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Scratching the surface with City KittyZimadSend us a textThis week I’m back in NYC talking to artist and graffiti writer Zimad. It’s been 3 years since my last podcast with Zimad. We’re discussing how he got started as a graffiti writer back in 1979. As well as how he continues to reinvent and challenge himself as an artist after over 40 years of creating.2025-03-2556 min
PocketGamer.biz PodcastExploring Alternatives: Mobile Gaming’s Megatrend for 2025Alternative distribution channels and app stores are exploding onto the scene and are positioned to be the key growth drivers for mobile gaming in 2025. They offer new revenue streams—and they reshape how developers engage their audiences, optimize their growth strategies, and build trust in a more open ecosystem. Significantly, players also have a huge appetite for alternatives, especially if they offer more choice and less friction. Digital Turbine research reports that nearly 70% of users would use new discoverability features—if they were available—to find and download cool new games. This week, savvy studio leaders and growth gurus at Gam...2024-10-2320 min
Mass Appeal#18. Building Human Connection Through Mobile Puzzle Games - Anastasia Zaiceva (ZiMad)What do mobile jigsaw puzzles have to do with tugging on human heartstrings? In this episode, Anastasia Zaiceva, the Chief Communications Officer at ZiMad, a reputable mobile game developer and publisher, reveals how branding can be used as a tool to evoke emotions and build relationships around mobile games. Questions Anastasia answered in this Episode:Why has ZiMad put a big emphasis on communications?Where do you put most of your energy? Is there a particular initiative you’ve been focused on over the last year in communications?With something like a jigsaw puzzle, how do you...2024-09-1132 min
Games and NamesEp.10 How Top Mobile Games Stay Successful (with ZiMAD)Hey there! Welcome to Games & Names podcast, a place where we casually chat about the gaming industry with a hint of magic.In this episode, we're talking about keeping mobile games successful in the long run. How to be on top for a decade or even more? What is the secret sauce of adopting and staying the same altogether? How to work with IPs like Disney and National Geographic? And how to maintain a performing game for years with LiveOps? Together with Dmitry Bobrov, CEO of ZiMAD who has been managing the company for more than 10 years...2024-02-2737 min
Scratching the surface with City KittyZimadSend us a textThis week I head up to the Bronx and catch up with Old School graffiti writer Zimad. We talk about his origin story, how the face of New York City and graffiti have changed over the years and what keeps him creating after over 40 years of art making. 2021-07-061h 28
Відверто про IT-кар'єризмМихаил Войтович – гейм-дизайнер в G5 Entertainment (327)Говорили о создании игр и современных игровых трендах. Михаил рассказал о себе и своем опыте работы в разных проектах: о приложением для медитации, измерении эмоций пользователей и нюансах GameDev. Обсудили жизнь в Беларуси и Одессе.
В выпуске:
00:37 Что подтолкнуло создавать игры? Детские развлечения03:37 Учеба в ВУЗе на историческом факультете 05:27 Про во’IT’и. Любимые компьютерные игры06:52 Начальный опыт коммерческого IT. Фриланс, написание модов для игр10:47 Что ощущает, когда тысячи людей скачивают его игры?11:47 Экономический кризис, пересмотр ценностей. Первая работа гейм-дизайнером13:31 “Грабли” на рабочем месте. О текучке на работе15:23 Смена компании. Первый важный проект18:26 Споры с коллегами. Распределение ролей в команде21:21 Новый проект в ZIMAD Games. О взаимоотношениях в команде22:34 Об исследовании эмоций игроков. Тонкости создания игры 24:40 Приложение для медитации. Профессиональное выгорание в GameDev26:06 О методах измерения эмоций пользователя28:47 О жизни в Беларуси и Одессе. Разница в корпоративной культуре компаний-работодателей32:13 Что нравится в разработке игр? О тренде free-to-play и платных играх35:17 Влияние COVID19 на жизнь. Переезд в Украину36:19 Книги. Пожелания
Книги в выпуске:
Game Mechanics: Advanced Game Design—Ernest Adams, Joris Dormans
“Мастер и Маргарита” – Михаил Булгаков2021-04-2139 min
Работник месяцаОперационный директорВ этом выпуске операционный директор студии разработки Zimad Галина Зуева рассказывает о продвижении мобильных игр и перспективах этого вида гейминга.
Партнер выпуска студия разработки Zimad- https://zimad.com/ru/
Статья на DTF- https://clck.ru/MPGLy
Инстаграм Галины - https://www.instagram.com/galina_zues/2020-03-0944 min
Sold Media's "In the Spray Room"Episode 64: In the Spray Room w/ButtSupButtsup is next on the ITSR podcast, and what a welcomed chat it was. Sitting down with the extended family; Big Ronnie, Bytegirl, Zimad and Leaf, this skater, art school kid influenced by the 90's hip hop beats and graffiti vandals has stories for days on how he got to where he is today. His funny character is one of the most recognizable faces of the last decade when it comes to NYC sticker art, and he's always looking for the next up! The 1st special guest with a music intro - this is a must listen.
