Rephonic
Artwork for Player Driven

Player Driven

Greg
Gaming
Community Management
Game Development
Gaming Industry
Game Design
Community Building
Virtual Reality
Roblox
Gaming Community
Video Games
User-Generated Content
Gaming Communities
Level Design
Trust and Safety
Networking
Cheating In Gaming
Online Gaming
Anti-Cheat Software
Games Industry
Psychology

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

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes162Founded3 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
LeisureManagementGamesBusiness

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Player Driven

Latest Episodes

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

Episode description (full):

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

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Stein Johnson
COO at Poki
Poki
Episode: The Biggest Gaming Platform You've Never Heard Of (100M Players a Month)
Charlie Olson
Engineer who helped architect the matchmaking rating system for Call of Duty (2015).
Invokation Games
Episode: Inside Call of Duty's Matchmaking, From the Engineer Who Built It with Charlie Olson
Zach Letter
Co-founder and CEO of Wonder Works Studios
Wonder Works Studios
Episode: Betting the Studio: Zach Letter on Surviving the Cut and Building Roblox's #1 Licensed Game
Tess Lynch
Founding attorney at Clause and Effect
Clause and Effect
Episode: "No AI" Doesn't Mean What You Think It Does
Jeremy Fielding
Community Manager and Narrative Coordinator at Stunlock Studios
Stunlock Studios
Episode: Feedback at 150,000 Players: What V Rising Learned from Its Own Launch
Steve McLeod
Founder of Feature Upvote, a platform for managing player feedback
Feature Upvote
Episode: Feedback at 150,000 Players: What V Rising Learned from Its Own Launch
Alia Jones-Harvey
Associate Commissioner of Education and Workforce Development, NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment
New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment
Episode: Building NYC's Gaming Ecosystem from the Classroom Up with Alia Jones-Harvey
Max Mraz
Founder of Moth Atlas, developer of Tombwater
Moth Atlas
Episode: From Side Project to Steam Launch: What a Two-Man Indie Team Learned the Hard Way
Gil Tov-ly
CMO at AppCharge; former marketing leader at Overwolf
AppCharge / Overwolf
Episode: The Rise of Web Shops: How Games Are Reclaiming Players and Profit

Hosts

Greg Posner
Host of Player Driven; leads conversations, guides discussion, and helps frame industry trends.
Lewis Ward
Co-host; XR/VR gaming researcher and contributor, guiding discussions on tech, research, and industry trends.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Great insight

    Love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sharel Omer
    Israel3 years ago
  • Podcast review

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hritik DJ
    India3 years ago
  • Content

    Really interesting, and relevant content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M3l99
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Thought Leadership

    Great podcast. Really like how it’s not trying to push sales/marketing content but instead they focus on real world conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WBrandanDeCoteau
    United States3 years ago
  • A much needed resource

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brianne19871217
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise practical, real-world discussions over pure marketing,
Thoughtful governance and community-building insights for the gaming industry.
Guests bring deep expertise in community design and policy.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Most Games Fail in the Gap Between the Idea and the Build
Q: Can you break down the monetization versus economy in the simplest terms, perhaps using an example like Tetris?
Monetization sits on a broader economic system within a game that includes core loops, progression, and social systems; psychology and player needs drive what players value, and a well-aligned economy ensures long-term engagement and repeatability beyond upfront purchases.
Why Most Games Fail in the Gap Between the Idea and the Build
Q: What excites you about this conversation and what are we going to talk about?
We discuss the Design Desk concept, how player psychology informs game design, and how to translate theory into practical production signals, with examples from live ops and community-driven updates to show how communities sustain games over time.
"No AI" Doesn't Mean What You Think It Does
Q: When is the right time to bring in a legal expert like Tess?
Most answers suggest yesterday as the ideal time, since risk awareness should begin early in product planning and contract drafting, especially when using AI in new ways.
Feedback at 150,000 Players: What V Rising Learned from Its Own Launch
Q: How do you balance transparency with protecting game details during betas?
We kept some features private using secret boards and passwords to prevent leaks, while still allowing public prioritization of feedback; privacy and control helped us manage expectations and avoid spoiling content.
Feedback at 150,000 Players: What V Rising Learned from Its Own Launch
Q: What tools or processes did you implement to handle feedback at scale beyond traditional channels?
We deployed a dedicated feedback platform (Feature Upvote) to consolidate ideas, plus live monitoring across Discord, Steam, and social channels; we also built internal moderation tools and relied on clear workflows to rank and address issues.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Player Driven

What is Player Driven about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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

Where can I find podcast stats for Player Driven?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Player Driven. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Player Driven and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Player Driven get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Player Driven, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Player Driven?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Player Driven, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Player Driven have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Player Driven has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Player Driven?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Player Driven:

1. 大人的Small Talk

How many episodes of Player Driven are there?

Player Driven launched 3 years ago and published 162 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Player Driven?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Player Driven?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Player Driven from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Player Driven?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Player Driven. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Player Driven?

Recent guests on Player Driven include:

1. Stein Johnson
2. Charlie Olson
3. Zach Letter
4. Tess Lynch
5. Jeremy Fielding
6. Steve McLeod
7. Alia Jones-Harvey
8. Max Mraz

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days