Noob Gaming. A Beginner's Guide to Gamespace with Division

In this episode of Noob Gaming, we sit down with John Birchall, Editorial Director at LADbible, to unpack what gaming and live streaming can learn from modern media. From his journey through legacy sports media to LADbible’s position as a Gen Z powerhouse, John shares insights on community-building, platform shifts, and how brands can engage with digital audiences without losing authenticity. We also explore the parallels between social media’s rise and the future of game space — and yes, we ...

In this episode of Noob Gaming, composer Lorne Balfe, the man behind epic scores for films like TopGun Maverick and Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning and massive game titles Call of Duty, Assassin’s Creed talks us through his unconventional career and approach to composing. We explore how scoring for games is different from films, why gaming still gets looked down on as an art form (and why that's stupid), and how music helps players feel their way through a game. We also ta...

Fabien Siouffi joins Noob Gaming to explore the intersection of games, art, and culture. From pioneering online gaming in Asia to working with philosophers and artists in VR, Fabien shares his journey of using interactive worlds to reshape how we experience life. He challenges the perception of games as mere escapism, arguing they are tools for practicing reality, a place where we learn, belong, and evolve. We discuss gaming’s growing legitimacy in the art world, its power as a storytelling m...

Our first episode of NOOB Gaming is a wonderful, open exploration of what Gamespace is with Ben Mattes...AKA Mr Angry Birds. Ben is not only a highly accomplished builder of game worlds, but someone who has lived a life where PLAY has been central. We cover the fundamentals of the gaming industry, how it all works, but mainly get into the weeds of games, game design and how play makes us better humans. Our sponsor is DIVISION www.division.ae Intro Music is Run created by Tristan Bart...