A podcast for
game developers
and innovators

Bite-sized episodes to help you Up Your Game™ —with timely updates, insider perspectives, and expert commentary from the people shaping the global game industry.

Rethinking mobile game finance

Xsolla Conversations

Niantic CFO Jeff Shouger joins Chris Hewish to unpack how the AR giant jumped into web shops and shares key lessons from the journey so far.

Where mobile monetization is headed

Xsolla Conversations

Artem Liubutov of Xsolla sits down with Chris Hewish to break down what makes web shops successful and some of the challenges developers face.

The power of player communities

Xsolla Conversations

AJ Sath chats with Stephen Lee of Deca Games about the power of strong player communities and how they can drive long-term success for your game.

The impact of web shops

State of Play

In this premiere State of Play episode, hosts Chris Hewish and Lia Ballentine explore how web shops are transforming mobile monetization. Featuring Niantic CFO Jeff Shouger and Xsolla’s Artem Liubutov, the episode covers real-world tactics, revenue shifts, and why this is a pivotal moment for developers.