Best Gameloft Podcasts (2025)

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Retro Reloaded: How Xbox Game Pass Is Resurrecting Classic Gaming 17:50

3d ago17:50

17:50

Retro gaming is making a big comeback—but is it just nostalgia, or something more? In this episode of Game-Loft Cast, we explore how Xbox Game Pass and Antstream Arcade are reviving classic titles for a new generation. From legendary pixel-perfect platformers to obscure hidden gems, we break down why retro never died—and why it might be the future …

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S3. Ep1: The Games That Made Us: Super Mario Bros – Platforming Perfection 10:44

1M ago10:44

10:44

In this debut episode of The Games That Made Us, we revisit the legendary title that saved gaming and built a franchise—Super Mario Bros. From its impeccable level design and unforgettable music to its cultural aftershock and enduring influence, this episode explores how a little plumber created a global empire. Perfect for gamers, developers, and …

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S2. Ep6: AI & the Future of Gaming: Sentience in the Server – Can Games Birth a Digital Consciousness? 20:29

2M ago20:29

20:29

Could an NPC ever truly wake up? In the final episode of our AI & the Future of Gaming series, Game‑Loft Cast dives into the possibility of digital consciousness. We explore the rise of emotionally aware AI characters, emergent world intelligence, and the ethics of creating minds that remember, feel, and dream. A must-listen for any gamer, dev, or …

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S2. Ep5: AI & the Future of Gaming: Virtual Actors, Real Emotion – How AI Is Changing NPCs Forever 23:10

2M ago23:10

23:10

Today’s NPCs don’t just follow scripts—they grow with you. In Episode 5 of Game‑Loft Cast, we dive into the rise of AI-powered characters who remember your choices, react emotionally, and build long-term bonds. Discover the tech behind them, the ethics of how we treat them, and what happens when your favorite game character becomes more than just a…

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S2. Ep4: AI & the Future of Gaming: Player Psychology – How Games Read You (and React) 22:30

3M ago22:30

22:30

What if your game could read your mind—or your heartbeat? In Episode 4 of Game‑Loft Cast, we dive into the psychology of play. Explore how modern games track your behavior, adjust difficulty in real-time, and even sense your emotions to shape the experience. We examine the exciting (and dangerous) future of games that respond to who you are—and why…

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S2. Ep3: AI & the Future of Gaming: Procedural Everything – How AI Is Rewriting Game Design from Worlds to Weapons 22:18

4M ago22:18

22:18

Can AI build better games than humans? In Episode 3 of Game‑Loft Cast, we explore how procedural generation and artificial intelligence are reshaping level design, weapons, quests, and player-made content. Discover how AI is changing creativity in game development—from smart enemies and dynamic quests to modding tools that let anyone build a game. …

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S2. Ep2: AI & the Future of Gaming: Game Preservation & Cloud AI – Streaming the Past into the Future 19:31

4M ago19:31

19:31

Can AI save your favorite childhood game? In this episode, Game‑Loft Cast uncovers how artificial intelligence and cloud platforms are redefining game preservation. We explore neural emulation, smart streaming, interactive game museums, and the controversial ethics of resurrecting lost titles. From Quake II in your browser to procedurally restored …

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S2. Ep1: AI & the Future of Gaming: AI-Powered NPCs & Dynamic Dialogue 21:36

4M ago21:36

21:36

What if game characters could talk back—and mean it? In this episode of Game‑Loft Cast, we explore how AI is breathing life into NPCs, making every conversation unique. Learn how tools like GPT, Replica, and Inworld AI are powering dynamic dialogue systems, persistent memory, and real-time emotional reactions. From Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader to Skyr…

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S1. Ep8: Sound & Music in Games: Composing Emotion 23:44

4M ago23:44

23:44

Sound is more than background—it's the soul of your favorite games. In this episode of Game-Loft Cast, we explore how music and sound design shape the player experience, from the early days of 8-bit loops to the sweeping symphonies of today. Discover how sound guides gameplay, creates emotion, builds tension, and tells stories you’ll never forget. …

