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Building Better Games

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Building Better Games is about helping leaders create better video games through holistic leadership. If you’re a leader in games and game dev, you are who we make this podcast for. Making games is hard, no two ways about it. Only 5% of video games that enter production turn a profit. We aim to increase that number. Through our own successes and failures we (and our guests) have learned lessons that will help you create better teams and better games. Leadership matters, so let’s get better at it together. Your team and your players will thank you.
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Episodes
135
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Category
Video Games
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Latest Episodes

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E115: The Culture Mistake Killing Game Development Teams - 4 Leadership Lessons

Tue Feb 03 2026

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If you're a leader in game dev who feels stuck, able to spot problems but struggling to make a real difference, there is a path forward that levels up your leadership and accelerates your team, game, and career. Sign up here to learn more: https://forms.gle/nqRTUvgFrtdYuCbr6 The game industry is undergoing a massive shift. Between the rise of "black hole games" that consume all player attention and the skyrocketing costs of AAA development, the old playbooks for leadership are breaking. In this episode, Ben is joined by Andrew Brownell, a veteran Game Director at Netflix Games. Andrew brings over 20 years of experience from industry titans like Blizzard (Warcraft III) and Riot Games (League of Legends). Together, they unpack why the "unicorn" development model is failing and why the next generation of leaders must master a new set of "soft" skills to build resilient, high-performing teams in a bleak market. What you'll learn in this episode: What Aggressive Gratitude really is and how to use it to build trust How to lead confidently when the direction isn't clear Why conflict can create clarity when handled one-on-one Why character often matters more than skill when hiring If you're a game dev leader trying to level up performance without burning people out, this episode is for you. Learn More About Our Guest: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahbrownell/ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahbrownell/ 🔗 Twitter: https://x.com/ahbrownell 🔗 ContactOut: https://contactout.com/Andrew-Brownell-3180561 🔗 Netflix LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/netflix/ 🔗 Netflix Games YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NetflixGames Connect with us: 🔗Ben's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-carcich/ 🔗BBG's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/building-better-games/ 🔗Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbettergames/# 🔗Website: https://www.buildingbettergames.gg  🔗YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpMT-dUwQR-R4Mb4uub6Sw If you want me to help producers or studios build better games through effective systems and leadership, you can reach me at: info@valarinconsulting.com #GameDev #Leadership #GameProduction #GameIndustry2026 #BuildingBetterGames

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If you're a leader in game dev who feels stuck, able to spot problems but struggling to make a real difference, there is a path forward that levels up your leadership and accelerates your team, game, and career. Sign up here to learn more: https://forms.gle/nqRTUvgFrtdYuCbr6 The game industry is undergoing a massive shift. Between the rise of "black hole games" that consume all player attention and the skyrocketing costs of AAA development, the old playbooks for leadership are breaking. In this episode, Ben is joined by Andrew Brownell, a veteran Game Director at Netflix Games. Andrew brings over 20 years of experience from industry titans like Blizzard (Warcraft III) and Riot Games (League of Legends). Together, they unpack why the "unicorn" development model is failing and why the next generation of leaders must master a new set of "soft" skills to build resilient, high-performing teams in a bleak market. What you'll learn in this episode: What Aggressive Gratitude really is and how to use it to build trust How to lead confidently when the direction isn't clear Why conflict can create clarity when handled one-on-one Why character often matters more than skill when hiring If you're a game dev leader trying to level up performance without burning people out, this episode is for you. Learn More About Our Guest: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahbrownell/ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahbrownell/ 🔗 Twitter: https://x.com/ahbrownell 🔗 ContactOut: https://contactout.com/Andrew-Brownell-3180561 🔗 Netflix LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/netflix/ 🔗 Netflix Games YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NetflixGames Connect with us: 🔗Ben's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-carcich/ 🔗BBG's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/building-better-games/ 🔗Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbettergames/# 🔗Website: https://www.buildingbettergames.gg  🔗YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpMT-dUwQR-R4Mb4uub6Sw If you want me to help producers or studios build better games through effective systems and leadership, you can reach me at: info@valarinconsulting.com #GameDev #Leadership #GameProduction #GameIndustry2026 #BuildingBetterGames

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Pitches sent
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From PodPitch users
Rank
#15816
Top 31.6% by pitch volume (Rank #15816 of 50,000)
Average rating
5.0
From 7 ratings
Reviews
4
Written reviews (when available)
Publish cadence
Several times per week
Active weekly
Episode count
135
Data updated
Feb 10, 2026
Social followers
1.3K

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Language
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Latest episode date
Tue Feb 03 2026

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What is Building Better Games about?

Building Better Games is about helping leaders create better video games through holistic leadership. If you’re a leader in games and game dev, you are who we make this podcast for. Making games is hard, no two ways about it. Only 5% of video games that enter production turn a profit. We aim to increase that number. Through our own successes and failures we (and our guests) have learned lessons that will help you create better teams and better games. Leadership matters, so let’s get better at it together. Your team and your players will thank you.

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