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The Trends and Future of the Video Game Industry - Paradox Podcast - The Business of Video Games from 2020-06-23T13:00

Welcome back to the Paradox Podcast!
Today, with the help of Kim Nordstrom, Paradox Interactive’s Chief Strategy Officer we try to divine the future of the gaming industry, and reflect on ou...

Crusader Kings 3&The Business of a Sequel - Paradox Podcast - The Business of Video Games from 2020-06-02T12:00

Today we discuss the challenges and opportunity of making a sequel to a highly successful game like Crusader Kings 2.
On the agenda:
-  The decision-making process behind greenlighting a...

Leaks&Confidentiality - Paradox Podcast - The Business of Video Games from 2020-05-19T12:00

Welcome back to the Paradox Podcast!

Today we talk about the subject of video game leaks & confidentiality in the games industry.

On the agenda:

• Why is the video ga...
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COVID-19 and the Games Industry - The Paradox Podcast: The Business of Video Games from 2020-05-05T12:00

• In this episode we discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Paradox and the games industry. We discuss the condition of the games industry during the pandemic, the challenges of remote w...

Video Game Subscription Services - The Paradox Podcast: The Business of Video Games from 2020-04-21T13:00

• On this episode of Paradox Podcast: The Business of Video Games, Shams and Daniel discuss the Subscription Services in the industry. Listen in to their musing on the present situation and some...

It's Good To Be The CEO - The Business of Video Games - The Paradox Podcast from 2019-09-12T15:00

• On this episode of The Business of Video Games we finally get the "new" CEO of Paradox Interactive, Ebba Ljugerud, to talk about the first 13 months of being the CEO, as well as the ...

The Question Quest - The Business of Video Games - The Paradox Podcast from 2019-08-21T14:00

• On this episode of The Business of Video Games we answer questions that you have posed over the course of the show.

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Can Anyone Make A CK2 Board Game? - The Business of Video Games - The Paradox Podcast from 2019-08-07T14:00

• On this episode of The Business of Video Games we discuss how licensing works and why Paradox is doing more licensing than ever before.

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Does E3 Even Matter? - The Business of Video Games - The Paradox Podcast from 2019-06-28T12:00

• On this episode of The Business of Video Games we invite Johan Bolin, VP of Sales at Paradox Interactive, to talk about how E3 matter to a midsized publisher like Paradox. We also briefly talk...

Imperator: Rome - After The Release - The Business of Video Games - The Paradox Podcast from 2019-05-21T14:00

• On this episode of The Business of Video Games we invite Johan Andersson, Game Director of Imperator: Rome, to discuss the release of the game. 

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Epic Buys Rocket League - The Business of Video Games - The Paradox Podcast from 2019-05-06T13:00

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On this episode of The Business of Video Games Daniel and Shams discuss the recent announcement that Epic Games is buying...

From Barbie to Blorg - The Business of Video Games - The Paradox Podcast from 2019-03-26T13:00

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On this episode of The Business of Video Games we've invited Wendy Young, Senior Producer at Paradox Development Stu...

Paradox Announces New Studio - The Business of Video Games - The Paradox Podcast from 2019-03-07T15:00

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On this episode we've brought in Rod Humble, studio head of the newly announced Paradox Tectonic studio, to talk abo...

How To Make A Harebrained Scheme - The Business of Video Games S04E02 - The Paradox Podcast from 2019-02-15T13:00

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In this episode we've brought Jordan Weissman and Mitch Gitelman into the studio to talk about how these industry vete...

This Podcast Is Now Epic Games Exclusive - The Business of Video Games S04E01 - The Paradox Podcast from 2019-01-30T11:00

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In this episode Daniel and Shams discuss the recent string of exclusives moving from Steam to the Epic Games Store.
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Avoiding Stockholm Syndrome - The Business of Video Games S03E07 - The Paradox Podcast from 2018-12-22T13:00

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In this episode Ashkan Namousi, Producer at Paradox Interactive, talk about what a producer does and how working together w...

Streaming is CHEAP - The Business of Video Games S03E06 - The Paradox Podcast from 2018-11-21T01:00

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In this episode Blondie, Streaming Director at Paradox Interactive, hot off The Grandest LAN talk about streaming at Parado...

No More PDXCON? - The Business of Video Games S03E05 - The Paradox Podcast from 2018-10-29T05:00

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In this episode Paula Thelin, Event Manager at Paradox Interactive talks about what it takes to go to events with a games p...

Why Community Managers Deserve Our Love - The Business of Video Games S03E04 - The Paradox Podcast from 2018-10-09T06:00

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Susie McBeth, Senior Community Manager at Paradox Interactive, is invited onto the podcast to talk about what a community m...

Directly Nintendo - The Business of Video Games S03E03 - The Paradox Podcast from 2018-09-27T06:00

Recently, we announced and released Cities: Skylines for Nintendo Switch. In this episode of the Paradox Podcast we invite Jakob Munthe to discuss this announcement, release, and the Nintendo Di...