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S1. Ep7: Storytelling in Games: From Pixels to Emotions 21:04

5M ago21:04

21:04

What makes storytelling in games so powerful? In this episode of Game-Loft Cast, we trace the evolution of video game narratives—from the pixelated past of Zelda and Final Fantasy to the emotional heights of The Last of Us, Celeste, and Gone Home. We explore how player agency, empathy, and interactivity redefine how stories are told—and look ahead …

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S1. Ep6: The Rise of Esports From Basement LANs to Global Arenas 18:41

5M ago18:41

18:41

From makeshift LAN parties and arcade showdowns to million-dollar prize pools and sold-out arenas, Esports has transformed gaming forever. In this episode of Game-Loft Cast, we trace the explosive rise of competitive gaming—from the early days of StarCraft and Counter-Strike to Twitch domination, franchised leagues, burnout culture, and the Olympic…

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S1. Ep5: Loot, Skins & Microtransactions: How Gaming Became a Marketplace 18:27

5M ago18:27

18:27

From horse armor and loot boxes to battle passes and billion-dollar cosmetics, modern gaming has become as much about buying as it is about playing. In this episode of Game-Loft Cast, we explore how microtransactions evolved from optional extras to essential business models—and what it means for players, developers, and game design. Are monetizatio…

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Suicide Squad KTJL Review 3:51

5M ago3:51

3:51

Let's take a few minutes and dive into KTJL in 2025. Thank you for supporting the podcast!

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S1. Ep4: Console Wars Reloaded: Xbox vs PlayStation vs Nintendo 25:52

5M ago25:52

25:52

The console wars are more than a tech rivalry—they’re a battle of philosophy, identity, and how we experience games. In this episode of Game-Loft Cast, we reload the legendary clash between Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo. From hardware specs and exclusive titles to cloud gaming, crossplay, and cultural legacy, we break down what makes each brand u…

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S1. Ep3: The Rise of Indie Games: How Small Teams Changed Everything 28:26

5M ago28:26

28:26

Once dismissed as niche passion projects, indie games have risen to reshape the entire gaming industry. In this episode of Game-Loft Cast, we explore how small teams with big visions created titles like Celeste, Hades, Undertale, and Stardew Valley—games that rival AAA giants in heart, innovation, and impact. From digital storefronts to crowdfundin…

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S1. Ep2: Gaming in the 90s vs Now: What We Gained & What We Lost 30:19

6M ago30:19

30:19

From chunky cartridges and CRT screens to cloud saves and cinematic cutscenes, the gaming world has transformed dramatically. In this episode of Game-Loft Cast, we compare the golden era of 90s gaming to today’s hyper-connected, high-fidelity landscape. What did we gain with all this innovation—and what got left behind? Join us as we explore how gr…

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S1. Ep1: The Evolution of Open World Games: From GTA III to Elden Ring 32:03

6M ago32:03

32:03

Open world games have come a long way—from the gritty streets of GTA III to the haunting beauty of Elden Ring’s Lands Between. In this debut episode of Game-Loft Cast, we trace the evolution of the open world genre, exploring how freedom, scale, and player agency transformed gaming forever. From icons like Skyrim, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and The…

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Behind Us Now: A Look Back at 2024 37:13

6M ago37:13

37:13

Thank you for being a listener of Phat Love Talk! Have a great New Year and I'll talk to you again in 2025.

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Big L for MW3 Season Six 13:38

10M ago13:38

13:38

Lets talk about the sixth and final season of MW3...

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My Black Ops 6 Beta Review! 27:27

10M ago27:27

27:27

After both beta weekends, I have come together with my collective thoughts and opinions regarding the Black Ops 6 Closed and then Open Beta.

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My COD NEXT Review! 26:50

10M ago26:50

26:50

COD NEXT has come and I watched the full live event. Here are my thoughts on each section of the livestream and reveals.

