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On the Gamer Galaxy podcast, NewsNation delivers the latest trending gaming news with thought-provoking insights on topics that matter to gamers, while maintaining our fact-based approach to news for all Americans.

  1. 4 days ago

    Queen of Cozy Gaming Liv Charette on the Business of Gaming Content Creation | Gamer Galaxy

    In this week's episode of Gamer Galaxy, explore the world of cozy gaming with Liv Charette, a lifestyle gaming and tech content creator. Discover her journey from figure skating and country music to content creation, plus learn how she balances creativity, business, and passion in the evolving gaming industry.CHAPTER SUMMARY:01:09 Liv's Journey from Figure Skating to Music to Gaming04:23 Defining Cozy Gaming and Its Appeal07:56 Liv's Experience as a Female Gamer and Content Creator12:00 Liv's Childhood and Early Gaming Memories19:35 Balancing Creativity, Business, and Mental Health24:26 The Challenges and Rewards of Content Creation26:23 Transition from Music to Full-Time Content Creation31:13 Managing Business and Brand Collaborations36:44 Authenticity and Community in Liv's Content41:58 Overcoming Stigmas and Negative Comments50:49 Diverse Gaming Preferences and Cozy Gaming Myths55:43 Future Plans and Expanding Content HorizonsSOCIALS:https://www.instagram.com/newsnationnow/https://www.instagram.com/cherhwangtv/https://x.com/NewsNationhttps://x.com/cherhwangtvhttps://www.tiktok.com/@newsnationnow Liv Charette:  https://www.instagram.com/livcharette/ https://www.tiktok.com/@livcharetteofficial https://www.tiktok.com/@livcharetteisagamerCREDITS:Host: Cher HwangExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonSr Producer: Cher HwangEditor: Allen Keefner

    1hr 2min
  2. Inside the $8.5 Billion Indie Game Boom | Gamer Galaxy

    14 May

    Inside the $8.5 Billion Indie Game Boom | Gamer Galaxy

    NewsNation's "Gamer Galaxy" is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games.In this episode of "Gamer Galaxy," we explore how small studios from across the world succeed, consider the importance of community, and discuss the evolving landscape of the global gaming industry. We also see how indie game developers are finding direction and financial relief from a scholarship with Xsolla. Find out how the video games of the future are being made and who is building them!

    37 min

  3. 17 Apr

    Top Innovative Emerging Markets in the Gaming Industry Include Vietnam, Azerbaijan, India and more

    NewsNation's "Gamer Galaxy" is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games. In this episode of "Gamer Galaxy," we explore emerging gaming markets across the globe, including Vietnam, Azerbaijan, India, the Middle East and North Africa (also known as MENA), Chile and Pakistan. Industry experts and game devs from around the world talk opportunities, challenges, technological impacts and future trends shaping the global gaming landscape. #gaming #gameres #gamergalaxytv SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/newsnationnow/ https://www.instagram.com/cherhwangtv/ https://x.com/NewsNation https://x.com/cherhwangtv https://www.tiktok.com/@newsnationnow CREDITS: Host: Cher Hwang @CherHwang Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Producers: Cher Hwang Editor: John Nock On the Gamer Galaxy podcast, NewsNation delivers the latest trending gaming news with thought-provoking insights on topics that matter to gamers, while maintaining our fact-based approach to news for all Americans. More Gamer Galaxy: https://www.newsnationnow.com/podcast... NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

    32 min

  4. 12 Mar

    'Two women talking about games is weird': Culture of gaming with Florence Chee | Gamer Galaxy

    NewsNation's Gamer Galaxy is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games.In this episode of "Gamer Galaxy," host Cher Hwang talks with Florence Chee about the current culture around women and gaming. Chee is the program director at the Center for Digital Ethics and Policy at Loyola University Chicago, as well as the author of "Digital Game Culture in Korea: The Social at Play," a book on women in gaming from an academic perspective.#gaming #gamers #gamergalaxy SOCIALS:https://www.instagram.com/newsnationnow/https://www.instagram.com/cherhwangtv/https://x.com/NewsNationhttps://x.com/cherhwangtvhttps://www.tiktok.com/@newsnationnowCREDITS:Host: Cher HwangExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonProducers: Cher Hwang, Mekhi Rhodes, Will TomasiEditor: John NockOn the Gamer Galaxy podcast, NewsNation delivers the latest trending gaming news with thought-provoking insights on topics that matter to gamers, while maintaining our fact-based approach to news for all Americans.More Gamer Galaxy: https://www.newsnationnow.com/podcasts-newsnation/gamer-galaxy/NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction3:03 Meet Dr. Florence Chee4:37 Researching game culture8:07 Dr. Chee's interest in gaming13:52 South Korean gaming culture20:47 South Korea's influence in North American gaming culture25:07 The state of U.S. gaming industry28:55 Women in gaming34:41 Experience for women in gaming37:54 Room for improvement in the industry43:35 Female developers47:51 Disparity in data54:51 Making change59:22 Final thoughts

    48 min

  5. 27 Feb

    From indie developer to CEO: Jenny Xu is leading the wellness video game world | Gamer Galaxy

