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Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on' experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 13 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. To begin our show this week Laeticia Cerdas interviews Warner Brothers Senior Producer Image and Sound, Victoria Kennedy. They begin with a discussion of what got Victoria into the industry backtracking to her high school experience. Victoria explains how that is when she began in journalism and got the opportunity to shadow at the local news station. They talk about her trajectory post college from small-town news in Sherman-Dennison, Texas, to a bigger market in Dallas, Texas, and how she got into her current position in Atlanta as Senior Producer Image + Sound. The pair also revisit some moments in Victoria's career that stick with her to this day, such as working breaking news during the Sandy Hook shooting and the Orlando bar shooting, where she was called to report on the scene. Finally, Laeticia asks Victoria what advice she would give to journalism students, which includes making connections with the professionals met along the way, persevering despite how hard of a market it can be to pierce, and for students to take risks and decide what they want early on. Our final segment this week looks at the career of Claudia Camp, the Associate Director of Communications for Latin America at Activision Blizzard sits down to speak with Jannelle Martinez about what it has been like working with Blizzard for over 8 years. Claudia and Jannelle discuss the various challenges and opportunities of managing communication across a large region such as Latin America. She touches on tackling language barriers, travel, and the importance of effective communication when working with different countries, especially when handling campaigns. Additionally, Claudia explores how the gaming industry connects to creative and cultural industries through its use of collaborations such as how Blizzard partners with various artists and film companies to reach broader audiences and attract more attention to their launches. In wrapping up the interview the pair touch on social media influencers' role in public relations and how they have aided in bringing together a sense of community. For anyone looking to work in the field of communication, particularly in gaming, Claudia offers valuable tips and tricks to help achieve those goals, highlighting the importance of teamwork and adaptability.
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we look ahead at 2025 on PlayStation 5, in the wake of last night's State of Play. If you tuned in for big games, you were well served. But if you wanted to see exclusive first-party PlayStation titles... well, it's clear there's something of a lull right now in Sony's pipeline. It makes for an interesting 2025 for Sony's console, which is set to benefit from Microsoft's cross-platform publishing push ramping up to new levels, just as PlayStation itself cancels several in-development live-service projects. And while the reveal of Saros, the next game from Returnal developer Housemarque, was a welcome high point of last night's show, it won't arrive until 2026. It seems likely we'll see Bungie's Marathon this year on PS5, alongside PlayStation's other confirmed big hitters: Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Yotei. Fairgame$ hasn't been cancelled yet, and there's a chance Marvel's Wolverine makes it before 2026 too. But stack them against Age of Empires 2, Age of Mythology Retold, Forza Horizon 5, The Outer Worlds 2, Ninja Gaiden 4, Ninja Giden 2 Black and whatever else from Xbox's back catalogue Microsoft seems poised to confirm - and PlayStation Studios' plans for the year only seem quieter. Joining me this week to discuss all of that are Ed Nightingale and Victoria Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss the January 2025 Xbox Developer Direct, and its various games coming soon to Xbox... as well as PC, and nearly all on PlayStation 5 too. Microsoft's show featured the multiplatform Doom: The Dark Ages, Ninja Gaiden 4, the shadow-dropped Ninja Gaiden 2: Black and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, all of which proved the company's new mantra that everything is an Xbox. Only Compulsion Games' South of Midnight will be an Xbox console exclusive (at least for now). But does any of that matter, really - especially as on Xbox you can get all those games on Xbox Game Pass? And what were our thoughts about what was shown? Joining me this week are Ed Nightinale and Victoria Kennedy to discuss Microsoft's latest showing that promises a strong start from Xbox Game Studios to the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, there's only one story in town: Nintendo's long-awaited unveiling of Switch 2. Today's video laid out the bare bones of Switch 2, and it looked exactly as expected: like a slightly-larger Switch with an extra button and mysterious optical sensors. We also got a very brief look at a new Mario Kart, which looks... like a Mario Kart game. If anything, today's video only prompted more questions. What will Mario Kart 9's main new feature be? Today's gameplay snippet - while brief - offered up a couple of intriguing clues. And when will Switch 2 actually arrive? Well, between the announcement of a proper Nintendo Direct in April and the console's upcoming public hands-on tour, we think there's a relatively narrow window. Joining me this week to discuss everything we saw - as well as what we're still waiting to hear about - are Ed Nightinale and Victoria Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we round up the current deluge of leaks surrounding Nintendo's under-wraps Switch 2. Nintendo has now acknowledged the fact that dummy Switch 2 models are being publicly shown off by accessories manufacturers, and while these may not be based on access to the actual system, there's little doubt now that we've seen the gist. (Even Nintendo is saying the leaks are "not official" rather than simply inaccurate.) A full reveal now feels imminent. Also this week, we discuss the increasingly troubled Assassin's Creed publisher Ubisoft, which has just delayed the series' next entry for a second time while it issues cryptic messages suggesting the company is about to be taken private, sold, or something else just as monumental. What is going on - and how has Assassin's Creed Shadows become the most pivotal game in Ubisoft's history? Joining me this week to discuss are Ed Nightinale, Victoria Kennedy and Vikki Blake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this very special episode we're joined by PlayStation Access's Rosie Caddick, The Gamer's Meg Pelliccio and Eurogamer's Victoria Kennedy to chat about their favourite 3 games of 2024. If you don't have a list of games you must play/finish by the end of this episode I'll be stunned. