Podcasts by Game Hugs

Game Hugs

Game Hugs is a fortnightly podcast that focuses on the individuals who work in the computer and video game industry.

From publishers to journalists, developers to esports, artists to cosplayers, there are fascinating, entertaining, and god forbid maybe even educational stories to be told about what goes on behind the scenes.

Created by Guy ‘Yug’ Blomberg, hosted by Jason Imms.

Further podcasts by Jason Imms

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Chris Wright (Fellow Traveller) from 2018-12-09T22:55

Chris Wright is a 17 year veteran of the games industry and the founder a...

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Louis Roots (Bar SK) from 2018-11-15T05:30:47

Louis Roots is the proprietor, owner, and curator of Bar SK<...

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Dave Gilbert (Wadjet Eye Games) from 2018-10-15T22:00

Wadjet Eye Games founder Dave Gilbert has been interested in adventure games since 1986, when his mother made the mi...

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Robert Yang (NYU Game Center) from 2018-08-26T23:55

Robert Yang is an assistant arts professor at NYU Game Center, and makes "surprisingly popular 3D video games abo...

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Shang Lun Lee 李尚倫 (PlayReactive) from 2018-06-27T00:49:38

Our guest this week is Shang Lun Lee (李尚倫), one of the directors of PlayReactive, a "play-making...

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Liam Routt (Film Victoria) from 2018-06-03T23:55

Liam Routt leads the Games and Digital Media team at Victorian Government screen agency Film Victoria, and is the very special guest joining us on Gam...

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Meghann O'Neil (PC PowerPlay) from 2018-05-07T01:38:22

On this week's show, Australian freelance games journalist Meghann O'Neil joins our host Jason Imms...

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Vee Pendergrast (Stirfire Studios) from 2018-04-08T23:55

Vee Pendergrast is a co-founder of Stirfire Studios, but has something of a different perspective on launching ...

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Angharad "Rad" Yeo (ABC Spawn Point) from 2018-03-27T04:55:43

Hello and welcome to... Dog Hugs?

Joining us this week is Angharad "Rad" Yeo, one of the hosts of Listen

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Will Smith (FOO VR, Tested.com, Maximum PC) from 2018-03-04T22:55

Will Smith is the CEO of FOO VR (they make cartoons in real-time using virtual reality), the host of Listen

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Liam Esler (GCAP, GX Australia) from 2018-02-18T22:55

This week brings to a close our episodes recorded during Game Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) 2017, with none other than the departing organiser of the event, Listen

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Patrick Stafford (Stafford Content from 2018-01-28T23:16:14

This week, our host Jason Imms is joined (in a Melbourne French for breakfast) by digital copywriter, freelance journalist and professional writer, <...

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Matt Trobbiani (Team Fractal Alligator) from 2018-01-15T00:36:32

Matt Trobbiani is an indie game designer and developer, and head at Team Fractal Alligator. Matt created Hacknet, a ...

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Rami Ismail (Vlambeer) from 2017-12-10T22:55

Rami Ismail is the business and development half of Vlambeer, the indie studio responsible for hits like LUFTRAUSER...

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Adam 'Pez' Perry (You Game Bro?) from 2017-11-26T22:55

Adam ‘Pez’ Perry is the host of the Twitch-broadcast You Game Bro? podcast, and founder of the Listen

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David Gaider (Beamdog) from 2017-11-13T03:46:53

David Gaider is a game designer, writer, and narrative designer, with a long and storied history at RPG powerhouse B...

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Teddy Dief (Square Enix Montréal) from 2017-10-30T04:44:49

We have a very special episode for you this week, friends: The inaugural Game Hugs Live, recorded on-stage at PAX Australia 2017!

Joining our host <...

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Tim Colwill (Point&Clickbait) from 2017-10-15T22:55

This week we welcome Tim Colwill, editor in chief of the hilariously satirical Point & Clickbait to th...

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Jess McDonell (GameSpot) from 2017-10-01T22:55

In this week's episode, host Jason Imms spoke with excellent GameSpot host and video producer, Listen

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Wyld (Twitch Streamer) from 2017-09-18T11:55

Wyld is a Twitch streamer, Minecraft modpack creator, and internet personality who has made a huge career change through entertaining his audience and creati...

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Alayna Cole (Queerly Represent Me) from 2017-09-03T23:55

This week's Game Hugs features the founder of Queerly Represent Me, sessional academic at the University of the Suns...

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Luke Lancaster (ReedPop) from 2017-08-20T23:55

Say hello to Luke Lancaster, who was until recently a well-known Australian associate editor at CNET, before being selected as the new PAX Australi...

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Eli Hodapp (Touch Arcade) from 2017-08-06T23:55

Eli Hodapp is the editor in chief of Touch Arcade, the world's largest reviews and news site dedicated to Apple mob...

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Lisy Kane (League of Geeks) from 2017-07-23T23:55

As a producer at League of Geeks, co-founder at Girl Geek Academy, and a Forbes 30 Under 30 lister, Lisy Kane doesn't seem to do anything by halves.