    NewsNation's Gamer Galaxy is presented by https://xsolla.com/ — All the Things Powering the Business of Games. In this episode of “Gamer Galaxy,” Cher Hwang talks to Jenny Xu, founder of Talofa Games. Xu shares her journey from indie game developer to CEO, raising $6 million to create impactful wellness games. She discusses her early passion for gaming, overcoming industry barriers as a woman and her vision for the future of gaming at the intersection of health and entertainment. GUEST: Jenny Xu - CEO Talofa Games https://www.linkedin.com/in/xujennyc/ https://www.instagram.com/xuoot/ #wellnessgames #indiegamedev #gaming Socials: https://www.instagram.com/newsnationnow/ https://www.instagram.com/cherhwangtv/ https://x.com/NewsNation https://x.com/cherhwangtv https://www.tiktok.com/@newsnationnow Credits: Host: Cher Hwang Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Producer: Cher Hwang, Mekhi Rhodes Editor: John Nock NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

    45 min

  6. 6 Feb

    Ivy League athlete to mega influencer: Wynsannity's mobile gaming career story | Gamer Galaxy

    NewsNation's Gamer Galaxy is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games. Xsolla Partner Network: https://x.la/gamergalaxy In this episode, host Cher Hwang talks to Wynn Curtis, aka Wynnsanity, a mega gaming content creator with nearly 2 million subscribers on YouTube. He talks about his career journey and the lessons he learned along the way. From gaming for the first time to creating his first YouTube video. From going to Cornell University as a Division 1 athlete to corporate life. And from a career shift into creating mobile gaming content full-time. Wynn is a humble, hard-working and influential gamer who credits his career start to an O.G. YouTuber, Powerbang, taking a chance on him. Listen to his journey in his own words. GUESTS: Wynnsanity (Wynndham Curtis) https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@Wynnsanity⁩ #gaminginfluencer #wynsannity #powerbang Socials: https://www.instagram.com/newsnationnow/ https://www.instagram.com/cherhwangtv/ https://x.com/NewsNation https://x.com/cherhwangtv https://www.tiktok.com/@newsnationnow Credits: Host: Cher Hwang Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Producer: Cher Hwang Editor: Allen Keefner

    1hr 1min

  7. 12/12/2025

    The Ultimate 2025 Gamer Gift Guide for the Holidays | Gamer Galaxy

    In this special episode of Gamer Galaxy, host Cher Hwang talks about the hottest gadgets for every gamer in your life. From kids and teens to casual gamers to advanced gamers (let's not forget the live streamers), there's something for everyone to elevate their gaming experience. Jordan Hutchinson, head of testing at BestReviews, breaks down the coolest tech this holiday season.Find out more at BestReview: https://bestreviews.com/gift-guides/electronics/gaming-accessories/best-gifts-for-gamers#gaming #giftideas #tech "Jordan Hutchinson is the Head of Testing at BestReviews, where he has spent over four years overseeing rigorous, real-world testing on everything from gaming peripherals to smart home tech. A lifelong gamer who started on an early 2000s clamshell iBook, Jordan now combines expert lab data with his personal passion for console gaming (NCAA, Fortnite, CoD) to help consumers find gear that offers the best experience and longevity. He leads a team of talented and passionate testers, committed to cutting through the hype to find products that actually last."Cher's socialshttps://www.instagram.com/cherhwangtv/https://www.youtube.com/@cherhwangtvhttps://x.com/cherhwangtvCredits:Host: Cher HwangExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaProducer: Cher HwangEditor: Maria Morales-Salazar

    21 min

  8. 03/12/2025

    Future of Gaming: Netflix, Amazon getting into video games? + gift guide for gamers | Gamer Galaxy

    NewsNation's Gamer Galaxy is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games. In this episode, host Cher Hwang and Xsolla's Berkley Egenes talk about the future of the video game industry. This conversation includes how Netflix and Amazon are just a few giants expanding into the video game world. Also, they discuss how mobile games are on the rise and how shifts in video game development and consumption is impacting the industry. They delve into cybersecurity regulations, the future of digital assets in an expanding open world concept within games and more. Plus, get excited about the hottest wish list items for gamers — from most sought after game titles to consoles. #Amazon #Netflix #gaming CREDITS Host: Cher Hwang Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada Producer: Cheryl Hwang Editor: Irit Nayden SOCIALS https://www.instagram.com/newsnationnow/ https://www.instagram.com/cherhwangtv/ https://x.com/NewsNation https://x.com/cherhwangtv https://www.tiktok.com/@newsnationnow On the Gamer Galaxy podcast, NewsNation delivers the latest trending gaming news with thought-provoking insights on topics that matter to gamers, while maintaining our fact-based approach to news for all Americans. More Gamer Galaxy: https://www.newsnationnow.com/podcasts-newsnation/gamer-galaxy/ NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/ CHAPTERS 00:00 - 00:03:19 - Netflix, Amazon video games ventures 3:20 - 12:22 - Trends and Innovations, Why are companies getting into video games? 12:23 - 15:39 - Leveling the playing field for developers, AI's role 15:40 - 17:20 - Democratization of Game Development 17:21 - 22:12 - Rise of Mobile Games 22:13 - 31:20 - Impact of Wearables and AR/VR 31:21 - 35:49 - Cybersecurity and Regulations in Gaming 35:50 - 43:04 - Digital Assets and Market Dynamics 43:05 - 47:02 - Xsolla's vision for the future of video games 2026 47:03 - Holiday Gift Guide for Gamers

    53 min
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