When developers create a video game, they have a vision of what that experience should be for the person that plays it. Is the lack of difficulty options an accessibility issue or is it a matter of accepting a developer’s vision?

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Working with an agent in esports and finding representation as a content creator can be a huge step in your career! When should you try to connect with an agent? On Power Level, hosts Rebecca Dixon, Alex Hutchi, and Crystal Mills will be talking with Justin Jacobson, Esq., the man behind the esports and gaming division of Ford Models about building a career in the industry and how you can find an agent.

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In a special Side Quest episode of Power Level, we’re diving into the trials of finding a job in the esports industry. Host Crystal Mills is joined by special guest Uzair Hasan (Founder & Owner of Esports How) to discuss Uzair’s new book The Esports Career Guide: How to Get a Job in the Esports Industry and talk about the barriers plaguing the job field, the resources available, and how his new book can help you find the career you’ve always wanted.

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If you have worked in esports, you’ve most likely carried a freelancer’s lifestyle. From journalists to official positions, many roles carry an independent contractor’s status that many people find intimidating. Join hosts Rebecca Dixon, Alex Hutchi, and Crystal Mills as they talk about living the life of a freelancer, the pros and cons that come with the lifestyle, integrating yourself into the startup universe, and how you can survive in this industry!

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It’s a constant debate: Should popular content creators also be media role models? As streaming and YouTube content become mainstream sources of entertainment, content creators are becoming internet celebrities. Fame and fortune fall beneath an atmosphere of constant scrutiny. Streamers are becoming top influencers in the gaming community. Do they have an obligation to be positive role models to their audience? Or is it an issue of conscious parenting? Hosts Alex Hutchi, Rebecca Dixon, and Crystal Mills dive into this and more on Power Level!

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More award events are starting to appear in gaming and esports in order to recognize the growing base of competitive players and content creators operating in the space. From the generalized Video Game Awards to the Esports Awards, more categories and nominations are showing support to the biggest individuals in the industry. However, in a space saturated by men, more recognition is needed. With organizations like Women in Games and the*gameHERs now placing the spotlight on women players and creators, we’re starting to see the diversity hidden within the industry. Just how important are award shows in gaming? How can we make them better?

Join hosts Alex Hutchi and Crystal Mills as they sit down with the*gameHERs’ Rebeka Wellmon and discuss all things awards.

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On this week’s Power Level, we’re going to explore how gaming can improve our mental health. From the way games stimulate our brains to how games can offer us comfort, we’ll explore the various ways video games can be beneficial to our lives.

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The mental and physical health of esports athletes have never been more important. As the industry continues to grow and more players become dedicated to competing, more health issues will continue to plague the industry. What are some common issues that can lead to early retirement? Join hosts Alex Hutchi, Rebecca Dixon, and Crystal Mills as they talk about the mental and physical risks in esports.

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