In episode 10 Susan sits down with Argentine game maker Nico Castez to talk about cranking out 100 games at Avix, chasing strange ideas instead of trends, and turning that wild energy into his new studio, Goraku Club.
They dig into hard‑won lessons about money, momentum, and community, plus what Nico wants the next wave of Latin American creators to build.

• (00:00) - Intro
• (01:28) - Meet Nico Castez
• (03:47) - The Road to Avix
• (13:04) - Making Games with Friends
• (16:23) - What it was like
• (20:43) - COVID Times
• (23:37) - The End of Avix
• (31:59) - Moving On
• (35:31) - Goraku Club
• (37:31) - Buenos Aires vs La Plata
• (39:34) - The Future & Take Aways
• (41:46) - Explore, Play & Stay Creative
• (44:39) - Where to find Nico
• (46:34) - Outro

Guest Bio: Nico is a visual designer and entrepreneur from Argentina who successfully ran a small indie game studio for over a decade, reaching millions of players worldwide. After closing Avix, he’s been exploring new creative paths—focusing on photography, organizing live music events, and developing personal projects. Currently in a transitional stage, he’s rethinking how to balance creativity, independence, and sustainability while continuing to build things that feel meaningful.

Follow Nico's journey!

https://allmylinks.com/nicocastez

This episode was brought to you in part by the University of Miami: School of Communications & the Knight Foundation.

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