Podcasts about Blizzard Entertainment

Let's do Hutt Stuff while Mando is away. We've got a review of The Mandalorian and Grogu, and Nick updates his Star Wars Ranking. Plus The Steam Deck is the latest gaming device to get a price hike, but hey at least a new Witcher 3 DLC is coming out! Excelsior! Stan Lee is coming back, but i'm not so sure everyone will be happy about that, and Bungie is taking the light out of Destiny 2.

In dieser Folge ist Daniel zu Gast – im Fokus steht das neue Diablo IV-Addon „Lord of Hatred“. Wir sprechen über die Neuerungen, Kampagne und Story, das Gameplay rund um Warlock, Talentbäume und Warplans – und natürlich über die Frage, wie es mit Blizzard Entertainment und möglichen weiteren Addons weitergeht.

🎮 Rejugando: Aquellos Maravillosos Años con Tiavioli Gaming Sebastiá Pou Un viaje íntimo entre videojuegos, música y pasión por crear En este episodio especial de Rejugando podcast, bajo su ya icónico lema “videojuegos desde todos los ángulos”, RaffaValencia conduce una de las entregas más personales y completas de la serie Aquellos Maravillosos Años. El protagonista es Tiavioli Gaming, creador de contenido, músico profesional y figura única dentro del panorama gaming. 🎻 De músico clásico a fenómeno del streaming Conversación cercana que va mucho más allá del videojuego. Se explora la trayectoria de Tiavioli: desde sus inicios como violinista en orquesta sinfónica hasta convertirse en un creador capaz de hacer algo completamente distinto: jugar videojuegos interpretando sus acciones con un violín o incluso con un dancepad. Este enfoque no nace del azar, sino de una decisión consciente: hacer algo único. Inspirado por la idea de que hay dos caminos —hacer algo muy bien o hacer algo que nadie más pueda hacer— Tiavioli eligió el segundo, desarrollando un formato que mezcla habilidad, espectáculo y creatividad. El resultado es una comunidad fiel y una carrera marcada por el desafío constante, donde cada juego supone un nuevo reto técnico y artístico. 🕹️ 1998: uno de los años más importantes de la historia del videojuego El primer bloque del programa se centra en 1998, elegido por Tiavioli como uno de los años más influyentes de su vida como jugador. Entre recuerdos personales y contexto histórico, se repasan títulos clave como: StarCraft Half-Life The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Metal Gear Solid Resident Evil 2 Tiavioli destaca especialmente StarCraft como el título que marcó un antes y un después en su vida, no solo por su calidad, sino por su impacto en el competitivo y en la cultura gaming global. Describe su experiencia personal alcanzando niveles altos de juego y reflexiona sobre la exigencia del género RTS, llegando a considerar este tipo de juegos como de los más demandantes que existen. También se aborda la relación intensa —casi absorbente— que llegó a tener con el juego, hasta el punto de replantearse su forma de disfrutar los videojuegos. ⚔️ Competitividad, Blizzard y el desgaste del tiempo El episodio entra en profundidad en la evolución de Blizzard Entertainment, analizando su impacto histórico y su situación actual. Tiavioli, declarado fan de la compañía durante años, explica cómo vivió el auge de sagas como StarCraft o Hearthstone, organizando incluso eventos y comunidades locales. Sin embargo, también reflexiona sobre la decadencia progresiva de la compañía, señalando la falta de innovación, la dependencia de viejas IPs y decisiones cuestionables en el desarrollo de sus juegos. 🎼 Música, videojuegos y vocación artística Uno de los grandes pilares del programa es la música. Se analiza su importancia dentro del videojuego y cómo ha pasado de ser un elemento secundario a una pieza clave en la experiencia. Tiavioli defiende que hoy en día es impensable un gran videojuego sin una banda sonora potente, comparando su relevancia con la del cine. Además, comparte su experiencia componiendo para videojuegos y explica por qué es un mundo extremadamente exigente y difícil de compaginar con una carrera musical tradicional. También deja claro su admiración por compositores como Nobuo Uematsu, destacando su capacidad para crear melodías memorables. 🎤 RetroBarcelona y el espectáculo “Tiavioli & Friends” El programa dedica un amplio espacio a uno de los eventos más esperados: el concierto de Tiavioli en RetroBarcelona. Lejos de ser un simple concierto, se presenta como un espectáculo completo donde participan múltiples artistas, reinterpretando música de videojuegos y rindiendo homenaje a compositoras como: Michiru Yamane Yoko Shimomura Tiavioli explica el enorme esfuerzo detrás de la preparación, la coordinación con otros músicos y la intención de crear una experiencia colectiva, donde todos los participantes compartan protagonismo. 🧠 2014 y el fenómeno The Binding of Isaac El segundo año elegido es 2014, marcado por el lanzamiento de: The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Tiavioli lo define como su videojuego favorito actual, destacando su rejugabilidad, profundidad y capacidad de enganchar durante años. Explica cómo este título refinó la idea original de 2011, convirtiéndose en una experiencia mucho más pulida y completa. 🎮 Filosofía de jugador: intensidad, pasión y límites A lo largo del programa se reflexiona sobre: La obsesión por mejorar en juegos competitivos El equilibrio entre disfrutar y especializarse La evolución del jugador con el paso del tiempo La importancia de la comunidad También se comparten opiniones sobre géneros actuales como los Soulslike, destacando títulos recientes que refinan sus mecánicas. 🌍 Eventos, comunidad y vida como creador Tiavioli habla de su experiencia en eventos como ferias y convenciones, destacando que lo más valioso no es el espectáculo en sí, sino el contacto humano: conocer seguidores, otros creadores y compartir experiencias. También comenta su paso por eventos internacionales como TwitchCon, donde explica las diferencias entre actuar en un escenario tradicional y hacerlo en espacios más informales. ❤️ Un episodio sobre pasión, talento y autenticidad Este programa de Rejugando no es solo un repaso a videojuegos: es una conversación sobre vocación, esfuerzo y creatividad. La figura de Tiavioli representa una forma distinta de vivir el gaming, donde la música, el espectáculo y la innovación se mezclan para crear algo único. Un episodio imprescindible para entender cómo el videojuego puede trascender la pantalla y convertirse en una forma de expresión artística. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz reacts to the official Sierra New Hero Gameplay Trailer for Overwatch. Blizzard Entertainment has revealed Sierra, the latest Damage hero and the 51st playable character in the game, set to launch with Season 2: Summit on April 14, 2026.Analytic Dreamz breaks down Sierra's full ability kit as Watchpoint: Grand Mesa's Head of Security takes the fight to Talon. Key features include her Helix Rifle with rapid-fire energy attacks and lock-on mechanics, the Anchor Drone named Dorothy for enhanced aerial mobility and repositioning, area grenades, and a powerful ultimate airstrike.This Notorious Mass Effect segment delivers an in-depth reaction and analysis of Sierra's gameplay mechanics, visual design, potential meta impact, and how she fits into the current Overwatch roster alongside recent heroes like Emre and Freja.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In dieser Folge ist Sascha zu Gast – im Fokus stehen aktuelle Entwicklungen rund um Blizzard Entertainment und den Einfluss von Microsoft. Außerdem sprechen wir über Themen zwischen Gaming, Medien und Weltgeschehen – von der US-Gaming-Szene bis zur WM-Stimmung.

