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I'm excited to have this guest on the show. We are diving into a series involving the video game industry and who better to lead off this season is Tanya DePass. Tanya DePass is the founder and Director of I Need Diverse Games, a not-for-profit organization based in Chicago, which is dedicated to better diversification of all aspects of gaming. I Need Diverse Games serves the community by supporting marginalized developers. Tanya is a lifelong Chicagoan who loves everything about gaming, #INeedDiverseGames spawn point, and wants to make the industry better and more inclusive for everyone. She's a partnered Twitch variety broadcaster; and often speaks on issues of diversity, feminism, race, intersectionality & other topics online, at conventions, and as a public speaker. She's named as one of The Game Awards Future Class 2020, a diverse group of builders, thinkers, and dreamers whose voices elevate and diversify our art form. It recognizes individuals around the world who represent the bright, bold, and inclusive future for video games. She was also named as one of Gamers of the Year 2020 by Kotaku along with three of her contemporaries. She was also invited to the Xbox MVP program in February 2021. Her work to make the industry more inclusive has been highlighted in Game Changer, Directed by Tina Charles, WNBA star & olympian as well as filmmaker. The short documentary premiered at Tribeca 2021, as part of the Queen Collective; an initiative started by Queen Latifah, supported by Proctor & Gamble in an effort to get more Black women into filmmaking. Game Changer was also featured as part of BETHer's 2021 Juneteenth Programming on 19 June 2021. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Jeff Yenzer joins us today to talk about the importance of Human Resources and company culture. Jeff has 20 years of HR experience. He's also an Xbox MVP and has been highlighted by Microsoft as a Culture Consultant. John Laster and Justin Connors chat with Jeff about the different risks that HR can mitigate and how important company culture can be. This applies to all indie game devs, tech startups and video game companies. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Manual Save Podcast with John Laster Hear from all sides of the tech and gaming industry with John Laster. Whether its indie games, AAA Studios, Start-Ups, Esports, Content Creators and more, you can find a little something for all the gaming and tech enthusiasts here. To be a part of the podcast - or to learn more please contact us at: john@johnlasterlaw.com Social Media Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmlaster/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LasterEsq Jeff Yenzer https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffyenzer/ http://www.yenzerconsulting.com/
Luke, Elliot and Kolby chat about the Xbox Series X and S launch, their impressions and their hopes for the generation. Luke also has a chat with Xbox MVP and Xbox Ambassador Community Champion Dhayana […] http://media.blubrry.com/350726/p/joy.org.au/checkpoint/wp-content/uploads/sites/330/2020/11/20201112-Checkpoint-TopicDiscussion.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 54:28 — 49.9MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Xbox Series Launch Special appeared first on Checkpoint.
Luke, Elliot and Kolby chat about the Xbox Series X and S launch, their impressions and their hopes for the generation. Luke also has a chat with Xbox MVP and Xbox Ambassador Community Champion Dhayana […] http://media.blubrry.com/350726/p/joy.org.au/checkpoint/wp-content/uploads/sites/330/2020/11/20201112-Checkpoint-TopicDiscussion.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 54:28 — 49.9MB) Subscribe or Follow Us: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS The post Xbox Series Launch Special appeared first on Checkpoint.
In This Episode… Obele and Zach talk Twitch streams, the future social media, and Miami drivers with VP of Social Media for OneUnited Bank and five-time awarded Xbox MVP, Rochelle Hinds. [01:28] Rochelle wastes no time diving right in, she relates "transparency" to the word necessary, explaining that both individuals and businesses have to be authentic, upfront and honest in order to ultimately win hearts and minds. [07:23] Zach flips the script and gives the bold prediction that 3 years from now social media will go back to doing more good than harm to society, and challenges Rochelle to share how we make this happen. [19:48] Rochelle shares the best thing she's been a part of, a truly heartwarming story of being a part of a community of Xbox gamers who came together to give back. [34:18] Rochelle builds her dream creative incubator, aiming to help creatives with technology to share their work with the world, and Zach has an interesting opinion on who Rochelle's ideal partner should be. [37:11] Finally, Rochelle comes off mute to remind us to be empowered. She shares how important it is to overcome imposter syndrome and fear in order to take risks and achieve your goals. People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show Rochelle Hinds was our guest today. Learn more about OneUnited Bank's Bank Black program. Find Rochelle on Twitch where she live streams Wednesday and Friday nights (7-9pm ET) as well as co-hosting the TRIBUNAL Podcast bi-weekly on Sundays. Episode Length: 39:53 Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!
In episode 53 of the Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) we welcome Malik Prince, Program Manager for the Xbox MVP and Ambassador Teams to the show to discuss representation in games, positive Xbox communities, and his moments of inspiration working with Xbox higher ups like Sarah Bond, Aaron Greenberg, and Phil Spencer. We'll examine Microsoft's strategic partnership with GameStop, discuss Microsoft's new plan to bring xCloud to iOS devices, and evaluate why Marvel's Avengers has a dwindling player base. Enjoy!The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.Twitter: InsipidGhostTwitch.tv/InsipidGhost Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.comPlease consider leaving a review on iTunes or your podcast service of choice. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
This week Sam talks with EightBitBlonde (content creator, freelance community manager, and Xbox MVP) and Moto (content creator and Xbox MVP) about their work (and hers) in the games community, the MVP (Most Valuable Professional) Award Program, and other things game related.What is the Xbox MVP Award? It is an award bestowed upon people who are "community leaders who’ve demonstrated an exemplary commitment to helping others get the most out of their experience with Xbox products and services...The award allows Xbox to recognize community leaders for their contributions, while bringing other voices into game, product, and service development through direct conversations, relationships, and the annual Xbox MVP Summit."What We're Playing:The Division 2Yonder: Cloud Catcher ChroniclesAnthemTetris 99Apex LegendsWhat We're Drinking:WaterCoffee (Oddly this week we were all sick coming home from Summit)Links of NoteXbox MVP Award ProgramGeeks Respawn (Moto's podcast)Girls on Games (EBB's podcast)EightbitBlonde on MixerMoto on MixerNYMG Episode 147 (Moto's last NYMG appearance)NYMG Episode 180 (EBB's last NYMG appearance)
Hello Listeners, Rhys, Clay, Ross and Carina discuss our ID@Xbox Indie Game of the week 'Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice', Go over the hottest topics on the subreddit and provide an update on the achievement challenge for April. We also have an amazing interview with Malik Prince, the PM of the Xbox MVP program and a whole lot more!
Primeira tentativa. RAYMON, Xbox MVP, falando tipo Snapchat sobre o que acontece no PXB.
Roundtable discussion about breaking NDAs, behind the scenes stories about being an Xbox MVP and why Microsoft should bring back the original Xbox community team, Gamerscore Blog.
Amanda read a book that was definitely not by Patrick Rothfuss. Blythe's cat peed on her. Jeff is back from the Xbox MVP summit. Rissy wants to dissect dumb people.
Electronic Arts scores an exclusive partnership with Disney to publish Star Wars games. What does this mean for the franchise? Xbox MVP and EUCantina.net administrator William Devereux joins Erik and Eric to discuss the big announcement. Plus, The Clone Wars gets some much-deserved recognition, J.J. Abrams discusses balancing what fans want with what he wants, and a whole lot more.
Electronic Arts scores an exclusive partnership with Disney to publish Star Wars games. What does this mean for the franchise? Xbox MVP and EUCantina.net administrator William Devereux joins Erik and Eric to discuss the big announcement. Plus, The Clone Wars gets some much-deserved recognition, J.J. Abrams discusses balancing what fans want with what he wants, and a whole lot more.