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Matt Ditton (Mighty Games Group) from 2017-07-09T23:55

Matt Ditton is the managing director of the Mighty Games Group (Shooty Skies, Disney Crossy Road, C...

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Ken Wong (Mountains) from 2017-06-25T23:50

Ken Wong is the founder and creative director of Mountains, a self-described "craft games studio," based in Melbourne. He's also well known for his work a...

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Katie Stegs (Lumi Consulting) from 2017-06-12T23:50

Katie Stegs is co-founder and creative director of games PR and marketing agency Listen

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Guy 'Yug' Blomberg (ReedPop, PAX) from 2017-05-31T00:45

Guy 'Yug' Blomberg is not only the creator of this fine podcast, but also the newly appointed Global PAX Content Director, ensuring that...

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James Cullinane (CBS Interactive) from 2017-03-07T22:04:22

James Cullinane is the Games Account Manager at CBS Interactive, including sites GameSpot, Listen

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Paul Verhoeven (28 Plays Later) from 2017-02-26T22:00

Paul Verhoeven is a writer, comedian, host, and storyteller. He co-hosts the popular gaming podcast ...

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Kamina Vincent (Mountains) from 2017-02-19T22:00

Kamina Vincent is the Producer at Mountains, a new studio featuring the talents behind games such as Monument Valley and Cuphead.

She has volunteer...

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Chantal Morley (Bandai Namco) from 2017-02-12T22:00

Chantal Morley is the Operations Manager at Bandai Namco Entertainment Australia, having previously been the Operations and Social Media Coordin...

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Ryan Hartman (Penny Arcade) from 2017-02-05T23:00

Ryan Hartman is the Director of Events at Penny Arcade, overseeing the PAX portfolio of gaming conventions (inc...

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Krister Collin (Freelance Game Developer) from 2017-01-29T23:00

Krister Collin is an award-winning game developer, having worked for Flat Earth Games, Epiphany Games,...

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Dan Graf (Indie Game Developer) from 2017-01-22T23:30

Dan Graf is an indie game developer who most recently teamed up with Featherweight Games to make Listen

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Mark Serrels (Allure Media) from 2017-01-15T23:30

Mark Serrels is the Managing Editor at Allure Media, overseeing Kotaku, Gizmodo, and Listen

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Dean Longmore (Lead Learning and Content Designer) from 2016-10-23T23:30

Dean Longmore is the Lead Learning and Content Designer for Global English, and the Designer/Programmer of the iOS title Listen

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Skaidris Gunsmith (Beta Bar) from 2016-10-16T23:30

Skaidris Gunsmith is the co-founder of Beta Bar - Next Level Gaming Events, and is also the creator of the popular card game Listen

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Jason Imms (Freelance Journalist) from 2016-10-09T23:30

Jason Imms is a Freelance Journalist, founder of the Tas Game Development Society, and is currently the Community Manager for Listen

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Phil Larsen (Prettygreat) from 2016-10-03T00:30

Phil Larsen is the Managing Director at game developer Prettygreat (Land Sliders).

He wa...

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Morgan Jaffit (Defiant Development) from 2016-09-26T01:30

Morgan Jaffit is the Creative Director of Defiant Development, the creators of the Hand of Fate ...

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Amy Potter (Leaping Tiger) from 2016-09-19T01:30

Amy Potter is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of gaming location based tool Leaping Tiger.

Coming from a graphic design background wor...

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Bradley Jolly (DYoshi) from 2016-09-12T01:30

Bradley Jolly is a Twitch partner streamer known as DYoshi, who is also a casual assistant for Hanabee Entertainme...

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Sally Kellaway (Zero Latency) from 2016-09-05T01:30

Sally Kellaway is the Senior Audio Designer at Zero Latency, Co Chair for the IGDA Virtua...

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Stephanie Bendixsen (Good Game) from 2016-08-29T01:30

Stephanie Bendixsen, also known as Hex, is the co-host and presenter of the popular ABC TV shows Good Game and Listen

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Nic Watt (Nnooo) from 2016-08-22T01:30

Nic Watt is the Founder and Chief Design Officer at Sydney based developer and publisher Nnooo.

Originally developing games in the UK, he worked...

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Trent Kusters (League of Geeks) from 2016-08-15T01:30

Trent Kusters is the Co-Founder & Director of League of Geeks, the studio that recently released Armello.

Entrep...

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Patrick Kolan (Reboot PR) from 2016-08-08T01:30

Patrick "Patch" Kolan is the Co-Founder & Director of Reboot PR, an agency that represents clients such as Bethesda, ...

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Christopher Yabsley (Ache Bit) from 2016-08-01T01:30

Christopher Yabsley is a Composer and Developer, currently the working on the soon to be released Dungeon League - a competitive dungeon crawler part...

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James Kozanecki (PPR) from 2016-07-25T01:30

James Kozanecki is a Senior Account Manager at PPR, working across accounts such as Dell / Listen

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Edward Fong (Ubisoft) from 2016-07-18T01:30

Edward Fong is the Managing Director of Ubisoft ANZ, and chairman of the Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (iGEA...

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Raelene Knowles (IGEA) from 2016-07-11T01:30

Raelene Knowles is the Communications and Member Services Manager at IGEA (Interactive Games & Entertainment Association).

