Video Games Real Talk
by Alexander L. Fernandez
Welcome to Video Games Real Talk, the podcast where industry veterans and emerging voices from the Global South explore how the next wave of leadership is redefining the business of games. starveup.substack.com
Episodes
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Video Games: Impacting the Future of Our World Economy (Part 2)
This supercharged two-part season finale features powerhouse Dr. Pippa Malmgren, award-winning author, former Presidential Advisor, keynote speaker, and economist helping audiences understand what's happening in the world economy. Economics plays a significant role in the video game industry...
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Video Games: Impacting the Future of Our World Economy (Part 1)
This supercharged two-part season finale features powerhouse Dr. Pippa Malmgren, award-winning author, former Presidential Advisor, keynote speaker, and economist helping audiences understand what's happening in the world economy. Economics plays a significant role in the video game industry...
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Recognizing Patterns to Achieve Entrepreneurial Success
This week on VGRT we are breaking down what you need to do to be a successful entrepreneur in video games. There are many different ideas of what success really is, so we want to be part of your journey by helping you clearly define what success means for you. The best way to do this is by...
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Creating A New Wave of Leaders In Video Games
The season isn't complete without Shawn Layden, former PlayStation Chairman and President of Sony Interactive Entertainment America coming on the show and giving us insight of the industry. What you will learn: How can we see more leadership in games? How can the video games industry support the...
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Starveup: How to raise capital
There will come a time when a young studio will reach a crucial point in its business, raising capital. But what are the first steps in raising capital to secure the lifeblood of the business? In this episode of VGRT, you will learn what you should do and how you should approach raising capital....
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Changing the Game: A Conversation About Allyship
This week's episode of VGRT is from the Women In Games International: Cheat Codes Podcast where our host, Alexander Fernandez, speaks with TaSh Elzie about what it means to be an ally in the gaming industry and why cultural representation is so important in games. What you will learn: What…
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The Real Game of Life: Entrepreneurship
Today our host Alexander Fernandez discusses how video games can actually help entrepreneurs succeed in life. What do you need to know to master "the game of business"? There are a few key principles you will walk away with from this episode. Welcome to Video Games Real Talk! Visit our website:...
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Capturing The World's Wonder With Volumetric Video
This week on VGRT we have Ewan Johnson, Founder & Chief Product Officer at Arcturus. Arcturus created HoloSuite, the only capture-agnostic post-production platform for volumetric video. Before founding Arcturus, Ewan worked in the animation with industry giants Pixar and Dreamworks. His wealth of...
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Telling New Stories In Video Games
Today our host Alexander Fernandez discusses storytelling in video games. Clichés, what’s not to hate about them? As we move forward in time originality is becoming more scarce in media, especially in video games. What can developers do to tell stories that are DIFFERENT and that MOVE PEOPLE? The...
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Doctors, Video Games, and The Unintended Benefits of Play
To kick off season 4 of VGRT we are excited to have Sam Glassenberg, CEO and Founder of Level Ex. As CEO of Level Ex, Sam leads a team of game developers who are pushing the limits of video game tech and design to make games for doctors - accelerating the adoption of new skills and treatments in...
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The Modern Life of Mobile Development
In this episode of VGRT, our host, Stefan Baier, EVP of Publishing at Streamline Media Group, sits down with Neil Haldar, VP of Publishing at Streamline Media Group, to discuss the intricacies of the mobile games landscape. Mobile games have come a long way from the 90's classic Snake game. With...
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The Metaverse: Transforming Brands and Businesses
This episode is from the Tech Talks Daily Podcast where our host, Alexander Fernandez, speaks with Neil Hughes about how video games has created a connection among traditional industries and what the metaverse means for the future of business. What you will learn: Alexander's journey into video...
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How Video Games Are Creating The Next Renaissance
This episode is from the Welcome to the Metaverse Podcast and we want our listeners to have the opportunity to gain some insight when our host is on the other side of an interview. What you will learn: The influence of video games beyond the video game industry Video game technology and how it…
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Everything You Want to Know About Starting a Career in Video Games
To wrap up International Women's History Month, this exclusive episode features 4 female powerhouses who work in video games at Streamline Media Group: Layla Amir-Soleymani – Head of Marketing Anais Jansen-Fernandez – Head of Legal Gabriela Ebanks – HR Business Partner Rai Sewgobind – Sales…
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Digital Distribution and The Metaverse With Bilge Yumurta
In this episode of VGRT, Alexander sits down with Bilge Yumurta to discuss how global brands are discovering video games as the key to building exclusive communities that unlock the next level of engagment through the Metaverse. What you will learn: Bilge's journey into video games The…
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Should the Metaverse be used to escape real life?