Stellaris on Console (Part 2) From Gamescom - The Business of Video Games S03E02 - The Paradox Podcast from 2018-08-27T06:00

Recorded at Gamescom, this episode of the Paradox Podcast brings on Sebastian Forsström, Product Marketing Manager for Stellaris: Console Edition to talkg about what it's like marketing a g...

Stellaris on Console - From Gamescom - The Business of Video Games S03E01 - The Paradox Podcast from 2018-08-24T06:00

Recorded at Gamescom, this episode has a wide range of topics, including the announcement of Stellaris: Console Edition, the announcement of BattleTech: Flashpoint, trade shows, demographics, an...

Super Sales - The Business of Video Games S02E08 - The Paradox Podcast from 2018-07-17T06:00

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Paradox Buys Harebrained Schemes - The Business of Video Games S02E07 - The Paradox Podcast from 2018-06-12T06:00

In this episode of the Paradox Podcast Shams and Daniel discuss the recent acquisition of Harebrained Schemes and what this means for both companies. Also, acquisitions in general.

 The...

LIVE FROM PDXCON 2018 - The Business of Video Games S02E06 - The Paradox Podcast from 2018-05-28T06:00

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 In this episode of the Paradox Podcast, Shams and Daniel discuss PDXCON 2018, and it's worth to Paradox as a company, at PDXCON 2018.
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What is wrong with User Reviews? - The Business of Video Games S02E05 - The Paradox Podcast from 2018-05-09T06:00

In this episode of the Paradox Podcast, Shams and Daniel discuss the release of BattleTech and the subsequent politically/ideologically-charged initial review bombing. Also, can you make a conve...

Are Paradox Games TOO Hard? - The Business of Video Games S02E04 -The Paradox Podcast from 2018-04-20T06:00

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 In this episode of the Paradox Podcast, Shams and Daniel discuss accessibility and difficulty in video games. Also there's a breakdown of...

Why is there no Star Wars Grand Strategy Game? - The Business of Video Games S02E03 - The Paradox Podcast from 2018-03-08T06:00

In this episode of the Paradox Podcast, Shams and Daniel discuss the benefits and downsides to using established IP's versus creating new IP. Also, a brief discussion of what Business Devel...

The Ascension of Fred (with Guest: Fred Wester) - The Business of Video Games S02E02 - The Paradox Podcast from 2018-02-26T06:00

A podcast about the business of video games from Paradox Interactive. This week, Daniel and Shams are joined by Paradox CEO Fredrik Wester to hear his thoughts on the future of games and discuss...

We're Back (with Guest: Johan Andersson) - The Business of Video Games S02E01 - The Paradox Podcast from 2018-02-12T06:00

A podcast about the business of video games from Paradox Interactive. In this first episode of Season 2, we bring in a guest to talk about business decisions from a developer perspective; Johan ...

Ask us anything! - The Business of Video Games - S01E06 - The Paradox Podcast from 2017-12-22T06:00

A podcast about the business of video games from Paradox Interactive. This week - Daniel Goldberg and Shams Jorjani defend the Paradox business model and reveal their dream crossover games. Also...

What does it cost to make a video game? - The Business of Video Games - S01E05 - The Paradox Podcast from 2017-12-01T06:00

A podcast about the business of video games from Paradox Interactive. This week - Daniel Goldberg and Shams Jorjani talk about the cost of making video games. Why is marketing so expensive, what...

Loot boxes - The Business of Video Games S01E04 - The Paradox Podcast from 2017-11-16T06:00

A podcast about the business of video games from Paradox Interactive. This week - Daniel Goldberg and Shams Jorjani discuss future business models and explain why loot boxes are here to stay, li...

The Death of Singleplayer - The Business of Video Games S01E03 - The Paradox Podcast from 2017-11-07T06:00

A podcast about the business of video games from Paradox Interactive. This week - Daniel Goldberg and Shams Jorjani discuss the Paradox business model, Electronic Arts, Visceral Games and the so...

Humble Bundle, Steam and why distribution is cool - The Business of Video Games S01E02 - The Paradox Podcast from 2017-10-23T06:00

A podcast about the business of video games from Paradox Interactive. This week - Daniel Goldberg and Shams Jorjani discuss Steam, the IGN/Humble Bundle acquisition and explain why publishers ar...

How to get your game published - The Business of Video Games S01E01 - The Paradox Podcast from 2017-10-09T06:00

A podcast about the business of video games from Paradox Interactive. This week - Daniel Goldberg and Shams Jorjani reveal Shams´ biggest professional failures, discuss the SNES Classic and reve...

How to get your game published - The Business of Video Games S01E01 - The Paradox Podcast from 2017-10-09T06:00

A podcast about the business of video games from Paradox Interactive. This week - Daniel Goldberg and Shams Jorjani reveal Shams´ biggest professional failures, discuss the SNES Classic and reve...

How to get your game published - The Business of Video Games S01E01 - The Paradox Podcast from 2017-10-09T06:00

A podcast about the business of video games from Paradox Interactive. This week - Daniel Goldberg and Shams Jorjani reveal Shams´ biggest professional failures, discuss the SNES Classic and reve...