Reece “Kiwi Talkz” Reilly
@kiwitalkz.bsky.social
Game Developer Interviewer - Interviewed Over 150+ Game Devs - I am particularly known for my Retro Studios/Valve/Bethesda/Rockstar & Naughty Dog interviews. 18 Million+ views on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@KIWITALKZ
https://www.youtube.com/@KIWITALKZ
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#218 - Emanuel Palalic Speaks On ID Software, DOOM 2016, Mick Gordon, Emptyvessel, DEFECT
YouTube video by KIWI TALKZ
youtu.be
Podcast out now with @epalalic.bsky.social
We cover his time working at ID Software on DOOM 2016 & DOOM Eternal, working with Mick Gordon founding the studio @emptyvesselplay.bsky.social, their debut game @playdefect.bsky.social and more....
youtu.be/hEObKR4Uc_Q
We cover his time working at ID Software on DOOM 2016 & DOOM Eternal, working with Mick Gordon founding the studio @emptyvesselplay.bsky.social, their debut game @playdefect.bsky.social and more....
youtu.be/hEObKR4Uc_Q
Podcast out now with Matt Radford
we talk about his work on Uncharted 4, the culture of Naughty Dog, Amy Hennig, GTA 6, working at Epic Games on UE5, his new game 5th-Corner and more....
youtu.be/imT8m6mwIZA
we talk about his work on Uncharted 4, the culture of Naughty Dog, Amy Hennig, GTA 6, working at Epic Games on UE5, his new game 5th-Corner and more....
youtu.be/imT8m6mwIZA
#219 - Matt Radford Speaks On Uncharted 4, Amy Hennig, Naughty Dog, Volumetric Rendering, 5th-Corner
YouTube video by KIWI TALKZ
youtu.be
October 5, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Podcast out now with Matt Radford
we talk about his work on Uncharted 4, the culture of Naughty Dog, Amy Hennig, GTA 6, working at Epic Games on UE5, his new game 5th-Corner and more....
youtu.be/imT8m6mwIZA
we talk about his work on Uncharted 4, the culture of Naughty Dog, Amy Hennig, GTA 6, working at Epic Games on UE5, his new game 5th-Corner and more....
youtu.be/imT8m6mwIZA
ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting on Tuesday at 7pm PDT I will be doing a weekly livestream covering weekly news with an awesome co-host, game dev veteran Zoid( Metroid Prime, WoW, Left4 Dead, Quake)
The plan will be to bring on guest developers as well to give their own perspectives on the weekly new
The plan will be to bring on guest developers as well to give their own perspectives on the weekly new
October 5, 2026 at 1:21 AM
ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting on Tuesday at 7pm PDT I will be doing a weekly livestream covering weekly news with an awesome co-host, game dev veteran Zoid( Metroid Prime, WoW, Left4 Dead, Quake)
The plan will be to bring on guest developers as well to give their own perspectives on the weekly new
The plan will be to bring on guest developers as well to give their own perspectives on the weekly new
NZGDC is over, met some awesome developers!
The Valve panel went well though the person who was meant to hand the mic around for Q+A wasn’t there so I did it lol.
Hope to have it available on Patreon and for YouTube members in the next few weeks.
The Valve panel went well though the person who was meant to hand the mic around for Q+A wasn’t there so I did it lol.
Hope to have it available on Patreon and for YouTube members in the next few weeks.
October 4, 2026 at 6:11 AM
NZGDC is over, met some awesome developers!
The Valve panel went well though the person who was meant to hand the mic around for Q+A wasn’t there so I did it lol.
Hope to have it available on Patreon and for YouTube members in the next few weeks.
The Valve panel went well though the person who was meant to hand the mic around for Q+A wasn’t there so I did it lol.
Hope to have it available on Patreon and for YouTube members in the next few weeks.
Off to the NZGDC tomorrow, any NZ game devs feel free to come say hi while I am there.
