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Double Fine's Kevin Johnson Shares His Game Dev Journey

Nov 6, 2023

Kevin Johnson, Director of Development for Double Fine Productions, discusses his journey in the games industry, managing multiple projects and teams, and the impact of filming a documentary while developing a game.

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Kevin Johnson's career journey exemplifies the various possibilities and opportunities in the game industry.

Managing multiple projects and teams is a challenge that Kevin Johnson has successfully navigated at Double Fine Productions.

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Introduction

2min

Early Experiences and Career Aspirations

7min

Testing a Game, Appreciating NASCAR, and Becoming a Producer

2min

Working on a Cancelled Game and Creating a Gameplay Video Database

2min

The Joys and Challenges of Production in Game Development

20min

Transitioning from Telltale to Double Fine

3min

The Real Process of Making a Game

20min

Chris Charla chats with Director of Development for Double Fine Productions, Kevin Johnson. Together they discuss his intriguing journey within and outside of the games industry; teaching students the game production process from beginning to end; getting a life changing break at Double Fine; managing multiple projects and teams; and the impact of filming a documentary while developing a game.

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The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook

Double Fine's Kevin Johnson Shares His Game Dev Journey

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Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

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