Career, Life and Games - #274 - Game Dev Local Podcast

Career, Life and Games - #274 - Game Dev Local Podcast

From Game Dev Local Podcast by Game Dev Local

February 4, 2026 · 52 min

About this episode

Stuart De Ville interviews Lauran Carter about her unconventional journey in the games industry and the importance of local communities and transferable skills.

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

People in this episode

Host: Stuart De Ville

Guest: Lauran Carter

Topics covered

  • career paths in games
  • game development
  • local game communities
  • non-linear careers
  • sustainable success in gaming

Keywords

  • game development
  • career in games
  • indie studios
  • community building
  • transferable skills

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Guildford Games, Liquid Crimson

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