My Valve interview with Alfred Reynolds is on 2nd October at 3:35pm
My Valve interview with Alfred Reynolds is on 2nd October at 3:35pm
September 29, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Off to the NZGDC tomorrow, any NZ game devs feel free to come say hi while I am there.
My Valve interview with Alfred Reynolds is on 2nd October at 3:35pm
My Valve interview with Alfred Reynolds is on 2nd October at 3:35pm
Here it is, my appearance on Sacred Symbols+ with Colin Moriarty
This was the first time I have appeared on a show where someone actually asked me about my process to interviewing. We also discuss R*, ND, Sony, Nintendo and many other things as well.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9jl...
This was the first time I have appeared on a show where someone actually asked me about my process to interviewing. We also discuss R*, ND, Sony, Nintendo and many other things as well.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9jl...
The Man Who Gets Game Devs To Candidly Speak | Sacred Symbols+, Episode 530
YouTube video by Last Stand Media
www.youtube.com
September 29, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Here it is, my appearance on Sacred Symbols+ with Colin Moriarty
This was the first time I have appeared on a show where someone actually asked me about my process to interviewing. We also discuss R*, ND, Sony, Nintendo and many other things as well.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9jl...
This was the first time I have appeared on a show where someone actually asked me about my process to interviewing. We also discuss R*, ND, Sony, Nintendo and many other things as well.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9jl...
Finally done! Metroid fans!
Recorded the review of Metroid Prime 4 with the Lead Technical Engineer of the Metroid Prime Trilogy, Jack Mathews.
I hope to get it out soon!
Recorded the review of Metroid Prime 4 with the Lead Technical Engineer of the Metroid Prime Trilogy, Jack Mathews.
I hope to get it out soon!
September 25, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Finally done! Metroid fans!
Recorded the review of Metroid Prime 4 with the Lead Technical Engineer of the Metroid Prime Trilogy, Jack Mathews.
I hope to get it out soon!
Recorded the review of Metroid Prime 4 with the Lead Technical Engineer of the Metroid Prime Trilogy, Jack Mathews.
I hope to get it out soon!
Podcast out now with @epalalic.bsky.social
We cover his time working at ID Software on DOOM 2016 & DOOM Eternal, working with Mick Gordon founding the studio @emptyvesselplay.bsky.social, their debut game @playdefect.bsky.social and more....
youtu.be/hEObKR4Uc_Q
We cover his time working at ID Software on DOOM 2016 & DOOM Eternal, working with Mick Gordon founding the studio @emptyvesselplay.bsky.social, their debut game @playdefect.bsky.social and more....
youtu.be/hEObKR4Uc_Q
#218 - Emanuel Palalic Speaks On ID Software, DOOM 2016, Mick Gordon, Emptyvessel, DEFECT
YouTube video by KIWI TALKZ
youtu.be
September 21, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Podcast out now with @epalalic.bsky.social
We cover his time working at ID Software on DOOM 2016 & DOOM Eternal, working with Mick Gordon founding the studio @emptyvesselplay.bsky.social, their debut game @playdefect.bsky.social and more....
youtu.be/hEObKR4Uc_Q
We cover his time working at ID Software on DOOM 2016 & DOOM Eternal, working with Mick Gordon founding the studio @emptyvesselplay.bsky.social, their debut game @playdefect.bsky.social and more....
youtu.be/hEObKR4Uc_Q
Podcast out now with Andrew Willis, a producer on DOOM TDA & Revelations.
We talk about the ID Software layoffs, ID Tech Engine, DOOM TDA & Revelations development, Gamepass, Microsoft's False PR Statements, DOOM Slayer in Smash Bros and more....
youtu.be/pXVqYIgaiXQ
We talk about the ID Software layoffs, ID Tech Engine, DOOM TDA & Revelations development, Gamepass, Microsoft's False PR Statements, DOOM Slayer in Smash Bros and more....
youtu.be/pXVqYIgaiXQ
#217 - Andrew Willis Speaks On ID Software Layoffs, DOOM TDA, Gamepass, Xbox, ID Tech Engine etc..