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Black Ops 6 Gunfight Wishlist 18:56

11M ago18:56

18:56

Black Ops 6 is getting is Multiplayer fully and officially revealed at COD NEXT on August 28th! With that in mind, let's talk about the most under appreciated game mode the franchise has, Gunfight. My personal favorite mode to come out of the COD Franchise! I'm thankful we get to enjoy it again in another annual title and I want to talk about the h…

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We need to talk about Ennui 32:48

11M ago32:48

32:48

The fans are 100% correct! I have seen the comments about Gameloft being wrong for pay-walling Ennui and I wanted to have an in-depth discussion about that. Thanks for supporting the podcast and be sure to subscribe!

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Journey of Emotions Part 1 Review! 25:33

1y ago25:33

25:33

DRAMA! DISPAIR! CHAOS! Not really, gotcha! Let's talk about Part 1 of Season 8: Journey of Emotions and my thoughts on some of the changes Gameloft has made. Stick around for some pro tips I've got that might just help you out going forward with the game.

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Gameloft's gonna wreck it! 31:04

1y ago31:04

31:04

The Wreck-It Ralph season is ending in two days and as we transition to a new season, let's discuss a few thoughts. Additionally, we close with a totally unrelated life ramble.Until next time 😎Rate the Pod 5 stars ⭐ Leave a review 📝

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Why George Kamel's 401K advice is WRONG! PLT 144 30:09

1y ago30:09

30:09

George Kamel has said some wild things in his time as a Ramsey personality but while he does know more than me, I'm not denying that, he sometimes stretches the truth. In this case, assuming majority 20 year old's can make 50K annually. Full video podcast for this. Let's discuss.

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#30 - Joanie Kraut, CEO at Women in Games International (WIGI) 46:03

1y ago46:03

46:03

Tune in for a conversation with Joanie Kraut, CEO of Women in Games International (WIGI), as we discuss taking your space in the room, WIGI's recent projects, reflections from GDC, and how your own mindset can be your biggest obstacle. Connect with⁠⁠ Joanie on LinkedIn ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠And make sure to DM me your feedback or connect on LinkedIn too⁠…

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Quiet on Set (Reaction) - PLT 143 25:03

1+ y ago25:03

25:03

I binged all four episodes and almost immediately picked up my microphone to record.

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#29 - Bruna Soares - Director, Global Brand Partnerships at Ubisoft 39:45

1+ y ago39:45

39:45

Join me as together with Bruna we analyze the evolution of brand partnerships in video games since the introduction of games as a service, the impact IP licensing has on IP extension and recognition, and, given Bruna's São Paulo heritage, how the gaming LATAM scene has changed since she joined the industry over a decade ago. With 11 full years at U…

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Speedstorm Season Six - PLT 142 18:28

1+ y ago18:28

18:28

We are around two weeks left on Season Six of Disney Speedstorm and there's been a lot of buzz about the new mid season events for racer Eve (Wall-E Collection). I wanted to take some time to discuss my thoughts on this topic and why I feel as though we have a transition happening in future seasons of the game.…

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Mobile Podcasting is GONE! PLT 141 25:57

1+ y ago25:57

25:57

Spotify is taking charge and updating the rules for Spotify for Podcasts. Their partnership with Riverside is getting deeper rooted and they are going all in with video podcast creation. Let's discuss.

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Galavant! PLT 140 7:00

1+ y ago7:00

7:00

Two seasons, 10 episodes, 20 minutes each. Let's talk about that fantastic comedy musical TV show Galavant!

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#28 - Siyu Sun - Is there a pilot on this plane? The data challenges of cross-platform game development - Director Data Science and Analytics at Gameloft 41:37

1+ y ago41:37

41:37

If you want to learn more about data analytics, user metrics, and marketing performance of cross-platform games Siyu is THE source. Check our episode to learn about her triangle method, the game data analyst software cheatsheet and the role data plays in game development at Gameloft. Follow Siyu on Linkedin and if you have any questions or guests r…

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Percy Jackson Episode 7 🤯 - PLT 139 12:25

1+ y ago12:25

12:25

We're one week away from the finale of Percy Jackson on Disney+ and I can't wait.

