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The Business of Video Games Podcast

The Business of Video Games Podcast

The Business of Video Games Podcast

Welcome to the Business of Video Games Podcast. A podcast where we try to shed a bit of light on the inner workings of the games industry. We give you the why, how, who and what the hell?! on business decisions, publishing calls, steps and missteps that go on behind the scenes. Basically - the inside view on how and why things are ACTUALLY done the way they are. Not just guesswork on 4Chan. The podcast is hosted by Daniel Goldberg (former Chief Marketing officer at Paradox Interactive) and Shams Jorjani (former Chief Business Development Officer at Paradox Interactive). In every episode, we invite a guest from the industry to unpack an interesting decision or event, share their learnings and wisdoms, or just explain why all of us armchair experts got things wrong (or right!) again. We previously hosted and ran the Paradox Interactive Podcast for some 4 years - you can find those episodes on most podcast platforms of note.
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We arrive finally in the fifth and final episode in the series where we talk to Kim Nordström - games industry meganerd, veteran and author of "Up, Down, Up - why some game companies succeed while others fail. This episode delves into the final phase that companies go through before throwing in the towel - namely the "Decline Phase". We unpack why companies end up here and how you navigate out of these dreaded waters.

You can find more info about the book here: https://updownupbook.com/

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We're back with another episode in the series where we explore the book - "Up, Down, Up - Why some game companies succeed while others fail" written by Kim Nordström. This time we talk about the growth phase of the companies journey. We delve into what characterizes this phase and how the focus of companies change during this phase. We talk about crazy concepts such as "Culture transfer rate" and other tricks of the dark arts.

You can find more info on it here: https://updownupbook.com/

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The Business of Video Games Podcast - Business of Video Games Episode 2 - Dean Hall - A Rocket to the moon - Trailer
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10/28/22 • 0 min

Trailer for the upcoming 2nd episode of the podcast. This time joined by none other than the master of PC games Dean Hall - CEO and designer at Rocketwerkz

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The Business of Video Games Podcast - Business of Video Games Episode 1 - Secret Sauce Trailer 2
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10/12/22 • 0 min

Premiere episode coming up - episode guest Daniel Kaplan - trailer 2

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The Business of Video Games Podcast - Business Of Video Games Episode 34 - The Rise and Fall of an Entreprenerd
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08/29/24 • 41 min

Finally we arrive at the season finale! In this episode your's truly shares the story of trying, and failing, at starting a game studio. Why start a studio in this day and age? How did Shams go about doing and why did the studio endeavour end in shambles (but with a lot of learnings)?

If you want to see some screenshots of some of the prototypes have a look here:

https://shorturl.at/4BWAS

See you next season!

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The Business of Video Games Podcast - Business of Video Games Episode 14 - What’s a Hooded Horse?
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10/10/23 • 49 min

In the second episode of this season we sit down with Tim Bender - the CEO of one the fastest growing new publishers on the planet - Hooded Horse. What is a Hooded Horse and how come they are succeeding when others are having a tough time?
This is the first episode with Hooded Horse this season - we'll be returning as a home base throughout the season and really dig into their business.

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The Business of Video Games Podcast - Business of Video Games Episode 13 - Season 2 premiere - Industry catchup
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09/27/23 • 27 min

Welcome back to a new season of the Business of Video Games podcast! In this episode we recap the state of the industry, talk about what's new for this season and talk about a little thing called marketing momentum - which Baldur's Gate 3 seems to have in spades.

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It's time for the season finale before we go on a summer break. We're joined by Raw Fury's Chief Sales and Business Development Officer - Fernando Rizo. He talks about one of their latest releases that might have gone very differently had it not been for some major decisions behind the scenes late in the game.

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The Business of Video Games Podcast - Business of Video Games Episode 11 - Dwarf Fortress Post Mortem - Tanya Short
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06/21/23 • 43 min

We invited Tanya Short back to the podcast to unpack how the Dwarf Fortress release actually fared. If you didn't catch episode 6 please give that a listen first to get insights into Kitfox's strategy heading into one of indie gaming's biggest releases.

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The Business of Video Games Podcast - Business Of Video Games Episode 35 - Deep Rock's Secrets - Soren Lundgard
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10/03/24 • 55 min

Welcome to a new season of the Business of Video Games Podcast! Your host finally cut his hair, grew up and got himself a job (more on in a future episode)!

Meaning that this season we'll be bringing on a new co-host - Fernando Rizo - business developer extraordinaire - familiar to regular listeners. Expect monthly episodes this season and more behind the scenes materials for patreons - otherwise our format stays the same - the hardest hitting business interviews in the games industry.

In this episode we interview Soren Lundgard - CEO of Ghostship Games - developers of smash hit Deep Rock Galactic. We uncover the secrets of their success and how they are re-invest in the Danish games industry.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Business of Video Games Podcast have?

The Business of Video Games Podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

What topics does The Business of Video Games Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Podcasts, Video Games and Business.

What is the most popular episode on The Business of Video Games Podcast?

The episode title 'Business Of Video Games Episode 33 - Why some game companies succeed, while others fail - The Decline Phase - Kim Nordström' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Business of Video Games Podcast?

The average episode length on The Business of Video Games Podcast is 41 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Business of Video Games Podcast released?

Episodes of The Business of Video Games Podcast are typically released every 14 days, 16 hours.

When was the first episode of The Business of Video Games Podcast?

The first episode of The Business of Video Games Podcast was released on Sep 23, 2022.

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