YouTube video by KIWI TALKZ
youtu.be
September 14, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Podcast out now with Andrew Willis, a producer on DOOM TDA & Revelations.
We talk about the ID Software layoffs, ID Tech Engine, DOOM TDA & Revelations development, Gamepass, Microsoft's False PR Statements, DOOM Slayer in Smash Bros and more....
youtu.be/pXVqYIgaiXQ
We talk about the ID Software layoffs, ID Tech Engine, DOOM TDA & Revelations development, Gamepass, Microsoft's False PR Statements, DOOM Slayer in Smash Bros and more....
youtu.be/pXVqYIgaiXQ
If there's one interview of mine you watch, it is the one dropping tomorrow with Andrew Willis the producer on DOOM TDA/Revelations
ID crunched like crazy on Revelations, so to lay off devs on the eve of Revelations release, is inhumane.
ID crunched like crazy on Revelations, so to lay off devs on the eve of Revelations release, is inhumane.
September 13, 2026 at 6:34 PM
If there's one interview of mine you watch, it is the one dropping tomorrow with Andrew Willis the producer on DOOM TDA/Revelations
ID crunched like crazy on Revelations, so to lay off devs on the eve of Revelations release, is inhumane.
ID crunched like crazy on Revelations, so to lay off devs on the eve of Revelations release, is inhumane.
Podcast out now with @shawnlayden.bsky.social
We talk about the work culture at Sony, the removal of physical discs, Asha Sharma, Strauss Zelnick, GTA, spreadsheet decisions, Live Service Games, unproductive meetings and more.....
youtu.be/8ekU7qoSzTU
We talk about the work culture at Sony, the removal of physical discs, Asha Sharma, Strauss Zelnick, GTA, spreadsheet decisions, Live Service Games, unproductive meetings and more.....
youtu.be/8ekU7qoSzTU
#216 - Shawn Layden On Physical Discs, PS6 Handheld, Asha Sharma, Spreadsheets etc.
YouTube video by KIWI TALKZ
youtu.be
September 7, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Podcast out now with @shawnlayden.bsky.social
We talk about the work culture at Sony, the removal of physical discs, Asha Sharma, Strauss Zelnick, GTA, spreadsheet decisions, Live Service Games, unproductive meetings and more.....
youtu.be/8ekU7qoSzTU
We talk about the work culture at Sony, the removal of physical discs, Asha Sharma, Strauss Zelnick, GTA, spreadsheet decisions, Live Service Games, unproductive meetings and more.....
youtu.be/8ekU7qoSzTU
In a week and a half I will be recording an interview with a designer who worked on GTA 5, RDR2 and......GTA 6 (he left partway through production.)
Don't expect massive revelations to come out about GTA 6 as that is under strict NDAs
So Watch This Space!
Don't expect massive revelations to come out about GTA 6 as that is under strict NDAs
So Watch This Space!
September 2, 2026 at 9:06 PM
In a week and a half I will be recording an interview with a designer who worked on GTA 5, RDR2 and......GTA 6 (he left partway through production.)
Don't expect massive revelations to come out about GTA 6 as that is under strict NDAs
So Watch This Space!
Don't expect massive revelations to come out about GTA 6 as that is under strict NDAs
So Watch This Space!
How in the hell is this running on the base PS5😮
R* are wizards man lol.
R* are wizards man lol.
August 27, 2026 at 11:42 PM
How in the hell is this running on the base PS5😮
R* are wizards man lol.
R* are wizards man lol.
