Game Developer Interviewer - Interviewed Over 100 Game Devs - I am particularly known for my Retro Studios/Valve/Bethesda & Rockstar interviews. 17 Million+ views on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@KIWITALKZhttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mu3zlojz7s2sHow in the hell is this running on the base PS5😮 R* are wizards man lol.27 Aug 2026 23:42 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3zlojz7s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mttvlft3oc2kPodcast out now with Rico Flores We talk about his tenure at Naughty Dog, working on Uncharted 3 & 4, ND Crunch, Bruce Straley, the current Indie game hes working on @playdefect.bsky.social and more.... youtu.be/UNrP6LDVvnE https://youtu.be/UNrP6LDVvnE24 Aug 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttvlft3oc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mtk766w4gs2wJust finished my ID Software developer interview. It was very eye opening in terms of the layoffs☹️I am even more convinced now that DOOM and ID will NEVER EVER be the same, regardless of what Microsoft or even any PR say. One thing I do know is I will never buy an Xbox again20 Aug 2026 21:34 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtk766w4gs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mtewugmylk2sGTA 6 is being leaked online, this is clearly from an older build. It looks like it's another data breach. I've reached out to folks at Rockstar India for answers (I doubt they will provide me anything but no harm in trying.) Watch this space.18 Aug 2026 19:22 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtewugmylk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mtcckq25tc2wPodcast out now with Former Rockstar Designer, Kris Roberts! We talk about why Midnight Club 5 was cancelled, his work on RDR1, the RAGE Engine, RDR1 Crunch, The Houser Brothers and more..... youtu.be/L5Lc22_yAZ4 https://youtu.be/L5Lc22_yAZ417 Aug 2026 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtcckq25tc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mtaaaaeayk23Podcast with Kris Roberts former Designer on RDR1 and the Midnight Club series drops tomorrow. You'll get details about Midnight Club 5, RDR1 multiplayer, the crazy crunch at R*, RAGE Engine details(extremely rare stuff) and more.....16 Aug 2026 22:26 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtaaaaeayk23https://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mt5d7i77dc27Was a huge honour to chat with Colin Moriarty on Sacred Symbols. I consider him and @yozetty.bsky.social the GOATs in this space It was therapeutic to learn that Colin and I have similar philosophies and approaches to game dev interviews. We also talk about R* , Naughty Dog, Nintendo, Sony and more15 Aug 2026 18:42 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt5d7i77dc27https://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3msgyigprzc2sSo Sam Neill's final film role looks to be in the Legend Of Zelda movie, this is incredibly bittersweet😢 As a kiwi having my 2nd favorite gaming franchise filmed in my home country and has one of NZ's best actors in it, feels truly special for me. (via @deadline.com )06 Aug 2026 21:31 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgyigprzc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3msc7btiagc2iNext week I will be recording 2 interviews that PS fans will love. I am doing a follow up interview with Shawn Layden but I am also speaking to a former VFX artist at Naughty Dog. I am looking forward to it.04 Aug 2026 23:49 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3msc7btiagc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3ms77srpdus2yIt's official I am part of the Insider Gaming crew! Just to further elaborate, nothing about the show will fundamentally change, it will still be EXACTLY the same. The only difference is all my interviews going forward will be featured exclusively on the Insider Gaming App for an extended period [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Aug 2026 19:21 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms77srpdus2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mrogivkxqk2sATTENTION CONTENT CREATORS. As part of the marketing for Unleash The Avatar, Aeos Games will be going to content creators houses anywhere in the world with an Unleash The Avatar themed Steam Machine to get creators try out the demo. If you are interested reach out to the team!28 Jul 2026 03:05 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrogivkxqk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mrjogjqnfs2jPodcast out now with Varun Mayya On India's First AAA Game, Unleash The Avatar. We also talk about why so much development is outsourced to India, how India will change the gaming landscape, Assassin's Creed India and heaps more.... youtu.be/6cTGG-FNZ8o https://youtu.be/6cTGG-FNZ8o26 Jul 2026 05:44 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrjogjqnfs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mrg2vpgwjc2uPodcast with Varun Mayya the director on India's First AAA Game Unleash The Avatar drops tomorrow at 11am PDT. The podcast will also provide insight into why R* and many other studios outsource so much development to India and how India will change the gaming landscape in the future24 Jul 2026 19:16 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrg2vpgwjc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mr2f7oijps2sThese are my two favorite gaming trilogies, the question is which one is better. Metroid Prime Trilogy or the Modern DOOM trilogy? I have to give the edge to Metroid. Which one is it for you?20 Jul 2026 03:49 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr2f7oijps2shttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mqfjajblwc27The reason why Rockstar games are so good is because Rockstar iterates over and over with no end in sight. The downside of this is that devs end up working late for what feels like forever because there is no cut off point.11 Jul 2026 20:35 