🎙️ Watch the video version on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/UN6vrhy0yXc Timecodes for your convenient navigation: 00:00 Intro + the guest’s presentation 01:21 Neel’s career journey and the job at EA 04:27 Creating storytelling content for Apex Legends. First steps 06:30 What is transmedia? Neel’s explanation 07:58 Short films for Apex Legends. How were they created? 18:52 Storytelling content for Battlefield 2042 21:38 How Neel produced shorts for the Star Wars franchise 25:39 Work at start-ups vs working at big studios: different approaches to the storytelling content 28:44 Social media channels (TikTok) to promote content for games In this episode, our CEO Ninel Anderson engages in a captivating conversation with Neel Upadhye, a visionary Creative Director and Writer renowned for his expertise in transmedia and storytelling. Neel brings his creative brilliance to the table, having left his mark on legendary franchises such as Apex Legends and Star Wars. 🌌📝 Join us as we unravel the secrets behind crafting immersive narratives that transcend gaming experiences. Neel shares his insights into the art of transmedia storytelling, offering a behind-the-scenes look at his journey shaping some of the most iconic worlds in gaming and beyond. 🎮📖 🔗 Stay connected with us: 🔹 Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/devoted-studios 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/devotedstudios/mycompany/ 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devotedstudios 🔹 Twitter: https://twitter.com/devotedstudios_ 🔹 Visit our website: https://devotedstudios.com/ #SpeakEasyPodcast #GamingIndustry #Transmedia #Storytelling #DevotedStudios #EA