Dev to Dev

Welcome to the very first episode of Dev to Dev — the podcast about everyday videogame developers and why they do what they do every day! My inaugural guest is Anthony Avancena-Brigante, an Audio Engineer whose journey into game development began with videogames as more than just entertainment — they were his way to connect, to socialize, and to belong. In this conversation, Anthony shares how a single spark of inspiration convinced him he could make games, how moving to college surrounded him with game developers and shifted his culture overnight, and how he found creativity not through playing music, but through the science of creating digital sound. He reflects on how internships across different studios cemented his love for audio technology, and how landing at a big studio gave him the platform to empower others to make great audio. And yes — even a thunderstorm couldn’t stop us from recording this fascinating debut episode. Also, apologies for my eye line focusing more on Anthony on my screen rather than the camera! I hope to improve that in upcoming episodes! Thank you for listening and I really hope you enjoyed this episode. Please subscribe in your Podcast App of choice to keep up-to-date with each new episode when it lands. And if you would like to keep the Podcast ad free please consider joining the Patreon. Think of it as a Virtual Tip Jar at a minimum, with the option to upgrade for additional benefits such as: Video Versions of each episode Occasional additional Shows Direct access to me and the show Patreon.com/DevToDevPodcast Also please reach out if you have any questions, thoughts, comments, guest suggestions, or ideas! DevToDevPodcast@Gmail.com You can find Anthony on the web here: Anthony Avancena-Brigante | LinkedIn www.abrigante.com

Dev to Dev - the podcast about everyday videogame developers and why they do what they do every day - is dedicated to exploring the stories of the many animators, engineers, artists, producers, and designers whose work shapes the games we play. Hosted by Alex Sulman, a veteran of nearly three decades in the industry, the show highlights the passion, challenges, and personal journeys of those often overlooked in gaming’s spotlight. Inspired by Greg Miller’s 2015 Game Awards speech recognizing a developer in the credits, Dev to Dev continues that spirit of appreciation, giving voice to the people behind the craft. Each week, the podcast offers thoughtful, positive conversations about connection, creativity, and the human side of game development, providing insight into both the rewards and challenges of making video games a livelihood. Find the Podcast at: Patreon: DevToDevPodcast Instagram: @devto.devpodcast Bluesky: @devtodevpodcast.bsky.social‬ TikTok: @devtodevpodcast YouTube: @DevToDevPodcast   …and please drop me an email if you have any questions, thoughts, comments, guest suggestions, or ideas to DevToDevPodcast@Gmail.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Dev to Dev