
Welcome to Player Driven, the hub where gaming insights and community collide.We believe that behind every great game is a thriving community and an unforgettable player experience. Whether it’s building inclusive environments, exploring the latest tech, or diving into the art of storytelling, our mission is simple: to empower the creators, communities, and players that make the gaming world extra... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 162 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureManagementGamesBusiness | |||

Lewis Ward and Greg Posner open Games for Change 2026 with three interviews
on the calendar, a Player Driven happy hour that night, and no idea yet how
any of it goes.
A new Raising Good Gamers white paper lands at the show this week: a meta-
analys... more
Xbox just laid off thousands, spun off four studios, and cancelled games it had defended a day earlier. Greg Posner and games-industry analyst Colan Neese take apart Microsoft's restructuring memo and land on an uncomfortable read: this wasn't a bad ... more
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A trade group that speaks for nearly every major game publisher told California lawmakers that running a private or community server is piracy. The catch: you can download a Minecraft server from Minecraft's own website, f... more
Web games went from the thing you played to kill time in study hall to a platform pulling 100 million monthly active users. So why are so many developers still thinking about it like it's 2008?
In this episode, Greg sits down with Stein, COO of Poki... more
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I'm delighted to have come across this podcast. The topics are brimming with insightful discussions, offering a daily dose of fresh learning. Greg, the host, is simply fantastic.
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Great podcast. Really like how it’s not trying to push sales/marketing content but instead they focus on real world conversations.
There really aren’t many educational resources available for those of us who work in player support. Generic CX publications and podcasts are helpful, but just don’t quite cover some of the nuances of the games industry. This podcast, however, does! Excited to listen to more from Player: Engage!
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A practical, discussion-driven show that tracks the social and technical forces shaping modern gaming communities. Episodes span AI in game development and IP, how studios handle player feedback at scale, building healthy kid- and family-friendly online spaces, direct-to-consumer monetization, and the evolving role of moderation and trust in live services. Across conversations, the focus tends to be on real-world processes—community management, governance, education pipelines, and marketplace dynamics—paired with actionable takeaways for developers, publishers, and platform teams. The show frequently features industry veterans, researchers, and founders who bring hands-on experience with communities, product design, and policy, offering lis... more
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Recent guests on Player Driven include:
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