An awards ceremony with (basically) no awards - TGA 2023 | FPS Podcast Ep #35
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129 min, 33 sec
Summarizing the Video Game Awards 2023 highlights and an in-depth interview with Rebecca Ford and Megan Everett from Digital Extremes.
Summary
- The Video Game Awards 2023 featured numerous game announcements, trailers, and updates on existing and upcoming titles.
- Rebecca Ford, now Director of Warframe, and Megan Everett, Head of Community, discuss their new roles and the future of Warframe and Digital Extremes.
- Rebecca and Megan share insights on Warframe's evolution, the community's role in development, and their thoughts on the changing landscape of the video game industry.
- Digital Extremes also teases their new project, Soulframe, while reflecting on the challenges faced by the industry, including layoffs and the sustainability of the AAA model.
Chapter 1
A recap of the Video Game Awards 2023, highlighting major announcements and trailers.
- The awards featured a series of game announcements such as a new Blade game by Arkane Studios, set in Paris and featuring a unique aesthetic.
- Other notable reveals included a new Monster Hunter game, Hellblade II update, and the intriguing indie game Big Walk.
- The event showcased a mix of sequels, remakes, and new IPs, but also demonstrated the oversaturation of certain game genres and styles.
Chapter 2
A detailed interview with Rebecca Ford and Megan Everett from Digital Extremes discussing their new roles and the future of Warframe.
- Rebecca Ford talks about transitioning from Community Director to Director of Warframe, and the creative process behind it.
- Megan Everett shares her experience stepping into the role of Head of Community and the importance of community feedback in game development.
- They discuss the challenges faced in the game industry, such as layoffs, and share their excitement for Digital Extremes' upcoming projects including Soulframe.
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