Fateless Podcast Recap: How Our Wives Helped Us Build a Game Studio
In this special Valentine’s edition of the Fateless Podcast, Brad sits down with Simon & Rachel and Sham & Mairead for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the personal side of building Godforge. From startup risks to family life, it’s a heartfelt (and hilarious) episode full of honesty and perspective
💡 From Idea to 50+ Person Studio
What started as a bold vision has grown into a 50+ person team. The group reflects on how the company evolved—from outsourcing early development to building an in-house studio—and how each partner gradually found their role in the journey.
👩💻 Finding Their Place at Fateless
Mairead shares how she transitioned into production and team-building, bringing structure and onboarding systems to a fast-growing studio. Rachel talks about stepping into community management and social media, learning tools on the fly, and becoming the voice many players interact with daily.
✈️ Family, Travel & Startup Life
They open up about the realities of travel, time zones, parenting during game development, and balancing excitement with grounded realism.
🚀 Looking Toward Early Access
With Early Access approaching, the mood is a mix of anticipation and measured optimism. The team is excited—but focused on quality and community first.
It’s raw, real, and full of laughs. Watch the full episode for all the stories (and a few playful roasts along the way 😉).