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:30 - Meg Pelluccio's top games of 2024 00:41:23 - Rosie Caddick's top games of 2024 01:22:49 - Victoria Kennedy's top games of 2024 01:55:53 - Honourable mentions 02:24:19 - What we're looking forward to in 2025 02:35:43 - Outro ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Meg's links ▼ ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/megpelliccio.bsky.social ● Follow on Twitter - https://twitter.com/megpelliccio ▼ Rosie's links ▼ ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/rosiecaddick.bsky.social ● Follow on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Rosie_Caddick ▼ Victoria's links ▼ ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/lilchopshopgal.bsky.social ● Follow on Twitter - https://twitter.com/LilChopShopGal ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/biggusbennus.bsky.social ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/ednights.bsky.social
Ho-ho-hello! And welcome to our annual quiz for the festive season: Eurogamer's big News Quiz of the Year 2024. From lawsuits to layoffs to Switch 2 leaks, it has been another non-stop year. We've published nearly 4000 news stories since January began. But now, we've boiled it all down to this: 24 questions covering 2024. It's time to find out how much of this year you remember - and how Eurogamer's own news team did recalling the stories we all wrote. (Spoiler: once again, things get competitive.) If you'd like to join along at home, please do! We begin with 12 questions based on stories this year - one from each month of the year, some general knowledge - also about video game news, and then a smattering of headlines from just the past few weeks for our contestants to try and fill in. Joining me as ever are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale and Victoria Kennedy. Please enjoy, and we'll see you for much more news in 2025! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss Nintendo's big new hardware announcement - and no, it's not Switch 2. Despite months of frenzied rumour that Nintendo was ready to reveal its next-generation Switch, the company instead revealed... Alarmo, a new interactive alarm clock. It costs £90/$100, and is currently only available to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. Alarmo looks fun enough, and I love that Nintendo has wrong-footed everyone's expectations with a left-field new product once again. (Remember Ring Fit? Remember Labo?) On the other - what exactly is the point? Apart from the fact that alarm clocks are found on every smart device you already own, why is Nintendo launching this specific product? And why now? Joining me this week are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale and Victoria Kennedy to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday Sony finally announced the long-rumoured PS5 Pro in a technical presentation hosted by Mark Cerny. The console is a more advanced version of the PlayStation 5 that boosts its graphics capabilities, and even improves backwards compatibility with some PS4 games. Yet the biggest catch of all is its £700 price tag. What's more, with this being a digital-only console, the £100 disc drive add-on is required for physical games, not to mention the additional £25 needed for the optional stand just to hold the console vertically. That's a total of £825 - without games, as well as the fancy TV necessary to really show off those extra pixels. The reaction so far has been overwhelmingly negative, predominantly thanks to that audacious price. Indeed, as Eurogamer's Chris Tapsell wrote, the PS5 Pro is "an argument against 'Pro' consoles altogether". It certainly seems more in-line with the expectations of PC players than console players. With all that in mind, then, what really are the benefits of this new console? Who is the target audience? And would we consider buying one ourselves? Joining me to discuss all things PS5 Pro in this week's Eurogamer Newscast are news reporter Victoria Kennedy, Digital Foundry's Tom Morgan, and managing editor Katharine Castle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss the most dramatic few days for PlayStation in recent times. Sony's stunning decision to kill off live-service shooter flop Concord after less than two weeks sent shockwaves around the industry, setting a new precedent for how swiftly a troubled title from a major publisher could be given the axe. After eight years of work, the game has already disappeared from sale, and will soon vanish from people's game libraries, with refunds automatically given. It's a remarkable move - even if Concord does somehow get a second lease of life - and another nail in the coffin for Sony's overly-ambitious live-service plans that have already seen other projects shelved and delayed. And yet Sony has still ended this week on something of a high - riding a wave of love for Astro Bot, the company's platforming platform mascot and star of an excellent new game, and subtly-teasing one of the worst-kept secrets in video games right now: the imminent announcement of its souped-up PlayStation 5 Pro. Joining me this week are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale, Victoria Kennedy and Vikki Blake, as we dissect the week, discuss what might be next for Concord, and where PlayStation goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss the downsides and upsides of the video game battle pass. In a week where PlayStation live-service hopeful Concord trumpeted the fact it won't sell you a battle pass as a marketing beat, and Apex Legends dialled back (some of) its battle pass changes following fan fury, we consider the options available to video game makers hoping to ensure their latest releases keep being played - and paid for - well after release. Would more people play Concord if it was a free-to-play title with a battle pass? Or is it better served by being a £40 launch? Not everyone can promise they'll never sell post-launch content, as Stardew Valley's creator did this week. But there's clearly a balance to be struck to ensure players don't feel fleeced, particularly when full-priced launches like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League are getting in on the act too. Joining me this week are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale and Victoria Kennedy to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss