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Exploring the $70M Esports World Cup
The esports industry has heavily evolved over the past few years, and big moves continue to occur – especially out of Saudi Arabia.
In this episode, h…
1 year, 3 months ago
Apple vs Epic Aftermath: A New Era for Game DTC
Apple’s forced policy shift following the outcome of its legal battle with Epic Games has opened the door for more flexible Direct to Consumer (DTC) …
1 year, 3 months ago
2025’s Gaming Landscape: Africa
Africa’s gaming market is young, fast-growing, and mobile-first. In this episode, host Alexandra Takei, Director at Ruckus Games, is joined by Cordel…
1 year, 4 months ago
Exploring Minecraft's World of Builders & Businesses
In today's episode, host David Taylor dives into the world of Minecraft’s massive creator ecosystem with two of its most influential creators:
Raf is …
1 year, 4 months ago
Launching Original IP on Roblox
In this episode, podcast David Taylor is joined by Alexander Hicks, the co-founder of Twin Atlas, one of the most innovative studios in the Roblox ec…
1 year, 4 months ago
Cross-Border Publishing: Lessons From Netease’s Once Human
In this episode, host Alexandra Takei, Director at Ruckus Games, sits down with Derek Qiu, Head of Overseas Operations at NetEase, to explore the cro…
1 year, 5 months ago
The State of Publishing and Live Ops
Our guest today, has led teams overseeing some of the biggest commercial successes from the MMORPG genre, and has leveraged those experiences to supp…
1 year, 5 months ago
The State of UGC Games in 2025
In this episode, host Devin Becker welcomes fellow Naavik host and consultant David Taylor to discuss insights from Naavik’s recent State of UGC Gami…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Future of Brands in Live Streaming
In this episode, host, Alexandra Takei, Director at Ruckus Games, dives into the intersection of brand marketing, live streaming, and culturally rele…
1 year, 5 months ago
Finding the Fun in VR with AstroBeam and Schell Games
In this episode, host Sam Distaso dives into the cutting edge of VR game development with Devin Reimer (founder and CEO of AstroBeam) and Ed Saxton (…
1 year, 6 months ago