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqfjajblwc27https://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mqfeywspzs27Podcast out now with R* producer, John Ricchio!! We talk about his work on GTA 5, RDR 1 & Max Payne 3, his thoughts on GTA 6, managing people at Rockstar, why PC ports come later, working with the Houser Brothers and much more..... WATCH HERE➡️ youtu.be/IK39id7-opI https://youtu.be/IK39id7-opI11 Jul 2026 19:19 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqfeywspzs27https://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mq3lrydsbs24With all the ID Software layoffs, Retro Studios has a great opportunity to hire some of the most talented devs in the business. Just sayin....07 Jul 2026 21:54 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq3lrydsbs24https://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mpzpd6fndc2595 people have been laid off at Id Software☹️ Doesnt Id Software only have about 180 people? How are they expected to make DOOM games with a team of that size? Are they becoming a support studio? ID Software is one of my favorite studios, I am so saddened by this.07 Jul 2026 03:52 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpzpd6fndc25https://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mpwrwxsxws2cNewest Rockstar interview is out now on Patreon & Youtube for Members, it's with John Ricchio he was a producer on GTA 5, RDR1 and Max Payne 3. This is his first major interview ever. Everyone else will need to wait a bit before its available to the general public.06 Jul 2026 00:01 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpwrwxsxws2chttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mp6kl7w6nk2xMy face thinking about the peril of the video game industry26 Jun 2026 08:45 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6kl7w6nk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3moriuxitmk2rPodcast out now with Andrew Kim, the concept artist on Uncharted 2, 3 & 4. He talks about Naughty Dog, why he left, working for Marvel on the MCU and he also shows off his concept art on Uncharted 2 & 3 and breaks down his concepts. WATCH HERE➡️ youtu.be/NTL-uH0ULNM https://youtu.be/NTL-uH0ULNM21 Jun 2026 04:10 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3moriuxitmk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mnnasbunw22wPodcast out now with @qtraincobb.ironrootgames.com designer on The Last Of Us and Uncharted 4. We talk about his time at Naughty Dog, working on TLOU and Uncharted 4, Bruce Straley, puzzle design, his time at Zenimax, @ironrootgames.com and more.... WATCH HERE ➡️ youtu.be/zNeUng-qoP8 https://youtu.be/zNeUng-qoP806 Jun 2026 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnnasbunw22whttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mndqhmzi4s2yThe biggest thing I took out of that State Of Play is the GTA 6 effect. Everybody's avoiding November like the plague because they don't want their game kneecapped but now September is a bloodbath of releases so their games could also be kneecapped from too many games releasing in the same window.02 Jun 2026 23:24 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mndqhmzi4s2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mnbk6yiguk2vTo any game devs who can't find work, consider New Zealand. It's now a billion dollar industry here despite only having 1418 full time employees, which is nuts!! There are a number of former devs from Valve, Bethesda, Sony etc. living here under the radar.02 Jun 2026 02:26 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnbk6yiguk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mn45nslyo22gGTA 6 has come up in a number of my interviews as of late so here is a compilation of devs from Naughty Dog, Bethesda, Nintendo etc. talking about the most anticipated game ever. WATCH BELOW https://youtu.be/BOD7o9SKWoQ30 May 2026 22:58 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn45nslyo22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mmmml4ihh22rJapanese Devs don't jump around different studios like in the West because places like Nintendo, Capcom, SEGA etc. take good care of their staff, devs have a lot of job security and culturally it's not the norm. This can make it tricky recruiting Japanese Devs at Indie Studios24 May 2026 18:43 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmmml4ihh22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mmkdqfhqsc2wNintendo has a mandatory retirement age of 50, at which time you are taken off the frontlines and then you move into a support role to train up the next generation. That is why Nintendo is a well oiled machine.23 May 2026 20:59 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmkdqfhqsc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mmk5szb5gk2hPodcast out now with @jkooza.bsky.social we talk about the game industry in Japan including the inner workings of SEGA & Nintendo. His friendship with Eiji Aonuma, working with Hirokazu Tanaka, his new game Awaysis and more.... WATCH HERE ➡️ youtu.be/6hpeH83NdWY https://youtu.be/6hpeH83NdWY23 May 2026 19:13 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmk5szb5gk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mm5tsnjnhs23If you have been wondering why UE5 games on Switch 2 are still few and far between, it's because devs have been having trouble with the engine on Switch 2 It's largely been alleviated now though, this update will be a big help.18 May 2026 21:42 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm5tsnjnhs23https://bsky.app/profile/kiwitalkz.bsky.social/post/3mlgtaq3zh22zMy Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review with some former Nintendo devs who worked on Metroid Prime, Donkey Kong and Mario Kart is out now!!! Thanks again to @vonkoz.bsky.social Kynan Pearson, Jay Epperson and Brad Taylot WATCH HERE ➡️ youtu.be/d6ZXeAemuYY https://youtu.be/d6ZXeAemuYY09 May 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:chgxx44ehsjrmh55fll4s42l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgtaq3zh22z