Microsoft's big changes to Xbox Game Pass. Xbox Game Pass for console is gone, unless you subscribe already. In its place: Xbox Game Pass Standard, which will no longer include new day one games from Microsoft, Activision, Blizzard and Bethesda. Oh, and everything's going up in price. Do these changes mark the end of Game Pass being a must-have subscription for Xbox owners? Or, after an impressive summer presentation painting a rosy picture of Microsoft's 2025 slate, are you now more likely to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, where day one launches will remain. Joining me this week are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale and Victoria Kennedy to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss the cancelled Xbox project Keystone: Microsoft's plans to launch a relatively cheap streaming console. Keystone popped up yesterday in an old patent which detailed the prospective hardware in fresh detail, though we have of course seen it in the wild before - on Xbox boss Phil Spencer's shelf. Spencer has addressed Keystone's cancellation, and blamed it being shelved (literally) on Microsoft not being able to make it a cheap enough proposition. But does the end of Keystone mean Microsoft is abandoning its cloud gaming plans entirely? No, of course not - and Xbox Cloud Gaming remains. And in the future, as internet speeds improve and streaming games becomes more common, could we see Keystone Version 2? Joining me this week are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale and Victoria Kennedy to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss everything shown at the Xbox Showcase last night: one of the best summer preview events in recent years, and one of Microsoft's best ever. On the one hand, perhaps the trove of upcoming titles should be expected. After all, this is what you should get when you spend nearly $100bn buying up swathes of the games industry. On the other, well, Microsoft has seemed to perenially exist on promising that next year's crop of first-party games will finally be where its acquisition spree pays off, where Game Pass truly hits the big time, and where it at last starts clawing back some market share. After watching the avalanche of announcements last night (Doom! Gears! Perfect Dark!) alongside everything else we knew was coming (Fable! Indy! More Diablo!) it's hard to see how the next 12 months couldn't make an impact - let alone the boost of launching Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 into Xbox Game Pass. Could Xbox finally feel like it's hitting its stride this console generation, after numerous misfires? Joining me this week are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale and Victoria Kennedy to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we look back on the start of this year's June hype cycle, the period formerly known as E3, and now a potpourri of other events and announcement livestreams. PlayStation got the ball rolling last night with a look ahead at its rather meagre first-party plans for the remainder of 2024: a moderately buffed-up port of Until Dawn, online shooter Concord, and the charming Astro Bot. But, as our Ian wrote earlier, even the cute robot has got some people (VR fans) disgruntled. Still, as a flat-screen game, surely more people will now play it? And then there was Silent Hill Transmission or, this time around, basically just a longer look at the upcoming Silent Hill 2 and a chance for Konami to promote a load of tie-in tat. Joining me this week are Eurogamer's Victoria Kennedy and Vikki Blake to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss the future of Xbox after the announcement Microsoft is shutting a swathe of Bethesda game studios. Hi-Fi Rush and Redfall once seemed primed to benefit from being available via Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft's much-touted subscription service often seen as the best reason to own the company's console. Now, the studios behind both are gone forever. Last year, Microsoft's marketing mouthpiece Aaron Greenberg declared Hi-Fi Rush "a break out hit for us and our players in all key measurements and expectations". Redfall, meanwhile, despite being less-favourably received, had a multiplayer roadmap and a promise of single-player, with hope the Game Pass audience would still prop it up. But Microsoft's reasoning for closing Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin - to focus on bigger bets - suggests Game Pass is no longer a place where creativity can reign without fear of being too niche, and where fun-if-a-bit-mid multiplayer games can't be supported long enough to receive updates just days from completion. So where does this leave Xbox, and Game Pass, and studios like DoubleFine or Ninja Theory still making smaller-sized games? How secure does the team behind Hellblade 2 feel today, even if its game launches and is also dubbed a "break out hit"? I'm joined by Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale and Victoria Kennedy to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, following the announcement of a new Batman Arkham game for Meta Quest VR headsets, we talk about the future of superheroes in video games. At a time when superhero films feel at risk of real burnout, could similar happen in the video game space as well? And are we already seeing that, with repeated flops such as Marvel's Avengers, Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League? Even the brilliant Marvel's Midnight Sons failed to move the needle. But is there hope on the horizon? With the live-service bubble burst, the next crop of games include single-player blockbusters such as Amy Hennig's Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra plus a new Iron Man project from Star Wars: Squadrons studio EA Motive. And certainly, Sony's Spider-Man games are managing to do the numbers. Joining me to discuss this week are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale and Victoria Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, after the success of Amazon's Fallout TV series, we discuss the TV and movie adapatations of video games we'd love to see next. Not every video game series fits an adaptation, and even the ones which do might need some work. You need to adapt the game's story well - such as in HBO's The Last of Us - or find space to tell your own narrative without contradicting the game's own. So which games do we think might fit the bill? Well, we have a few ideas - and how to go about them. Joining me this week to discuss are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale and Victoria Kennedy. And if you're reading this, Jeff Bezos, please