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The Next Big RTS Game, Stormgate with Tim Morten of Frost Giant Studios

Tim Morten is the CEO and Production Director of Frost Giant Studios. From his early days at Activision in 1994 to leading major teams at EA and Blizzard, Tim has seen it all. Now, he’s steering Frost Giant Studios as they launch their highly anticipated RTS game, Stormgate, which is now available for Early Access!  Stormgate builds on the legacy of StarCraft 2 with a brand-new universe, crafted with Unreal Engine 5 and innovative tech. Recent playtests and demos suggest it’s shaping up to be a major hit. In this episode, Tim reveals the behind-the-scenes challenges and strategies of developing Stormgate, the vital role of player feedback, and the complex world of venture capital and crowdfunding. Tune in to discover how Frost Giant Studios is setting new standards in the RTS genre. Stormgate will be available for free-to-play on August 13th! Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  • What inspired Tim to launch his own company • Key takeaways from working on StarCraft 2 and the role of esports • The highs and lows of moving from big publishers to a startup • How developing in Early Access and leveraging community feedback shape the game • The impact of community engagement on mental health and development • Insights into securing venture capital and crowdfunding for game development Resources Mentioned in this episode: • Here’s Waldo Recruiting - https://www.hereswaldorecruiting.com/ • Lizzie Mintus on LinkedIn -   / hereswaldo   • Tim Morten on LinkedIn -   / tim-morten   • Frost Giant Studios, Inc. - https://frostgiant.com/ • Stormgate- https://playstormgate.com/ Sponsor for this episode... This episode is brought to you by Here’s Waldo Recruiting, a boutique recruitment firm specializing in the video game industry that prioritizes quality over quantity and values transparency, communication, and diversity. We partner with companies, creatives, and programmers to understand the why behind their needs and provide a white-glove experience that ensures a win-win outcome. The industry evolves. The market changes. But at Here’s Waldo Recruiting, our commitment to happy candidates and clients does not. We understand that searching for the best and brightest talent can be overwhelming, so let our customer-first staff of professionals do the leg work for you by heading over to hereswaldorecruiting.com. 🎧 Chapters / Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 00:53 Meet Tim Morten 03:32 Building a Game Development Team 06:55 Early Access and Community Feedback 13:59 Entrepreneurial Beginnings and Industry Insights 20:12 Funding Strategies: VC, Kickstarter, and StartEngine 28:50 Lessons from StarCraft 2 and the Value of Esports 35:22 Advice for Aspiring Game Studio Founders 38:41 Get in Touch with Tim