Video Games Real Talk

An Epic Journey: Jay Wilbur Aug 20, 2021

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 discussed:

Motorcycle accident
Joining Epic Games
Balancing business and personal life
Unreal Engine
Jay’s greatest lesson learned And much more!

The Modern Life of Mobile Development Apr 15, 2022

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 over 3 billion smartphones in the world, the possibilities are boundless.

What you will learn:

How to stand out in mobile games when there is an infinite amount of them.
With 3 billion smartphones on the planet, how do you scale?
Will digital ownership become a requirement for modern gaming systems?
The infinite lifecycle of mobile games VS. traditional video games.
About mobile games in Web 3 and NFTs.

And so much more!

Stefan Baier's Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/NerdyNarrative LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanbaier/

Neil Haldar's Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilhaldar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/neilsf

Visit our website: https://videogamesrealtalk.com/

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About Us:

Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez & Stefan Baier, games industry entrepreneurs & co-founders of Streamline Media Group. Their 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.

MILES: The Future of Live Events with Jacob Navok of Genvid Dec 17, 2021

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 guest, Jacob Navok about the fascinating aspect of gaming and interactive content.

Jacob Navok is co-founder and CEO of Genvid Technologies, the leader in interactive streaming technology. Prior to founding Genvid, Jacob led worldwide business development and strategy at Square Enix Holdings, reporting to the CEO. He also built their cloud gaming division, Shinra Technologies, where he met many of his Genvid colleagues.

Topics Discussed:

Jacob's journey from Square Enix to Genvid
What is MILEs?
What TRULY is the metaverse?
And is Play-to-earn a ponzi scheme?

And much more!

Jacob's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jnavok

Genvid's Twitter: https://twitter.com/genvidtech

Visit our website: https://videogamesrealtalk.com/

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About Us:

Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez and Stefan Baier, games industry entrepreneurs and co-founders of Streamline Media Group. Their 20-year history of developing and supporting entertainment and enterprise video games for some of the world's best-loved franchises and brands give your hosts a wealth of experience.

Each episode shares insights from inside the industry. We cover multiple disciplines, perspectives, and expertise from across the world. You can expect candid conversations and access to insider information, trends, and forecasts from leaders and innovators in their field.

TAKEOVER: Women of Streamline Apr 09, 2021

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 routes into games
Diversity

Links mentioned in this episode:

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Video Games: Impacting the Future of Our World Economy (Part 2) Dec 30, 2022

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 dreams
How "Winner vs. Loser" thinking is hurting our world
About Pippa's time in The White House
How diversity of thinking supports entrepreneurial efforts

And so much more!

Pippa's Links:

Website: https://pippamalmgren.co.uk/index.html

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpippam/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrPippaM

Pippa's books: https://pippamalmgren.co.uk/books.html

Visit our website:

https://videogamesrealtalk.com/

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https://www.facebook.com/videogamesrealtalk

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Careers: https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careers

About 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.

The Metaverse: Transforming Brands and Businesses Apr 08, 2022

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 games as an entrepreneur
How Video game technology is being used by brands and business
Creating diversity and inclusion in the gaming industry
How the metaverse is connecting communities And much more!

Neil Hughes Links: Website: https://techblogwriter.co.uk/podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NeilCHughes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilchughes/

Visit our website: https://videogamesrealtalk.com/

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About Us:

Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez & Stefan Baier, games industry entrepreneurs & co-founders of Streamline Media Group. Their 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.

Is Cryptocurrency Selfish? Dec 10, 2021

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. This conversation is a disparate compelling take on cryptocurrency, one you don't hear too often.

Topics Discussed:

The contrarian argument about cryptocurrency
Code is law--What does that mean, and is this dangerous?
Why should we understand economics?
The most fundamental asset; people

And much more!

Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-green-9a15142/

Visit our website: https://videogamesrealtalk.com/

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About Us:

Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez and Stefan Baier, games industry entrepreneurs and co-founders of Streamline Media Group. Their 20-year history of developing and supporting entertainment and enterprise video games for some of the world's best-loved franchises and brands give your hosts a wealth of experience.