do give us credit whenever you're commissioning TV series with our ideas - thank you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss the unannounced but widely-expected PlayStation 5 Pro, which looks set to launch later this year. With the PS5 Pro technical specs now out in the wild, there's been plenty of discussion around what these might mean for PlayStation games running on Sony's cutting-edge hardware. But even with improvements, are we tempted by what is likely to be a £600 upgrade? And how has it been four years since the regular PS5 launched already? And yet - we are now sitting at the likely mid-point of this console generation. For some, this is the best point to be thinking about console hardware, four years after the generation began and likely around four years from the "proper" next consoles arriving. And there will be those of course still yet to upgrade from PS4 at all. Is the Pro likely to be a tempting next step? Joining me this week to discuss are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale and Victoria Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss who might pick up the baton and develop a potential Baldur's Gate 4 - now that BG3 studio Larian has confirmed it is leaving the franchise behind. The rights to Baldur's Gate of course belong to Wizards of the Coast, who are free to enlist another studio to make further games in the Dungeons and Dragons universe - and even use Larian's characters. And considering how well BG3 has been received, it would seem financially prudent for a publisher to mount some kind of follow-up at some point. Perhaps BioWare might like to give it another go? Alternatively you could argue - and Larian's own Swen Vincke has done so - that there really shouldn't need to be a Baldur's Gate 4 at all. BG3 was great, but why does that mean there has to be more? Joining me this week to discuss are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale and Victoria Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we digest the last seven days of headlines from GDC 2024 - a conference that was unsurprisingly coloured by the past 18 months of industry turmoil. Eurogamer's Chris Tapsell was there, and joins us today to report back on what was being said on the ground. From this side of the pond, we saw the widespread anger at mass layoffs and the scepticism surrounding AI. But what was the mood at GDC 2024 really like - and how did game developers there actually feel? Chris fills us in on what he heard - and why, at a conference filled with dozens of developers presenting their best work, the mood wasn't exclusively doom and gloom. Take a listen to hear Chris' favourite moments from the show - plus renditions of a Mario power-up sound effect from him and Newscast regular Victoria Kennedy. Blup-blup-blup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we talk about where Nintendo can take its moustachioed mascot next when he returns for the Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel. We heard confirmation of a second Mario film this week, though notably it was not confirmed this would be "The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2". Mario and friends will return, of course (the first film's billion dollar box office guaranteed that), but Nintendo was typically coy around what exactly this follow-up will focus on. Donkey Kong? Daisy? Yoshi? Birdo? We get our thinking Cappy's on to theorise where the Mushroom Kingdom's story might go next, and whether this is all leading to some kind of Avengers-esque Super Smash Bros. team up movie. Or, alternatively, whether none of this really matters as it's just a light-hearted film for families. With me this week are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale, Victoria Kennedy and Liv Ngan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss the shocking news that the next big Pokémon game is mysteriously set to arrive in 2025. Hey, that sounds a lot like the intro to last week's episode, when we were discussing Switch 2! Say, could Pokémon Legends: Z-A also be set to arrive on Nintendo's next console? It's been a long time since Nintendo didn't launch a major Pokémon game or expansion in a calendar year, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A's arrival in 2025 certainly looks suspicious - as does yesterday's reveal of the game without any look at actual gameplay. So, have we just been given another piece of the Switch 2 puzzle? What do we expect to see in the mysterious Z-A when it is fully revealed? And how many bad French-themed Pokémon ideas can we come up with? With me this week are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale, Victoria Kennedy and Liv Ngan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss the reports that Nintendo Switch 2 will now launch in 2025, later than its previously-expected arrival towards the end of this year. Nintendo itself is yet to say anything certain about its inevitable Switch successor, but its steady path towards launch has been tracked by numerous reports. Now, we discuss how this latest news unfolded, why we believe it has happened, and what this means for Nintendo across the rest of 2024. Plus: some fun speculation on what we'd like to see on Switch 2, and what we hope Nintendo will change for its new hardware (get rid of Joy-Con stick drift, please?) With me this week are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale and Victoria Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss Microsoft's business update that brought us confirmation Xbox will launch four console exclusives - for now - on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. But why did Microsoft choose not to name those four games (even though Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Grounded and Sea of Thieves were immediately reported to be the titles in question)? What happened to the previously-reported plans to include larger games such as Starfield? And where will Microsoft draw the line for what to launch elsewhere? Right now, these four feel like something of a soft launch for Microsoft's multiplatform strategy, As well as all that, we also discuss the news nuggets Microsoft dropped for the Xbox faithful - including mention of new Xbox console hardware this year and the proper next-gen Xbox that's still years away. With me this week are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale, Victoria Kennedy and Liv Ngan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss the bombshell news that some of Xbox's biggest exclusives are being mulled by Microsoft for release on PlaySation. Blockbuster games such as Starfield and the upcoming Indiana Jones