Category: Podcast

Sami Ramly, founder of Echo Chunk AI and creator of the viral game Echo Chess, takes us on a journey…

Neel Upadhye is an award-winning writer, director, and transmedia storyteller with over 15 years of experience in the video game industry. After starting as an assistant editor, he rose to become the marketing creative director at Electronic Arts (EA), where he played pivotal roles in marketing and narrative development. His contributions included multiple internet-breaking shorts for Apex Legends and the production of Star Wars: The Old Republic and Squadrons – “Hunted,” which won the Silver Pencil. Today, Neel runs a thriving consultancy, collaborating with major clients like Scopely and Giant Skull. Tune in to hear the behind-the-scenes on how he changed game marketing from transactional to compelling storytelling.

We’re entering a new era where games can be prescribed as part of medical treatment or used to train doctors…

If you’re a fan of Diablo I and Diablo II, and Battle.net, don’t miss our latest episode featuring David Brevik,…

Fun fact: Mark Subotnick, aka “Bot,” began as an SF club promoter in the ’80s-’90s before starting his game industry…

🎮 Michael Fridley is the CEO and studio director of Squanch Games. He has contributed to many titles since he started in…

Sid Dhulipalla is the CEO and co-founder of Hathora, a server orchestration platform that powers not only Frost Giant Studios’…

Tim Morten, CEO and Production Director of Frost Giant Studios, leads the charge as they debut their highly anticipated RTS game, Stormgate—now live for Early Access!

Stormgate builds on the legacy of StarCraft 2 with a brand-new universe, crafted with Unreal Engine 5 and innovative tech. Recent playtests and demos suggest it’s shaping up to be a major hit. Tune in to discover how Frost Giant Studios is setting new standards in the RTS genre. And mark your calendars: Stormgate will be available for free-to-play on August 13th!

David Elton serves as the Fractional COO at Dave Elton Consulting, guiding game studios in striving for operational excellence while they develop their best games possible. He brings nearly three decades of expertise, having worked with top studios like Electronic Arts, Microsoft, Zynga, and Capcom. He has held diverse roles from Vice President – Product to Creative Director, contributing to a wide array of titles from Microsoft’s Solitaire to iconic franchises like Need For Speed and SSX. Join us to explore David’s role as a fractional executive, his insights on game development and business development, and his contribution to Mario Kart Bowser’s Challenge for Universal Studios, the first major attraction to incorporate AR. The discussion highlights the intersection of virtual and physical worlds in gaming and theme parks, offering a glimpse into the future of interactive entertainment.

Yon Raz-Fridman is the CEO and founder of Supersocial, a pioneering studio that builds boundary-pushing virtual worlds on immersive social platforms like Roblox. Roblox is the most engaging platform on the Internet, with its 72 million daily active users spending an average of 2.4 hours per day—three times more than TikTok and five times more than Instagram. Brands are racing to tap into these immersive gaming experiences, and Supersocial is at the forefront, setting new standards in interactive and engaging digital experiences for the next generation.

Discover Supersocial’s innovative collaborations with influential brands like NARS Cosmetics and GUCCI, and learn about Yon’s vision for shaping the future potential of Roblox as a platform for gaming, social interaction, and commerce.