00:00:00 - Introduction to the Game Development Episode

00:00:58 - Meet the Guests: Samah, Ismail, Abdelkahar & Abdellah

00:03:23 - Abdellah’s Journey: From “Prépa” to Professional Game Dev

00:08:56 - Ismail’s Journey: From Animator to Game Artist

00:11:31 - Abdelkahar’s Journey: From Intern to Indie Dev

00:13:58 - Salma’s Journey: From Kinesiotherapy to Game Dev

00:16:20 - Why Most Moroccan Game Devs are Self-Taught

00:19:43 - The Game Development Market in Morocco: Jobs & Money

00:24:21 - How to Gain Experience When You Have None

00:27:37 - The Mindset for Success: Patience and Passion

00:38:41 - Government Initiatives Supporting the Gaming Industry

00:39:03 - Moroccan Gaming Expo (MGE)

00:42:33 - The Video Game Creator Program with Isart Digital

00:51:02 - The Future: Rabat Gaming City

00:53:48 - Moroccan Game Developers (MGD): The Power of Community

00:58:34 - Why Game Jams are Crucial for Your Career

01:06:55 - The “Polish Jam”: A Solution to Unfinished Projects

01:11:02 - How to Start Your Career in Game Development

01:14:41 - Recommended Learning Paths & Tools (Unity, GDevelop)

01:24:46 - The Challenge of Career Orientation

01:42:12 - What Skills Do Game Studios Look For?

01:49:04 - The Importance of Your Portfolio and Soft Skills

01:51:11 - How to Be a Standout Intern: The Power of Initiative

02:02:42 - The Impact of AI on Game Art and Animation

02:15:00 - “Vibe Coding”: The Dangers of Using AI as a Crutch

02:19:26 - Final Advice for Aspiring Developers

02:26:42 - I Have a Game Idea, Where Do I Start?

02:33:02 - Conclusion & How to Connect