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 Lia Ballentine, 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.
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Visit https://xsolla.com/podcast to explore episodes, connect with our team, and access bonus resources to level up your business of play.
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.
Lia Ballentine, Communications Director at Xsolla, has over 20 years of experience helping global brands tell their stories with clarity, creativity, and heart. She has led communications for top media and entertainment companies, including Sony Pictures and 20th Century Fox, uniting strategy and storytelling to build culture, foster connection, and inspire engagement across industries.