Each episode shares insights from inside the industry. We cover multiple disciplines, perspectives, and expertise from across the world. You can expect candid conversations and access to insider information, trends, and forecasts from leaders and innovators in their field.

Behind Balenciaga Mar 09, 2021

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 fashion.
How the project shapes the future.
How the video video games industry can shape better links to fashion and enterprise.
The future of the metaverse.

Links mentioned in this episode: Epic Spotlight: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/spotlights/what-balenciaga-s-afterworld-the-age-of-tomorrow-tells-us-about-the-future-of-fashion

Dimension Studio: https://www.dimensionstudio.co/ Twitter @dimensionstudio

Streamline Media Group: https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com Twitter @streamlinenews

Unreal Engine: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/ Twitter @UnrealEngine

Brands, Video Games, and Experiential Marketing with Bilge Yumurta. Feb 27, 2021

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 games.
Digital distribtuion and the ecomoany of video games.
Experiential marketing.
Cross-over for brands through communites.
How brands can start working with video games.
Future of enterprise gaming and the metaverse.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bilgeyumurta/

As always you can reach out to us on twitter: Alexander - @starveup Stefan - @NerdyNarrative VGRT - @VG_RealTalk

How Video Games Are Creating The Next Renaissance Apr 01, 2022

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 will dominate other tools used by creators.
The natural evolution of advancing technology
Similar to Cryptocurrency, is The Metaverse simply having a hype moment in the community?
Alexander drops some great advice to those on the fence about the metaverse And much more!

Metaverse Lukes Links:

Twitter : https://twitter.com/metaverseluke

Welcome To The Metaverse Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-the-metaverse/id1565851466

Website: metaverseluke.substack.com

Visit our website: https://videogamesrealtalk.com/

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About Us:

Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez & Stefan Baier, games industry entrepreneurs & co-founders of Streamline Media Group. Their 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.

Video Games: Impacting the Future of Our World Economy (Part 1) Dec 23, 2022

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 economy
Are we currently in WW3?
Space based solar power

And so much more!

Pippa's Links:

Website: https://pippamalmgren.co.uk/index.html

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpippam/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrPippaM

Pippa's books: https://pippamalmgren.co.uk/books.html

Visit our website:

https://videogamesrealtalk.com/

Follow us on our socials: https://twitter.com/VG_RealTalk https://www.instagram.com/vg_realtalk/

https://www.facebook.com/videogamesrealtalk

Follow Alexander on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/starveup

Careers: https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careers

About 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.

How to be a Video Games Lawyer Dec 03, 2021

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, Developer Technology Group and Partner Marketing Alliance teams.

Topics Discussed:

What does a video game attorney do?
From pushing a mail cart to dream job
Why should entrepreneurs learn legal and communication skills
Advice to developers in the video game industry

And much more!

Kevin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingreilly

Books/ links Kevin mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Business-Legal-Primer-Game-Development/dp/1584504927

Mastering the Game: Business and Legal Issues for Video Game Developers: https://www.wipo.int/publications/en/details.jsp?id=3233

Visit our website: https://videogamesrealtalk.com/

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About Us:

Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez and Stefan Baier, games industry entrepreneurs and co-founders of Streamline Media Group. Their 20-year history of developing and supporting entertainment and enterprise video games for some of the world's best-loved franchises and brands give your hosts a wealth of experience.

Each episode shares insights from inside the industry. We cover multiple disciplines, perspectives, and expertise from across the world. You can expect candid conversations and access to insider information, trends, and forecasts from leaders and innovators in their field.

Crash Course in Mobile Games with Neil Haldar Feb 20, 2021

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 back then.
CES and his first E3.
Moving forward after a devistating setback.

There's a lot of wisdom in this episode!

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://haldar.co/

Everything You Want to Know About Starting a Career in Video Games Mar 25, 2022

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 Manager

What you will learn:

Do you need to be a creative to get into the industry?
How to find the right culture fit for you.
Does gender play a role in getting into the industry?
From the perspective of 4 different managers, Is work-life balance possible?
What your cover letter and CV should include.

