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Visionaries: Gaming, Media and the Internet Explained

Visionaries: Gaming, Media and the Internet Explained

Written by: Overcome Media
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 Gaming explained. Ever wonder how video games are made? Or how the most popular livestreamers and YouTubers go viral? Former ESPN, award-winning journalist Jacob Wolf and Overcome comes Visionaries, a new twice-weekly podcast that takes you deep inside the inner workings of the fastest-growing sector of entertainment with interviews of the powers driving it all. Hear from your favorite content creators, game developers, pro gamers and others who shape the media we consume today. No question is off the table.Overcome Media Social Sciences
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  • How Gaming Can Effectively Address Diversity & Inclusion

    How Gaming Can Effectively Address Diversity & Inclusion
    Jan 4 2024

    Gaming has long grappled with challenges related to diversity and inclusion. From the high-profile lawsuit targeting Activision Blizzard, the publisher behind World of Warcraft and Call of Duty, for gender discrimination, to a recent incident involving a colorist joke by OfflineTV co-founder William "Scarra" Li, the industry has shown a lack of inclusivity for individuals of diverse gender, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. In response to Li's comment, influencer and gaming executive Erin Ashley Simon joins the podcast to discuss the path forward in a constructive manner.


    "Humanizing stars are always going to be the best form of connecting and the best connecting stories."


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    Subscribe to the Jacob Wolf & Mikhail Klimentov Patreon: www.patreon.com/JacobWolfMikhailKlimentov
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • The Indie Game Developer That Raised $1 Million in One Month

    The Indie Game Developer That Raised $1 Million in One Month
    Dec 15 2023

    Dan Fornace is the creator and developer of Rivals of Aether and its forthcoming sequel Rivals 2. In mid-November, Fornace and the Rivals team launched a Kickstarter to help fund further development on Rivals 2. The Kickstarter received public support from some of the largest influencers in the Super Smash Bros. community, including streamer Ludwig Ahgren. In just a month, the Kickstarter raised $1 million. But what's next for Rivals?

    You can follow Dan at @danfornace.

    Subscribe to the Jacob Wolf & Mikhail Klimentov Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/JacobWolfMikhailKlimentov
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    1 hr
  • How Music Enriches the Emotional Experience of Gaming

    How Music Enriches the Emotional Experience of Gaming
    Dec 6 2023

    Ever reached a game level that stirred intense emotions? Odds are, music played a pivotal role. Join content creator Marco "MarcoMeatball" Cammarota, a former opera singer, as he talks with Jacob to explore the profound impact of music and scoring on the gaming experience. Dive into a conversation about iconic musical moments in gaming history, spanning from the sweeping scores of the Final Fantasy series to the rhythmic realms of Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Uncover the subtle ways in which music subconsciously influences the player's journey.

    Subscribe to the Jacob Wolf & Mikhail Klimentov Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JacobWolfMikhailKlimentov

    Follow Marco on Twitter at @marcodmeatball. 
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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