discordapp.com/invite/BRBUnPW Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/fre…
117: Jon Warner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:48
A special interview with Jon Warner from BioWare.
116: Too many games [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:06
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115: Moving Forward [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:19
We discuss Casey Hudson's latest blog post and what 2.0 really means.
114: Here to Rescue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:55
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113: 20K [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:49
Compensation for Tip of the Iceberg and other community communications.