Video Games Real Talk

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 because it affects almost every aspect of the business. Understanding economics is crucial to make informed decisions about business strategy.In Part 2, you will learn:How you can design your life to achieve your dreamsHow "Winner vs. Loser" thinking is hurting our worldAbout Pippa's time in The White HouseHow diversity of thinking supports entrepreneurial effortsAnd so much more!Pippa's Links:Website: https://pippamalmgren.co.uk/index.htmlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpippam/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrPippaMPippa's books: https://pippamalmgren.co.uk/books.htmlVisit our website:https://videogamesrealtalk.com/Follow us on our socials:https://twitter.com/VG_RealTalkhttps://www.instagram.com/vg_realtalk/https://www.facebook.com/videogamesrealtalkFollow Alexander on Twitter:https://twitter.com/starveupCareers:https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careersAbout Us:Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez, games industry entrepreneur & CEO of Streamline Media Group. Alexander has a 20-year history of developing & supporting entertainment & enterprise video games for some of the world's best-loved franchises & brands. Giving your host a wealth of experience.Each episode shares insights from inside the industry. We cover multiple disciplines, perspectives, & expertise from across the world. You can expect candid conversations & access to insider information, trends, & forecasts from leaders & innovators in their field.VGRT is produced by Krystal Alvarado & David Burton, original music by Pharoh Beats & our YouTube videos are edited by Devon Chew and Morteza Ahmadi. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit starveup.substack.com

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 because it affects almost every aspect of the business. Understanding economics is crucial to make informed decisions about business strategy.In Part 1, you will learn:Pippa's view on "Shrink-flation", what exactly is that?How video games are affecting the economyAre we currently in WW3?Space based solar powerAnd so much more!Pippa's Links:Website: https://pippamalmgren.co.uk/index.htmlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpippam/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrPippaMPippa's books: https://pippamalmgren.co.uk/books.htmlVisit our website:https://videogamesrealtalk.com/Follow us on our socials:https://twitter.com/VG_RealTalkhttps://www.instagram.com/vg_realtalk/https://www.facebook.com/videogamesrealtalkFollow Alexander on Twitter:https://twitter.com/starveupCareers:https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careersAbout Us:Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez, games industry entrepreneur & CEO of Streamline Media Group. Alexander has a 20-year history of developing & supporting entertainment & enterprise video games for some of the world's best-loved franchises & brands. Giving your host a wealth of experience.Each episode shares insights from inside the industry. We cover multiple disciplines, perspectives, & expertise from across the world. You can expect candid conversations & access to insider information, trends, & forecasts from leaders & innovators in their field.VGRT is produced by Krystal Alvarado & David Burton, original music by Pharoh Beats & our YouTube videos are edited by Devon Chew and Morteza Ahmadi. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit starveup.substack.com

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 recognizing patterns.Jump into the episode to learn more.Welcome to Video Games Real Talk!Visit our website:https://videogamesrealtalk.com/Follow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/VG_RealTalkFollow Alexander on Twitter:https://twitter.com/starveupCareers:https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careersAbout Us:Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez, games industry entrepreneur & CEO of Streamline Media Group. Alexander has a 20-year history of developing & supporting entertainment & enterprise video games for some of the world's best-loved franchises & brands gives your hosts a wealth of experience.Each episode shares insights from inside the industry. We cover multiple disciplines, perspectives, & expertise from across the world. You can expect candid conversations & access to insider information, trends, & forecasts from leaders & innovators in their field.VGRT is produced by Krystal Alvarado & David Burton, original music by Pharoh Beats & our YouTube videos are edited by Devon Chew and Morteza Ahmadi. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit starveup.substack.com

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 youth?Why the industry should disrupt itself.Is the video game industry recession proof?And so much more!Shawn's Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-layden/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShawnLaydenGirls Make Games Scholarship: https://www.gmgsf.org/Women Who Code: https://www.womenwhocode.com/Visit our website:https://videogamesrealtalk.com/Follow us on our socials:https://twitter.com/VG_RealTalkhttps://www.instagram.com/vg_realtalk/https://www.facebook.com/videogamesrealtalkFollow Alexander on Twitter:https://twitter.com/starveupCareers:https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careersAbout Us:Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez, games industry entrepreneur & CEO of Streamline Media Group. Alexander has a 20-year history of developing & supporting entertainment & enterprise video games for some of the world's best-loved franchises & brands give your hosts a wealth of experience.Each episode shares insights from inside the industry. We cover multiple disciplines, perspectives, & expertise from across the world. You can expect candid conversations & access to insider information, trends, & forecasts from leaders & innovators in their field.VGRT is produced by Krystal Alvarado & David Burton, original music by Pharoh Beats & our YouTube videos are edited by Devon Chew and Morteza Ahmadi. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit starveup.substack.com

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.Welcome to Video Games Real Talk!Visit our website:https://videogamesrealtalk.com/Follow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/VG_RealTalkFollow Alexander on Twitter:https://twitter.com/starveupCareers:https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careersAbout Us:Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez, games industry entrepreneur & CEO of Streamline Media Group. Alexander has a 20-year history of developing & supporting entertainment & enterprise video games for some of the world's best-loved franchises & brands gives your hosts a wealth of experience.Each episode shares insights from inside the industry. We cover multiple disciplines, perspectives, & expertise from across the world. You can expect candid conversations & access to insider information, trends, & forecasts from leaders & innovators in their field.VGRT is produced by Krystal Alvarado & David Burton, original music by Pharoh Beats & our YouTube videos are edited by Devon Chew. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit starveup.substack.com