title could no longer be Xbox exclusives, reports now claim, following whispers that smaller titles such as Hi-Fi Rush were being considered for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. So what has prompted Microsoft to think bigger with its third-party publishing plans? And does this finally mean the console wars are over? (Fat chance.) Join us as we discuss the long-term factors at play - hardware sales, subscription service growth slowing - and more recent triggers such as the eye-wateringly large purchase of Activision Blizzard and the need to quickly see a return on that investment (also seen, sadly, in the recent decision to cull 1900 Xbox and Activision employees). We also consider Microsoft's next steps after all of this leaked - reportedly, by people within Xbox itself hostile to the very idea of Gears of War on PlayStation. With Tom Phillips this week are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale, Victoria Kennedy and Liv Ngan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“You have permission to try. You have permission to succeed. Give yourself permission” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Victoria Kennedy @thevictoriakennedy! Victoria Kennedy, the CEO of Victorious PR, TEDx speaker and a distinguished Wall Street Journal best-selling author. Victoria's background in classical music opened her path in branding and public relations, and in 2020 she scaled her company from 0 to $1 million in the first year. Three years later, she's been covering crypto and branding events all over the world and she has spoken at events for ambassadors, lords, and dignitaries in such prestigious locations as the House of Commons and Guildhall in London and the Vatican. S5 Episode 41: 2/6/2024 Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Victoria Kennedy Audio Credit Intro: Draw The Line Mastered by Connor Christian Follow Our Podcast: Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/ Twitter: @dailygrindpod https://www.twitter.com/dailygrindpod Podcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod Follow Our Special Guest: Website: https://victoriouspr.com/ Instagram: @thevictoriakennedy https://www.instagram.com/thevictoriakennedy/?hl=en Twitter: @victorious_pr https://twitter.com/victorious_pr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevictoriouspr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dailygrindpod/support
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss January's PlayStation State of Play and the latest game announcements. Sony showed off what's to come this year, including looks at Stellar Blade, Judas, and Silent Hill, plus reveals of Sonic x Shadow Generations, Until Dawn and Metro Awakening. Perhaps most exciting is the return of Hideo Kojima with not one but two games. We got a proper look at the forthcoming Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, as well as the announcement of a new action espionage game and movie project that definitely won't be called Metal Gear Solid. Ahem. Here to talk all things State of Play are the Eurogamer news team: Ed Nightingale, Victoria Kennedy, and Liv Ngan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss today's statement from The Pokémon Company that confirms it will investigate Palworld for possible intellectual property infringement. It's an unprecedented move by Pokémon to publicly call out Palworld as a game worthy of inspection - after 25 years of rip-offs and clones that have been quietly nuked or ignored. But it also feels inevitable, due to Palworld's enormous spike in interest - seen by its Steam success, and also the sizable controversy swirling around it. The game had simply become too big to ignore. So, what happens next? On the one hand, you'd think The Pokémon Company would be keen to act if any evidence of infringement can be found - it has to protect its intellectual property, or risk even cheekier Pokémon-style games trying harder in future. On the other, this announcement only feeds the controversy wave Palworld is riding, and risks blowback on Pokémon if the genuinely popular Palworld is unceremoniously removed from millions of people's Steam libraries. With me this week are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale and Victoria Kennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct 2024, our first look ahead at the year to come from one of the big three console makers. The big draw was Indiana Jones and The Great Circle from Wolfenstein maker MachineGames, a blockbuster action adventure clearly set up to be Microsoft's answer to Uncharted. But there was also the brilliant-looking Hellblade 2, the eye-catching sequel from Ninja Theory we've been looking forward to for years. Then there's Avowed, a fantasy RPG to satisfy those waiting patiently for the next Elder Scrolls and who might prefer a bit more colour to their role-playing than in Starfield. Finally, we saw Visions of Mana from Square Enix and Ara: History Untold for PC. But was this enough to make for a satisfying show - and more importantly, set the tone for what is hopefully a better year of Xbox first-party launches than in 2023? I'm joined by Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale, Victoria Kennedy and Liv Ngan to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this captivating episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Victoria Kennedy, a renowned Wall Street Journal bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and CEO of Victorious PR. Kennedy shares her extraordinary journey from a classical opera singer to leading an award-winning multimillion-dollar PR agency, revealing how pivotal moments in her life, including a career-altering visa denial, led to her discovering her latent 'superpowers'. She reflects on the impact of the pandemic, the art of pivoting, and how her skills in music and connecting with people laid the foundation for her success in public relations.Kennedy delves into the unique aspects of Victorious PR, emphasizing the agency's authentic approach and her personal role in its growth, highlighting how they achieved remarkable success through PR alone. She discusses her “Authority Creator” program, designed to empower businesses and CEOs in handling their own PR, making high-level strategies accessible even to startups.The conversation also explores the significance of personal branding and PR in establishing a strong identity in the business world. Kennedy uses powerful examples, including the mention of Donald Trump, to illustrate the impact of a personal brand. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to harness the power of PR to amplify their influence.