And so much more!

Layla's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/layla-amir/ Anais' LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anais-jansen-fernandez-b265a879/ Gabriela's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-ebanks-9a496b206/ Rai's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raiseni/

WE ARE HIRING Visit our careers page: https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careers

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About Us:

Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez & Stefan Baier, games industry entrepreneurs & co-founders of Streamline Media Group. Their 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.

Changing the Game: Play to earn with Gabby Dizon of Yield Guild Nov 26, 2021

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 play-to-earn.

Gabriel Dizon is a startup entrepreneur and a 15-year veteran of the game industry in Southeast Asia. He is a founding member and former president of the Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP) and former coordinator of the IGDA Manila chapter, the co-founder of Yield Guild Games, a play-to-earn gaming guild, the co-founder and CEO of Altitude Games and chairman of Alto.io. These days, he is most excited about the various applications of blockchain for the game industry.

Topics discussed:

The radical idea of NFTs and play-to-earn
Exploitation of passion economics
The Philippines and play-to-earn
What is play-to-earn
The future of play-to-earn And much more!

Follow Gabby and Yield Guild Games on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gabusch https://twitter.com/YieldGuild

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Recognizing Patterns to Achieve Entrepreneurial Success Dec 16, 2022

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!

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Careers: https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careers

About 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.

Cultivating Change in Video Games for Women with WIGI Nov 19, 2021

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 smaller studios, startups, and nonprofits in the gaming space. She is dedicated to eliminating barriers and increasing access and opportunities for all. This week Alexander had the pleasure of hearing about her journey and learning how we can support inclusion and diversity in the video games industry.

Topics discussed:

1.What is Women in Games International (WIGI)?

Creating a glass ceiling and breaking through it
How to be confrontational
Actionable allyship workshop

And much more!

To Donate and to subscribe to the WIGI newsletter visit the Women In Games International Website:

https://www.getwigi.com/

Listen to the WIGI podcast on Twitch or Spotify https://www.twitch.tv/getwigi https://spoti.fi/30Hq0cI

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Creating A New Wave of Leaders In Video Games Dec 09, 2022

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/ShawnLayden

Girls Make Games Scholarship: https://www.gmgsf.org/

Women Who Code: https://www.womenwhocode.com/

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https://www.facebook.com/videogamesrealtalk

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Careers: https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careers

About 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.

Jeff Skalski and Yellow Brick Games Feb 13, 2021

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 plunge of having his own studio, Yellow Brick Games.

Topics discussed:

How Jeff got into video games.
Willingness to demonstrate his talent to get the job he wanted.
Making the jump from artist to producer.

And much much more...

Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.yellowbrickgames.ca/ @Jeff_Skalski on twitter.

Let us know what you think by hitting us up on twitter:

Alexander @starveup_ Stefan @nerdynarrative Show @VG_RealTalk

Digital Distribution and The Metaverse With Bilge Yumurta Mar 18, 2022

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 development of digital distribtuion and the economy of video games
How brands can start working with video games
The future of enterprise gaming and the metaverse

And so much more!

Bilge's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bilgeyumurta/

Visit our website: https://videogamesrealtalk.com/

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VG_RealTalk

Follow Alexander on Twitter: https://twitter.com/starveup

About Us:

Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez & Stefan Baier, games industry entrepreneurs & co-founders of Streamline Media Group. Their 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.

Starveup: How to raise capital Dec 02, 2022

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!

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Careers: https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careers

About 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.

How to be a Project & Production Manager in Video Games Nov 12, 2021

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 and those who want to get into the video games industry.

Topics discussed:

Adjusting in a new environment
Emotional intelligence
Tips for an aspiring project manager
From project manager to head of production
Managing projects during a pandemic

And much more!

Visit our website: https://videogamesrealtalk.com/

Join our community! https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com...

