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Kim Pallister - General Manager, Gaming Solutions, Services and Worldwide Developer Relations at Intel Corporation
Season 1, Ep. 8
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When you think ‘Intel’ you probably think microprocessors. The little pieces of silicon that makes your computer Go. Our guest for this episode, Kim Pallister, is working to change that and help champion all the various ways that Intel participates or shepherds diverse initiatives in gaming across Desktop, Cloud, Mixed Reality and more.Kim has a unique perspective on and passion for how technologies of today are converging to create the playgrounds of tomorrow and in this chat we touch upon subjects ranging from AI, Cloud, MR, Social Media, Super Powers and beyond.
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4. Kerry Murphy - CEO & Founder at The Fabricant
01:09:23Digital fashion has become one of the fastest growing industries in the crypto and NFT space. At the heart of the movement is The Fabricant, a decentralized digital fashion house focused on building the wardrobe of the metaverse. Join CEO Kerry Murphy for an introspective on all things digital fashion, from building a personal identity to democratizing a traditionally exclusive industry.
3. Pim de Witte - CEO and co-founder of Medal.tv
59:20Gaming has always been a social medium, and its value as a way to connect with friends has become more evident than ever over the past two years. Pim de Witte is CEO and co-founder of Medal.tv, a platform that allows gamers to seamlessly record, clip, edit and share short gameplay videos with friends. Listen in as Pim dives into social trends in gaming, what makes Medal.tv unique, and how they recognized influencers as a key to their success.
2. Jungsuk Jay Lee - CEO of NAVER Z USA
01:00:44Gaming and social platforms have intersected in ways that can make it hard to distinguish the two. Jay Lee is CEO of Naver Z USA, the creators of Zepeto, a metaverse platform where users create their own avatar, experience a virtual world, and share content while connecting with other users around the globe. Join Jay for a discussion on Zepeto, the future of digital worlds with gaming elements as social platforms, de-centralization, and more.
1. Rex Woodbury - Partner at Index Ventures
01:07:15It’s impossible to talk about the future of tech without mentioning a buzzword like web3, the metaverse, or crypto. These topics can be extremely polarizing - for every staunch proponent there are an equal number of skeptics, not to mention the masses who are confused about it all. Rex Woodbury is an expert in all things digital, from online communication to web3 and digital economies. Rex joins the podcast to break down what web3 really means, its opportunities and challenges, and what the future of the internet might look like.
27. Season 1 wrap up
38:32We wrap up season 1 of the podcast looking back at the lessons learned from all of our excellent guests.
26. Sam Lake - Creative Director at Remedy
01:07:48After over 26 years at Remedy designing narratives for games like Max Payne, Alan Wake, and Control, Sam Lake has been influential in the evolution of storytelling in games. Sam and Ben dig into how he got his start in games, how narrative design has evolved, building story worlds, fan fiction, and the future of interconnectivity across franchises.
25. Scott Reismanis - Founder of mod.io & ModDB.com
01:04:15The growth of modding has had a profound impact on the way today’s games are created - developers can provide platforms for their players to experiment with, and players can have a taste of development tools. Scott Reismanis has been fascinated with the modding community since its early days, and founded ModDB in 2002 as a way for modders to connect and share their creations. Join us as Scott reflects on the impressive work of modders, their role as creators and the effect modding has had on the games industry.
24. Cory Strassburger - Artist and Xanadu Creator
54:46Cory Strassburger drew from an impressive background in film, vfx and motion graphics to become a pioneer in the AR and VR field. Cory created a motion capture technology that allows him to bring a metahuman avatar to life in a YouTube series called Xanadu. Join Cory - and his metahuman alter-ego character Blu - as he shares his thoughts on the metaverse, the next steps in AR/VR tech, and the future of immersive experiences in entertainment.
23. Tracy Fullerton - Director at USC Game Innovation Lab
01:04:02At the dawn of the video game industry, there wasn’t a strong relationship between higher education and gaming. One of the first people to start forging a connection between the two was Tracy Fullerton, an experimental game designer, professor and director emeritus of the USC Games program. Tracy joins the podcast to discuss the process of building USC’s program and research center, how the teaching of game design has evolved over the years, and how the intersection of academics and game development has changed the industry.