And then it all came crashing down. After Overwatch, the Devil Himself took over and ran decades of goodwill into the ground in the pursuit of the mighty dollar. And also other...problems...came to light that accelerated the fall. But is it all doom and gloom forever? Can Blizzard save itself under the control of...Microsoft? Wait, seriously? Why Jeff Kaplan left Blizzard: https://kotaku.com/overwatch-jeff-kaplan-blizzard-pve-leaving-2000678084 Design Delve on Hearthstone's bad UI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1oX9go1ITQ Chewie's Steam Next Fest article - https://www.patreon.com/posts/chewie-played-22-152827365 Come join us in the future! The show is live on Thursdays around 8pm(ish) Eastern time on Twitch. Become a Lifeguard on Patreon! – patreon.com/themanapool Podcast RSS Feed: themanapool.libsyn.com/rss YouTube: youtube.com/TheManaPool The Deep End: youtube.com/@TheDeepEndTMP TMP Streams Archive: youtube.com/@TMPStreams Twitch: twitch.tv/themanapool Discord: discord.gg/7da7T6s BlueSky: themanapool.bsky.social Instagram: TheManaPool Threads: @TheManaPool Email: dorks@themanapool.com Intro & Outro Music: Diamond by Swift – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0vAs5HIBkUPbuoN5b5GWTE

Email us your ⁠questions and topic ideas to the podcast here⁠!Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠. What happens when event the biggest names in gaming hit a breaking point? This week on the ⁠Boss Rush Podcast⁠, ⁠LeRon Dawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ break down major stories shaping the gaming industry. Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees and shutting down Fortnite modes like Rocket Racing, Ballistic, and Festival Battle Stage as player engagement falls and development costs rise. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang responds to criticism of DLSS 5, saying developers still control the game's artistic vision even as AI enhances graphics. They also discuss former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan also shares why a revenue ultimatum and potential layoffs led him to leave Blizzard Entertainment after nearly 20 years.This and more on the Boss Rush Podcast. Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow the Boss Rush Network on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for your continued support of the Boss Rush Podcast and the Boss Rush Network! If you listen on podcast services, leave us a 5 star rating and a nice review or comment. If you're listening to this episode on YouTube, subscribe to the channel, like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode posting. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website for more great content⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from Boss Rush and our community.

Chaque nouvel enregistrement de ce podcast est une occasion pour moi de l'améliorer, et je dois dire être très satisfait de la sélection de mars. Bon, vous allez vite vous en rendre compte, je tourne un peu monomaniaque — mais c'était impossible pour moi de faire autrement. Un beau bébé de 1h15 qui, je l'espère, vous accompagnera bien en ce début de semaine ensoleillé.La sélection de mars 2026(00:00:00) World of Warcraft: Midnight"Silvermoon City", Joshua Ra Goodman, Adam Burgess, Russell Brower, Blizzard Entertainment(00:06:32) Esoteric Ebb"Waterlane", Anders Bach, Kristian Paulsen, Brian Batz(00:11:17) Marathon"Code Race - Brendan Angelides Remix", Ryan Lott, Brendan Angelides(00:15:36) Life is Strange: Reunion"Past Life - Midnight Version", Tessa Rose Jackson, FFM(00:19:15) Greedfall 2"The Story of Life", Olivier Deriviere(00:22:44) Path of Exile"Fortune Seekers", Kamil Orman-Janowski(00:25:32) Deadline Delivery"Speedin'", Evertape(00:29:13) Sekatsuku"Chase", Junko Shiratsu, SEGA GAME MUSIC, SEGA SOUND TEAM(00:34:11) Rage Racer"DEEP DRIVE", RIDGE RACER Series, Bandai Namco Game Music(00:39:03) Rave Racer"EXH NOTES", RIDGE RACER Series, Bandai Namco Game Music(00:45:31) Ridge Racer Type-4"MOVE ME", RIDGE RACER Series, Bandai Namco Game Music(00:50:16) Swiftrace Canyon"Cave", SiLi(00:54:21) Denshattack!"Beppu Ramen Express", Sean Bialo(00:58:55) Valorant"Clarity - BUNT. Remix", Zedd, VALORANT, Foxes, BUNT.(01:02:13) R:Racing Evolution"RISING", R:RACING EVOLUTION, Bandai Namco Game Music(01:06:45) Ridge Racer 7"Calm", RIDGE RACER Series, Bandai Namco Game MusicLire la Carte Blanche de Lutèce McDuck sur la musique de Path of Exile et Path of Exile 2Suivez moi sur Patreon / Instagram / Bluesky Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In dieser Folge ist Azurios zu Gast – im Fokus steht Blizzard Entertainment und seine großen IPs im Jahr 2026. Wir sprechen über aktuelle Entwicklungen, mögliche Veränderungen durch Microsoft und werfen auch einen Blick auf weitere Themen aus Gaming und Medien.

