Mark Darrah on Games

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I'm Mark Darrah. Let's Talk Games. I worked at BioWare from 1997 to 2021 Working in the game industry? Looking to start? Just curious about how things work? ...

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Why Tugboats are a Better Analogy then Planes

12 Rules For MY Life

Why is Unreal the Dominant Game Engine

Weekly Stand Up - May 11 2026

The Fox and Hedgehog - Why Smart People Choose One Over The Other

Games aren't Movies But Maybe They Should Steal Their Business Models

Join Me For a LIVE BioWare Reunion in June! #NAGIS

Choose a Team Structure or One Will Get Chosen

Have an Idiot at the Table

Considerations for a Stat System - Things That Are Harder

Social Media Has Completely Changed

The Engine Decisions That Shaped BioWare's Entire Catalog

Getting My Flow State Back...

Small Wins, Big Momentum The Game Dev Secret

Watching Others Interact With What You Make

IP Control and Why That Dead IP Likely Isn't Getting a Remake

The Momentum Problem Every Team Leader Faces

Don't Put Quotas on Check Ins

Toxic Positivity, Toxic Negativity, and Game Development

The Truth About What Happened on Anthem - Complete (2011-2026)

Why AAA Stopped Taking Risks

Is AAA Breaking Apart

Why Leaders Must Practice What They Preach

Hiring For Fit The RIGHT Way

Placeholder Assets and AI #anno117

How to Actually Ship a Game From Alpha

The 3 Ways Game Teams Get Stuck

Very Senior People Staying In Very Senior Roles

Have a Conversation With Your Game

What Happened on Anthem - Part 3 Post Launch, Wishes, and Recommendations