Recorded live from the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, this special episode of Behind the MAGIC explores the current state of the global game industry, hiring trends, portfolio expectations, and the skills students need to break into game development today. The episode features conversations with studio founders, technical leaders, and industry veterans gathered at GDC 2026.

Host Mauricio Ferrazza speaks with Leah Hoyer, Founder & CEO of Level Headed Games, about industry restructuring, the balance between AAA and indie development, and what studios are really looking for in new hires. The discussion also dives into narrative careers, portfolio strategies, and the impact of AI tools on creative pipelines.

The episode also features Federico Agostino, Founder & CEO of Scuba ...