The Business of Games
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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The Business of Games
What’s The Future Of Mobile Game Commerce? — Featuring Artem Liubutov, VP Of Monetization At Xsolla
In today’s episode, Xsolla’s Chris Hewish talks with Artem Liubutov, VP of Monetization Products & Solutions at Xsolla. With over 15 years in the space, Artem shares how web shops evolved from a simple idea into a transformative model for mobile game monetization.
They discuss what held developers back, what finally pushed adoption forward, and the real results games are seeing now, from revenue lift to retention insights unlocked by owning player data. If you’re a developer, product lead, or anyone thinking about the future of direct-to-player commerce, this episode is packed with practical advice and strategic perspective. Now, let’s get into it!
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