Ho ho hello! Christmas may already seem a distant memory, but we have gathered in our finest festive gear for one final treat - the Eurogamer Newscast News Quiz of the Year 2023. A now annual tradition, the news quiz sees us look back at some of the year's more oddball news headlines and argue over who deserves the most points for remembering them. From 50 Cent to Heinz ketchup to a video game breaking the Geneva Convention - 2023 has had it all. But do you remember why? Play along at home as we set Eurogamer's news elves - Ed Nightingale, Victoria Kennedy and Liv Ngan - 23 questions looking back over 2023. Good luck to you all - and a very happy new year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our host Thamina Stoll wraps up Season 2 and highlights the incredible work of her 12 guests. We had inspirational and award-winning founders, venture capitalists, angel investors on this show. If you haven't listened to all episodes yet, maybe this brief overview helps you decide which episodes to prioritize.Thamina also reveals when we will be back for Season 3, AND she gives us a teaser on which guests you can expect next season. A big thank you to Elizabeth Galbut, Janvi Shah, Victoria Kennedy, Gigi Robinson, Bridgette L. Smith, Jasmine Anouna, Galia Gichon, Titilope Adedokun, Stacy Francis, Catherine Merritt, Joy Fan and Meggie Palmer for having been fabulous guests!
Victoria Reggie Kennedy, US-Botschafterin in Österreich, verteidigt im FALTER-Gespräch Joe Bidens Weltpolitik, erklärt das innenpolitische Chaos in den USA und erinnert sich an Wahlkämpfe gemeinsam mit ihrem verstorbenen Mann, Senator Edward Kennedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Victoria Kennedy, the CEO of Victorious PR, TEDx speaker and a distinguished Wall Street Journal best-selling author. Victoria's background in classical music opened her path in branding and public relations, and in 2020 she scaled her company from 0 to $1 million in the first year. Three years later, she's been covering crypto and branding events all over the world and she has spoken at events for ambassadors, lords, and dignitaries in such prestigious locations as the House of Commons and Guildhall in London and the Vatican. We discuss: Mindset, routines and everyday tricks Business Leadership in the rise of AI Is Global Impact really the goal? https://victoriakennedyofficial.com Follow along at: www.emilyjaenson.com www.leadershipisfemale.com instagram.com/emilyjaenson instagram.com/leadershipisfemale --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leadershipisfemale/support
In this episode, your host Doug Utberg speaks with Victoria Kennedy about how entrepreneurs can use their personal brand to grow their business without expensive advertising plans. Victoria's PR firm works with successful entrepreneurs to help them build their personal brands to grow their businesses. https://victoriouspr.com If you want to know more about Victoria, click HERE. https://victoriakennedyofficial.com/ If you're a founder or CEO who is value-focused and puts your people first, please apply to be a guest on the show HERE. https://peoplefirstleaders.net/guest
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we share our warp pipe dreams for Mario Kart 9, as the final wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC gets its release date. Nintendo has elongated the lifespan of its Wii U Mario Kart creation to last the entirety of the Switch era - and now we've reached the point where pretty much every track from the series worth playing has been crammed inside. So what's next, if Nintendo can't simply go bigger? Fresh ideas are needed, we feel. When will the Mario Kart series get a course creator? Is this the time - so that Nintendo can hand over some creative control to the community, and run the game as more of a live service platform? How about changes to the game's characters, with special abilities to make different racers feel unique? And what about the idea of turning Mario Kart into more of a Nintendo Kart, with additional crossover franchises? Joining me to discuss are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale, Victoria Kennedy and Liv Ngan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss this week's Xbox Partner Preview showcase, which featured around a dozen intriguing titles coming to Microsoft's console in the near-ish future. Tomorrow's Alan Wake 2 got a final airing and it looks just as creepy as we'd have hoped. Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth has an Animal Crossing mode, and Liv in particular is delighted. Oh and Still Wakes The Deep - the spooky game from Everybody's Gone To The Rapture set on a Scottish oil rig, looks great. Opinion is a little more mixed on Metal Gear Solid Green Triangle: Snake Eater, with the visual style critiqued by some quarters of the internet today. Joining me to discuss the rest are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale, Victoria Kennedy and Liv Ngan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss what's next for Microsoft and Activision Blizzard now they have finally tied the knot. This week, Xbox boss Phil Spencer sounded a note of caution over how quickly we'd see the fruits of Microsoft's $68.7bn Activision Blizzard acquisition for ourselves. There will be no immediate drop of Activision classics on Xbox Game Pass, and no sudden insertion of Master Chief in Call of Duty. Long-term, though, Spencer is keen to hear from Activision's teams about what they want to make - whether that's a return to Guitar Hero, Skylanders or Tony Hawk games, or something else entirely. We also ponder Microsoft's plans for a mobile game presence, driven by Candy Crush maker King. Could Gears of War turn up on mobile? What about Viva Piñata? Joining me this week are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale, Victoria Kennedy and Liv Ngan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Eurogamer Newscast, we discuss Sony's newly-announced PlayStation 5 "Slim", which is set to launch in the US next month. Repeatedly leaked, the PS5 Slim's existence was not too much of a surprise, though word that its digital version would cost more in the US and that you now need to splash out £25 to stand the console upright still managed to raise some eyebrows. Rather than a proper mid-gen refresh, the Slim is more of a redesign - with no real incentive for existing PS5 owners to upgrade. Still, is a good resdesign? Does it position the console's digital edition as the PS5's main version? And most importantly, is standing your console vertical better? Joining me this week are Eurogamer's Ed Nightingale, Victoria Kennedy and Liv Ngan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we sit down with the remarkable Victoria Kennedy, Founder & General Partner at Seed to Harvest Ventures, a Venture Capital fund passionately advocating for women of color founders at the pre-seed and seed stages, ensuring their voices are heard even when they are not in the room.Victoria sheds light on the alarming statistics regarding Black female startup founders' access to venture capital, underlining the urgent need for change. With only 0.34 percent of total venture capital invested in Black female founders in the first half of 2021, the disparities are stark.Seed to Harvest's unique mission centers on investing in products and companies developed by and for women of color. Victoria emphasizes that historically overlooked individuals bring a fresh perspective, which can lead to innovative solutions for underserved markets. Women of color are poised to become the next billion dollar consumers, holding significant purchasing power, making them an exciting investment opportunity.Victoria shares her insights into creative fundraising strategies and underscores the importance of mental health, dismantling limiting narratives and building a comprehensive support network to thrive in this demanding industry.
