Best Gameloft Podcasts (2025)

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Ep9: Android Gaming Gets a Social Upgrade 11:59

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3M ago11:59

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. Android just changed the game, literally. In this episode of Game‑Loft Cast, we explore how Google Play Games is evo…

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Ep8: Xbox Game Pass Expands Cloud Gaming Access 10:02

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. Cloud-first gaming is here. In today’s episode of Game-Loft Cast, we break down how Xbox Game Pass’s new cloud expan…

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Ep7: Sword of the Sea: Movement as Meditation 9:44

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. In this calming yet powerful episode, we glide into the world of Sword of the Sea, the meditative adventure from the…

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Ep6: Call of Duty Goes Hollywood: Celebs, Scripts, and Cinematic Warfare 11:43

3M ago11:43

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. From gritty war campaigns to star-studded performances, Call of Duty has evolved into more than just a game, it’s a …

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Ep5: Xbox Cloud Goes Global… and Affordable 21:09

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. In this episode of Game-Loft Cast, we break down Xbox’s latest game-changing move, taking its cloud gaming platform …

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Ep4: Long-Awaited Legends Arrive – Why 2025 Is the Year of Big Releases 17:05

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. After years of teasers, delays, and dev diaries, 2025 has finally delivered. Black Myth: Wukong, Skate 4, Donkey Kon…

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Ep3: Stage of Tomorrow – Gamescom 2025 Unpacked 4:29

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. Gamescom 2025 lit up the gaming world with jaw-dropping reveals, from Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and open-world Lego …

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Ep2: Console Crossroads – Xbox Layoffs, Game Cancellations & What It Means for the Industry 14:05

5M ago14:05

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. Xbox just cut studios, canceled ambitious projects, and pivoted toward a leaner future. But what does that mean for …

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Ep1: Retro Reloaded: How Xbox Game Pass Is Resurrecting Classic Gaming 17:50

5M ago17:50

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. Retro gaming is making a big comeback—but is it just nostalgia, or something more? In this episode of Game-Loft Cast…

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S3. Ep6: The Games That Made Us: Fortnite – The Moment Gaming Went Mainstream 15:28

5M ago15:28

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. In the explosive final episode of The Games That Made Us, we dive into the cultural phenomenon that redefined gaming…

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S3. Ep5: The Games That Made Us: Super Mario 64 – Jumping Into the Third Dimension 15:17

6M ago15:17

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. In this episode of The Games That Made Us, we go back to 1996 and explore how Super Mario 64 reinvented gaming. From…

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S3. Ep4: The Games That Made Us: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Time Travel, Temples, and Timelessness 14:33

6M ago14:33

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. In this episode of The Games That Made Us, we explore the timeless legacy of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. F…

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S3. Ep3: The Games That Made Us: Halo – The Console Shooter Revolution 13:00

6M ago13:00

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. In this episode of The Games That Made Us, we dive into the game that made console shooters mainstream—Halo: Combat …

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S3. Ep2: The Games That Made Us: Final Fantasy VII – The Cinematic Turn 13:43

6M ago13:43

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. This episode of The Games That Made Us explores the legendary Final Fantasy VII, the game that transformed RPGs into…

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S3. Ep1: The Games That Made Us: Super Mario Bros – Platforming Perfection 10:44

6M ago10:44

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. In this debut episode of The Games That Made Us, we revisit the legendary title that saved gaming and built a franch…

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S2. Ep6: AI & the Future of Gaming: Sentience in the Server – Can Games Birth a Digital Consciousness? 20:29

7M ago20:29

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. Could an NPC ever truly wake up? In the final episode of our AI & the Future of Gaming series, Game‑Loft Cast dives …

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S2. Ep5: AI & the Future of Gaming: Virtual Actors, Real Emotion – How AI Is Changing NPCs Forever 23:10

7M ago23:10

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. Today’s NPCs don’t just follow scripts—they grow with you. In Episode 5 of Game‑Loft Cast, we dive into the rise of …

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S2. Ep4: AI & the Future of Gaming: Player Psychology – How Games Read You (and React) 22:30