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 exactly is allyship?How we can empower the next generation.How we all can gain an understanding of each other around the world so we can make better games.And so much more!TaSh's links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashelzie/Women In Games International website:https://www.getwigi.com/Visit our website:https://videogamesrealtalk.com/Follow us on our socials:https://twitter.com/VG_RealTalkhttps://www.instagram.com/vg_realtalk/https://www.facebook.com/videogamesrealtalkFollow Alexander on Twitter:https://twitter.com/starveupCareers:https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careersAbout Us:Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez, games industry entrepreneur & CEO of Streamline Media Group. Alexander has a 20-year history of developing & supporting entertainment & enterprise video games for some of the world's best-loved franchises & brands give your hosts a wealth of experience.Each episode shares insights from inside the industry. We cover multiple disciplines, perspectives, & expertise from across the world. You can expect candid conversations & access to insider information, trends, & forecasts from leaders & innovators in their field.VGRT is produced by Krystal Alvarado & David Burton, original music by Pharoh Beats & our YouTube videos are edited by Devon Chew and Morteza Ahmadi. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit starveup.substack.com

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:https://videogamesrealtalk.com/Follow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/VG_RealTalkFollow Alexander on Twitter:https://twitter.com/starveupCareers:https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careersAbout Us:Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez, games industry entrepreneur & CEO of Streamline Media Group. Alexander has a 20-year history of developing & supporting entertainment & enterprise video games for some of the world's best-loved franchises & brands give your hosts a wealth of experience.Each episode shares insights from inside the industry. We cover multiple disciplines, perspectives, & expertise from across the world. You can expect candid conversations & access to insider information, trends, & forecasts from leaders & innovators in their field.VGRT is produced by Krystal Alvarado & David Burton, original music by Pharoh Beats & our YouTube videos are edited by Devon Chew and Morteza Ahmadi. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit starveup.substack.com

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 experience shapes our products and technology choices. He contributed to digital staging and cinematography on multiple award-winning and iconic movies including Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., and Madagascar. Throughout his career, he has led both creative design and pipeline development making him uniquely suited to guide our product development and our clients in this new technology.What you will learn:What is volumetric video?Working at Pixar and the lessons learned.Storytelling in video games.Ewan's advice to you.Ewan Johnsons links:https://twitter.com/_ewanjhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ewanjohnVisit our website:https://videogamesrealtalk.com/Follow us on our socials:https://twitter.com/VG_RealTalkhttps://www.instagram.com/vg_realtalk/https://www.facebook.com/videogamesrealtalkFollow Alexander on Twitter:https://twitter.com/starveupCareers:https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careersAbout Us:Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez, games industry entrepreneur & CEO of Streamline Media Group. Alexander has a 20-year history of developing & supporting entertainment & enterprise video games for some of the world's best-loved franchises & brands give your hosts a wealth of experience.Each episode shares insights from inside the industry. We cover multiple disciplines, perspectives, & expertise from across the world. You can expect candid conversations & access to insider information, trends, & forecasts from leaders & innovators in their field.VGRT is produced by Krystal Alvarado & David Burton, original music by Pharoh Beats & our YouTube videos are edited by Devon Chew and Morteza Ahmadi. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit starveup.substack.com

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 answer may surprise you.Hire diverse teams.Welcome to Video Games Real Talk!Visit our website:https://videogamesrealtalk.com/Follow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/VG_RealTalkFollow Alexander on Twitter:https://twitter.com/starveupCareers:https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careersAbout Us:Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez, games industry entrepreneur & CEO of Streamline Media Group. Alexander has a 20-year history of developing & supporting entertainment & enterprise video games for some of the world's best-loved franchises & brands give your hosts a wealth of experience.Each episode shares insights from inside the industry. We cover multiple disciplines, perspectives, & expertise from across the world. You can expect candid conversations & access to insider information, trends, & forecasts from leaders & innovators in their field.VGRT is produced by Krystal Alvarado & David Burton, original music by Pharoh Beats & our YouTube videos are edited by Devon Chew and Morteza Ahmadi. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit starveup.substack.com

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 medicine. Before Level Ex, he was the CEO of the leading independent game publisher in Hollywood, releasing games based on popular films, including The Hunger Games and Mission: Impossible. Sam’s career began at LucasArts, creating Star Wars games for PlayStation and Xbox. He serves on numerous industry advisory boards and speaks internationally on video games in medicine.What you will learn:How Sam is creating video games for doctors.Sam's journey working with companies like LucasArts.Sam's transition from a passion for animation to an engineer to becoming a CEO.And so much more!Sam Glassenberg Links:Company website: https://www.levelex.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glassenberg/Visit our website:https://videogamesrealtalk.com/Follow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/VG_RealTalkFollow Alexander on Twitter:https://twitter.com/starveupCareers:https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careersAbout Us:Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez, games industry entrepreneur & CEO of Streamline Media Group. Alexander has a 20-year history of developing & supporting entertainment & enterprise video games for some of the world's best-loved franchises & brands gives your hosts a wealth of experience.Each episode shares insights from inside the industry. We cover multiple disciplines, perspectives, & expertise from across the world. You can expect candid conversations & access to insider information, trends, & forecasts from leaders & innovators in their field.VGRT is produced by Krystal Alvarado & David Burton, original music by Pharoh Beats & our YouTube videos are edited by Devon Chew. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit starveup.substack.com