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Welcome to Video Games Real talk - where we discuss the business of video games, sit down with industry veterans to explore and discuss the future of the video games business.

Video Games Real Talk www.videogamesrealtalk.com

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Welcome to Video Games Real talk - where we discuss the business of video games, sit down with industry veterans to explore and discuss the future of the video games business.

    Video Games: Impacting the Future of Our World Economy (Part 2)

    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 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/

    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.

    • 46 min
    Video Games: Impacting the Future of Our World Economy (Part 1)

    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 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.

    • 56 min
    Recognizing Patterns to Achieve Entrepreneurial Success

    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 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_RealTalk

    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 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.

    • 5 min
    Creating A New Wave of Leaders In Video Games

    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 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/

    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 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.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Starveup: How to raise capital

    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.

    Welcome to Video Games Real Talk!

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

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

    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 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.

    • 4 min
    Changing the Game: A Conversation About Allyship

    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 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_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 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.

    • 29 min

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