8M ago22:30

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. What if your game could read your mind—or your heartbeat? In Episode 4 of Game‑Loft Cast, we dive into the psycholog…

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S2. Ep3: AI & the Future of Gaming: Procedural Everything – How AI Is Rewriting Game Design from Worlds to Weapons 22:18

9M ago22:18

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. Can AI build better games than humans? In Episode 3 of Game‑Loft Cast, we explore how procedural generation and arti…

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S2. Ep2: AI & the Future of Gaming: Game Preservation & Cloud AI – Streaming the Past into the Future 19:31

9M ago19:31

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. Can AI save your favorite childhood game? In this episode, Game‑Loft Cast uncovers how artificial intelligence and c…

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S2. Ep1: AI & the Future of Gaming: AI-Powered NPCs & Dynamic Dialogue 21:36

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. What if game characters could talk back—and mean it? In this episode of Game‑Loft Cast, we explore how AI is breathi…

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S1. Ep8: Sound & Music in Games: Composing Emotion 23:44

9M ago23:44

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. Sound is more than background—it's the soul of your favorite games. In this episode of Game-Loft Cast, we explore ho…

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S1. Ep7: Storytelling in Games: From Pixels to Emotions 21:04

10M ago21:04

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. What makes storytelling in games so powerful? In this episode of Game-Loft Cast, we trace the evolution of video gam…

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S1. Ep6: The Rise of Esports From Basement LANs to Global Arenas 18:41

10M ago18:41

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. From makeshift LAN parties and arcade showdowns to million-dollar prize pools and sold-out arenas, Esports has trans…

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S1. Ep5: Loot, Skins & Microtransactions: How Gaming Became a Marketplace 18:27

10M ago18:27

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. From horse armor and loot boxes to battle passes and billion-dollar cosmetics, modern gaming has become as much abou…

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S1. Ep4: Console Wars Reloaded: Xbox vs PlayStation vs Nintendo 25:52

10M ago25:52

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. The console wars are more than a tech rivalry—they’re a battle of philosophy, identity, and how we experience games.…

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S1. Ep3: The Rise of Indie Games: How Small Teams Changed Everything 28:26

10M ago28:26

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. Once dismissed as niche passion projects, indie games have risen to reshape the entire gaming industry. In this epis…

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S1. Ep2: Gaming in the 90s vs Now: What We Gained & What We Lost 30:19

11M ago30:19

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. From chunky cartridges and CRT screens to cloud saves and cinematic cutscenes, the gaming world has transformed dram…

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S1. Ep1: The Evolution of Open World Games: From GTA III to Elden Ring 32:03

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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days. Open world games have come a long way—from the gritty streets of GTA III to the haunting beauty of Elden Ring’s Land…

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#30 - Joanie Kraut, CEO at Women in Games International (WIGI) 46:03

1+ y ago46:03

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Tune in for a conversation with Joanie Kraut, CEO of Women in Games International (WIGI), as we discuss taking your space in the room, WIGI's recent projects, reflections from GDC, and how your own mindset can be your biggest obstacle. Connect with⁠⁠ Joanie on LinkedIn ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠And make sure to DM me your feedback or connect on LinkedIn too⁠…

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#29 - Bruna Soares - Director, Global Brand Partnerships at Ubisoft 39:45

1+ y ago39:45

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Join me as together with Bruna we analyze the evolution of brand partnerships in video games since the introduction of games as a service, the impact IP licensing has on IP extension and recognition, and, given Bruna's São Paulo heritage, how the gaming LATAM scene has changed since she joined the industry over a decade ago. With 11 full years at U…

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#28 - Siyu Sun - Is there a pilot on this plane? The data challenges of cross-platform game development - Director Data Science and Analytics at Gameloft 41:37

2y ago41:37

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If you want to learn more about data analytics, user metrics, and marketing performance of cross-platform games Siyu is THE source. Check our episode to learn about her triangle method, the game data analyst software cheatsheet and the role data plays in game development at Gameloft. Follow Siyu on Linkedin and if you have any questions or guests r…

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MGN S2E11 | Luke Costley-White from Project A Ventures(ASO Conference 2023 Edition) 35:29