In this episode of VGRT our host this week is Stefan Baier, Executive Vice President of Publishing at Streamline Media Group, and he speaks with Oh Yea Ji, General Manager at All Pixels and Day Zero, and Richard Cheah, General Manager of Streamline Games and Streamline Studios, to discuss one of...
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LEGENDS OF THE GAME: LORNE LANNING (PART 2)
Part 2 of this unforgettable show with Lorne Lanning is here! Alexander Fernandez, CEO of Streamline Media Group, has a conversation with the legendary Lorne Lanning, Co-Founder and CCO of Oddworld Inhabitants, where Lanning takes us along his mesmerizing journey of life and career. What you will...
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LEGENDS OF THE GAME: LORNE LANNING (PART 1)
This awe-inspiring interview with Lorne Lanning is so fascinating we had to make it into a two-part episode. Alexander Fernandez, CEO of Streamline Media Group, has a conversation with the legendary Lorne Lanning, Co-Founder & CCO of Oddworld Inhabitants, where Lanning takes us along his...
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European Video Games, Politics, & Culture with Malte Behrmann
This week Malte Behrmann, Author and Professor at BBW Hochschule, sits down with our host, Alexander Fernandez, CEO of Streamline Media Group, to discuss the landscape of video games in Europe and how Malte played an integral role in the acceptance of video games by being active legally,...
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True Grit: Jenn Mac's Journey Into The Video Game Industry
This week Jenn Mac, Partnerships Coordinator at Women In Games International and Talent Manager at TyrusTV, sits down with our host, Alexander Fernandez to talk about her whirlwind journey into the video games industry. Just like many others, Jenn's journey is full of unpredictable winding roads...
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ALL TIME HIGHS: M&A in Video Games With Michael Metzger
To kick off Season 3 of VGRT, our host, Alexander Fernandez, discusses the world of M&A with Michael Metzger, partner at Drake Star Partners, a global media and tech investment bank. This episode is full of insider information about M&A, earnout, exits, metaverse, and so much more. This one is...
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MILES: The Future of Live Events with Jacob Navok of Genvid
Interactive live events were a hit during the depths of the pandemic and it looks like they're here to stay. To understand what massive interactive live events (MILEs) are and learn how it was inevitable in the trajectory of gaming, listen as our host, Alexander Fernandez, speaks with this week's...
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Is Cryptocurrency Selfish?
In this episode, Alexander sits down with Michael Green, a portfolio manager and chief strategist at Simplify, a new generation of options-based investment strategies built for the specific outcomes advisors demand. Michael has been a student of markets and market structure, for nearly 30 years....
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How to be a Video Games Lawyer
In this episode, Alexander interviews Kevin Reilly. He is a transactional attorney with over 15 years of experience advising clients in the video game industry. For the past 9 years, Kevin has served as lead counsel for Sony PlayStation’s Global Third Party Relations, Third Party Productions,...
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Changing the Game: Play to earn with Gabby Dizon of Yield Guild
With emerging digital environments in the metaverse, play-to-earn is spearheading new blockchain based economies. To get a better understanding of this paradigm we are lucky to have Gabby Dizon, co-founder of Yield Guild to talk about his journey and take a deep dive into the world of…
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Cultivating Change in Video Games for Women with WIGI
Joanie Kraut is the CEO of Women in Games International (WIGI), a nonprofit organization with a mission to cultivate resources to advance economic equality and diversity in the global games industry. For over fifteen years, Joanie has operated in the tech, served as an advisor and consultant for...
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How to be a Project & Production Manager in Video Games
Project management is more than checking items off a list and delegating tasks. It’s about leading a team with emotional intelligence. Sapna Sudhakaran, Head Of Production at All Pixels by Streamline Studios, dives into her career path and shares valuable insight for anyone in project management...
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Building a Gaming Empire (with the Hypegeek crew)
This week, we’re revisiting an interview our host, Alexander Fernandez, did with the Hypegeek podcast. Hypegeek is a show that discusses the culture where gaming, fashion, and music meet. In this episode, they talk about the creation of the Balenciaga video game, what it takes to get into the...
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The Future of PR in Gaming
In this week's episode, Alexander sits down with public relations powerhouse, Ronjini Joshua. Ronjini is the founder of The Silver Telegram, a boutique PR firm focused on startups and crowdfunding campaigns. Join Alexander and Ronjini as they dive into a conversation about public relations, the...