There really isn't any company out there like Blizzard Entertainment. In a world devoid of third places, World of Warcraft, Starcraft II, and Diablo 4 have become that for very, very many people-- including Buddy and Mango. So, in a world where Jeff Kaplan gives his five and a half hour interview to Lex Friedman charting the course of those early days, and Jason Shrier published a book called Play Nice all about those backroom politics, the question becomes: What do two people living and breathing in these worlds think of all that? It's probably one of the most important video game companies in the world and to us. How does pulling up the stones to look underneath hit us? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Want to watch these episodes live? Check us out at https://www.youtube.com/@somederpsplaygames or twitch.tv/somederpsplaygames Check out the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/somederpstalkaboutgames Want to tell us something? Email us at podcast@somederpsplaygames.com Like our Facebook page too! www.facebook.com/SomeDerpsPlayGames/ We have a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/somederpsplaygames Rate us on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/some-derps-talk-about-games/id1048899720 Follow us on Twitter! SDPG: twitter.com/somederps Buddy: twitter.com/thatbuddysola Mango: twitter.com/theonetruemango Intro and Outro courtesy of twitter.com/VinceRolin

Remember when Blizzard was great? Warcraft, Starcraft, and Diablo were some of the most powerful IPs in gaming, and they all came from a singular company that could do no wrong. It was truly a glorious time to be alive. So let's bask in the warm glow of nostalgia for this episode, remembering only the good times back before the Devil Himself took sole control and destroyed two and a half decades of loyalty and goodwill. Chewie's Steam Next Fest article - https://www.patreon.com/posts/chewie-played-22-152827365 Come join us in the future! The show is live on Thursdays around 8pm(ish) Eastern time on Twitch. Become a Lifeguard on Patreon! – patreon.com/themanapool Podcast RSS Feed: themanapool.libsyn.com/rss YouTube: youtube.com/TheManaPool The Deep End: youtube.com/@TheDeepEndTMP TMP Streams Archive: youtube.com/@TMPStreams Twitch: twitch.tv/themanapool Discord: discord.gg/7da7T6s BlueSky: themanapool.bsky.social Instagram: TheManaPool Threads: @TheManaPool Email: dorks@themanapool.com Intro & Outro Music: Diamond by Swift – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0vAs5HIBkUPbuoN5b5GWTE

Phil Adam's career has spanned more than 40 years, from pioneering work marketing titles for Spectrum Holobyte, playing a pivotal role in bringing Tetris to the West, working at Interplay during the RPG renaisance and his current work as head of Amico. Highs and lows in a career that has seen gaming grow up and maybe, find its youthful core once again. Recorded May-July 2025 Video Version: https://youtu.be/iK3wUGg213s Get us on your mobile device: Android: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly92aWRlb2dhbWVuZXdzcm9vbXRpbWVtYWNoaW5lLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz iOS: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/video-game-newsroom-time-machine And if you like what we are doing here at the podcast, don't forget to like us on your podcasting app of choice, YouTube, and/or support us on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/VGNRTM Send comments on  Mastodon @videogamenewsroomtimemachine@oldbytes.space Or twitter @videogamenewsr2 Or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vgnrtm Or https://bsky.app/profile/vgnrtm.bsky.social Or videogamenewsroomtimemachine@gmail.com Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montgomery_Ward https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Lisa https://www.mobygames.com/game/224/gato/ https://www.mobygames.com/company/689/sphere-inc/ https://www.mobygames.com/person/3490/gilman-louie/ https://www.mobygames.com/company/151/microprose-alameda/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Maxwell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CP/M https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP/M https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Hopper https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_and_Information_Industry_Association https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V-chip https://celestialseasonings.com BBC Tetris documentary - https://youtu.be/6ohCy4ktA5w?si=ntZ50BWV2gAQFQu4 https://www.mobygames.com/game/1655/red-storm-rising/ https://www.mobygames.com/game/2637/flight-of-the-intruder/ https://www.mobygames.com/game/1222/simcity-enhanced-cd-rom/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathias_Rust https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexey_Pajitnov https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bing_Gordon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interplay_Entertainment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blizzard_Entertainment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davidson_%26_Associates https://www.interplay.com/ https://www.indiedb.com/company/big-world-technology https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chameleon_(console) https://amicoentertainment.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V-chip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bhMdhcdfMY&pp=ygUVYW1pY28gY29uc29sZSBoYW5kc29u https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RalliSport_Challenge https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Pool_(video_game) Copyright Karl Kuras 2026  

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week we have the extremely talented comic writer Alyssa Wong on the show to talk about their Psylocke, Deadpool and many, many other series. Lodro blows their mind by revealing that they have created over 97 characters for Marvel. We talk about their writing process, Shinobi Shaw hanging out in bathtubs, and a bonkers Shadow King issue that came out during their birth month and year, Uncanny X-Men 278. Also in this episode: - The Shadow King is big - Shinobi Shaw is a sh*tty f*ckboy with daddy issues - Don't bend your enemies to your will; it never goes well for you - Thieves should always dress in bright gold armor...so as to be inconspicuous - Rogue makes out with the Shadow King - Gambit versus Multiple Man = a great fight - Nightcrawler‘s sister girlfriend is back All this plus we ask a question of you, dear listener: What did Moira do in the bedroom that made Banshee turn into a prude? And what does any of this mean for Alyssa's future? Tune in to find out! Alyssa Wong writes award-winning fiction, comics, and games. Their work has won the Nebula, World Fantasy, Alfie, and Locus Awards, and been shortlisted for the Hugo, Bram Stoker, Shirley Jackson, and Campbell Awards. They are a story architect of Star Wars: The High Republic and co-authored the middle-grade novel Escape From Valo (2024).   Alyssa's comics include Marvel's Psylocke, Deadpool, Alligator Loki, Captain Marvel, Iron Fist, and the GLAAD Award-winning Doctor Aphra Vol 2; Spirit World and Batman: Urban Legends; and titles for Dark Horse and IDW. Previously, Alyssa was a writer at Blizzard Entertainment, where they worked on Overwatch and Overwatch 2. They live in North Carolina and are online as @crashwong. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. His BRAND NEW BOOK is coming out next month - You Are Good, You are Enough. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our guest today is Melanie Jasmine a costume designer and makeup artist based in Texas.With more than 10 years of experience in sewing and design, she began her involvement in the cosplay community at age 15. Within the community she hosts panels and crafting sessions, judges cosplay contests and is a brand ambassador. She represents a newer generation of professional cosplayers who combine costume design, performance, makeup artistry, and branded content creation into dynamic character work. In addition to sewing and fabrication, she is known for using advanced makeup techniques to complete fully immersive transformations.She has worked with a variety of brands, such as Lootcrate, 20th Century Fox, Dreamhack, AVC Entertainment, Anime Expo, Dallas Fuel, Hulu, Coca Cola, and Blizzard Entertainment; creating promotional content and organizing meetups. She also shares insight into how brand partnerships differ from competition builds, what she looks for when judging contests, and how the cosplay industry has evolved over the years.Her work has won numerous awards and when not busy creating, she can be found doing guest appearances around the country. (1:53) How did Melanie learn to sew and who were her influencers?(4:10) What was Melanie like as a little girl before cosplay?(5:28) What brought her to the United States?(8:30) What drew Melanie to costume making and what was the first costume she ever made?(10:00) How did her early years in cosplay affect what she does today?(11:47) How does her work on makeup and costuming influence each other?(14:23) What are some of the tools and materials that are important to her?(17:00) Melanie explains how working with brands and collaborations is different than other projects.(22:51) What does she look for when judging competitions?(26:44) What changes has she seen over her involvement in cosplay.(30:10) What skills do sewists and quilters have that will help them get started I cosplay?(32:56) Where does she find her inspiration?(34:10) What's next for her and what's her dream?(35:26)Is there a question we didn't ask?(35:42) You can reach her at her email melanie@mjasmine.com and on Instagram.@mjasminedesign Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

