
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 60 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesLeisureBusiness | |||

In the first part of our two-parter, Shams sits down with Tim Bender from Hooded Horse to pull back the curtain on one of the currently most talked-about trajectories in modern indie game publishing.
From the logistical realities of scaling a team t... more
Sorry for being late! After a not so welcomed water leakage at our producers studios, we are back with the second part of our conversation with Trent Kusters, the visionary co-founder of League of Geeks!
Shams rides this one solo since Fernando is o... more
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
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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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A thoughtful look at how publishing, funding, and platform choices shape the video game industry. Across episodes, the conversation pivots around independent publishing strategies, no-recoup and long-term sustainability, team dynamics in small studios, and the shifting economics of marketing, community building, and distribution. Notably, guests tend to be studio founders, publishers, and industry veterans who share concrete lessons from early-stage funding, platform relations, and navigating market changes. The show likely appeals to people who want actionable insights from real-world decisions, with a practical, founder- and publisher-focused lens rather than purely theoretical discussions.
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Recent guests on The Business of Video Games Podcast include:
1. Tim Bender
2. Trent Kusters
3. Sam de Boeck
4. Daniel Lyozov
5. Agostino Simonetta
6. Adam Boyes
7. Chris Bourassa
8. Tyler Sigman
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