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One Thousand Gurus Podcast#63: Travis Linden Reid - Teaching Game Development at UCI, “Achieving” Burnout, and Building an Indie Game StudioFinding Fulfillment in Teaching: Overcoming Burnout and Embracing Indie Game Development with Travis Linden ReidIn this insightful episode of One Thousand Gurus, host J.R. Yonocruz welcomes back Travis Linden Reid, a former game industry programmer turned educator. Travis shares their journey from experiencing burnout in the game industry to finding fulfillment in teaching game development at UCI. Highlights include insights into Travis's teaching methods, the benefits of active learning, and their personal journey as a trans man. They also delve into the creation of their indie game studio, Tilia, and discuss the challenges and joys...
2026-01-191h 14One Thousand Gurus Podcast#6: Linden Reid - Working at Blizzard, Pursuing Community and Artistry, and Embracing ChangeWhat happens when a video game developer transitions into education and embraces personal passions? Discover the inspiring journey of Linden Reid, who shifted from working with gaming giants like Blizzard and EA to becoming an adjunct professor at UC Irvine. Learn about his early interest in coding through Neopets, his determination to make it in the game development world, and the pivotal moments that shaped his remarkable career. Linden's story is a masterclass in balancing the technical and creative sides of game development, making it a must-listen for aspiring developers and educators alike.Beyond gaming, we explore...
2024-11-1158 min