This week we discuss the upcoming changes to Overwatch and chat about what we're playing. Then we discuss announcements from the latest Nintendo Partner Showcase, and top the episode off with some random as heck recs.

Today's guest is Amber Robertson, Senior Manager, Application Services (ServiceNow) at Activision Blizzard. Founded in 2008, Activision Blizzard is a global leader in interactive entertainment, creating epic experiences across console, PC and mobile. Home to iconic franchises like Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo® and Candy Crush™, the company builds vibrant communities, pushes innovation in gaming and esports, and connects players worldwide through immersive, memorable experiences.Amber is a senior technology leader with 20 years' experience building and operating enterprise service platforms in complex global environments. She currently leads the ServiceNow platform across Activision Blizzard, Blizzard Entertainment and King, focusing on scalable strategy, service delivery excellence, and user-centered design. She partners with cross-functional teams to modernize service experiences, establish governance, responsibly leverage AI and create intuitive, human-centered platforms.In the episode, Amber talks about:0:00 Career journey from fine art to IT, building service desks and ServiceNow5:20 Leading ServiceNow consolidation across Activision Blizzard and King9:25 Expanding ServiceNow with HR, legal, events and finance tools company-wide10:47 How ServiceNow became the self-sufficient, gamified hub for company workflows13:24 Currently scaling ServiceNow with Employee Center, AI and lifecycle management15:45 Leading ServiceNow with two engineers plus long-term vendor support16:56 Staying at Activision Blizzard for supportive, positive work environment18:43 ServiceNow work remains project-based, relying on consultants for support20:31 How the company supports side projects, letting her create art and ServiceNow apps

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz delivers a concise analytical breakdown of Overwatch Season 1 (2026), Blizzard Entertainment's relaunch dropping "Overwatch 2" for a unified title with annual Season-1 cycles. Available on PC (Battle.net, Steam), PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch—with Switch 2 upgrade planned—it launched February 10, 2026, at 11 a.m. PST (2 p.m. EST, 7 p.m. GMT, etc.).The free-to-play title exploded with a Steam peak of 165,651 concurrent players—over 2x the prior 75,608 record—averaging 30,000+ post-launch, ranking #17 on Newzoo (Jan 2026), surpassing Call of Duty, Battlefield 6, and Marvel Rivals.Steam reviews shifted from "Overwhelmingly Negative" (27% positive) toward "Mixed," praising hero influx, content refresh, and resurgence amid minor UI/balance bugs (e.g., Domina laser) fixed by Feb 13.Core 5v5 PvP features payload/control objectives in the "Reign of Talon" year-long arc (6 seasons). Season 1 adds Conquest meta-event (5 weeks: Overwatch vs. Talon factions, 75+ loot boxes, exclusive Echo skins); 5 new heroes (Tank: Domina—photon beam, shield regen; Damage: Emre—burst rifle, Emre—fire fans, burn amp; Support: Mizuki—ricochet blade, Jetpack Cat—permanent flight, biotic projectiles); sub-role passives (e.g., Tank Bruiser crit reduction); Stadium 6v6 mode; 3D UI/lobby; Mythics (Mercy Celestial, Juno Star Shooter, Mei); Hello Kitty crossover (Feb 10–23).Analytic Dreamz unpacks competitive meta disruption from 5-hero drop (10 planned for 2026), rapid dev pipeline (4–5 months/hero), story integration (map damage, cinematics), and roadmap (Season 2: 10th anniversary; Season 3: Japan Night map). This ecosystem reset boosts engagement, narrative immersion, and counters rivals via content velocity.Tune in for strategic takeaways on player retention and genre dominance.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're at Blizzard Entertainment in Irvine, California, and we're sitting down with the head of it all: Johanna Faries! We're discussing all of the big updates going on during the company's 35th year anniversary, what it's like to lead such a massive and long-standing company full of creative teams, and of course, the return of BlizzCon.00:00 Introduction01:10 Blizzard is in its 35th year. How are you and the team feeling now that the spotlights are out and now that the year is off and running?02:14 Blizzard Showcase video03:58 So now that you've been with Blizzard for a couple of years, what would you like people to know about you?05:32 You've got some major anniversaries this year. The way things lined up with all of these big announcements, was it serendipity or did every team decide to go all in for the 35th anniversary?07:29 What was the story behind dropping the 2 in Overwatch?08:58 So, Blizzard is in its 35th year, when you think about the vision for this company, How far down the road do you look?10:50 Let's talk Blizzcon 202613:02 What are you most excited about that is coming down the line here this year?14:42 Outro FOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox​​​ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox

From Disney's new CEO to Googles game "maker". GTA 6 is locked in, and so is the final Fast and Furious. But what does it mean for you? Meanwhile Overwatch is shedding its 2, and going old school.

The folks at the pub take a look back at the earliest games made by Blizzard Entertainment.

