Bonfire Conversations
Hamidreza Nikoofar
Welcome to Bonfire Conversations, a podcast where we gather around the metaphorical bonfire to share inspiring stories, explore creative journeys, and ignite deep, meaningful dialogues. Hosted by Hamidreza Nikoofar, each episode delves into the minds of remarkable individuals across various fields, including music, film, art, and beyond.Join us as we chat with influential guests, uncovering the passions, challenges, and triumphs that shape their unique paths. Whether you’re a creator seeking inspiration or simply a curious mind eager to learn from the best, Bonfire Conversations is your invitation to sit back, relax, and enjoy the warmth of genuine human connection.Available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://li.sten.to/bdrq39ec
Episodes
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Nov 7, 2019 • 29min
Terry Hess (The Outer World's Environment Artist): Creating a Galaxy
In this episode, I had a talk with Terry Hess, lead environment artist of The Outer Worlds. We talked about creating the world of this huge game and environmental story-telling.Check out Terry's amazing work: https://www.artstation.com/terryhesshttp://terryhess.com/Support the show
Nov 2, 2019 • 1h 30min
David Chateauneuf: (Outlast's Game Designer): All About Horror
A deep and fun conversation with David Chateauneuf, co-founder of Red Barrels and Game Designer of Outlast games. We talk about everything related to the horror genre, crazy stories, games, movies, and techniques of making a horror game like Outlast.Support the show
Oct 31, 2019 • 1h 3min
Johan Söderqvist (Battlefield V Composer): War Stories
In this episode, I had the honor to talk to the legendary Johan Söderqvist, composer of many great films like Let the Right One In, Kon-Tiki and Battlefield 1 and Battlefield V. We talk about Johan's background, work and writing emotional music.Support the show
Oct 18, 2019 • 1h 6min
Aryan Hanbeck (Gears 5's Art Director): How The Coalition created the art of Gears of War's Future
In this episode, Aryan Hanbeck talks about becoming an artist in video games, how to go up the ladder in the industry, Gears 4 and 5 art style and continuing the saga of this beloved series.Support the show
Sep 26, 2019 • 1h 4min
Jehanne Rousseau (Greedfall's Lead Writer): 50 people, 3 years
In this episode, I chat with Jehanne Rousseau, CEO of Spiders and Lead Writer of Greedfall. We talk about her past, making Greedfall, one of the best RPGs of the year with only 50 in 3 years.Support the show
Sep 23, 2019 • 41min
Jason Graves (Composer of The Order: 1886): Versatility of a Composer
From Dead Space to Tomb Raider or The Order: 1886, Jason Graves is one of the most versatile and talented composers in the video game industry. I talk about his childhood, growing up to become a composer and his techniques and tools.Support the show
Sep 23, 2019 • 37min
Patrice Desilets (Creator of Assassin's Creed): Playing with History
In this episode, I talk to Patrice Desilets about growing up loving video games and history, Assassin's Creed creation, leaving Ubisoft and starting his own studio.Support the show
Sep 23, 2019 • 47min
Wilbert Roget II (Call of Duty WWII Composer): You want to compose for Call of Duty?
In this episode I speak with one of the kindest souls out there, a man who has scored best selling games of this generation, Call of Duty WWII and Mortal Kombat 11, he tells me how he got a call to compose the new Call of DutySupport the show
Sep 23, 2019 • 21min
David Adams (Darksiders' Creator): Rising up from the ashes
In a chat with David Adams, he talks about growing up loving video games, starting Vigil Games and Darksiders. He talks about the new studio and future of Gunfire Games.Support the show
Sep 23, 2019 • 43min
Inon Zur (Fallout series composer): Journey of a Composer
In this episode from my last show "Gameology Conversations" I chat with Inon Zur, the legendary composer of Fallout series, Dragon Age, Crysis, Prince of Persia and many more. The story begins from Israel to Hollywood and making it big.Support the show
