Good Game Club Podcast

Actor, producer, entrepreneur and lifelong gamer Osric Chau joins the Good Game Club to explore why games can give us something other media cannot: the chance to see ourselves, become someone else and actively shape the experience. From representation and community to indie creativity and the lessons games teach us about failure, Osric makes the case for gaming as a powerful tool for connection, i...

The future of games can come from anywhere. In this special episode of the Good Game Club, we meet the developers brought to Gamescom through Xsolla’s Developer Scholarship Program - emerging studios and creators from across the world building everything from cozy games and precision platformers to mathematical roguelikes, strategy RPGs and experimental takes on chess. We begin with Xsolla’s Justi...

What does it take to turn an early game idea into a studio capable of competing on the global stage? Recorded at the Xsolla Clubhouse during Gamescom 2026, this episode of the Good Game Club Podcast explores Azerbaijan’s emerging games ecosystem and the Xsolla Incubation Program helping a new generation of developers take their first steps into the international industry. We speak with Manny Hache...

Games don’t just entertain us - they shape how we learn, what we imagine and, potentially, what we believe the future can look like. In this episode of the Good Game Club Podcast, Alan Gershenfeld - Co-Founder and President of E-Line Media and Co-Founder of Endless Studios - joins us to explore the extraordinary potential of games as a force for impact. Drawing on a career spanning Activision, Gam...

What if the best way to prepare children for a future shaped by AI isn’t simply teaching them more technology, but teaching them how to play, create, collaborate and adapt? In this episode of the Good Game Club Podcast, we explore how Digital Schoolhouse is transforming computing education through play - turning abstract concepts into tangible experiences, making invisible games careers visible, a...

In this episode of the Good Game Club Podcast , we welcome Leo Olebe , one of the games industry's most experienced global leaders, whose career spans more than 25 years across EA, Google, YouTube, Meta and Xbox. Beyond building billion-dollar gaming businesses, Leo has become a passionate advocate for using games to create belonging, amplify diverse voices and unlock positive change. Together...

In this special episode of the Good Game Club Podcast , recorded live at the Games for Change Africa & SDG Summit in Nairobi , we sit down with Bukola Akingbade , CEO and Founder of Kucheza Gaming. Bukola shares her journey from digital marketing into game development, explains why audience-first thinking has shaped every decision at Kucheza, and discusses the enormous opportunity for African...

Recorded live at the Games for Change Africa & SDG Summit in Nairobi , this special episode of the Good Game Club Podcast features Gautam Shah , Founder of Internet of Elephants . After a 20-year career at Accenture, Gautam left the corporate world to combine technology, conservation and game design, creating experiences that reconnect people with wildlife. The conversation explores why lastin...

Recorded live at the Games for Change Africa & SDG Summit in Nairobi , this episode of the Good Game Club Podcast features Hugo Obi , Founder and CEO of Maliyo Games . As one of the pioneers of Africa's games industry, Hugo shares his vision for building a sustainable, pan-African ecosystem that creates culturally authentic games for both local and global audiences. The conversation explor...

In this episode of the Good Game Club Podcast , we're joined by Dr. Rachel Kowert , Research Director at Games for Change , to discuss her groundbreaking new white paper, Raising Good Gamers: What Families Need to Know About Video Games and Well-Being . Released at the annual Games for Change Festival in New York, the white paper marks the next phase of Raising Good Gamers , a Games for Change...

Can gaming become one of the most powerful tools for preparing people for the future of work? In this episode of the Good Game Club Podcast , we speak with David Barrie , Co-Founder of Game Academy , about how games develop real-world skills, why gamers are uniquely positioned for the future economy, and how gaming communities can unlock opportunities for education, employment and social mobility....

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. Drawing on three decades of leadership across Electronic Arts, Xbox, Activision and now Savvy, Brian shares insights into building one of the world's most ambitious gaming ecosystems, the rise of esports, the...

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. Drawing on his experience advising governments, regulators, and NGOs, George explains why games should no longer be viewed simply as entertainment products but as powerful digital communities, cultural space...

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. Recorded during London Games Festival, the conversation explores how the games industry can create opportunities far beyond entertainment - from helping indie developers access global funding to supporting inclusive gaming through partners...

The Good Game Club Podcast heads to Dubai as the Dubai Film and Games Commission officially announces a new partnership to make Dubai the home of the podcast. Recorded live at the GamesBeat Summit 2026, this panel explores how games are shaping a more inclusive, connected and positive future — from sustainability and accessibility to education, mental health and global storytelling. Featuring Jude...

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. Dan explains why focus, accountability and long-term commitment matter in social impact, and how games can mobilise players, employees and communities around measurabl...

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. As World Reborn prepares for release on May 14th, Jess joins Jude Ower and Mathias Gredal Nørvig to explo...

Recorded live at the Games for Change Summit in London for a special Good Game Club Podcast episode with @sweeetanj  Anjali Bhimani. Together, we’ll explore how games shape storytelling, culture and human connection. This is a live, unscripted conversation about the role games play in our lives, far beyond entertainment, and why they matter more than ever in today’s world. Whether you are part of...

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. Jude and Matthias are joined by Susanna Pollack , President of Games for Change , and Danny Marti Head of Public Affairs and Global Policy at Tencent for a timely conversation about the upcoming Raising Good Gamers i...

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. This episode explores a reality that is often overlooked. When disabled players are excluded from games, they are not just missing entertainment. They can be missing out on social connection, learning, problem solving, confidence and shared experien...

When games reach hundreds of millions - even billions - of people, they become more than entertainment. They become culture. In the latest episode of Good Game Club, Maria Sayans reflects on what it means to hold that kind of influence, and why responsibility isn’t just personal, but something the entire games industry must reckon with. With over 160 million players, Monument Valley may be a small...

The debut episode of the Good Game Club Podcast drops tomorrow morning at 8am GMT, so listen along as Bastian Bergmann - Co-Founder of Solsten and author of Press Play: 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.

In this pilot episode, our hosts Jude and Mathias break down what the Good Game Club Podcast has been created for - shining much-needed light on the positive impact digital play can have on people and the planet. Think climate change, mental heath, mindfulness, education & skills. The Good Game Podcast is supported by a strategic partnership with Tencent, working together to shape a more posit...