(music credit: Wrong Side...2020-03-0200 min
Sold Media's "In the Spray Room"Episode 63: In the Spray Room w/ZimadSold Magazine's 'In The Spray Room' podcast got its eyes checked over the Holiday break, and has 2020 vision! After 2 years, 62 full interview episodes, and not to mention all of the special events we showed up to, ITSR is ready to give you more raw & real art chats from the artists getting up on the streets today. We kick of our Sophomore season with family.
Zimad has sat down with us at The Welling Court Mural Project, and Sampler BK event, and we welcome him to sit down as a co-host as frequently as he would like. But before we go any...2020-02-2400 min
Sold Media's "In the Spray Room"In the Spray Room w/Zimad (2)Sold Magazine's 'In The Spray Room' podcast got its eyes checked over the Holiday break, and has 2020 vision! After 2 years, 62 full interview episodes, and not to mention all of the special events we showed up to, ITSR is ready to give you more raw & real art chats from the artists getting up on the streets today. We kick off our Sophomore season with family.
Zimad has sat down with us at The Welling Court Mural Project, and Sampler BK event, and we welcome him to sit down as a co-host as frequently as he would like. But before we go any...2020-02-2400 min
Sold Media's "In the Spray Room"MoSA Bowery w/Angelo Madrigale (Zimad Co-Host)With the help of our Guest Co-Host, Zimad the Sold Crew finished the night of art conversations with a visit from Angelo Madrigale from Doyle Auction House. We 1st met Angelo at Moniker Art Fair, and he was our last but not least guest at the MoSA Opening. It was a great night, and we were honored to be a part of the festivities! Take a listen to this great conversation. Special Guests: Angelo Madrigale and Zimad.2018-09-2000 min
Sold Media's "In the Spray Room"Sampler BK (Icon NYC) w/Jeff HenriquezJeff Henriquez is no stranger to Sold, but it was the first time he sat down and got on the mic. This episode is extra special, not only because of the way Jeff paints a story, but because we had an extra special guest host, Zimad. This conversation is not one to miss. Special Guests: Jeff Henriquez and Zimad.2018-07-1600 min
Sold Media's "In the Spray Room"Welling Ct. Mural Festival 2018 w/ZimadWelling Court Mural Project celebrated its 9th year of public art this weekend, and "In The Spray Room" was there for the 1st time. Many members of the Sold Crew have been coming to this event for years, so to participate even more felt so good. We were set up directly across from JPO's gate, and coincidentally recorded 9 episodes! We didn't start out slow either. Right out of the gate, we sat down with ZIMAD, local resident and supplier of electricity Lorelai, and our 2nd Dutch Master on the podcast, Michel Velt. All 3 episodes are ready for your ears. Enjoy...2018-06-0900 min
Sold Media's "In the Spray Room"Welling Ct. Mural Festival 2018 w/Michel VeltWelling Court Mural Project celebrated its 9th year of public art this weekend, and "In The Spray Room" was there for the 1st time. Many members of the Sold Crew have been coming to this event for years, so to participate even more felt so good. We were set up directly across from JPO's gate, and coincidentally recorded 9 episodes! We didn't start out slow either. Right out of the gate, we sat down with ZIMAD, local resident and supplier of electricity Lorelai, and our 2nd Dutch Master on the podcast, Michel Velt. All 3 episodes are ready for your ears. Enjoy...2018-06-0900 min
Sold Media's "In the Spray Room"Welling Ct. Mural Festival 2018 w/LoreleiWelling Court Mural Project celebrated its 9th year of public art this weekend, and "In The Spray Room" was there for the 1st time. Many members of the Sold Crew have been coming to this event for years, so to participate even more felt so good. We were set up directly across from JPO's gate, and coincidentally recorded 9 episodes! We didn't start out slow either. Right out of the gate, we sat down with ZIMAD, local resident and supplier of electricity Lorelai, and our 2nd Dutch Master on the podcast, Michel Velt. All 3 episodes are ready for your ears. Enjoy...2018-06-0900 min
My Life In LettersEpisode 1: ZIMAD aka Luis Lamboy.We kick off our first podcast with the one and only Zimad. We knew that our first guest had to possess the ability to paint a picture of what graffiti culture was like during it’s infancy stages from NYC. Zimad has been there; done that and continues to get up to this day. He shares with us the process of making one’s own mop tags and even goes out of his way to clarify key points of graff history.2016-10-301h 10