#243 The Best Discoveries in 2025, Academy Nominations Welcome to the final show. We will not only cap 2025 by discussing what we discovered in 2025 but we will also discuss the nominations recently aired by the Academy Awards and gotta say, it looks favorable. Furthermore, we will also be saying goodbye to the show. We appreciate you listening to us hopefully for years.   Next Time: just life   Show Notes 00:00:00 INTRO 00:04:07 #10 00:13:28 #09 00:21:25 #08 00:32:29 #07 00:43:32 #06 00:52:21 #05 01:02:23 #04 01:12:38 #03 01:25:14 #02 01:36:34 #01 01:49:39 Honorable Mentions 01:54:34 Academy Awards Nominations 03:06:34 EXIT/Farewell   DISCOVERIES Luke 10. Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment by Jason Schreier 9. All Of Us Strangers 8. Bone Tomahawk 7. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 6. Hoosiers 5. Heavy Trip 4. Severance 3. Brokeback Mountain 2. Mythic Quest 1. Yakuza 0   Ralf 10. A Taxi Driver 9. Amadeus 8. Ghost of Tsushima 7. Playlist Track 365 by Ausar Stephens 6. David Lynch Movies 5. The Name Of The Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 4. The Apothecary Diaries 3. The Last Of Us Part 2 2. Shangri-La Frontier 1. Journey With Leo (Horror Franchises)    Oscar 10. The Ginger Snaps Trilogy 9. Over The Garden Wall 8. This Ends At Prom 7. Bofuri: I Don't Want To Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense 6. Supernova In The East (Hardcore History) 5. Knives and Skin 4. His Dark Materials Books 3. Alan Wake II 2. Melanie Martinez 1. Silo Book Series- Hugh Howley

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we return to our series on Pikmin. We talk about returning to the game after a break, the macro structure and persistence of the levels, and other topics. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Several more hours Issues covered: Defeating Games for Charity, relearning the controls, figuring out what you were trying to accomplish, naming buttons, persistent units and worlds, exploratory sandboxes, reinforcing replay, Nintendo creating something new, things that are hard to classify into genres, the order of operations, plate-spinning and de-stressing, gameplay paradigms, not knowing when you have the right tools, the ticking timers, limited knowledge to find, the puzzly boss, learning how well you can recover, gentle fail states, not telling you everything you might want to know, the un-Nintendo timers, day/night cycles, hitting enemies out of the air, loss aversion, Olimar salting the wounds, leading plant people, delightful music, finding where you can review our podcast, settings in games, trying to preserve an experience, console hardware revs, different forms of remake, ideal versions of settings, not opening up the settings, prerendered cutscenes, motivated choices due to hardware, remembering your audience.  Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Video Game History Foundation, Dwarf Fortress, Project Octavia, Hollow Knight, KyleAndError, Unreal, Homeworld, Starcraft, Warcraft, Splatoon, Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, Incredible Machine, WarioWare, UFO 50, Metroid, Majora's Mask, Outer Wilds, Apocalypse Now, Hajime Wakai, Benimanjaro, mysterydip, Silent Hill 2, Rogue, Resident Evil, Halo, Saber Interactive, Hitman, Final Fantasy (series), PS1, Chrono Trigger, Blizzard Entertainment, World of Warcraft, Tomb Raider, Quake, Minecraft, Ed Fries, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia. Next time: Finish Pikmin! Links! Defeating Games for Charity Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp  YouTube  Discord  DevGameClub@gmail.com 

Blizzard Entertainment's real-time strategy game featuring three fully asymmetric factions: Terran, Zerg, and Protoss. Built around resource management, base construction, unit control, and a branching story told through three linked campaigns. Released for Windows and Mac OS. Expanded the same year with the official StarCraft: Brood War expansion and two licensed mission packs, Insurrection and Retribution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blizzard Entertainment's real-time strategy game featuring three fully asymmetric factions: Terran, Zerg, and Protoss. Built around resource management, base construction, unit control, and a branching story told through three linked campaigns. Released for Windows and Mac OS. Expanded the same year with the official StarCraft: Brood War expansion and two licensed mission packs, Insurrection and Retribution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, Jim McDonald speaks with Kevin Meier, a former Marine, video game character, and fitness coach, about his journey from military service to the fitness industry. Kevin has survived and learned to cope with a devastating accidental injury.Through his employment at Blizzard Entertainment, he met someone who was critical to recovering his his strength and physical capabilities. He also came to understand that he had to find a life mission and let it chart his path.  They discuss the importance of community-driven fitness initiatives, the value of low-cost resources, and personal transformation stories. Kevin shares his experiences with mental health, PTSD, and the challenges of the fitness industry, emphasizing the need for critical thinking and authenticity. The conversation highlights the potential of future generations to challenge existing norms and create positive change in the fitness landscape.  You can find Kevin on Instagram @purebullfit https://www.instagram.com/purebullfitChapters  00:00 Introduction to Kevin's Journey05:42 Community-Driven Fitness Initiatives11:32 Military Experience and Its Impact17:16 Finding Purpose Through Strength Training23:57 The Importance of Authentic Connections29:06 Reflections on Life and Relationships38:47 Impact and Authenticity in Life45:56 Transitioning to Coaching and Mentorship54:48 Personal Accountability and Growth01:00:35 Critique of the Fitness Industry01:08:23 Future Generations and Critical ThinkingCheck out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com https://www.thirdstreetbarbell.com/!  Check out our podcast website: 50percentfacts.com https://www.50percentfacts.com/  50% Facts is a Spreaker Prime podcast on OCN – the Obscure Celebrity Network.  ____  Hosted by Mike Farr (@silentmikke) https://www.instagram.com/silentmikke/ and Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). https://www.instagram.com/thejimmcd/Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Sam McDonald and Sebastian Brambila. Theme by Aaron Moore. Show art by Joseph Manzo (@jmanzo523)  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/50-facts-with-silent-mike-jim-mcd--5538735/support.

With millions of people taking to the streets this weekend, we've got a packed episode for you. We start with headlines from Republic Services, Blizzard Entertainment, Starbucks, Microsoft, the Royal College of Nursing, Tata, and the nation of Spain. Tens of thousands of workers just wrapped up a historic week long strike at Kaiser Permanente, we discuss their continued struggle. Peoples Dispatch reports on the fight by workers in the cotton industry of Benin against forced labor.  Volkswagen is facing a potential fight, Labor Notes breaks down the organizing effort in Chattanooga. Air traffic controllers aren't getting paid due to the shutdown, and yet their union is advocating workers not to call in sick. Finally, more and more workers are standing up to ICE kidnapping their neighbors, we recount some of their latest efforts and tactics. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee

