Big Questions in Video Games
Big Questions in Video Games
Big Question in Games
Experts from the business of video games tackle the big questions facing the industry today. Kelly Wallick (Chairperson for IGF) and Seth Sivak (CEO of Proletariat) address the topics coming from the gaming industry. Each hour-long episode tries to answer new questions coming from the video game industry.
Big Questions in Games -- Is Mobile Gaming Strong Enough to Remain on Top?
The biggest platform in gaming today fits in your back pocket, but can it stay that way as developer struggle to find a foothold into the ecosystem, Apple takes a larger bite of the profits, and only a few see record profits. Join Kelly and Seth about these topics and more in this episode.
Sep 16, 2022
41 min
Big Questions in Games -- Can Developers Survive a Recession?
Money is tighter but will publishers and developers survive if the dollar takes a tumble. Seth and Kelly talk about what's on the horizon for businesses in this episode of Big Questions in Games.
Aug 12, 2022
1 hr 12 min
Big Questions in Games -- What is the Worth of A Digital Asset?
If everyone is talking about blockchains and NFTs, then what is the worth of a digital asset? We talk about what goes into making digital assets and if there's a reason to put a dollar sign next to it. Lars jumps in to talk about blockchain tech and even if that's the best way to share your favorite items between games.
Jun 7, 2022
1 hr 15 min
Big Questions in Games -- What Happened at GDC?
For the first time in two years, GDC is back in its physical form. Find out what people were talking about in masks and six feet away from each other. Will the future of events head to the Metaverse or are those just Web3 dreams? Kelly and Seth discuss their GDC trip, the future of blockchain, and where events are heading.
Apr 20, 2022
1 hr 2 min
Big Questions in Games -- What does all of this consolidation mean for the industry?
Who's buying whom and what's up for sale? It seems like every company is looking to get bigger or sell out -- but is that really the truth? Kelly and Seth talk about the recent M&A in the games industry as well as what it means for publishers going into next year.
Mar 18, 2022
1 hr 3 min
What will game studio offices look like in the future? -- Big Questions in Video Games
When we can get back to the office, will workers want to go back? Join Kelly Wallick and Seth Sivak talk about the lessons we've learned during the pandemic, what it means to go remote, and will we want to go back when the door open? 
Feb 11, 2022
1 hr 3 min
Big Questions in Games -- Can the Metaverse be a Utopia?
You don't need to be Hiro Protagonist to know that everyone is talking about the Metaverse right now. What is it and can we escape the dystopia that comes along with the deal? Kelly Wallick (@KellyWallick) and Seth Sivak (@sjsivak) dive into the Metaverse mystery and interview some of the youngest digital citizens to see what they have to say about it. We would like to thank The Label for sponsoring this episode. 
Jan 17, 2022
32 min
What Did We Learn From 2021? -- Big Questions in Video Games
COVID concerns? Straddling the line between digital and IRL events? Surviving the metaverse?  Kelly Wallick (Chairperson for IGF) and Seth Sivak (CEO of Proletariat) close out the year by taking on the biggest questions facing the gaming industry. 
Dec 20, 2021
51 min