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The Podcast
Osric Chau on risk and the importance of representation – and why gaming is a skill
‘Supernatural’ actor, producer and entrepreneur Osric Chau joins Jude Ower MBE and Mathias Gredal Nørvig on the Good Game Club podcast.
Good Game Club Spotlights the Next Generation of Global Games Talent with the Xsolla Developer Scholarship Program
Nine developers from Colombia to Malaysia, Ireland to Norway share the games, ideas and ambitions they brought to Gamescom 2026
Good Game Club Spotlights Azerbaijan’s Emerging Games Industry Talent In Special Gamescom Episode
Xsolla’s Manny Hachey joins Azerbaijani developers at the Xsolla Clubhouse in Cologne to discuss how incubation, mentorship and global industry access can help turn early-stage ideas into viable games businesses
Popular media shapes our vision of the future: Alan Gershenfeld on why games must look beyond dystopia
The games industry should look beyond its reliance on dystopian worlds and use its extraordinary world-building power to help people imagine and create better futures, according to Alan Gershenfeld, President and Co-Founder of E-Line Media.
Shahneila Saeed, Head of Education at Ukie | Schools must rethink children’s skills for the AI age.
Technology is changing faster than schools can keep up - and trying to predict the precise technical skills children will need in ten years’ time may be the wrong way to prepare them for the future.
Finding Your Tribe Through Games | Leo Olebe on bringing people in, the power of belonging and the future of games
With a 26-year career spanning some of the biggest companies and platforms in gaming - including EA, BioWare, Google, YouTube, Meta and Xbox - Leo Olebe has experienced the industry from almost every angle.
Bukola Akingbade | Building an Industry, Not Just Games
Kucheza Gaming founder Bukola Akingbade explains why Africa's future in games depends on collaboration, commercial sustainability and creating experiences people genuinely want to play.
Gautam Shah | From Curiosity to Conservation
Internet of Elephants founder Gautam Shah explains why games won't save nature overnight - but they can help millions of people build a lifelong relationship with the natural world.
Hugo Obi | Culture Is the Competitive Advantage
Maliyo Games founder Hugo Obi explains why Africa's future in games won't be built by copying the rest of the world - but by embracing its own stories, talent and identity.
From Panic to Partnership: Dr Rachel Kowert on Raising Good Gamers
Games for Change Research Director Dr Rachel Kowert explains why parents, policymakers and the games industry need a more balanced conversation about children’s digital lives.
David Barrie | What If Gaming Is the Best Education We Have?
Can gaming become one of the most powerful tools for preparing people for the future of work?
Brian Ward | How Games Build Skills, Communities and Careers
In this episode of the Good Game Club Podcast, we sit down with Brian Ward, CEO of Savvy Games Group, to explore how Saudi Arabia is reshaping the future of gaming through Vision 2030.
George Osborn | Power Play: How Games Shape Culture, Politics and Society
In this episode of the Good Game Club Podcast, journalist, consultant, and Power Play author George Osborn explores the growing intersection between video games, politics, policy, and society.
Berkley Egenes | Gaming is for Everyone: Xsolla, SpecialEffect & the Next Era of Gaming
The latest episode of the Good Game Club Podcast dives into the power of gaming ecosystems, accessibility, and community impact with Berkley Egenes from Xsolla.
Dan Goldenberg | Helping Veterans Build New Futures Through the Call of Duty Endowment
The Good Game Club heads to Los Angeles to speak with Dan Goldenberg, Executive Director of the Call of Duty Endowment, about how one of gaming’s biggest franchises has helped place more than 169,000 veterans into high-quality jobs.
Jessica Murrey | From Peace Builder to Game Designer
The latest episode of the Good Game Club podcast features Jessica Murrey, CEO and co-founder of Wicked Saints Studios, an Emmy Award-winning storyteller and former international peacebuilder using games to help young people build confidence, navigate conflict and take action in the real world.
Anjali Bhimani | Live Recording: The power of storytelling in crafting positive communities
Recorded live at the Games for Change Summit in London for a special Good Game Club Podcast episode with @sweeetanj Anjali Bhimani.
Susanna Pollack & Danny Marti | Raising Good Gamers: A Global Partnership for Healthy Play
Recorded on the road in San Francisco during GDC Festival of Gaming, this episode of the Good Game Club Podcast explores how we raise healthier, safer and more informed young players.
Mick Donegan | Making Play Accessible For All
We sat down to speak with Mick Donegan, founder and CEO of SpecialEffect, about what accessible gaming really looks like and why it matters so deeply.
Maria Sayans | The Cultural Power of Games
When games reach hundreds of millions - even billions - of people, they become more than entertainment. They become culture.
Bastian Bergmann | Why Every Company Needs A Gaming Strategy
Why Every Company Needs a Gaming Strategy - joins us to explore why play matters more than ever. For people, for brands and for how we build trust in a digital world.
Good Game Club Episode #0: Pilot
The Good Game Podcast is supported by a strategic partnership with Tencent, working together to shape a more positive future through the power of games.
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