Roger Walco is MIT-trained, design-schooled, and shaped by nearly 30 years in the video game industry. He breaks down what actually makes great experiences feel magical. We talk about why taste beats tools, why the first moment of interaction matters more than features, and how strong team chemistry creates outcomes no amount of brute-force hiring can replace. From Bethesda and Fallout to a behind-the-scenes Ghostbusters game redesign, Roger shares lessons on immersion, storytelling, and building worlds people want to return to.

We also dive into the intersection of gaming, digital collectibles, blockchain, and NFTs. What went wrong, what players truly value, and where real, player-first utility could still exist. The conversation closes on craft, purpose, and leadership: knife making, furniture commissions, teaching, and why protecting sm ...