Today, Stef Sanjati is a creator on YouTube with over half a million subscribers. Her content mostly focuses on her two greatest loves — makeup and gaming — often combining the two with her otherworldly video game-inspired beauty tutorials. Growing up in small-town Ontario, though, Stef was a quiet, introverted kid who was bullied a lot. For one thing, she looked different from her peers. Having been born with a rare genetic condition called Waardenburg Syndrome, Stef has several distinct physical features, including wide-set blue eyes and a natural streak of white hair. But there was something else that she didn't quite have the words for back then – something she felt closest to while playing as her favorite avatar in World of Warcraft, the massively multiplayer online role-playing game by Blizzard Entertainment. That something else was that Stef is trans. Choosing your player is a near-ubiquitous experience in gaming. Whether it's picking from a stock of ready-made options in Mario Kart or carefully calibrating a custom avatar in World of Warcraft, a gamer's choice of character has a huge impact on the gaming experience. But when a gamer is given the chance to choose, or even build, a brand new identity outside of the one they experience every day, the potential impact goes far beyond simple gameplay. Credits This episode was written and produced by Frannie Monahan and edited by Meg Cramer. Mix, sound design and music composition by Paul Vaitkus. "Hidden Levels" is a production of 99% Invisible and WBUR's Endless Thread. The Managing Producer for Hidden Levels is Chris Berube. The series was created by Ben Brock Johnson. Series theme by Swan Real and Paul Vaitkus. Series art by Aaron Nestor.

https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - Unlock a benefit and directly support independent games media MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Haley MacLean, and Leo Vader are joined by Game Informer's Charles Harte to unpack the excellent Hades 2 from Supergiant Games. Then Kelsey Lewin and Sarah Podzorski join the show to talk about Consume Me, Silent Hill F, Blippo +, Road To Empress, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree. After that, Bloomberg's Jason Schreier joins the podcast to talk about EA going private and Final Fantasy Tactics. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/se-CQM_rXwM Get Jason Schreier's great book Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment in paperback on October 7th - https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3lxl4wo32hs2h Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: HOLLAWEEN To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:17 - Hades 2 00:26:28 - Consume Me 00:41:22 - Silent Hill F 00:50:39 - Blippo + 01:02:37 - Road To Empress 01:09:17 - Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree 01:15:33 - Welcome Bloomberg's Jason Schreier 01:17:23 - Final Fantasy Tactics 01:40:27 - EA Goes Private 02:00:30 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 02:03:24 - Community questions 02:49:58 - Get A Load Of This Leo's GALOT - https://theconversation.com/paracetamol-use-during-pregnancy-not-linked-to-autism-our-study-of-2-5-million-children-shows-265919 Sarah's GALOT - https://thepopinsider.com/twilight-crocs-news/ Hanson's GALOT - https://youtu.be/Uu5jVmIZBhE?si=cLc9LXvrXfbZsOtk Community GALOT - https://gamehistory.org/william-volk-papers/ Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/minnmax.com Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Creator marketing is a huge part of Blizzard Entertainment's strategy. As the developer of properties with global appeal, such as World of Warcraft, Overwatch and Diablo, it has no trouble finding fans in all corners of the world, including basketball player Luka Dončić, who plays at one of the highest possible ranks in Overwatch. CMO Monica Austin discusses a recent partnership with Dončić, plus why Blizzard sees value in partnering with creators who are vocal critics of its work. She also discusses balancing Blizzard's global marketing strategy with region-specific campaigns.

3. MacroTop 3 Most Significant Gaming News From Last Week:Dreamhaven Games Hit by Layoffs (GamesIndustry.biz): Dreamhaven, the studio founded by former Blizzard Entertainment co-founder Mike Morhaime, confirmed it has undergone an unspecified number of layoffs. Despite the cuts, the CEO expressed optimism about the studio's future and the projects currently in development.Hollow Knight: Silksong Sees Massive Launch Success (IGN): Following its highly anticipated release, Hollow Knight: Silksong immediately surged on Steam, achieving over 453,000 concurrent players within hours of launch. The immense demand, which briefly caused issues on various digital storefronts, placed the game as the third most-played title on Steam and positioned it as potentially one of the biggest indie game launches ever.Pete Hines slams Xbox Game Pass as "worth jack s***" without proper compensation (Kotaku): Former Bethesda VP Pete Hines delivered a scathing critique of subscription services, arguing Game Pass creates an unsustainable ecosystem that doesn't properly value developers, Kotaku +2 reigniting heated industry debates about subscription models. His comments highlight growing tensions between platform holders and content creators as the industry grapples with profitability challenges.2. AlphaMagic Tiles 3 - Piano GameThe Great Divergence: Western AAA vs. AA/Indies1. Game DevOn Decision Making

This week we're talking about one of the most successful Computer Game Franchises ever, that's right its StarCraft!  StarCraft is a real-time strategy game developed by Blizzard Entertainment and released in 1998. The game features three unique factions locked in a war for survival and dominance. Players collect resources, build bases, and command armies to defeat their opponents.  We hope you enjoy our conversation about StarCraft! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes from Talking Back every month, then check out our page on Patreon! Check out Tim's Youtube Channel Demo Dash! You can also support Talking Back by sending us a Coffee at Buy Us a Coffee!  Please consider leaving a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts! This helps make our Podcast easier for listeners to find.  Feel free to drop us a line on Social Media at Instagram, and Facebook. Or drop us an email us at talkbackpod@gmail.com. This podcast is part of the BFOP Network 

Ethan, Ryan, and Kat discuss books about AI. Books discussed: The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech's Hype and Create the Future We Want by Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna I, Robot by Isaac Asimov Simply Artificial Intelligence published by DK Other titles discussed: The Song of Achilles, Circe by Madeline Miller, Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment by Jason Schreier, Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy, and Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton.   

Join Tim, Alex and Joey as they take a look at 2016's Warcraft, based on Blizzard Entertainment's hit Warcraft franchise. Are you on the side of the Horde, or the Alliance?