2+ y ago35:29

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This episode of the Mobile Growth Nightmares podcast was recorded live at the 2023 ASO Conference in Berlin. With hosts Andy Carvell and Gessica Bicego, Luke Costley-White, Head of Acquisition at Project A Ventures joined to share his app growth nightmares and learnings.By Mobile Growth Nightmares Podcast

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#27 - Blockchain game meta, platforms, and challenges - Carine EBO-YEYE, Product Marketing Manager Blockchain, Gameloft 28:02

3y ago28:02

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Tune in to the conversation with Carine EBO-YEYE, Product Marketing Manager Blockchain, Gameloft to find out more about the challenges of blockchain in video games, its application, and find out if blockchain could save your Apex Legend Mobile's stash. If you have any questions or would like to suggest a guest hit me up on LinkedIn or Twitter…

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#26 Did you know VALORANT has its own fashion stylists (and a team of tailors!) - Mina Muraschkin & Christina Greiner, VALORANT Lead Stylist & Stylist Assistant 24:54

3y ago24:54

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Where fashion meets esports? At the stage of VALORANT Esports events. Meet the magical duo behind the unique style of VALORANT casters and talents. Find out which agent is the most fashionable, what is the style of VALORANT, and which of the designs has brought to tears my today's guest - Mina Murashkin, VALORANT Lead Stylist, and Christina Greiner…

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#25 Why content in esports is a king and what to do with all the LinkedIn esports consultants - Karina Ziminaite, CEO & Founder of Z1MT 48:47

3y ago48:47

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Meet Karina Ziminaite, the real wonder woman of esports - Ex @TeamLiquid and @G2Esports Head of Content, the CEO and founder of @Z1MTCreative CEO and 2 x Esports Awards winner. Join us as we discuss the role of content in esports, the current trends in this field and peek behind the scene of the iconic campaigns she produced such as Ralph Laurent x…

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MGN S2E10 | Anna Gyuris from Blinkist & Eva Hoefer from KptnCook(APS Berlin 2022 live edition) 29:12

3y ago29:12

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In this special live edition of the Mobile Growth Nightmares podcast, recorded at the App Promotion Summit in Berlin, Phiture's co-founder Andy Carvell and Paired’s CMO Gessica Bicego are joined by Anna Gyuris, Paid Content Lead at Blinkist, and Eva Hoefer, CBO of KptnCook.Mentioned in the podcast: https://www.pocketgamer.biz/comment-and-opinion/80…

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MGN S2E9 | Maor Sadra from Incrmntal 32:04

3y ago32:04

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This edition’s guest is a big hitter in the mobile growth space; ad tech space veteran and Incrmntal CEO Maor Sadra.To kick things off, Maor shares rich insights into the mobile attribution space which could be a whole episode in itself, as well as his own mobile growth nightmare.This edition’s nightmare is so frightening that it changed how Maor’s…

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#24 Collegiate Esports Scene is the future - Halina Malik, Director of Content at eFuse 41:41

3+ y ago41:41

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Halina Malik, Director of Content at eFuse, a gaming & esports startup providing the platform for talents to interact and get discovered. Halina began her career in esports as a competitive female Call of Duty player on Major League Gaming, she was also serving on the marketing team for the Cleveland Cavaliers esports team and from me, on a persona…

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MGN S2E8 | Luca Stefanutti from Runtastic(ASO Conference 2022 Edition) 45:42

3+ y ago45:42

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Behind every success, there are multiple mistakes. In this live podcast recording session, Paired CMO Gessica Bicego and Phiture co-founder Andy Carvell chat with special guest Luca Stefanutti, head of growth at Runtastic (Adidas Running and Adidas Training apps) and hear about his Mobile Growth Nightmares and what he’s learned from them.…

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#23 The Early Days of CoD Female Esports Scene, Transferable Skills, and the Power of Women in Esports - Morgan Ashurst, Head of Media at Esports Insider 44:36

3+ y ago44:36

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Meet Morgan, Head of Esports Insider Media, ex-CoD professional player, and a chair of the Women in Esports by the British Esports Federation. Tune in to our talk find out how the CoD female scene has evolved over time, what's the perspective on the female-only initiatives from the point of view of someone who has been playing professionally, and h…

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#22 How To Prepare Legendary Dota2 Major In 30 Days? - Iryna Chuhai, Head of Tournament Marketing at WePlay Esports 35:39

3+ y ago35:39

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Meet Iryna Chuhai, head of tournament marketing at WePlay Esports, and tune in to our conversation about esports, anime, broadcast innovation & the power of listening to your community. Follow IT'S HER GAME on LinkedIn and don't miss the next episodes!