Follow Us on: Spotify - https://hubs.li/H0YZHXr0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/VG_RealTalk

About Us:

Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez and Stefan Baier, games industry entrepreneurs and co-founders of Streamline Media Group. Their 20-year history of developing and supporting entertainment and enterprise video games for some of the world's best-loved franchises and brands give your hosts a wealth of experience. Experience and knowledge they want to share.

Each episode shares insights from inside the industry. We cover multiple disciplines, perspectives, and expertise from across the world. You can expect candid conversations and access to insider information, trends, and forecasts from leaders and innovators in their field.

Find out more about Streamline Media Group:

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Adventures in Working From Home Jan 30, 2021

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.

Topics discussed:

What it was like when they knew WFH was coming.
How they kept it together.
Why does WFH fail for some organizations?
What do managers need to know to be effective at WFH?
What do team members need to know about WFH?
Have they ever received pushback from team members, clients, or bosses?
Do they see this becoming normal for the video games industry?
Do they miss the office?

and much more!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Reach out to us and let us know how you like the episode:

Alexander @starveup Stefan @nerdynarrative

Should the Metaverse be used to escape real life? Mar 11, 2022

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 the most popular topics in the world right now: the metaverse.

What you will learn:

What is the metaverse, and how should people view it?
Who will control the metaverse and it's sustainability?
What the metaverse means to people who work in games.
Where the industry is going with the metaverse.

And so much more!

Stefan Baier's Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/NerdyNarrative LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanbaier/

Oh Yea Ji's Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/ohyesimyeaji LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yea-ji-oh-113642154/

Richard Cheah's Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-cheah-7ba30b7b/

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About Us:

Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez & Stefan Baier, games industry entrepreneurs & co-founders of Streamline Media Group. Their 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.

Building a Gaming Empire (with the Hypegeek crew) Nov 05, 2021

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 gaming industry, and the future of the metaverse.

Topics discussed: The Balenciaga video game What if you stopped saying what if? An entrepreneur's journey Metaverse predictions and challenges

And much more!

Listen to the Hypegeek Podcast: https://anchor.fm/hypegeek Follow Hypegeek on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hypegeekpod

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The Long Game: Dave Lang and Iron Galaxy Jan 22, 2021

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.
Radical candor with your team.
Publisher crashed and burned, now what?
Running the tables in the games industry.
Hiring experienced executive talent.
Retrospective of IGS.
The most important thing when running a game studio.
Future of IGS - what really matters?
The financials.
M&A - the hot or not of video games.
Advice to your day-one founder self.

and a lot more.

Links mentioned in this episode: *https://irongalaxystudios.com

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Changing the Game: A Conversation About Allyship Nov 25, 2022

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/

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Careers: https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careers

About 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.

LEGENDS OF THE GAME: LORNE LANNING (PART 2) Mar 04, 2022

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 learn:

How Lorne made a tough decision to step forward as a professional artist.
Lorne's view on game development and why film directors fail to create successful games.
What dark experiences in Lorne's life inspired Oddword
Life lessons Lorne leaves with the fans of Oddworld Inhabitants

And so much more!

"Lorne Lanning has extensive experience in computer graphics & digital media, having worked as various visual supervisor leads at Hollywood's Rhythm & Hues, & is now the co-founder (alongside computer graphics veteran Sherry McKenna) & CCO of much revered video game developer & publisher Oddworld Inhabitants." -via oddworld.com

Lorne's Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lornelanning/ Website: http://www.oddworld.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lorne_lanning

Visit our website: https://videogamesrealtalk.com/

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About Us:

Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez & Stefan Baier, games industry entrepreneurs & co-founders of Streamline Media Group. Their 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.

The Real Game of Life: Entrepreneurship Nov 18, 2022

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_RealTalk

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Careers: https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careers

About 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.

LEGENDS OF THE GAME: LORNE LANNING (PART 1) Feb 25, 2022

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 mesmerizing journey of life and career.

What you will learn:

How Lorne navigated as an artist in a pre-internet era
How the fragility of the world inspired Lorne when making Oddworld
How Lorne met Jack Goldstein
Visualizing Star Wars weapons for the military

And so much more!