Welcome to an electrifying episode where we dive deep into the world of PR with the extraordinary Victoria Kennedy. Get ready to unleash the power of PR and discover how you can elevate your business to new heights. In this captivating conversation, Victoria shares invaluable insights and actionable steps to help you stand out from your competitors and make a lasting impact. Victoria emphasizes the importance of PR and how it can transform your business. She highlights that PR is not just for big corporations, but accessible to anyone, regardless of their size. With her vast experience and successful PR agency, Victoria reveals that even small steps can yield tremendous results. Whether it's engaging with podcast hosts, tapping into your network, or starting a conversation on social media, she urges you to take inspired action today. Her secret sauce for success is—reinvention. She shares her own remarkable journey from being an opera singer to building a multi-million-dollar PR firm. Through her infectious enthusiasm, she encourages listeners to reinvent themselves, shedding limiting beliefs and embracing their potential. Victoria's message is clear: you have the power to redefine who you are and what you can achieve. So, get ready to step into the spotlight, share your unique story with the world, and watch the doors of opportunity swing wide open. Get ready for an episode packed with motivation, actionable strategies, and a generous dose of Victoria's infectious energy. Tune in now and uncover the PR potential that lies within you. Chapter Stamps: Chapter 1: The Power of PR and Self-Image - PR shapes self-image and opens doors for growth. [00:15:47 - 00:16:26] Chapter 2: Actionable Steps to Stand Out - Take immediate action to find podcast opportunities and start your PR journey. [00:16:28 - 00:19:35] Chapter 3: Reinvention and Potential - Victoria's journey from opera singer to successful PR business owner. [00:21:12 - 00:23:09] Chapter 4: The Impact of Sharing Your Story - Sharing your unique story has a moral obligation and inspires others. [00:23:30 - 00:25:00] Chapter 5: True Wisdom is Action - Taking inspired action is key to personal growth and success. [00:25:16 - 00:26:00] Chapter 6: Victoria's Inner Superpower - Victoria's ability to reinvent herself and choose her identity. [00:26:15 - 00:27:00] Chapter 7: Conclusion and Call to Action - Appreciation for Victoria's insights and a reminder to take action and make a difference. [00:28:04 - 00:29:40] Pullout Quotes: "PR is the vehicle that I chose to get me where I wanna be. I believe it can help you too. Any vehicle can though, if I'm being honest with you. It just takes action every single day to make a difference." "You have a unique story, and it's your moral obligation to share it with others. Don't keep it inside. Get on a podcast, write an article. People wanna hear your story. Please share it with the world." "Every single morning you wake up and you choose to re-inhabit those habits that you say are you. They are not you. What if you decided to wake up today and say, 'You know what? I'm an action taker. That's who I'm gonna choose to be. Now I'm gonna reinvent myself.'" "Changing that mindset to go after what you want, and you can make it happen. We all have amazing potential. You just have to look inside to unlock it." "PR is not just for large corporations. You're never too small to start PR. Take inspired action and put yourself out there. Share your knowledge, share your value. Make the world a better place." Socials: Website: https://victoriakennedyofficial.com/ Company Website: https://victoriouspr.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-kennedy-2037a620a/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevictoriakennedy/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevictoriakennedy/ ----more---- Join us for the 'DIY Studio Grade Podcast & TV Under $100 using AI' live launch event! 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Victoria Kennedy is a Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author, TEDx speaker, and well-respected authority in public relations. She is the CEO of Victorious PR, an award-winning multi-million dollar PR agency that helps impactful leaders and businesses be seen and heard to have a greater influence on the world. She is a highly in-demand speaker on all things branding and publicity and has helped many clients boost their visibility and revenue. Because of her expertise, she has been a trusted speaker and contributor to such organizations as Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Inman News, and Yahoo! Finance. She is a proud member of both the Rolling Stone Culture Council as well as the Forbes Agency Council. Victoria is also an accomplished classical singer. Most recently her song, “O Mio Babbino Caro” went straight to #1 on the iTunes Classical Charts and she is regularly asked to sing at events all over the world, including Million Dollar Mastermind in Dallas and the opening of Forbes Netherlands in Europe. Victoria organically scaled Victorious PR to over one million dollars in revenue within their first year in business. In addition to running a successful multi-7-figure PR agency, she has also given talks and workshops and worked as a trusted consultant for Entrepreneurs, C-level executives, and top Inc. 5000 companies. She has been featured in over 200 publications and podcasts nationally and internationally. From Victoria: "In my recent article for Forbes Agency Council, I talk about the recession and why businesses need PR in a difficult year such as 2023. - why you need PR in 2023 even if you didn't plan the budget for it - simple things you can do today to stand out from your competition and start sharing your story - the biggest thing I learned when I started my business is that I am still implementing https://victoriakennedyofficial.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thevictoriakennedy/ https://victoriouspr.com/ https://AuthorityCreator.co
