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In this episode, Spike and Andy are joined by blockchain experts Alex Amsel, Jon Jordan and Alistair Hopkins.  The guests discuss the opportunities the blockchain can bring to games and most importantly dispel many of the myths around the technology.

In this episode, Spike and Andy are joined by industry legend and co-founder of Team17 Debbie Bestwick.  Debbie discusses her incredible journey from Saturday job as a teenager in video game retail to building and IPOing Team17.  

In this episode, Andy and Spike are joined by industry legend Miles Jacobson of Sports Interactive.  Miles talks candidly about his 26 year career with Championship and Football Manager, how he got his first break in the industry and how the industry has evolved.

In this episode, Andy and Spike are joined by industry veterans Harry Holmwood and Nicholas Lovell.  With the recent news that Xbox Game Pass subscriptions have now passed 18 million the guests discuss the pros and cons of subscription models for both consumers and developers.

In this episode, Andy and Spike are joined by Kieran Holmes Darby, Chief Gaming Officer at UK esports organisation XL (formerly Excel).  Kieran discusses the business of running an esports team, their recent collaboration with the BBC and the current sponsorship landscape.

Spike and Andy are joined by Helen Burnhill ex Business Development Director at Mediatonic, creators of Fall Guys @Helenburnhill, and Graeme Struthers @grim1011, Founding Partner at Devolver Digital @devolverdigital.The group talks about how working on runaway hit Fall Guys during a global pandemic has been both unexpected and challenging. Subscribed to our YouTube channel yet? We stream each episode live every Friday at 5 PM BST – join us and ask questions live at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO25eCO9cDLOlOX9pOlSwhQ.

Spike and Andy are joined by Nicholas Lovell of games developer Electric Square and author of The Curve and F2P Toolbox and founder of GamesBrief @NicholaslovellThe group takes up the discussion from the previous episode and concludes that the whole subject is not as straightforward as parts of the media would like you to believe, Nicholas provides incredible insight to the subject matter rarely seen or heard elsewhere on this subject.Subscribed to our YouTube channel yet? We stream each episode live every Friday at 5 PM BST – join us and ask questions live at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO25eCO9cDLOlOX9pOlSwhQ.

Spike and Andy are joined by Nicholas Lovell of games developer Electric Square and author of The Curve and F2P Toolbox and founder of GamesBrief @NicholaslovellAs the UK government calls for evidence, the group talks about the complexity and nuance around loot boxes in games. This is a subject that stirs passion and controversy and yet policy and law makers are not all aware of the issues behind the headlines. Subscribed to our YouTube channel yet? We stream each episode live every Friday at 5 PM BST – join us and ask questions live at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO25eCO9cDLOlOX9pOlSwhQ.

Spike and Andy are joined by Jackson Vaughan, Managing Partner at Konvoy Ventures (@konvoyventures), Luke Alvarez, Founding Managing Partner of Hiro Capital (@hirocapital), and Craig Fletcher (@wizzouk), Founder of Multiplay and Venture Partner at Ascension Ventures.The group talks about why gaming has been underfunded so far (11:00) even though some of the biggest IP franchises are based on video games (22:00), how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the VC environment (31:00), why venture capital seems hard to approach (39:00), and finally share their thoughts on how game studios should raise capital (45:00).Subscribed to our YouTube channel yet? We stream each episode live every Friday at 5 PM BST – join us and ask questions live at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO25eCO9cDLOlOX9pOlSwhQ.

Spike and Andy talk to Anna Baumann (@esportslawEU), Managing Director and General Counsel of Rogue Europe, Ralf Reichert (@RalfReichert), Co-CEO and Co-Founder of ESL, and Michael O'Dell (@ODEEisOG), Chief Gaming Officer of ReKTGlobal and Managing Director of the London Royal Ravens. They talk about franchising vs. open-circuit ecosystems in esports, players' marketability and performance, up-and-coming teams, and the growth of esports.Subscribed to our YouTube channel yet? We stream each episode live every Friday at 5 PM BST – join us and ask questions live at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO25eCO9cDLOlOX9pOlSwhQ. 

Spike and Andy talk to industry legend Ian Livingstone CBE (@ian_livingstone) about his 44 year legacy in the games industry. The discussion encompasses his personal love for games, the founding of Games Workshop in 1976, his authorship of the Fighting Fantasy novels, the creation and listing of Eidos Interactive (Tomb Raider, Hitman, Deus Ex) and his current role today as video game investor and champion.  Subscribed to our YouTube channel yet? We stream each episode live every Friday at 5 PM BST – join us and ask questions live at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO25eCO9cDLOlOX9pOlSwhQ.

Spike and Andy are joined by industry professional Aimee Sanjari as we discuss the recent UK Games Industry Census.Subscribed to our YouTube channel yet? We stream each episode live every Friday at 5 PM BST – join us and ask questions live at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO25eCO9cDLOlOX9pOlSwhQ.