"Lorne Lanning has extensive experience in computer graphics & digital media, having worked as various visual supervisor leads at Hollywood's Rhythm & Hues, & is now the co-founder (alongside computer graphics veteran Sherry McKenna) & CCO of much revered video game developer & publisher Oddworld Inhabitants." -via oddworld.com

Lorne's Links: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lornelanning/ Website: http://www.oddworld.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lorne_lanning

Visit our website: https://videogamesrealtalk.com/

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VG_RealTalk

Follow Alexander on Twitter: https://twitter.com/starveup

About Us:

Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez & Stefan Baier, games industry entrepreneurs & co-founders of Streamline Media Group. Their 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.

Happy New Year 2021 Jan 15, 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 using games?
How will development studios need to change to survive the year?
Advice for studios just starting
What are we excited about for 2021

You can reach us on twitter: Alexander = @starveup Stefan = @NerdyNarrative

The Future of PR in Gaming Oct 29, 2021

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 future, and the metaverse.

Topics Discussed:

Ronjini’s career path from tech boom to video games
Second life - the first metaverse
Public relations and the pandemic
The future of brands in the metaverse

And much more!

Ronjini’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronjinim/ Follow Ronjini on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ronjini

The Silver Telegram: http://www.thesilvertelegram.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesilvertelegram

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European Video Games, Politics, & Culture with Malte Behrmann Feb 18, 2022

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, politically, and business wise. Malte Behrmann is a professor and independent attorney based in Berlin. His clients are mainly game developers, film producers and startups.

What you will learn:

When and why did Germany change their minds about video games?
Did Germans have the idea of the metaverse first?
The future of indie developers

and much more!

Malte's Website: https://malte-behrmann.de/ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Jx5DQi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/malte.behrmann.1 Master program: https://www.bbw-hochschule.de/studium/studiengaenge/master/management-of-creative-industries.html

The amazon link to his new book (from Germany) https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Malte-Behrmann/dp/3662639203

The book recommended at the end: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Andrew-Chen/dp/0062969749

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About Us:

Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez and Stefan Baier, games industry entrepreneurs and co-founders of Streamline Media Group. Their 20-year history of developing and supporting entertainment and enterprise video games for some of the world's best-loved franchises and brands give your hosts a wealth of experience.

Each episode shares insights from inside the industry. We cover multiple disciplines, perspectives, and expertise from across the world. You can expect candid conversations and access to insider information, trends, and forecasts from leaders and innovators in their field.

Shawn Layden Dec 18, 2020

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 Morita.

Topics discussed:

Cats
Global video games industry
Life on the road and at now at home
Diversity in the video games industry
How the games industry can reach a wider audience
Why the finance industry is paying attention to video games
The importance of culture, leadership, and disrupting your business

And much more!

Links mentioned in this episode:

www.petfinder.com

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Capturing The World's Wonder With Volumetric Video Nov 11, 2022

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/_ewanj https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewanjohn

Visit our website: https://videogamesrealtalk.com/

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Careers: https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careers

About 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.

La Gozadera with Luis Guzman and Casper Martinez Oct 22, 2021

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, and a very special guest drops in!

Topics Discussed:

Projects Alexander’s company has worked on.
The launch of Bake ‘n Switch for Nintendo Switch.
How we can get more Latino’s in the game industry.
Alexander’s YouTube channel, Starveup.
A special guest makes an appearance. And much more!

Listen to The Luis Guzman and Casper Martinez Show: https://www.theluisandcaspershow.com/podcast Visit The Luis Guzman and Casper Martinez website: https://www.theluisandcaspershow.com/

Follow Alexander on Twitter: https://twitter.com/starveup Watch Alexander’s YouTube channel Starveup: https://www.youtube.com/c/starveup

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True Grit: Jenn Mac's Journey Into The Video Game Industry Feb 11, 2022

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 that led her down many avenues until she reached her place where she felt most fulfilled. Her grit that has led her to opportunities that have made her who she is today. Her story is a truly inspiring one you don't want to miss.