No one is ever just one thing! Victoria Kennedy went from Opera Singer to building an award-winning, multi-million dollar PR agency that has helped dozens of entrepreneurs become the number one authority in their niche.In this episode, Victoria and Nicole discuss the power of becoming the person who's been featured in Forbes and how it changes your life and business forever. But it's not about the actual publications you're in, it's about how you feel about it, and what you're going to do with that opportunity. Push play now to hear: ✨ The importance of mindset and energy in press features.✨ The role of PR in authority building.✨ The legacy and longevity created through PR. Check out Victoria's Authority Creator membership for all the tools and resources you need to get featured in top publications and podcasts.Ready to attract unicorn clients!? Book a call with the Wonder Team!And as always, for more trouble go to Real Unicorns Don't Wear Pants.
Lahari talks to Victoria Kennedy and Isabelle Seale, who are product and design leaders turned investors who set early stage companies up for long term success. Their VC, Seed to Harvest, believes companies built by and for women of color (WOC) are the new unicorns. We talk about the basics of the VC world, exploring generational wealth as it impacts WOC, and access to financial literacy. Learn more about them on their website https://www.seedtoharvestvs.com/This episode was sponsored by Brooklyn Delhi, use code LAHARI10 at checkout for 10% off!
1082 On today's episode, we're sitting down with a true powerhouse in the world of public relations and branding. Our guest is a Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author, TEDx speaker, and the CEO of an award-winning, multi-million dollar PR agency. She's a highly sought-after speaker on all things PR and has helped numerous clients boost their visibility and revenue. In addition to running her successful agency, she's also a member of the Rolling Stone Culture Council and the Forbes Agency Council, and an accomplished classical singer who has topped the iTunes Classical Charts. So let's give a warm welcome to the show, Victoria Kennedy! Email:- victoria@victoriouspr.com Website: https://victoriakennedyofficial.com Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/thevictoriakennedy/ ___________ Go to www.BusinessBros.biz to be a guest on the show or to find out more on how we can help you get more customers! #Businesspodcasts #smallbusinesspodcast #businessmarketingtips #businessgrowthtips #strategicthinking #businessmastery #successinbusiness #businesshacks #marketingstrategist #wealthcreators #businessstrategies #businesseducation #businesstools #businesspodcast #businessmodel #growthmarketing #businesshelp #businesssupport #salesfunnel #buildyourbusiness #podcastinglife #successgoals #wealthcreation #marketingcoach #smallbusinesstips #businessmarketing #marketingconsultant #entrepreneurtips #businessstrategy #growyourbusiness --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/businessbrospod/support
Victoria Kennedy and Isabelle Seale are the co-founders of Seed to Harvest Ventures, a pre-seed and seed-stage fund that invests in software companies that are founded by women of color. They are product and design professionals with 10+ years of experience scaling products and teams for early to mid-stage startups. Now they are supporting founders who are historically overlooked by providing them with education, resources, and connections to scale their businesses. In their conversation with Katie Hankinson, Victoria and Isabelle share how they started partnering together and the goals of Seed to Harvest Ventures. Throughout the episode, they explain why they chose to focus on women of color, how to fundamentally change the tech ecosystem, and the future of investing. In-flight topics: Their backgrounds and how they started partnering together The unprecedented financial opportunity of women of color Fundamentally changing the tech ecosystem Being a different VC and changing the landscape The future of investing …and more! Connect with Seed to Harvest: STH Website: https://www.seedtoharvestvs.com/ STH on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sthventures/ Victoria on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-kennedy-10/ Isabelle on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelleseale/
Victoria Kennedy catches up with Lou Diamond on Thrive LouD to discuss the incredible growth of her company Victorious PR and the relaunch of her music career. Victoria newest release, her personal rendition of “O Mio Babbino Caro”, reached #1 in the UK and #3 in the US on iTunes Classical Charts! ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***