2026-03-25 –, Full Room
The Game of Thrones Ascent team had released content weekly for years — but when early access to episodes was cut-off for HBO partners everywhere, we had a dilemma on our hands. How would we release content based on the newest season of Game of Thrones with no advance viewings? In this talk, Former GOTA Producer Kristen Halloran walks viewers through the process of how we implemented content in-game with a 4-day turnaround and why.
Kristen brings 10+ years of experience and a whole lot of humor & empathy to video game production. An expert relationship builder & communicator, Kristen is passionate about building & sustaining healthy teams through psychological safety & clear expectations. Having worked in PC, console, mobile, & web, hands-on development, outsourcing & licensing, start-ups & Fortune 500 companies, Kristen draws from a wide set of experiences when problem solving, including 5+ years of leading teams.