What you will learn:

Jenn's experience being a first generation immigrant intrested in video games.
Why some long time gamers are frustrated with the Metaverse.
How Parents can support video game culture with their children. And much more!

Jenn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennmacfrench/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JennGeeky Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/youngles

Visit our website: https://videogamesrealtalk.com/

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About Us:

Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez and Stefan Baier, games industry entrepreneurs and co-founders of Streamline Media Group. Their 20-year history of developing and supporting entertainment and enterprise video games for some of the world's best-loved franchises and brands give your hosts a wealth of experience.

Each episode shares insights from inside the industry. We cover multiple disciplines, perspectives, and expertise from across the world. You can expect candid conversations and access to insider information, trends, and forecasts from leaders and innovators in their field.

What video games can teach the digital supply chain. Dec 10, 2020

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 businesses in the global supply chain.

Topics discussed:

What is the DSCI?
What the video games industry can teach other industries.
What the video games industry can learn from other industires.
The future of the digital supply chain.
Why Streamline joined the DSCI.

Links mentioned in this episode: website top the Center for Global Enterprises http://www.thecge.net/ George's article in Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/georgebailey1/2020/08/17/ready-up-what-fortnite-can-teach-us-about-supply-chain-leadership/?sh=c5cf0be628b7

Telling New Stories In Video Games Nov 04, 2022

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/

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Careers: https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careers

About 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.

Macro Investors and The Metaverse Oct 15, 2021

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 macro investing, the metaverse, gaming, crypto, and blockchain.

Topics discussed:

What is macro investing?
The pre-discovery of Bitcoin and blockchain
The global economy and the fragility of it.
Raoul’s message to everyone about getting involved in the world of crypto.
Opportunities in society with a system of money in a digital world. And much more!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Follow Raoul Pal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaoulGMI Visit Raoul’s website: https://www.realvision.com/crypto Follow Alexander on Twitter: https://twitter.com/starveup Follow Video Games Real Talk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VG_RealTalk Video Games Real Talk website: https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/videogamesrealtalk

Doctors, Video Games, and The Unintended Benefits of Play Oct 28, 2022

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/

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Careers: https://www.streamline-mediagroup.com/careers

About 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.

ALL TIME HIGHS: M&A in Video Games With Michael Metzger Feb 04, 2022

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 especially for the start-ups, up and comers, and studios looking for guidance about these major decisions they are facing.

What you will learn:

Insight about a $200 billion game industry.
What does recent M&A activity mean to studios?
What is an "earnout"?
Is there a breaking point with M&A ?
How The Metaverse will impact tech money. And much more!

Michael Metzger is a Partner at Drake Star Partners (www.drakestar.com), a global media / tech investment bank with 100 professionals across the U.S., Europe and Asia. He advises companies on M&A and growth stage financings and leads the firm’s gaming and digital media practice.

Follow Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmmetzger

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About Us:

Video Games Real Talk is hosted by Alexander Fernandez and Stefan Baier, games industry entrepreneurs and co-founders of Streamline Media Group. Their 20-year history of developing and supporting entertainment and enterprise video games for some of the world's best-loved franchises and brands give your hosts a wealth of experience.

Each episode shares insights from inside the industry. We cover multiple disciplines, perspectives, and expertise from across the world. You can expect candid conversations and access to insider information, trends, and forecasts from leaders and innovators in their field.

Visit our website: https://videogamesrealtalk.com/

Shawn Layden Strikes Back Oct 08, 2021

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 world.

Topics discussed:

Disrupting the video games industry
Challenges indie developers face
Shawn's advice to developers
How gaming has changed with time
Should the price of games increase? And much more!

Digital Divide Dec 03, 2020

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 it has affected the representation of minorities in the industry and finally what it takes to break into the games industry.

Topics discussed:

Introduction to Video Games Real Talk (VGRT)
The primary motivating factor
The digital divide
Getting into the industry

-- Get in touch with us on Twitter: Alexander - @starveup Stefan - @NerdyNarrative

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