Real Time Strategy

Brad de Ramón, Emily Gogle, and Sam Mosher break down the 2022 summer showcase season so far, including PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest, Xbox & Bethesda Games’ showcase, and more.   Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Our Summers So Far (Rock Climbing, Music Festivals) 8:50 - UploadVR Summer Showcase 12:19 - PlayStation State of Play and PSVR2 23:27 - So Many Space and Evil AI Games! 31:06 - Wor...

NPR video game writer Keller Gordon joins Kaitlyn Red Wing and Brad de Ramón to discuss recent advancements in the use of video games as medical treatment.   Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Getting to Know Keller (Elden Ring, Relaxing Games) 15:22 - Our Favorite Games 22:21 - Keller’s Games Reporting Background 31:57 - Using Video Games to Treat Cognitive Disorders   Follow us on Twitter @RealTimeStrats...

Kaitlyn Red Wing and Sam Mosher enter the metaverse this week with Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Byte, “the first-ever Coca-Cola flavor born in the metaverse.” The pair use the new soda to kickstart a conversation with fellow TriplePointer Zach Ferenchak about the metaverse, what it means for gaming, and how close we are to its realization.   Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Getting to Know Zach (Forza Horizon 5,...

Kaitlyn Red Wing and Emily Gogle attended PAX East 2022 and organized an amazing client event. This week, they sat down with Sam Mosher to share their stories and takeaways from one of gaming’s biggest consumer events.   Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Getting to Know Emily (Journalism, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Assassin’s Creed) 19:49 - PAX East 2022 and Event Safety 23:46 - Emily and Kaitlyn’s Pin...

GDC returned as an in-person event this year for the first time since 2019. Kaitlyn Red Wing and Erich Schuler attended the show and sat down with Sam Mosher this week to discuss their time in San Francisco, Erich’s experiences as a conference associate, and what to know and expect for future industry events.   Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Getting to Know Erich (Final Fantasy XIV, Games PR Background...

Natalie Flores, the newly appointed assistant managing editor at Fanbyte, joins Kaitlyn Red Wing and Sam Mosher to chat about cozy indie games, the magic of Fanbyte’s gaming team, and how games journalists work with PR professionals.   Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 4:05 - What We’ve Been Playing (Elden Ring, Haven, Fortnite, Ooblets) 23:01 - Natalie’s Gaming Journalism and PR Background 32:34 - Review C...

2022 is already a big year for open world games and glowing review scores, so Kaitlyn Red Wing, Sam Mosher, and Brad de Ramón sit down to discuss both. The group shares their impressions of Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus before turning their attention to the current state of game reviews, embargoes, and scores.   Timecodes: 0:45 - Intro 1:46 - What We’ve Been Playi...

Lukas Eggen, host of LAN Parties: A Video Gaming and Esports Podcast and social media manager at the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Sam Mosher and Quinn Wageman to discuss podcasting, LAN Parties’ impressive guest roster, and the upcoming Steam Deck.   Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Lukas and Quinn’s Favorite Games 6:31 - Behind the Scenes of LAN Parties: A Video Gaming and Esports Podcast 23:39 - Our...

Freelance games journalist George Yang joins Kaitlyn Red Wing and Sam Mosher to discuss what he’s learned from two years of freelancing for outlets like IGN, GameSpot, NPR, The Washington Post, The Verge, WIRED, and more.   Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / George’s Gaming Journalism History 10:48 - How Is Games Media Changing? 20:15 - Pros and Cons of Freelancing 26:19 - How Can PR Pros Help Games Journa...

The state of E3 2022 is up in the air, so Sam Mosher and Kaitlyn Red Wing enlist the help of TriplePoint partner Eddiemae Jukes to discuss the past, present, and future of the annual gaming trade show. The group discusses how E3 arrived at its current position and how it can regain its importance in the future.   Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Eddiemae’s TriplePoint and Gaming History 11:40 - A Brief H...

2022 is already looking like an amazing year for games. Sam Mosher, Kaitlyn Red Wing, and Brad de Ramón discuss this year’s upcoming releases and if there will ever be a slow period for new games. Then the group turns their attention to Twitter to discuss why it’s the gaming industry’s preferred social platform.   Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - What We Played Over the Holidays 10:53 - The Dated Ga...

2021 is almost over, so it’s time to look back on this year in gaming with The Game Awards and look forward to 2022 with some predictions. Kaitlyn Red Wing and Sam Mosher are joined by fellow TriplePointer Brad de Ramón to discuss the awards, their favorite reveals, and how the show can improve next year. Then the group predicts 2022 industry trends and shares their most anticipated games of next...

‘Tis the season - the busiest season of all for PR professionals. Sara Green and Sam Mosher are joined by TriplePoint account director Andrew Karl to discuss how to plan, pitch, and proactively communicate for PR success during the holiday season.  And ‘tis the awards season as well! For this week’s TriplePoint of Interest, the group discusses their hopes and predictions for The Game Awards.   Tim...

Who’s ready for some gaming and PR fun? Kaitlyn Red Wing, Sara Green, and Sam Mosher kick off Real Time Strategy by discussing their gaming PR backgrounds, favorite games, and the recent trend of live-action video game adaptations.   Timecodes: 1:58 - Our Gaming PR Background 18:28 - What is TriplePoint? 24:29 - Our Favorite Games and What We’re Playing 39:35 - Live-Action Video Game Adaptations  ...

Introducing Real Time Strategy, a biweekly podcast examining the gaming industry through the lens of public relations. Hosted by gaming PR pros at TriplePoint, Real Time Strategy breaks down how PR affects your everyday gaming. Look for a new episode every other Friday in your podcast feed!