Applied AI Is Creating a New Era of Interactive Experiences Much of today’s AI conversation centers around generative models. But Applied AI is quietly transforming industries. In this episode of Game Changers, Caroline Strzalka explains why Overplay focuses on helping people create—not replacing them with artificial content. In fact, marrying AI and the human touch…
The Real Challenge in Gaming Growth Isn’t the Game Most developers believe success depends on gameplay. But modern gaming markets tell a different story. According to industry expert Ines Ramalho, Business Development Manager at Xsolla, the real challenge is not building games—it’s scaling them globally. Which requires solving three major problems: Global Growth Requires Local…
What does it take to build successful gaming communities in an age of AI, live-service games, and evolving player expectations? On a recent episode of Game Changers: The Future of Play, gaming industry leader Kim Verbonitz joined the team to discuss her career journey and share insights about the future of gaming, content creation, player…
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Podcast Guest: Jennifer Poulson Artificial intelligence continues to dominate conversations across gaming, entertainment, and technology. Will AI replace jobs? Will creative roles disappear? How will game studios adapt? During a recent Game Changers: The Future of Play podcast episode, gaming executive Jennifer Poulson offered a practical perspective that reflects what many industry leaders are experiencing…
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AI, Gaming Growth, and the Future of Player Engagement The gaming industry is entering a new era — one shaped by AI-powered workflows, evolving player expectations, and the increasing importance of long-term community engagement. In the latest episode of Game Changers: The Future of Play, gaming industry veteran Sutton Trout shared insights from his experience…
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Podcast with Dr. Chris “Doc” Haskell What does it really take to build a championship esports program? In this episode of Game Changers: The Future of Play, hosts Toni Callahan, Sarah Ramoz, and Stephany Ventura sit down with Dr. Chris “Doc” Haskell, Head Coach and Director of Boise State Varsity Esports, to unpack the mindset,…
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The gaming industry has always been driven by creativity, innovation, and—above all—people. In the latest episode of Game Changers: The Future of Play, we explore how human-centered leadership is becoming a defining factor for success in modern game studios. Joining us is Marina Jonsdottir, Head of People Experiences at Starbreeze Entertainment and former talent leader…
As the gaming industry gathers this week at the legendary Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, it’s the perfect moment to revisit insights from some of the incredible leaders who have joined the Game Changers podcast. Several of our recent guests — Dave Ranyard, Mike Wilson, Yuan Zeng, and Larry Kuperman — are attending…
In this episode of Game Changers: The Future of Play, Toni Callahan, Sarah Ramoz, and Stephany Ventura sit down with Dave Ranyard, CEO of Dream Reality Interactive, to explore how AI, web gaming, and smaller creative teams are reshaping the gaming industry. With a career spanning 17 years at Sony and a background in AI…
In this episode of Game Changers: The Future of Play, Yuan Zeng, a global business development and partnerships leader in the gaming industry, shares strategic insights on how studios scale internationally through smart go-to-market strategies and sustainable partnerships. Drawing from years of experience in international market expansion, IP licensing, and ecosystem development, Yuan explains how…