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The Business of Video Games Podcast

The Business of Video Games Podcast
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Game Development
Marketing Strategies
Negotiation
Indie Games
Startup Phase
Steam
Video Games Industry
Crowdfunding
Game Developers Conference
Finji Games
Wings
Against the Storm
Kickstarter
Paradox Interactive
Nightdive Studios
Video Games
Caboodle Games
Night In the Woods
Entrepreneurship

Welcome to The Business of Video Games Podcast.A show where we shed some light on the inner workings of the games industry—the why, how, who, and what the hell?! behind business decisions, publishing calls, and the steps (and missteps) that happen 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 ho... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes58Founded3 years ago
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Imagine what happens when a new episode of The Business of Video Games Podcast all of a sudden release on a Monday! Almost as mindwrecking as if one accidentally started a career in game development, right? Well, say no more dear listener! In this ep... more

Time for a one off with the great folks at Oro Interactive who currently is on a real victory lap with 300k units sold of Roadside Research within two weeks(!) and 400k units sold for Super Battle Golf within it's first week! Absolutely bonkers.

But... more

50 episodes! Imagine that!

We are back again with our dear friend Agostino Simonetta in the second part of our two part interview. This time with Fernando taking the lead for a deeper one-on-one since Shams had to go and spread some democracy across... more

Friends! It's 2026 and we're back!

In this first part of a two-episode conversation, Shams and Fernando sit down with none other than industry veteran Agostino Simonetta. They talk through a career in games that was shaped less by master plans and m... more

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Recent Guests

Sam de Boeck
Founder and CEO of Oro Interactive
Oro Interactive
Episode: Episode 51 - Vibes based publisher - Sam de Boeck and Daniel Lyozov
Daniel Lyozov
Publishing Producer at Oro Interactive
Oro Interactive
Episode: Episode 51 - Vibes based publisher - Sam de Boeck and Daniel Lyozov
Agostino Simonetta
Chief Commercial Officer at GSC Game World with over 27 years in the gaming industry.
GSC Game World
Episode: Episode 49 - Ask for forgiveness, not permission - Agostino Simonetta Pt. 1
Adam Boyes
Former co-CEO of Iron Galaxy and founder of Vivrato, with extensive experience in the gaming industry
Vivrato
Episode: Episode 47 - Let them Cook - Adam Boyes Part 2
Chris Bourassa
Co-founder of Red Hook Studios
Red Hook Studios
Episode: Episode 45 - The Emotional Battle - Chris Bourassa and Tyler Sigman
Tyler Sigman
Co-founder of Red Hook Studios
Red Hook Studios
Episode: Episode 45 - The Emotional Battle - Chris Bourassa and Tyler Sigman
Paul Kilduff Taylor
A notable figure in the UK indie game scene and founder of Mode 7 games
Mode 7 Games
Episode: Episode 40 - Forty Two immutable Laws of Games Business - Paul Kilduff Taylor
Xalavier Nelson Jr
Director of Strange Scaffold and indie game developer
Strange Scaffold
Episode: Episode 39 - The Indie Business Auteur - Xalavier Nelson Jr
Alexander Bergendahl
CEO of Lootlocker and experienced figure in the gaming industry
Lootlocker
Episode: Episode 38 - Can a toolkit replace your Publisher? - Alexander Bergendahl

Hosts

Shams Jorjani
Host of The Business of Video Games Podcast
Fernando Rizo
Co-host of The Business of Video Games Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Very Insightful Discussions

    These episodes shed light on the complexities of decision-making in a field that combines creativity and commerce. The interview with Rebekah Saltsman was especially thought-provoking.

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Episodes provide insightful discussions surrounding the complexities of decision-making in the gaming industry.
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Overall, the quality of guests and content is perceived as high, leading to thoughtful reflections on both successes and failures within gaming.

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Episode 49 - Ask for forgiveness, not permission - Agostino Simonetta Pt. 1
Q: How did you end up here?
Agostino traces his career from a small dev team in Italy to significant roles in major companies, reflecting on the choices and opportunities along the way.
Episode 46 - The man from the memes - Adam Boyes Part 1
Q: What was your advice for navigating a Japanese company?
This too shall pass. Building relationships and trust takes time, unlike in North American culture where immediate connections are prioritized.
Episode 46 - The man from the memes - Adam Boyes Part 1
Q: Can you give us a couple of good war stories from each place? What do you remember most fondly?
Midway was such a massive cultural shift because EA Canada had very tight processes, whereas Midway was chaotic where the teams were pitted against each other. This led to a need to build cohesion between the teams.
Episode 45 - The Emotional Battle - Chris Bourassa and Tyler Sigman
Q: How did you navigate the decision of growing your team during the development of Darkest Dungeon 2?
We slowly started to add people post-launch, realizing that more staff was needed to undertake the greater scope of the project while maintaining a cautious approach to avoid overextending.
Episode 45 - The Emotional Battle - Chris Bourassa and Tyler Sigman
Q: What was the driving force behind the DLC for Darkest Dungeon?
The driving force behind the DLC was driven by a mix of creative desires and the ambition to earn money from a successful game, balancing both artistic expression and business opportunities.

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