Breaking into Games: Tips from an HR expert | Play List Season 2 Episode 2 - Dani Walker

What is it really like working in the games industry—and how do you actually get a job in game development?

In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Walker, an HR professional in the video games industry, to talk about careers in gaming, breaking into the industry, and what it’s really like working behind the scenes at a game studio. We cover everything from Dani’s unconventional path into games to the realities of HR in game development and common misconceptions about the industry.

Alongside all the career talk, we also get into Dani’s love for games - from her obsession with immersive single-player titles like The Legend of Zelda, her most replayable favourites, and the ones that seriously tested her patience. We chat about the evolution of games to big screen adaptations like Assassin’s Creed, Halo, and Fallout, and where the line sits between realism and actually having fun.

If you’ve ever wondered how to get a job in games, this episode is packed with practical advice on standing out, networking effectively, and crafting a resume that works. Whether you’re trying to break into the industry or just love talking about games, there’s plenty here to relate to.
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Episode References
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🎮 VIDEO GAMES
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Majora's_Mask
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Breath_of_the_Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Tears_of_the_Kingdom
Banjo-Kazooie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banjo-Kazooie
Borderlands 2 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borderlands_2
Fallout 76 - https://fallout.bethesda.net/en/games/fallout-76
Red Dead Redemption - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Dead_Redemption
Red Dead Redemption 2 - https://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption2
Elden Ring - https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/elden-ring
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/shadow-of-the-erdtree
Elden Ring Nightreign - https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/elden-ring-nightreign

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🎬 MOVIES & TV
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Fallout - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12637874/
The Super Mario Bros. Movie - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6718170/
Borderlands - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4052882/
The Legend of Zelda - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30988422/

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