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2# Larry Kuperman (Nightdive Studios) Restoring the Mona Lisas of video games
March 2, 2026

2# Larry Kuperman (Nightdive Studios) Restoring the Mona Lisas of vid…

In today's episode I speak with Larry Kuperman, Vice President of Business Development at Nightdive Studios. Nightdive Studios have made a well-deserved name for themselves with their near-flawless remakes and remasters of cl...

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Richard Lemarchand (Uncharted series, Gex, Legacy of Kain) Taking risks in AAA Games
Feb. 23, 2026

Richard Lemarchand (Uncharted series, Gex, Legacy of Kain) Taking ris…

In today's episode I pose to Richard Lemarchand, the co-lead game designer for the original Uncharted trilogy, the question: “How do you learn to take risks in AAA games?” I have wanted to speak with Richard on this topic ever since I heard an interview where he described taking inspiration from th…

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