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The Goth Boss Podcast

Cat Burton
Games Industry
Imposter Syndrome
Burnout
Games Journalism
Unity
Game Development
Mental Health
Schmups
Community Support
Game Reviews
Freelance Careers
Niche Gaming Genres
Unreal Engine
Freelancing
Game Design
Mental Health In the Workplace
Gamemaker
Godot
Creative Industries
Perfectionism

Hi! I’m Cat Burton, a games industry veteran of 17 years.

This is The Goth Boss Podcast where I dive into the real challenges of making games and running studios.

From burnout and imposter syndrome to scaling teams and finding funding, I share honest stories and conversations with inspiring people across the games industry.

Whether you’re leading a studio, building your first game or growing a tea... more

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Recent Guests

Trevin York
Founder of Dire Lark, a Games for Change company
Dire Lark
Episode: Can Game Design Change The World?
Will Freeman
Freelance journalist with a diverse background in the games industry.
Episode: Games Journalism and a Love Letter to the Industry with Will Freeman
Cinzia Musio
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant in the games industry
Episode: Diversity and Inclusion in Games with Cinzia Musio
Lee Kemp
Co-founder of Tea Imp Games and experienced game designer
Tea Imp Games
Episode: Mastering Game Design with Lee Kemp
Haley Uyrus
Marketing expert with a focus on brand marketing and creatives for games, has experience ranging from indie to AAA studios.
Episode: How to Market Your Game - With Haley Uyrus
Charlotte Pook
Talent acquisition manager at Electric Square
Electric Square
Episode: Navigating the Job Market with Recruiter Charlotte Pook

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Cat Burton
Host of discussions focused on the challenges of making games and running studios. Cat, a games industry veteran with 17 years of experience, shares personal stories and insights to help others succeed in the gaming sector.

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Can Game Design Change The World?
Q: What is your business model?
Trevin candidly shares that he spreads risk across multiple projects and sectors to maintain stability in the face of industry turbulence.
Can Game Design Change The World?
Q: Do you have some examples of where this has been used or maybe some meaningful projects?
Trevin provides examples like 'Sea Hero Quest' for cognitive health and 'Climate Club Cape Town' for educating youth about climate issues.
Can Game Design Change The World?
Q: What does Games for Change mean and what are the kind of people you work with?
Trevin explains that Games for Change span raising awareness of social issues, building empathy, and educating about significant topics, with an emphasis on creating transformational games.
Can Game Design Change The World?
Q: Could you please introduce yourself and a little bit about what you do at Dire Lark?
Trevin York introduces himself as the founder and director at Dire Lark, explaining that they design games for change, assist other organizations with similar work, and research effective game design practices.
How to Market Your Game - With Haley Uyrus
Q: What should they be doing to sort of be ready for 2026?
From a marketing standpoint, know your business objectives, understand your audience, and set pillars to guide your marketing efforts.

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2. Will Freeman
3. Cinzia Musio
4. Lee Kemp
5. Haley Uyrus
6. Charlotte Pook

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