The original hits keep on coming!Before Warcraft and the massive online world it would spawn, Blizzard Entertainment had a trio of hits in the early 1990s that established them as a creative force in video games. Those games are collected here (each in multiple incarnations) for modern players to enjoy. With just an hour to harness a healthy helping of highly-regarded games, how will our hosts spend their time? More importantly, will these classics live up to the hype or will nostalgia prevent an unbiased review? The stage is set, the green flag drops... let's find out!What do you think? Let us know!Hit us up on Twitter at https://twitter.com/tc1h1dOr on Threads at https://www.threads.net/@tc1h1dDrop us an email at tc.1h1d(at)outlook[dot]comFollow us on Goodpods @1h1dCheck out our fancy site: https://quitthebuild.com/1h1dWatch the video: https://bit.ly/1H1DYTThanks for taking this ride with us :-)

Our first nonfiction book! We read the 2024 book 'Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment' by Jason Schreier. Conversation starts around 43:50. Before then, we talk about the things we've been playing and watching... but mostly we talk a looooooot about the Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2.PlayingThe Star Named Eos (PS5)Coral Island (Steam)WatchingSuperman (2025 Movie)Ultimatum Queer Love Season 2 (Netflix)Find us on BlueSky or Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux

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Luke and Alex Talk Diablo IV.In this episode, Alex and Luke dive into Diablo IV, Blizzard Entertainment's long-awaited sequel to the legendary action RPG series. Released in June 2023, Diablo IV brings players back to the dark, demon-infested world of Sanctuary with a new open-world structure, seasonal play, and a whole lot of skeleton-clicking chaos.At the time of this recording, Diablo IV holds a Metacritic score of 86. According to HowLongToBeat, the main story clocks in around 26 hours—though depending on your build, your class, or how easily distracted you get by side dungeons, it can stretch much longer.Alex played on both PC and Steam Deck and completed the main questline. Luke stuck to PC and is still meandering through Sanctuary like a cursed tourist. Together, they talk about their first real dip into the Diablo franchise, how the seasonal structure actually works, and why the always-online thing feels just forgivable enough.This episode is unofficially brought to you in part by Disc Golf.Audio Credits:  “Cathedral” by Leo Kaliski, from the Diablo IV Original Soundtrack — composed by Leo Kaliski, Ted Reedy, Ryan Amon, and Derek Duke — © Blizzard Entertainment. Includes a voice clip from Diablo I (“Fresh Meat”) — © Blizzard Entertainment.  Original theme music owned by Low Five Gaming.Send us a Text Message! We'll respond on our next episode!Support the show​​Visit us at LowFiveGaming.com.Join the Low Five Discord!Email us at hello@lowfivegaming.com.Low Five Gaming is a Studio Low Five Production.

Jurandir Filho, Felipe Mesquita, Evandro de Freitas e Bruno Carvalho batem um papo sobre a "Rock N' Roll Racing", lançado em 1993 para Super Nintendo. Ele é um daqueles jogos que marcaram época não só pela jogabilidade viciante, mas também por sua atitude irreverente e trilha sonora inesquecível. Desenvolvido pela Silicon & Synapse, que mais tarde se tornaria a lendária Blizzard Entertainment, o game colocou os jogadores em corridas futuristas recheadas de armamentos, explosões e, claro, muito rock ‘n roll.O diferencial do jogo estava no seu estilo: uma mistura de corrida isométrica com combate veicular, tudo embalado por versões em 16 bits de clássicos do rock como "Paranoid" do Black Sabbath, "Born to Be Wild" do Steppenwolf e "Bad to the Bone" do George Thorogood. Era a primeira vez que muitos jogadores ouviam essas músicas, ainda que em versões sintetizadas, e isso ajudava a criar uma atmosfera única, empolgante e rebelde. A narração de Larry "Supermouth" Huffman também foi um show à parte. Frases como "The stage is set, the green flag drops!" ou "Rip is dominating the race!" ecoam até hoje na memória de quem cresceu nos anos 90.O jogo ainda resiste ao tempo?Esse é mais um episódio da nossa série Remakes!-- ALURA | Faça o Quiz Jornada Tech e entenda qual o seu perfil profissional! É DE GRAÇA!!! https://alura.tv/99vidas-quizjornada

Are you cultivating "true fans" or just collecting complainers? Join Andrew and Sean as they unravel the complex relationships between investors, consumers, true fans, and complainers, and how each group can make or break your business.   Ever wondered how to distinguish genuine supporters from those who might harm your community? We dive into Seth Godin's intriguing email about "generous stans" versus "cranky fans" and explore the delicate balance of engaging with your audience as partners, not just consumers.   We also take a look at Blizzard Entertainment's journey with World of Warcraft, illustrating the power of community feedback and adaptation. Plus, Andrew shares personal insights from involving fans in the development of his board game, Deliverance.   Tune in to discover how to foster a thriving fanbase that supports your mission and propels your brand to new heights! Links to check out! Seth's Blog 1,000 fans (which sort?) - https://seths.blog/2025/05/user-interaction-design-drives-outcomes/   20 Years of World of Warcraft Meeting Players Where They Are - Ion Hazzikostas, Blizzard- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f223_Km7qc   Thank you to our sponsors! HeroTime1.com - Get a 3% discount off your Hero Time Manufacturing order using code: CrowdfundingNerds101   BridgeDist.com - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulfillment. We use them for our own projects, too!   CrowdfundingNerds.com/Academy - If you are looking to DIY your crowdfunding, we have highly impactful courses that teach you how to build, excite, and prepare a crowd to fund you on Launch Day!     Check out our website at crowdfundingnerds.com and join our bustling community on Facebook.   Stay Nerdy!

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we begin a new series on 1997's Interstate '76. We set the game a bit in its time, talk about Activision (almost as an afterthought), and then start getting into the characters and the vibe, of which there is much. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Early mission or two Issues covered: a game time forgot, playing a sim game genre, a unique take on the sim genre plus car combat, prepping the sim elements vs the actual play, other games from that year, taking a formula and doing something different with it, modern exploitation-inspired games, exploitation cinema, grindhouse, other potential influences and inspirations, why you pick sparse environments, breakable cacti, a huge variety of games, low-cost film-making and democratization, vigilantes, a bland corporation, text adventures, a business and not a game company, seeing the impact of acquisition or mergers, character introductions, fake actors playing characters, character names, Groove Champion vs Stiletto Anyway, stylized and simplified characters, flat shading and seeing every polygon, connecting to the character in the cockpit and via the radio, naturally cinematic, stylized presence, jitteriness and physics, compounding errors, deterministic physics, preserving this game and finding ways to play it, just shipping a game, dealing with a controller vs keyboard.    Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: TIE Fighter (series), Starfighter, MechWarrior (series), Voltron, Diablo, Resident Evil, The Last Express, Fallout, GoldenEye, Castlevania: SotN, Age of Empires, Outlaws, Curse of Monkey Island, Dark Forces 2, Shadows of the Empire, Wing Commander: Prophecy, Final Fantasy VII, Mario Kart 64, Gran Turismo, PlayStation, Dark Forces, Final Fantasy Tactics, Wet, Kane and Lynch, Suda 51, Grasshopper Interactive, Killer 7, Death Race 2000, Russ Meyers, Death Proof, Mad Max (series), MegaMan 8, Kaeon, Cleopatra Jones, Enter the Dragon, Jim Kelly, Bruce Lee, Game of Death, Quentin Tarantino, Kill Bill, Fist of Fury, Starsky and Hutch, River Raid, Pitfall, David Crane, Atari, Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, Capcom, Blizzard, id Software, Interplay, Infocom, Zork (series), Witness, Enchanter (series), Ballyhoo, Lurking Horror, Electronic Arts, Bobby Kotick, Nintendo, BattleZone, Pac-Man, Jason Schreier, Play Nice: The Rise and Fall of Blizzard Entertainment, Hearthstone, Marvel Snap, Ultima (series), Bioware, Treyarch, Raven Software, Heretic/Hexen, Quake, Battletech/FASA Entertainment, Anachronox, Pam Grier, Chuck Norris, Dungeon Keeper, Half-Life 2, Indiana Jones and the Internal Machine, Video Game History Foundation, Star Wars: Episode I: Racer, Forza (series), Falcon (series), Dark Souls, Minecraft, LostLake86, Mors, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.   Errata: Lost Treasures of Infocom actually originally came out in 1991. We regret the error.  Next time: More I'76! Twitch Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com