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#21 Is performance coaching only about the game results? - Ula Xirreth Klimczak, CLG Performance Coach 32:28

4y ago32:28

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You play with your body but win with your head - join us to discover what is the role of a Performance Coach in esports, what does it take to be effective in this position, and how the specializations differ across the industry. Listen to my conversation with Ula Xirreth Klimczak to find out the key soft skill that makes the winner, what is the com…

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#20 Do esports need female-only initiatives? - Vera Wienken, Senior Brand Manager & VCT Game Changers EMEA Lead at Riot Games 35:02

4y ago35:02

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The world has been talking about females in gaming and esports for a long time yet still not much has been done over the past months to truly address the case. Today we have a chance to speak to a real Doer in this field, a woman who is largely behind the Valorant female-only League in EMEA - VCT Game Changers EMEA - Vera Wienken, Senior Brand Mana…

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#19 How to talk to avatars and measure the effectiveness in picnics? - Marja Konttinen, Metaverse Marketing Director at Lockwood Publishing 47:59

4y ago47:59

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📢Tune in to the latest episode of IT'S HER GAME with Marja Konttinen, Metaverse Marketing Director at Lockwood Publishing, creators of Avakin Life, a mobile metaverse app with 200M+ users, where we discuss: 🌱Key pillars of Metaverse Marketing - tips on planning user acquisition campaigns ❓ What does direct to Avatar mean and why the same user may r…

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#18 Where crypto meets gaming - Play Games and Earn? - Vladyslava Kozlovska, Social Media Manager at GamerHash 29:12

4y ago29:12

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In this conversation with Vhttps://mobile.twitter.com/cryptolady0ladyslava Kozlovska, Social Media Manager w GamerHash, we explain the basics of P2E, how to earn while watching Netflix (catching clickbait, isn't it?), and what can you buy for GamerCoin, but also how to earn it. Vlada also reveals the 101 of social media strategies for crypto produc…

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MGN S2E7 | Claire Rozain from Gameloft 23:05

4y ago23:05

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In the latest episode, Gessica and Andy were joined by Claire Rozain from Gameloft.By Mobile Growth Nightmares Podcast

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#17 Fan Marketing Department - What is it? - Marlena Siwa, ESL, Senior Marketing Execution Manager - 19:57

4+ y ago19:57

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Listen to the episode with Marlena Siwa, Senior Marketing Execution Manager at ESL to find out what is Fan Marketing Department at ESL, what are the white label events, and when did she fall in love with esports. Make sure you follow me on Facebook to stay up to date with the podcast, mentoring, events, and many more: https://www.facebook.com/itshe…

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#16 Why the way you speak about your art affects your creative process? - Kasia 'Kafis' Zielińska - Senior Concept Artist, Techland 43:11

4+ y ago43:11

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Meet Kasia 'Kafis' Zielińska - Senior Concept Artist at Techland and Magic: The Gathering Illustrator. Ok, you haven't tuned in by this point? Listen to a bit lengthy, but worth playing conversation I had with Kasia about how she scored her dream job at Techland, where did she search for the inspiration to design devastated lands of zombies' domina…

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#15 About diplomacy, the struggles of artistic burnout, and conversation with... the duck - Aleksandra Rutkowska - Technical Artist at PUBG Corporation 45:22

4+ y ago45:22

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Aleksandra Rutkowska is a Technical Artist at PUBG, how cool is that?! Well, I didn't know how until I spoke to Aleksandra. Why? Because the Technical Artist role was a mystery and a total contradiction. Is TA an Artis or Engineer? Fortunately, I had a pleasure of talking to this beautiful mind, who, let me tell it loud and clear - one day will be …