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by Dirk Knemeyer & David V. Heron
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  • The Horizon of AI in Video Game Development: What Can Current Frontier Models Actually Do?

    October 9, 2026 · 53 min

    Hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron answer a Discord listener question from Langal about the realistic scale and capabilities of AI in modern video game development. They explore what solo developers and small teams can achieve right now…

  • The Economics and Design of Sustainable Live Services

    September 23, 2026 · 52 min

    In this episode of Design Talks, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron engage in a deep-dive conversation about what actually makes live service games sustainable. Moving past moral arguments, the hosts examine the core economic realities…

  • Hands-On with AI: From Tabletop Redesigns to the Compiler Paradigm

    September 9, 2026 · 59 min

    In this episode, host Dirk Knemeyer and co-host David Heron dive deep into their hands-on workflows with artificial intelligence in game design and software development. Moving past high-level theories, both hosts describe how they are…

  • The Economics and Ethics of Live Service Game Design

    August 25, 2026 · 56 min

    In this episode, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron dive into a complex listener question regarding the incentives and ethics of Games as a Service (GaaS). They explore the fundamental difference between designing a "boxed" product…

  • The Great Contraction: Navigating the Video Game Job Market

    August 12, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

    In this episode, host Dirk Knemeyer is joined by co-host David Heron, a veteran game executive known for his six-year tenure at Warner Brothers, to discuss the "great contraction" currently hitting the industry. They explore why thousands…

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  • The No-Hit Wonder Strategy: Survival and Success with Jake Birkett

    July 29, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

    In this episode, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron sit down with Jake Birkett, the veteran indie developer behind Grey Alien Games. Jake is perhaps most famously known in the industry for his "No-Hit Wonder" philosophy—a survival…

  • Bizarro World: Indie Devs Feel the Fury Over AI in Games

    July 14, 2026 · 59 min

    The show is hosted by Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron. In this episode, they dive deep into the current cultural and technical landscape of AI in game development. The discussion explores the "bizarro world" where indie developers face…

  • Revisiting Civ 7

    June 30, 2026 · 58 min

    In this episode, host Dirk Knemeyer, a long-time game designer and industry veteran, sits down with co-host David Heron, known for his deep technical and design experience in digital games. They dive into the "crisis" surrounding…

  • Season: RPG - Exploring the Success Behind Neon Odyssey with Mikey Gilder

    June 16, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

    In this episode, hosts Dirk Knemeyer and David Heron sit down with Mikey Gilder, the Chief Creative Officer of Avantress Entertainment, known for their hit actual play show Legends of Avantress and the massively successful $9 million+…

  • Listener Questions, AI and the Future of Game Design

    June 3, 2026 · 56 min

    Host Dirk Knemeyer, a veteran in user experience (UX) design, is joined by co-host David Heron, a long-time game industry professional known for his work across major console evolutions and mobile free-to-play titles. In this episode, they…

  • Listener Questions May 2026

    May 19, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

    In this episode, host Dirk Knemeyer is joined by co-host David Heron to answer a series of deep dives from their community. The discussion explores the technical and philosophical underpinnings of game creation, ranging from the "Wild…

  • Design Talk - Exploring Claude with Dirk & David

    May 5, 2026 · 57 min

    Join host Dirk Knemeyer and Co-Host David Heron as they discuss Dirk's transformative first month using Claude. Dirk, who previously avoided technical tools like the terminal, shares how he was "pill-popped" into AI-assisted programming to…

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Covering the full breadth of digital, tabletop, and role playing games, The Game Design Round Table inspires and educates aspiring and experienced game designers.