After working in a marketing ...

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Nic Healey (2ser) from 2016-07-04T01:30

Nic Healey is the weekday breakfast radio host at 2ser 107.3, and until recently was a Senior Editor at CNET.
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Jason Evans (Ogilvy) from 2016-06-27T01:30

Jason Evans is a Publicist for Ogilvy Australia, managing the account for Xbox Australia.

He was previously th...

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Derek Proud (Garoo Games) from 2016-06-20T01:30

Derek Proud is the Director of Garoo Games, member of the board game entertainment group the Dicestormers, and is c...

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Giselle Rosman (Hipster Whale and IGDA) from 2016-06-13T01:30

Giselle Rosman is the Business Administrator for Hipster Whale, the Director of the IGDA Melbourne Chapter, and ...

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Joab Gilroy (Editor for hire) from 2016-06-06T01:30

Joab Gilroy is the editor of Redbull esports, MCV Pacific weekly, and general editor-for-hire!

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Izzy Gramp (Geeiz Games) from 2016-05-30T01:30

Izzy Gramp is a game developer for Geeiz Games, currently developing the soon to be released Intergalactic Space ...

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Ally McLean (Eve Beauregard) from 2016-05-23T01:30

Ally is a Producer at Plastic Wax and Hammerfall Publishing, as well as the owner of her cosplay alt...

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David Milner (Game Informer) from 2016-05-16T01:30

David Milner is the editor for Game Informer Australia. First appearing as a Next Big Critic winner in Game Informer, this break lead to on-going free...

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Joshua Boggs (Loveshack Entertainment) from 2016-05-09T01:30

Joshua Boggs is one of the founding members of Loveshack Entertainment, the indie developer behind the award winning game Listen

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Tony Reed (Game Developers Association of Australia) from 2016-05-02T03:00

Tony Reed is the CEO of the Game Developers' Association of Australia.

Tony was the PR and Marketing Manager for Listen

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Jessica Citizen (Player Attack) from 2016-04-25T01:30

Jessica Citizen is the editrix of independent games website and TV show Player Attack.

She was previously a senior c...

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Tony Albrecht (RIOT Games) from 2016-04-18T01:30

Tony Albrecht is a Senior Software Engineer at RIOT Games, and is an Aussie game development veteran. He's worked as Engine Lead at Listen

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Ben Williams (Spiral Media) from 2016-04-11T00:51

Ben Williams is the Sales Manager at Spiral Media, mostly handling the Twitch account in Australia.

He was ...

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Rae Johnston (Gizmodo) from 2016-04-04T00:29:33

Rae Johnston is a Journalist for Gizmodo Australia, and was previously the Commercial Editor for Gizmodo, Listen

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Jess 'Jiggsy' Hodgson (EA) from 2016-03-28T04:29:53

Jess 'Jiggsy' Hodgson is the Community Manager for EA in the APAC region, supporting and maintaining the community aro...

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Joel Van Daal (MCV Pacific) from 2016-03-20T08:16:18

Joel Van Daal is the Publisher & Commercial Lead for MCV Pacific, and as the Director of Trade Media has facilitated industry initiatives such as the Listen

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Jennifer Hazel (Prescription Pixel) from 2016-03-14T03:23:17

Jennifer Hazel is a Doctor specialising in psychiatry who has created the mental health and gaming initiative Prescription Pixel.

She is a ...

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Liam Esler (GX Australia and GDAA) from 2016-03-06T20:42:13

Liam Esler is the Co-Director of the recently held GX Australia event, and is also the Event Manager at the GDAA f...

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Paul Houlihan (Double Jump Communications) from 2016-02-28T21:07:14

Paul Houlihan is the Business Director at Double Jump Communications, the consulting arm of Surprise Att...

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Dave Kozicki (Freelance Writer) from 2016-02-21T20:40:23

Dave Kozicki is a freelance writer for Official PlayStation Magazine, and has also written for Hyper...

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Robert Khoo (Penny Arcade) from 2016-02-14T08:21:54

Robert Khoo is the President of Penny Arcade, overseeing all Penny Arcade operations and business related projects including Listen

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Jeremy Ray (Entertainment Professional) from 2016-02-07T05:16:53

Jeremy 'Junglist' Ray is an Independent Entertainment Professional in the games industry. He writes for KotakuGam...

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Dan Hindes (Sneaky Bastards) from 2016-01-26T21:59:04

Dan Hindes is the Editor & Game Designer of Sneaky Bastards, who are currently in production of the upcoming game Listen

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Nick Vanzetti (ESL Australia) from 2016-01-25T01:05:41

Nick Vanzetti is the Director of ESL Australia, ACL Pro, and VIM Media &...

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Lucy O'Brien (IGN) from 2016-01-18T01:08:06

Lucy O'Brien is the Entertainment Editor for IGN Australia.

She has previously worked as the Product Manager for One2another, Editor of Listen

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Leigh Harris (Flat Earth Games) from 2016-01-07T14:51:46

Leigh Harris is the Director of indie games studio Flat Earth Games, and Game Design Teacher at AIE.

O...

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