Kacey “Lowco” Shields on Going from Creator to Product Leader at RivrStream.

• (00:00) - Introduction and Today's Topic
• (00:53) - Guest Introduction: Loko the Streamer
• (01:18) - Loko's Streaming Journey
• (03:37) - Early Streaming Setups and Challenges
• (04:54) - Finding Community and Streaming Evolution
• (10:25) - Streaming as a Career Path
• (15:39) - Representation and Challenges on Twitch
• (34:28) - Twitch's Evolution and Future
• (37:00) - The Power of Clout in the Gaming Industry
• (37:25) - The Significance of Verification and Blue Checks
• (40:10) - Navigating Inclusivity in the Gaming Industry
• (43:42) - Challenges and Performative Activism
• (53:23) - The Role of Charity Streams and Authenticity
• (56:52) - The Evolution of Streaming Practices
• (01:00:40) - The Dangers of Unsafe Streaming Practices
• (01:06:46) - Creating Family-Friendly Content
• (01:12:49) - Twitch's Evolution and Just Chatting
• (01:13:17) - Transition to Just Chatting and Creator Education
• (01:16:12) - Consistency in Content Creation
• (01:22:15) - The Importance of Niching Down
• (01:29:54) - Starting Out as a Streamer Today
• (01:37:26) - Collaborate and Find Your Community
• (01:38:52) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Stephen Ddungu on teaching Music Theory, Game Design & Solo Development Journey.

You'll hear:

• Music theory (evolution of classical music)
• How to solo develop a game
• Law in game development

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:54 Steven's Musical Journey
07:10 From Music to Game Development
11:34 The Birth of 'Sort of a Symphony'
13:34 Challenges and Success on TikTok
19:41 Solo Development vs. Teamwork
36:23 From Game Development to Cybersecurity
36:52 Learning Through Application
38:00 The Journey of Mastering Skills
47:28 The Role of Classical Music in Modern Media
53:41 The Evolution of Classical Music
57:13 Indie Game Development Challenges
01:10:08 Understanding Non-Compete Clauses in Game Development
01:11:20 Investor Faith and Contract Termination
01:12:25 Surviving Clauses and Revenue Sharing
01:16:05 Licensing and Protecting Indie IP
01:19:01 Publisher Negotiations and Revenue Agreements
01:23:09 The Role of Publishers and Self-Financing
01:28:07 Contractual Obligations and Revenue Recovery
01:31:26 Artistic Challenges and Preferences
01:35:11 Game Development Insights and Marketing Strategies
01:41:17 Educational Potential of Game Mechanics
01:44:26 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Professor Akil Fletcher on Teaching Video Games & Culture at Princeton.

You’ll hear:
• Teaching Video Games & Culture at Princeton.

• Blackness in games

• Gaming industries hot takes

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:55 Guest Introduction: Professor Akil Fletcher
01:28 Teaching Gaming Blackness at Princeton
03:04 Experiential Learning in Tokyo
04:24 Engaging with Blackness in Japanese Gaming Culture
05:14 Historical Context and Black Representation in Japan
08:59 Challenges and Stereotypes in Gaming Academia
17:13 GTA: A Parody or Problematic Representation?
34:07 Bioshock Infinite: A Critique of Utopian Ideals
47:25 Analyzing Representation in Media
49:40 Donald Glover's Writing Experience
50:59 Black Famous vs. White Famous
58:05 The Impact of Layoffs in the Gaming Industry
01:09:59 Unionization in the Gaming Industry

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