Interview with Ari Arnbjörnsson: The Humanity Behind Video Games


The 21st episode of CD PROJEKT RED's podcast AnsweRED featured Ari Arnbjörnsson, Senior Software Engineer, Developer Relations at Epic Games.
Led by hosts Paweł Burza and Sebastian Kalemba, listeners were able to discover new perspectives on video game development, a sector that combines artistic sensitivity with technical precision.

During the interview, Arnbjörnsson, after a description of his career, highlighted the importance of a common language between artists and programmers, two complementary but sometimes distant professions.
Knowledge sharing therefore becomes an essential tool to accelerate creative processes and make the collaboration.

Another central theme was the value of curiosity: overcoming the fear of asking questions and maintaining a humble attitude are fundamental characteristics for growing in an ever-changing industry.

The podcast is a space for reflection on the internal dynamics of game development, giving the public an image of a cutting-edge sector that remains, in every part, profoundly human.

You can find the link to the LinkedIn post here

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