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Wired Nerdy PodcastAuthor: Wired Nerdy Podcast
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Wired Nerdy S4E2: Interview with Veteran Game Designer Benson Russell
Episode 2
Saturday, 21 February, 2026
What really goes into making a great game?In this episode of Wired Nerdy, we sit down with Benson Russell, a veteran game designer with over 30 years in the industry and credits that include Uncharted 3, The Last of Us, and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. From the early days of breaking into a scrappy industry to shaping some of the most iconic modern AAA titles, Benson shares the real story behind game development.We go beyond surface-level talk and dive into:How Benson got his start in game developmentThe biggest lessons from 30+ years designing gamesWhat players don’t see behind AAA developmentWhy modern games are so complex to buildThe truth about updates, delays, and shipping gamesGame-to-film adaptations, what works and what failsFixing “development dysfunction” inside studiosAI’s real impact on the future of gamingWhat excites (and concerns) him about where games are headedIf you love games, game design, or want to understand how the industry really works, this conversation gives you an insider’s perspective you won’t hear anywhere else.About Benson Russellhttps://www.unhandledexceptions.io/Benson Russell is a veteran game designer and founder of Unhandled Exceptions, where he helps studios solve development challenges and ship better games. Over his career, he has contributed to some of the most influential AAA titles in modern gaming.Wired Nerdy Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wirednerdypodcastWired Nerdy Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571242544979Also, check out the Wired Nerdy Website and Merch Store:https://sites.google.com/view/wirednerdypodcast (merch prices lowered!)Search for the Wired Nerdy Podcast on your favorite platform.
