In this episode of the Game Dev Local Podcast, host and GDL CEO Stuart De Ville sits down with Lauran Carter, a driving force behind Guildford Games and Liquid Crimson, the creative force helping studios tell their stories and connect with players in powerful ways, to unpack an unconventional path into the games industry and how it almost didn't happen!

Lauran shares how her journey into games took shape, the transferable skills that mattered more than any job title, and the realities of building a career outside the traditional routes. Together, they explore the myths that still trip up aspiring developers, the importance of local game communities, and what sustainable success actually looks like in today's industry.

This episode digs into honest lessons, hard-earned perspective, and practical insight for anyone trying to break into games, stay in games, or build something that lasts.

Perfect for:

- Aspiring game develoeprs

- Indie studio founders

- Community builders

- Anyone curious about non-linear careers in games

In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by fellow GDL host, the Gaming Recruiter, Darren Butler, as we talk about the difficulties of the last year and to speculate of what to look out for in '26. We explore issues of related to hiring and training in games as well as the contradictions involved with the advice so often given to "go make a studio".

In this episode, Oscar is joined in his podquest to 'learn everything about #gamedev you never dared to ask' by Harry Phokou, host of The Gaming Playbook, where we talk about how and importantly why to use LinkedIn and other platforms to build up your profile through Authority; Relatedness and Reciprocation.