Why do so many AAA games feel increasingly expensive — but increasingly familiar? After 12 years at Epic Games and 27 years working with Unreal Engine, veteran game developer and executive Sjoerd De Jong left the company to help build something new: Immens Engine. In this episode of Gamer Galaxy, Sjoerd joins host Cher Hwang to explain why he believes the video game industry has reached a pivotal moment. They examine ballooning development costs, market saturation, risk-averse studios, the limitations of free-to-play games and the growing divide between older gamers and a younger, social-first generation raised on Roblox, Minecraft and Fortnite. Sjoerd also explains what Immens Engine is designed to do differently from Unreal Engine and…
Xbox workers from Bethesda Game Studios and id Software are speaking out about Microsoft’s planned 3,200 job cuts — and warning that the consequences could reach far beyond the people losing their jobs. In this special episode of "Gamer Galaxy," Cher Hwang speaks with three current and recently laid-off Xbox studio workers represented by the Communications Workers of America: Nathan Hahn, a technical producer at Bethesda Game Studios; Andrew Willis, a producer at id Software and union bargaining-committee member; and Elisabeth Whyte, a former senior user researcher at Bethesda whose entire research team was eliminated.
Xbox workers from Bethesda Game Studios and id Software are speaking out about Microsoft’s planned 3,200 job cuts — and warning that the consequences could reach far beyond the people losing their jobs. In this special episode of "Gamer Galaxy," Cher Hwang speaks with three current and recently laid-off Xbox studio workers represented by the Communications Workers of America: Nathan Hahn, a technical producer at Bethesda Game Studios; Andrew Willis, a producer at id Software and union bargaining-committee member; and Elisabeth Whyte, a former senior user researcher at Bethesda whose entire research team was eliminated. The workers discuss why they believe Microsoft’s layoffs threaten institutional knowledge, game quality and the…
Is the gaming industry facing a temporary correction — or a permanent transformation? In this episode of Gamer Galaxy, Cher Hwang speaks with veteran gaming journalist Dean Takahashi about the Xbox and Microsoft layoffs, the rapid yet painful adoption of artificial intelligence in game development, the future of Xbox Game Pass and the enormous expectations surrounding GTA 6. Could AI make game development faster and more accessible? Or will it be a barrier for studios? Can subscription services such as Game Pass remain sustainable? And could the unprecedented anticipation and pre-launch demand for Grand Theft Auto VI change how publishers approach major game releases? Dean also examines the global transformation of the gaming business,…
#cozygaming #gaming #pokopia #stardewvalley #animalcrossing In this week's episode of Gamer Galaxy, explore the world of cozy gaming with Liv Charette, a lifestyle gaming and tech content creator. Discover her journey from figure skating and country music to content creation, plus learn how she balances creativity, business, and passion in the evolving gaming industry. CHAPTER SUMMARY: 01:09 Liv's Journey from Figure Skating to Music to Gaming 04:23 Defining Cozy Gaming and Its Appeal 07:56 Liv's Experience as a Female Gamer and Content Creator 12:00 Liv's Childhood and Early Gaming Memories 19:35 Balancing Creativity, Business, and Mental Health 24:26 The Challenges and Rewards of Content Creation 26:23 Transition from Music to Full-Time…
“One Nation Under God” host Susie Pinto asks Cher Hwang if there has been a recent shift in American culture and whether it is bringing people closer to God.
On this week's episode of “One Nation Under God,” host Susanna Pinto speaks with "Gamer Galaxy" podcast host Cher Hwang as she reports live from Rome, Italy. The pair discusses Hwang’s first impressions of the "Eternal City” and the questions her visit has brought forth on her personal journey with faith. The pair also touch on the atmosphere in Rome and Vatican City following the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. #popeleoxiv #vaticancity #rome Credits: Host: Susana Pinto Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada Associate Producer: Mekhi Rhodes Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson Editor: Maria Morales-Salazar, Rita Cripe NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all…
NewsNation's Gamer Galaxy is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games. In this episode of "Gamer Galaxy," host Cher Hwang talks with Florence Chee about the current culture around women and gaming. Chee is the program director at the Center for Digital Ethics and Policy at Loyola University Chicago, as well as the author of "Digital Game Culture in Korea: The Social at Play," a book on women in gaming from an academic perspective. #gaming #gamers #gamergalaxytv SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/newsnationnow/ https://www.instagram.com/cherhwangtv/ https://x.com/NewsNation https://x.com/cherhwangtv https://www.tiktok.com/@newsnationnow CREDITS: Host: Cher Hwang Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Producers: Cher…