Bessent currently heads Key Square Capital Management and previously worked for Soros Fund Management. If confirmed, the billionaire hedge fund manager will have authority in areas ranging from the IRS to economic sanctions. Also on the show, World of Warcraft. Twenty years ago, Blizzard Entertainment launched the multiplayer online role-playing game that brought together millions of users from all over the world to the fictional planet of Azeroth. Since then, the video game has left its mark on the industry and an entire generation of gamers.

Bessent currently heads Key Square Capital Management and previously worked for Soros Fund Management. If confirmed, the billionaire hedge fund manager will have authority in areas ranging from the IRS to economic sanctions. Also on the show, World of Warcraft. Twenty years ago, Blizzard Entertainment launched the multiplayer online role-playing game that brought together millions of users from all over the world to the fictional planet of Azeroth. Since then, the video game has left its mark on the industry and an entire generation of gamers.

Last year, Microsoft closed its takeover of Activision Blizzard, the maker of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Candy Crush. In the months that followed, interest rates rose, expectations changed, and Microsoft Gaming eliminated 8% of its workforce. Jason Schreier is the author of Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment and a reporter at Bloomberg. Schreier joined Ricky Mulvey for a conversation about: - The magic that made Blizzard Entertainment. - The state of the video game industry. - Why Grand Theft Auto VI is taking so long to develop. Companies discussed: MSFT, TTWO, OTC: NTDOY Host: Ricky Mulvey Guest: Jason Schreier Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Desireé Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The video game industry is raking in more money than ever, but it's also in complete crisis. In the past couple of years, we've seen countless development studios shuttered and tens of thousands of workers laid off, all while the cost of making and buying games keeps skyrocketing. How did one of the world's most successful industries end up in such a state of instability? This week, Adam sits down with Jason Schreier, a Bloomberg reporter covering the video game industry and author of Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment, to break it all down. Find Jason's book at factuallypod.com/booksSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/factually-with-adam-conover/id1463460577» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fK8WJw4ffMc2NWydBlDyJAbout Headgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creating premium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy to achieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to our shows at https://www.headgum.com.» SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1» FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum» FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/» FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum» Advertise on Factually! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Schreier (Bloomberg, Triple Click) joins Matt and Heather to talk about his new book Play Nice: The Rise, Fall and Future of Blizzard Entertainment and video game journalism in general! Jason's new book Play Nice is out October 8th https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jason-schreier/play-nice/9781538725429/ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @getplayedpod.Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com.Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com.Check out our Anime watch-along podcast Get Anime'd and our complete Get Played, How Did This Get Played? and Premium DLC back catalogue only on patreon.com/getplayed. Join us on our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/getplayed Wanna leave us a voicemail? Call 616-2-PLAYED (616-275-2933) or write us an email at getplayedpod@gmail.com Advertise on Get Played via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Schreier, Bloomberg journalist and author of the new book Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment, joins Roth to talk about what's been going on with the company that makes Warcraft and Overwatch. Along with Defector comrade Luis Paez-Pumar, they discuss what the story of Blizzard means for the story of gaming as a whole and the similarities between media companies and games companies, especially when comparing Blizzard and G/O Media. Don't worry, they balance it out by naming so many guys who were on the Jets and Nets in the 2000s and diving into the Funbag.Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0!Sponsors- Blueland, where you can get 15% off your first order at https://blueland.com/distractionCredits- Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services & Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector!About The ShowThe Distraction is Defector's flagship podcast about sports (and movies, and art, and sandwiches, and certain coastal states) from longtime writers Drew Magary and David Roth. Every week, Drew and Roth tackle subjects, both serious and impossibly stupid, with a parade of guests from around the world of sports and media joining in the fun! Roth and Drew also field Funbag questions from Defector readers, answer listener voicemails, and get upset about the number of people who use speakerphone while in a public bathroom stall. This is a show where everything matters, because everyone could use a Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

Today, I'm talking to Jason Schreier, a Bloomberg journalist and author of the new book Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment. If you don't know Blizzard, you do know its games — the studio behind Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch has achieved legendary status over three decades. At the same time, the company has become emblematic of many of gaming's biggest failings. Jason's book is out on October 8th, and it's an incredible, detailed accounting of how Blizzard started, grew into a hitmaker and, eventually, became a victim of its own mismanagement. Oh, and there are a series of chaotic acquisitions along the way, culminating in Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard last year. In this episode, Jason and I get into all of this and more.  Links:  Play Nice: The Rise, Fall and Future of Blizzard Entertainment | Hachette  How Blizzard's canceled MMO Titan fell apart | Polygon Blizzard was built on crunch, co-founder says, but it's ‘not sustainable' | Polygon Inside Activision and Blizzard's corporate warcraft | Bloomberg Blizzard cofounder's new company Dreamhaven aims to recreate old magic | Bloomberg Activision Blizzard's rot goes all the way to the CEO, alleges report | The Verge Activision Blizzard's workplace problems spurred $75 billion microsoft Deal | WSJ California settles Activision Blizzard gender discrimination lawsuit | The Verge Microsoft completes Activision Blizzard acquisition | The Verge Microsoft lays off 1,900 Activision Blizzard and Xbox employees | The Verge Credits:  Decoder is a production of The Verge, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Our producers are Kate Cox and Nick Statt. Our editor is Callie Wright. Our supervising producer is Liam James. The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices