The Business of Video Games Podcast

Business of Video Games Episode 17 - The State of the Swedish Games Industry 2023

How is the Swedish Games Industry doing? We catch up with Johanna Nylander Head of Analysis at the Swedish Games industry (the Swedish industry trade organization) and talk about the recent report about the state of the Swedish games industry. What do we have in the water that makes Swedes good at making games? Because it sure ain't tax breaks.

Business of Video Games Episode 16 - Hooded Horse: The most Stable portfolio ever?

In this episode we delve into the topic of strategy publisher Hooded Horse's portfolio - we've visited again by their CEO Tim Bender - but also their Director of Marketing Abhishek Chaudhry. Listen in on how they pick new games to sign, how they manage their games portfolio and give us a few handy tips for what they look for in a pitch and build.
 
For an overview of the Hooded Horse portfolio visit: https://hoodedhorse.com/games/

Business of Video Games Episode 15 - Can you make money in e-sports in 2023?

Esports! that's right - e-sports??! It was the hottest thing on the planet 10 years ago - but where is it at today? We invited Andjela Kusmuk from TheAlliance.GG to talk about the team and where this competitive part of the industry is at today.

Business of Video Games Episode 14 - What’s a Hooded Horse?

In the second episode of this season we sit down with Tim Bender - the CEO of one the fastest growing new publishers on the planet - Hooded Horse. What is a Hooded Horse and how come they are succeeding when others are having a tough time?This is the first episode with Hooded Horse this season - we'll be returning as a home base throughout the season and really dig into their business. 
 

Business of Video Games Episode 13 - Season 2 premiere - Industry catchup

Welcome back to a new season of the Business of Video Games podcast! In this episode we recap the state of the industry, talk about what's new for this season and talk about a little thing called marketing momentum - which Baldur's Gate 3 seems to have in spades.

Business of Video Games Episode 12 - Saving a game release - Fernando Rizo - Raw Fury

It's time for the season finale before we go on a summer break. We're joined by Raw Fury's Chief Sales and Business Development Officer - Fernando Rizo. He talks about one of their latest releases that might have gone very differently had it not been for some major decisions behind the scenes late in the game. 

Business of Video Games Episode 11 - Dwarf Fortress Post Mortem - Tanya Short

We invited Tanya Short back to the podcast to unpack how the Dwarf Fortress release actually fared. If you didn't catch episode 6 please give that a listen first to get insights into Kitfox's strategy heading into one of indie gaming's biggest releases.

Business of Video Games Episode 10 - Aron Pietron - Early Access Against the Storm

In this episode we talk about Early Access! we're visited my Aron Pietron from Eremite Games - developers of early access smash hit Against the Storm. A roguelike fantasy city builder. You'll be an early access mastermind after this episode.
Let us know what you think! 

Business of Video Games Episode 9 - Deep Dive #3 - Valheim

We return with a deep dive episode on a topic requested by one of our Patrons - the mega success of Valheim! What drove its success, how was the follow-up, what are the learnings.

Business of Video Games Episode 8 - Oskar Burman - What it’s like to be a VR dev

For this episode we're welcoming industry veteran Oskar Burman to the studio. After a long career in the mobile and AAA spaces, he founded VR developer and publisher Fast Travel Games back in 2016. Oskar shares an unfiltered look at what life is like as a VR developer, and what he believes is on the horizon for VR. Enjoy!