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2023 Reflection - PLT 137 31:52

1+ y ago31:52

31:52

Let's take one final and resolute look back at 2023, reflect on key moments and usher in a grand 2024. Thanks for listening and supporting the podcast!

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Is Disney Speedstorm getting better? PLT 136 13:43

1+ y ago13:43

13:43

Gameloft has came a long way since they went free-to-play last season with the release of their Aladdin season. Enough so, that I think it's worth talking about.

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Modern Warfare 3 Campaign - PLT 135 13:30

1+ y ago13:30

13:30

SPOILER HEAVY REVIEW! Thanks for tuning into another episode of Phat Love Talk Podcast. Today, we're diving into the MW3 campaign to talk about my thoughts on the campaign. The following video is pulled from my YouTube playthrough and recorded right after finishing. I will discuss full spoilers in this episode so be sure to watch my full playthroug…

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Spider-Man 2 Length Revealed! - PLT 134 3:34

2y ago3:34

3:34

Spider-Man 2 is releasing on October 20th and I'm on the hype train! This past week though, we got official confirmation of the length of the new Insomniac title. Let's discuss. Thanks for supporting the podcast!

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Disney Speedstorm in Hindsight 10:28

2y ago10:28

10:28

Things are not the same as they were but shouldn't we expect change in evolution? Too much? Aight. Let's talk about Speedstorm and then lets take a left turn and discuss Twitter. Thanks for listening to Phat Love Talk.

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Playstation News! PLT 132 22:30

2y ago22:30

22:30

PlayStation has put out a new State of Play with some very cool announcements that we discuss in todays episode. Also, I talk about a few other PlayStation titles since I am a little late to this news and it's a great addition.

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Nintendo Direct brought some HEAT! PLT 131 13:13

2y ago13:13

13:13

The Nintendo Direct was packed full of awesome announcements and games that will make my backlog of games even bigger! Let's discuss.

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Chiefs post game chat - PLT 130 8:11

2y ago8:11

8:11

Make no mistake, Mahomes did his best. I hope Kadarious Toney doesn't beat himself up too bad. He'll bounce back, that's why he's a chief! 💯

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Chiefs vs Lions and more! PLT 129 7:51

2y ago7:51

7:51

Sports talk and Speedstorm comments.

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One Year - PLT 128 17:34

2y ago17:34

17:34

I'm getting married!! .... In one year's time. Let me talk about how amazing my fiance Jennifer is.

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MGN S2E11 | Luke Costley-White from Project A Ventures(ASO Conference 2023 Edition) 35:29

2y ago35:29

35:29

This episode of the Mobile Growth Nightmares podcast was recorded live at the 2023 ASO Conference in Berlin. With hosts Andy Carvell and Gessica Bicego, Luke Costley-White, Head of Acquisition at Project A Ventures joined to share his app growth nightmares and learnings.By Mobile Growth Nightmares Podcast

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Catch Up - PLT 127 49:34

2y ago49:34

49:34

Ashika Island, Hot wheels, Speedstorm, Chang and more! Let's catch up on podcast topics I've been sitting on!

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Thirty (Part Two) - PLT 126 47:16

2y ago47:16

47:16

Part Two of my discussion turning 30.

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Thirty (Part One) - PLT 125 40:44

2y ago40:44

40:44

We are in the last seven days of my 20's. Let's discuss, rant, cry and talk about that.

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Speedstorm S2 Q&A - PLT 124 33:24

2y ago33:24

33:24

The seasonal Q&A for Speedstorm Season 2 is out. Let's read and discuss.

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Mirrorverse/Speedstorm - PLT 121 17:41

2y ago17:41

17:41

Disney is out here using their licensed characters in all types of games. Let's briefly talk about Mirrorverse and Speedstorm. Two different games with two opinions I have to share.

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