It’s time for another earnings show! Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot faced a barrage of questions about the company’s culture of assault and abuse during the most recent earnings call. If you need to skip over this part of the show, our conversation…
Microsoft has laid out its philosophy for the coming generation, and it starts with a foundation of inclusivity. As the company gears up for next gen, it has also made changes in its product line that set the stage for new hardware and service…
Diversity and inclusion expert Kate Sanchez joins us for a big conversation about creating more welcoming spaces in the corporate world and especially the game industry. Our chat covers D&I fundamentals, creating meaningful change inside huge…
EA is the latest game publisher under fire for excessive executive equity bonuses. We dive into a watchdog investment group’s complaints. We also discuss Microsoft’s rules for selling next-gen upgrades and Smart Delivery, the Atari VCS’ hefty…
GameClub CEO Dan Sherman joins us to discuss the mobile game subscription service’s commitment to paying devs, and what he learned as co-founder of Tilting Point and dir. of business partnerships for EA Partners. The Future of Gaming Is…
2K has signaled that game prices are going up in the new generation while also saying “no” to Smart Delivery and pricing its cross-gen version of NBA 2K21 at $100. Other topics include: Niantic’s team-up with Sleep No More creator Punchdrunk,…
[CONTENT WARNING] This episode features discussion about the stories of sexual abuse and assault that have emerged in the game industry. Discussion begins at :30 and ends at 28:00. Other topics include Mixer’s sudden demise, the $1m Hobbit prototype…
It’s our first returning guest! Manda and Mike welcome GLITCH CEO Evva Karr back to the show to discuss . This grant fund will first be received by 4 black women and a non-binary creator, each starting out on their next (or, in some cases, first)…
It’s Not-E3, and there’s a lot to cover! We start with a look at GameStop’s disastrous first quarter financials before taking a deep look at the executive compensation problems in the industry, and Activision Blizzard in particular (38 min). We…
Voice actor, musician, and performance director Troy Baker joins us to discuss his career, advice for up-and-coming performers, and the nuts and bolts of voice and performance capture. Without access to recording studios, voice actors have had to get…