The Mindset of Personal Success in the Game Industry, with Tommy Tallarico

In this episode: Jordan sits down with legendary video game composer, producer, and entrepreneur Tommy Tallarico, whose career spans over 30 years in the gaming industry. Known for his work on iconic titles like Prince of Persia, Earthworm Jim, and MDK, Tommy shares his inspiring journey from homelessness to launching major projects such as Video Games Live and the new Intellivision Amico console. This episode dives deep into Tommy’s mindset for success, offering advice on goal-setting, perseverance, and the importance of networking. Tommy also discusses his approach to creating successful video games and his passion for bringing back family-friendly gaming experiences.Topics covered:How Tommy broke into the video game industryHis journey working on iconic games like Prince of Persia and Earthworm JimTommy’s vision for the Intellivision Amico and how it aims to bring back family gamingInsights into building successful development teams and working with indie developersThe future of video games post-pandemic and the impact of remote work on creativity For more game industry tips:Learn more about Jordan & Bright BlackListen on iTunes | Spotify (Support the show and leave a review)Visit www.playmakerspodcast.com for the full blog post and more! Episode Timestamps: [01:43] Tommy's early career journey: from game tester to game audio [06:30] First big break with Prince of Persia and redefining sound design in games [10:15] Tommy’s mindset on success [13:10] Goal-setting and climbing metaphorical mountains in your career [17:10] Networking and why selling yourself is key to success [20:00] The importance of passion and genuine connection with others [24:10] Intellivision Amico and the return of couch co-op gaming [32:15] How Amico offers a unique digital board game experience [36:00] Working with indie developers and offering personalized development support [40:50] The impact of COVID-19 on game development and team collaboration [44:20] Tommy’s final thoughts on on success and his future projects Resources & media mentioned in this episode:Connect with Tommy on LinkedInCheck out more of Tommy’s workMeet Amico!Connect with Tommy on InstagramWatch "The Secret" DocumentaryThe Secret (Book byRhonda Byrne)<a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034" rel="noopener...