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La Gozadera with Luis Guzman and Casper Martinez
In this week's episode, we’re revisiting The Interview with Luis Guzman and Casper Martinez! Alexander Fernandez, the host of Video Games Real Talk, was a guest on The Luis Guzman and Casper Show to talk about the launch of Bake ‘n Switch, Latino’s in the game development and technology world…
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Macro Investors and The Metaverse
In this week's episode, Alexander interviews Raoul Pal, one of the world’s most respected Cryptocurrency experts, CEO and co-founder of Real Vision, a financial media business, and founder of Global Macro Investor, an institutional research service. Alexander and Raoul discuss the interweaving of...
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Shawn Layden Strikes Back
To start the new season Alexander interviews Shawn Layden, former PlayStation Chairman and President of Sony Interactive Entertainment America. Shawn and Alexander share their insight on the real cost of game development, and how the next generation can bring quality games to fans around the…
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An Epic Journey: Jay Wilbur
In a special VGRT episode, Alexander interviews Jay Wilbur previous Vice-President of Business Affairs at Epic Games. Jay takes Alexander through his journey of breaking into the video games industry and shares what it really takes to truly leave a legacy and build a remarkable business. Topics...
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TAKEOVER: Women of Streamline
This week is a special season finale episode of Video Games Real Talk. Join Anais Jansen-Fernandez, Oh Yea Ji, Rai Sewgobind, and host, Layla Amir, as they discuss their journeys into video games, and the working world for women of diverse backgrounds. Topics discussed: Stereotypes Non-typical...
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Behind Balenciaga
This week Alexander and Stefan go behind the digital curtain with Sallyann Houghton and Simon Windsor to discuss the importance of Balenciaga's Afterworld: The Age of Tomorrow to the fashion industry and beyond. Topics discussed: The impact of Balenciaga, “Afterworld, The Age of Tomorrow” on...
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Brands, Video Games, and Experiential Marketing with Bilge Yumurta.
This week on Video Games Real Talk, Alexander sits down with Bilge Yumurta to discuss how global brands are discovering video games as the key to building exclusive communities that unlock the next level of engagment through immersive expreinces. This episode covers: Bilge's journey into video...
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Crash Course in Mobile Games with Neil Haldar
This week, Neil Haldar speaks with Alexander Fernandez on what it takes to successfully develop a mobile game as well as his 30+ years in the video games industry. Topics discussed: Deciding to make games for a living. Neil's first publishing deal with Panasonic. What publishing deals were like...
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Jeff Skalski and Yellow Brick Games
This week Alexander interviews Jeff Skalski COO and Executive Producer of Yellow Brick Games. Jeff takes Alexander through his journey as a game developer of 24 years working with some of the biggest names in video games, Micropose, Mythic, EA, and Ubisoft to what ultimately drove him to take the...
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Adventures in Working From Home
This week, Alexander Fernandez and Stefan Baier host Richard Cheah and Yea Ji to speak about their experience in getting their teams up and running to work from home during the 2020 global pandemic. This frank and real-talk episode covers what it was like and how they successfully pulled it off....
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The Long Game: Dave Lang and Iron Galaxy
This week Alexander Fernandez speaks with the CEO and Founder of Iron Galaxy Studios, Dave Lang. Raw and to the point, Dave and Alexander cover the realities of independent game development as well as: TOPICS 1.Do you need to own your IP? Contract negotiations. Having a long game in video games....
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Happy New Year 2021
This week, Alexander Fernandez and Stefan Baier, cover their predictions for the video games industry in 2021. Topics discussed: Top game changer for 2021 What does game development look like in 2021 Is work from home here to stay? What about that Balenciaga project? Will we see more businesses...
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Shawn Layden
This week we have an incredible special guest, Shawn Layden, the former Chairman PlayStation Studios, Sony Interactive Entertainment. Shawn shares his insights of the global video games industry, advice to game developers, and what it was like working directly for the founder of Sony, Akio…
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What video games can teach the digital supply chain.
This week, Alexander Fernandez speaks with Marko Kovacevic, Executive Director for Member Engagement and George Bailey, Executive Director Chief Research Officer for the Digtial Supply Chain Institute (DSCI) a program of the Center for Global Enterprises about what video games can teach…
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Digital Divide
Welcome to episode 1 of Video Games Real Talk. An insiders view of the business and development of video games. This week, Alexander Fernandez CEO and Stefan Baier COO of Streamline Media Group, cover the reasons they got into video games, the formation of Streamline, the digital divide and how…
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Welcome to Video Games Real Talk, the podcast where industry veterans and emerging voices from the Global South explore how the next wave of leadership is redefining the business of games.
starveup.substack.com
Hosted by
Alexander L. Fernandez
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