Podcast out now with Rico Flores
We talk about his tenure at Naughty Dog, working on Uncharted 3 & 4, ND Crunch, Bruce Straley, the current Indie game hes working on @playdefect.bsky.social and more....
youtu.be/UNrP6LDVvnE
We talk about his tenure at Naughty Dog, working on Uncharted 3 & 4, ND Crunch, Bruce Straley, the current Indie game hes working on @playdefect.bsky.social and more....
youtu.be/UNrP6LDVvnE
#215 - Rico Flores On Uncharted 4, Naughty Dog's Engine, Crunch, Animation, Bruce Straley, DEFECT..
YouTube video by KIWI TALKZ
youtu.be
August 24, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Podcast out now with Rico Flores
We talk about his tenure at Naughty Dog, working on Uncharted 3 & 4, ND Crunch, Bruce Straley, the current Indie game hes working on @playdefect.bsky.social and more....
youtu.be/UNrP6LDVvnE
We talk about his tenure at Naughty Dog, working on Uncharted 3 & 4, ND Crunch, Bruce Straley, the current Indie game hes working on @playdefect.bsky.social and more....
youtu.be/UNrP6LDVvnE
Just finished my ID Software developer interview.
It was very eye opening in terms of the layoffs☹️I am even more convinced now that DOOM and ID will NEVER EVER be the same, regardless of what Microsoft or even any PR say.
One thing I do know is I will never buy an Xbox again
It was very eye opening in terms of the layoffs☹️I am even more convinced now that DOOM and ID will NEVER EVER be the same, regardless of what Microsoft or even any PR say.
One thing I do know is I will never buy an Xbox again
August 20, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Just finished my ID Software developer interview.
It was very eye opening in terms of the layoffs☹️I am even more convinced now that DOOM and ID will NEVER EVER be the same, regardless of what Microsoft or even any PR say.
One thing I do know is I will never buy an Xbox again
It was very eye opening in terms of the layoffs☹️I am even more convinced now that DOOM and ID will NEVER EVER be the same, regardless of what Microsoft or even any PR say.
One thing I do know is I will never buy an Xbox again
GTA 6 is being leaked online, this is clearly from an older build.
It looks like it's another data breach.
I've reached out to folks at Rockstar India for answers (I doubt they will provide me anything but no harm in trying.)
Watch this space.
It looks like it's another data breach.
I've reached out to folks at Rockstar India for answers (I doubt they will provide me anything but no harm in trying.)
Watch this space.
August 18, 2026 at 7:22 PM
GTA 6 is being leaked online, this is clearly from an older build.
It looks like it's another data breach.
I've reached out to folks at Rockstar India for answers (I doubt they will provide me anything but no harm in trying.)
Watch this space.
It looks like it's another data breach.
I've reached out to folks at Rockstar India for answers (I doubt they will provide me anything but no harm in trying.)
Watch this space.
Podcast out now with Former Rockstar Designer, Kris Roberts!
We talk about why Midnight Club 5 was cancelled, his work on RDR1, the RAGE Engine, RDR1 Crunch, The Houser Brothers and more.....
youtu.be/L5Lc22_yAZ4
We talk about why Midnight Club 5 was cancelled, his work on RDR1, the RAGE Engine, RDR1 Crunch, The Houser Brothers and more.....
youtu.be/L5Lc22_yAZ4
#214 - Kris Roberts On Midnight Club 5, RDR1, GTA 6, Rockstar, RAGE Engine, Houser Brothers etc.
YouTube video by KIWI TALKZ
youtu.be
August 17, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Podcast out now with Former Rockstar Designer, Kris Roberts!
We talk about why Midnight Club 5 was cancelled, his work on RDR1, the RAGE Engine, RDR1 Crunch, The Houser Brothers and more.....
youtu.be/L5Lc22_yAZ4
We talk about why Midnight Club 5 was cancelled, his work on RDR1, the RAGE Engine, RDR1 Crunch, The Houser Brothers and more.....
youtu.be/L5Lc22_yAZ4
Podcast with Kris Roberts former Designer on RDR1 and the Midnight Club series drops tomorrow.
You'll get details about Midnight Club 5, RDR1 multiplayer, the crazy crunch at R*, RAGE Engine details(extremely rare stuff) and more.....
