Gamer Galaxy with Cher Hwang

Gaming is a $200 billion industry, and more adults and kids are spending big. Host Cher talks with Charles Hambro, co-founder and CEO of GEEIQ, about why brands should treat games as a marketing channel. They cover how games became social platforms and why fashion brands got there first. Hambro also explains the market intelligence brands need before they spend. In this episode they talk: 📌 Games...

Think video games are only for people with expensive consoles, gaming PCs and hours to spare? Amazon wants to change that — and in this episode, you’ll get an inside look at how. Host Cher Hwang sits down with Jeff Gattis, Amazon’s head of games, to unpack the company’s gaming strategy and the relaunch of Amazon Luna. No gaming expertise needed: The conversation explains what Luna is, how it conne...

In the evolving landscape of gaming, the Global Gaming League (GGL) emerges as a groundbreaking platform that blends celebrity culture with competitive gaming. In this episode of Gamer Galaxy, host Cher Hwang talks to CEO and founder Clinton Sparks. He's also a Grammy nominated music producer and has a long history of producing winning records. But now he's turning his attention to the gam...

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...

In this episode of "Gamer Galaxy," Katie Harbath, former Facebook elections lead and CEO of Anchor Change, joins host Cher to unpack why gaming is becoming a serious political channel. They explore how campaigns are using Twitch, livestreams and in-game ads to reach voters, why AOC’s gaming presence matters and how platforms are grappling with transparency, monetization and foreign inter...

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...

On this week's episode of "Gamer Galaxy," host Cher Hwang is joined by Gameway co-founder Emma Walbridge. Gameway is the high-end gaming lounge that's coming to an airport near you, in hopes of offering a more enjoyable experience for passengers of all ages. They talk about how the concept works, why airports bought in, and now asking for more. In this episode, they cover:- Gamew...

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 deve...

Tim Howard is a U.S. men’s national soccer team legend and the most capped goalkeeper in history. "The Secretary of Defense" shares insights on the U.S. hosting the World Cup this year, the evolution of soccer in America and his experiences with EA Sports. Learn how Howard sees the sport growing in the U.S., the impact of video games on fan engagement and Howard's personal journey fr...

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 Gaming04:23...

NewsNation's "Gamer Galaxy" is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games. In this episode of "Gamer Galaxy," we explore how small studios from across the world succeed, consider the importance of community, and discuss the evolving landscape of the global gaming industry. We also see how indie game developers are finding direction and financial rel...

NewsNation's "Gamer Galaxy" is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games. In this episode of "Gamer Galaxy," we explore emerging gaming markets across the globe, including Vietnam, Azerbaijan, India, the Middle East and North Africa (also known as MENA), Chile and Pakistan. Industry experts and game devs from around the world talk opportunities, ch...

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 Kor...

NewsNation's Gamer Galaxy is presented by https://xsolla.com/ — All the Things Powering the Business of Games. In this episode of “Gamer Galaxy,” Cher Hwang talks to Jenny Xu, founder of Talofa Games. Xu shares her journey from indie game developer to CEO, raising $6 million to create impactful wellness games. She discusses her early passion for gaming, overcoming industry barriers as a woman...

NewsNation's Gamer Galaxy is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games. Xsolla Partner Network: https://x.la/gamergalaxy In this episode, host Cher Hwang talks to Wynn Curtis, aka Wynnsanity, a mega gaming content creator with nearly 2 million subscribers on YouTube. He talks about his career journey and the lessons he learned along the way. From gaming for the first...

In this special episode of Gamer Galaxy, host Cher Hwang talks about the hottest gadgets for every gamer in your life. From kids and teens to casual gamers to advanced gamers (let's not forget the live streamers), there's something for everyone to elevate their gaming experience. Jordan Hutchinson, head of testing at BestReviews, breaks down the coolest tech this holiday season. Find out m...

NewsNation's Gamer Galaxy is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games. In this episode, host Cher Hwang and Xsolla's Berkley Egenes talk about the future of the video game industry. This conversation includes how Netflix and Amazon are just a few giants expanding into the video game world. Also, they discuss how mobile games are on the rise and how shifts in vide...

NewsNation's Gamer Galaxy is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games. Host Cher Hwang is taking you on a trip around the world. We're taking a look at the games scene in South Korea and the United Arab Emirates — specifically in Dubai. First, we start with the Korean PC bangs, thanks to NewsNation's Robert Sherman, who takes us into one of the everyday inter...

NewsNation's Gamer Galaxy is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games. https://xsolla.pro/gamer-galaxy Cher Hwang and Xsolla President Chris Hewish dig into how the "CLARITY Act" could be a game-changer for players in how it aims to regulate the use and trading of digital assets, particularly in gaming environments like Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft. Hewis...

NewsNation's Gamer Galaxy is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games. https://xsolla.pro/gamer-galaxy NewsNation's Cher Hwang sits down to talk about the release of the new Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Nintendo Switch, an action RPG that many fans have been waiting for. She's joined by three games journalists, two of whom have already demoed the game prior to its...

NewsNation's Gamer Galaxy is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games. https://xsolla.pro/gamer-galaxy NewsNation's Cher Hwang sits down with one of the very first esports superstars in the world: Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel. He's a 12-time world champion in first-person shooters, was inducted into the Hall of Fame of esports and is a pioneer of com...

NewsNation’s Cher Hwang brings you the biggest news and revelations from gamescom 2025, the world’s largest video game convention, including a demo of the not-yet-released ROG Xbox Ally handheld console and a look ahead at major releases like “GTA 6” and “Battlefield 6” with GamesBeat’s Dean Takahashi. On the Gamer Galaxy podcast, NewsNation delivers the latest trending gaming news with thought-pr...