The Business of Games: A podcast for developers, publishers, and executives navigating the ever-changing game industry.
From monetization models to player behavior, from platform shifts to emerging markets, The Business of Games is your guide to all the things transforming how games are built, marketed, and scaled.
Hosted by Chris Hewish and Ed Lin, each episode blends strategic insight, cinematic storytelling, and candid conversations with the people driving the business of play. You'll hear from top executives inside studios and strategic partners across the ecosystem who are uncovering the ideas, tactics, and trends shaping tomorrow's opportunities.
Whether you're launching your first game or scaling a global studio, you'll find practical strategies, future-forward thinking, and real-world examples you can act on right away.
The Business of Games is brought to you by Xsolla, your strategic partner behind the scenes. We bring together "All the Things" to help you simplify operations, unlock new revenue, reach more players, and launch fast.
Visit xsolla.com to learn more, connect with our team, and access all the things you need to level up your business of play. Want to join the conversation? Follow and comment on our LinkedIn page at The Business of Games Podcast, where we’ll be sharing updates, highlights, and continuing the discussion. And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the podcast with friends and colleagues who want to learn more about the business of games.
Chris Hewish, President of Xsolla, is a veteran gaming executive with leadership roles at Activision, DreamWorks Animation, Survios, and Skydance. He’s managed 300+ staff, launched 50+ games, and generated over $1B in sales. With expertise in development, strategy, and operations, Chris has guided top-tier titles, built global teams, and founded two successful game companies.
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Ed Lin, Vice President of Media and Social Communications at Xsolla, brings over 25 years of experience building brands and driving marketing strategy across the gaming industry. He has led marketing for iconic titles and studios including Warner Bros., PlayStation, Konami, and Techland, blending creative vision with business impact to connect players, partners, and publishers at every level of the industry.