You'll get details about Midnight Club 5, RDR1 multiplayer, the crazy crunch at R*, RAGE Engine details(extremely rare stuff) and more.....
August 16, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Podcast with Kris Roberts former Designer on RDR1 and the Midnight Club series drops tomorrow.
You'll get details about Midnight Club 5, RDR1 multiplayer, the crazy crunch at R*, RAGE Engine details(extremely rare stuff) and more.....
You'll get details about Midnight Club 5, RDR1 multiplayer, the crazy crunch at R*, RAGE Engine details(extremely rare stuff) and more.....
Was a huge honour to chat with Colin Moriarty on Sacred Symbols. I consider him and @yozetty.bsky.social the GOATs in this space
It was therapeutic to learn that Colin and I have similar philosophies and approaches to game dev interviews. We also talk about R* , Naughty Dog, Nintendo, Sony and more
It was therapeutic to learn that Colin and I have similar philosophies and approaches to game dev interviews. We also talk about R* , Naughty Dog, Nintendo, Sony and more
August 15, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Was a huge honour to chat with Colin Moriarty on Sacred Symbols. I consider him and @yozetty.bsky.social the GOATs in this space
It was therapeutic to learn that Colin and I have similar philosophies and approaches to game dev interviews. We also talk about R* , Naughty Dog, Nintendo, Sony and more
It was therapeutic to learn that Colin and I have similar philosophies and approaches to game dev interviews. We also talk about R* , Naughty Dog, Nintendo, Sony and more
So Sam Neill's final film role looks to be in the Legend Of Zelda movie, this is incredibly bittersweet😢
As a kiwi having my 2nd favorite gaming franchise filmed in my home country and has one of NZ's best actors in it, feels truly special for me.
(via @deadline.com )
As a kiwi having my 2nd favorite gaming franchise filmed in my home country and has one of NZ's best actors in it, feels truly special for me.
(via @deadline.com )
August 6, 2026 at 9:31 PM
So Sam Neill's final film role looks to be in the Legend Of Zelda movie, this is incredibly bittersweet😢
As a kiwi having my 2nd favorite gaming franchise filmed in my home country and has one of NZ's best actors in it, feels truly special for me.
(via @deadline.com )
As a kiwi having my 2nd favorite gaming franchise filmed in my home country and has one of NZ's best actors in it, feels truly special for me.
(via @deadline.com )
Next week I will be recording 2 interviews that PS fans will love.
I am doing a follow up interview with Shawn Layden but I am also speaking to a former VFX artist at Naughty Dog.
I am looking forward to it.
I am doing a follow up interview with Shawn Layden but I am also speaking to a former VFX artist at Naughty Dog.
I am looking forward to it.
August 4, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Next week I will be recording 2 interviews that PS fans will love.
I am doing a follow up interview with Shawn Layden but I am also speaking to a former VFX artist at Naughty Dog.
I am looking forward to it.
I am doing a follow up interview with Shawn Layden but I am also speaking to a former VFX artist at Naughty Dog.
I am looking forward to it.
It's official I am part of the Insider Gaming crew!
Just to further elaborate, nothing about the show will fundamentally change, it will still be EXACTLY the same.
The only difference is all my interviews going forward will be featured exclusively on the Insider Gaming App for an extended period
Just to further elaborate, nothing about the show will fundamentally change, it will still be EXACTLY the same.
The only difference is all my interviews going forward will be featured exclusively on the Insider Gaming App for an extended period
ANNOUNCEMENT: We're proud to announce that
@kiwitalkz.bsky.social is Insider Gaming
Catch Kiwi Talkz on Insider Gaming, exclusively for Premium Plus subscribers in the Insider Gaming App
The first interview with former Rockstar Senior Designer Kris Roberts (Midnight Club/RDR) is LIVE now
@kiwitalkz.bsky.social is Insider Gaming
Catch Kiwi Talkz on Insider Gaming, exclusively for Premium Plus subscribers in the Insider Gaming App
The first interview with former Rockstar Senior Designer Kris Roberts (Midnight Club/RDR) is LIVE now
August 3, 2026 at 7:21 PM
It's official I am part of the Insider Gaming crew!
