LauraFryer

Why are game studios failing and what can be done about it? In this video we'll talk about a few of the key ingredients needed to reverse this disturbing trend.

The games industry is struggling as gamers push back on poor quality games and antiquated practices. Sony's reversal on Helldivers 2 was a victory for gamers and I'm optimistic that we're on the verge of a Gaming Renaissance.

In 2006, I was in a reality TV show titled "The Race to E3", which framed me and Peter Moore as the super villains who tried to cut the chainsaw from Gears of War. In this video, I set the record straight on the Chainsaw Hoax once and for all.

In this video I answer some of your questions and offer some thoughts on how to set your creators free.

Even the best relationships have conflict and Gears of War was no different. In this video I’ll talk about some of the tricky negotiations between Epic and Xbox and exclusively reveal what happened when a Sony stage appearance triggered Xbox executives.

The Gears team thrived on events like E3, with its glitz, glamour and inspiration. E3 was moment that drove the team to glory, and the intense pressure made victory even sweeter. E3 is no more, and for good reason, but we lost something special: a heartbeat that focused the industry. This is the first in a series of Gears related videos.

Behind every great game is a great team, and within every great team is a great core. Built on trust and passion, the core team glues the larger team together. From Bungie to Id to Monolith, we'll explore what the core looks like, what makes it work, and what can go wrong.

With the recently closed Microsoft/Activision deal, I talk about the challenges and opportunities, and what goes on behind the scenes, during Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A).

What are the early warning signs of a layoff? How can you keep your job or get an even better one? This video explores layoffs and how to survive them. (remastered version)

My thoughts on Unity's pricing change kerfuffle.

Talking about the games industry's surprising reaction to the success of Baldur's Gate 3.

Perfect Dark has been in development for years, but is still years away from shipping. What happened? My thoughts on what went wrong.

In a recent podcast, Xbox head Phil Spencer admitted that Xbox had lost after the Xbox One generation. As a founding member of the Xbox team, I offer my perspective on what went wrong.

Xbox was the best at playtesting and Production. What happened to Redfall?

Interviews can feel overwhelming, particularly when there is tough competition for every role. Here are three tips that will help prepare you to win your dream job.

Making games is fun, but complex. A producer with the right skills and mindset can be the difference between success and failure. Here are four skills I look for when hiring a new producer.

Solving the hardware and software challenges involved in building the Metaverse is a daunting task. Meta needs leaders like John Carmack who have the experience and passion for solving the hard problems, leaders who are willing to say and do the hard things. John's departure is another blow to Meta's aspirations.

In the games industry, artists will provide a portfolio so you can see their work first-hand. In that spirit, here's a short video covering several of the products I've shipped. It's been quite a ride.

In October of 2021, Meta went all in on the Metaverse. With Oculus dead and most of the original team gone, will they have enough trust, experience and love to succeed?

The Product Triangle is a simple way to think about and explain the tradeoffs you make shipping games.

In this video I explain why I’ve spent my career shipping successful games and technologies including Xbox, Gears of War and Oculus Rift.