Just to further elaborate, nothing about the show will fundamentally change, it will still be EXACTLY the same.
The only difference is all my interviews going forward will be featured exclusively on the Insider Gaming App for an extended period
Just to further elaborate, nothing about the show will fundamentally change, it will still be EXACTLY the same.
The only difference is all my interviews going forward will be featured exclusively on the Insider Gaming App for an extended period
ATTENTION CONTENT CREATORS.
As part of the marketing for Unleash The Avatar, Aeos Games will be going to content creators houses anywhere in the world with an Unleash The Avatar themed Steam Machine to get creators try out the demo.
If you are interested reach out to the team!
As part of the marketing for Unleash The Avatar, Aeos Games will be going to content creators houses anywhere in the world with an Unleash The Avatar themed Steam Machine to get creators try out the demo.
If you are interested reach out to the team!
July 28, 2026 at 3:05 AM
ATTENTION CONTENT CREATORS.
As part of the marketing for Unleash The Avatar, Aeos Games will be going to content creators houses anywhere in the world with an Unleash The Avatar themed Steam Machine to get creators try out the demo.
If you are interested reach out to the team!
As part of the marketing for Unleash The Avatar, Aeos Games will be going to content creators houses anywhere in the world with an Unleash The Avatar themed Steam Machine to get creators try out the demo.
If you are interested reach out to the team!
Podcast out now with Varun Mayya On India's First AAA Game, Unleash The Avatar.
We also talk about why so much development is outsourced to India, how India will change the gaming landscape, Assassin's Creed India and heaps more....
youtu.be/6cTGG-FNZ8o
We also talk about why so much development is outsourced to India, how India will change the gaming landscape, Assassin's Creed India and heaps more....
youtu.be/6cTGG-FNZ8o
Inside India's First AAA Game - Unleash The Avatar
YouTube video by KIWI TALKZ
youtu.be
July 26, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Podcast out now with Varun Mayya On India's First AAA Game, Unleash The Avatar.
We also talk about why so much development is outsourced to India, how India will change the gaming landscape, Assassin's Creed India and heaps more....
youtu.be/6cTGG-FNZ8o
We also talk about why so much development is outsourced to India, how India will change the gaming landscape, Assassin's Creed India and heaps more....
youtu.be/6cTGG-FNZ8o
Podcast with Varun Mayya the director on India's First AAA Game Unleash The Avatar drops tomorrow at 11am PDT.
The podcast will also provide insight into why R* and many other studios outsource so much development to India and how India will change the gaming landscape in the future
The podcast will also provide insight into why R* and many other studios outsource so much development to India and how India will change the gaming landscape in the future
July 24, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Podcast with Varun Mayya the director on India's First AAA Game Unleash The Avatar drops tomorrow at 11am PDT.
The podcast will also provide insight into why R* and many other studios outsource so much development to India and how India will change the gaming landscape in the future
The podcast will also provide insight into why R* and many other studios outsource so much development to India and how India will change the gaming landscape in the future
These are my two favorite gaming trilogies, the question is which one is better.
Metroid Prime Trilogy or the Modern DOOM trilogy? I have to give the edge to Metroid.
Which one is it for you?
Metroid Prime Trilogy or the Modern DOOM trilogy? I have to give the edge to Metroid.
Which one is it for you?
July 20, 2026 at 3:49 AM
These are my two favorite gaming trilogies, the question is which one is better.
Metroid Prime Trilogy or the Modern DOOM trilogy? I have to give the edge to Metroid.
Which one is it for you?
Metroid Prime Trilogy or the Modern DOOM trilogy? I have to give the edge to Metroid.
Which one is it for you?