Gamer Galaxy with Cher Hwang

About Gamer Galaxy with Cher Hwang

On the Gamer Galaxy podcast, NewsNation delivers the latest trending gaming news with thought-provoking insights on topics that matter to gamers, while maintaining our fact-based approach to news for all Americans.

Publisher

NewsNation

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Sept 2025

Latest episode

18 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Sept 2026

   Global Gaming League brings star power to competitive gaming | Gamer Galaxy

   In the evolving landscape of gaming, the Global Gaming League (GGL) emerges as a groundbreaking platform that blends celebrity culture with competitive gaming. In this episode of Gamer Galaxy, host Cher Hwang talks to CEO and founder Clinton Sparks. He's also a Grammy nominated music producer and has a long history of producing winning records. But now he's turning his attention to the gaming world. Imagine a world where teams owned by stars like Howie Mandel and NeYo face off in thrilling competitions across a range of games from classics like Pac-Man, Tetris and Donkey Kong to modern hits like Call of Duty and Rocket League. The Global Gaming League puts everyone and anyone on level ground to shoot their shot on becoming an all-star esport athlete. It all collides in one spectacular competition show akin to the NFL, WWE and UFC, all rolled into one. Subscribe to NewsNation for more Gamer Galaxy and conversations about the technology, business and culture reshaping video games.🚨Follow Cher Hwang on YouTube ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherhwangtv/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rU1NqVGJreWU3N1pnaFFZV3RJZDhZNHxBTl9pYzRjUTdwckp1ZS1kZkdGLVZXLUFOdXZvZXgxYm9yS1o3QlRNdHFHMEhNZGNnc1dWTDRkRjEtYkxPem9EcjZ4a1lqRm5lRVNDdmpBcF91ODhmWG1kd05NNk9yNkdXckhy&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcherhwangtv%2F&v=x9Kvr-HYFtQ)#gamergalaxy (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/gamergalaxy) #gaming (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/gaming) #globalgamingleague (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/globalgamingleague) #clintonsparks (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/clintonsparks) #tpain (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/tpain) #neyo (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/neyo) #howiemandel (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/howiemandel) #ggl (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ggl) #esports (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/esports) #competitivegaming (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/competitivegaming) Chapters:00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Kvr-HYFtQ) Introduction to Global Gaming League and its vision02:09 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Kvr-HYFtQ&t=129s) Clinton Sparks' background and journey into gaming03:25 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Kvr-HYFtQ&t=205s) What is the Global Gaming League?05:43 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Kvr-HYFtQ&t=343s&pp=0gcJCWMAwfN6Pr3D) Gaming as a sport and athletes08:58 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Kvr-HYFtQ&t=538s) Speed and accessibility of gaming compared to traditional sports12:52 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Kvr-HYFtQ&t=772s) Building a global ecosystem17:13 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Kvr-HYFtQ&t=1033s) The importance of authenticity21:01 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Kvr-HYFtQ&t=1261s) Creating opportunities for underserved communities24:43 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Kvr-HYFtQ&t=1483s) Step-by-step guide for a young gamer to join the league30:05 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Kvr-HYFtQ&t=1805s) Upcoming seasons and the league's growth plans41:24 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Kvr-HYFtQ&t=2484s) Investors' perspective and the future of gaming leagues45:43 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Kvr-HYFtQ&t=2743s) Closing remarks and how to get involvedCredit: Host/ Producer: Cher HwangExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditor: Irit NaydenNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rVGFPc0tuU2FQUldHRHpJV250Y2JyTXxBTl9pYzRjTEZTQWdvOGMyTk56NjJ2aFdBcG1nOVYwakpSbF9mbDVOTEt3aW9tX0ZHWG91anktQU1OMWI5MWg3ZEs0Z2hRSmR3cDMzQWFhdkZfVE4ySVgxQ3hqdmNlaUNON2NR&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newsnationnow.com%2F&v=x9Kvr-HYFtQ)Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rVG00UHRKMTJaQzh4UERXRTZwLTlDUHxBTl9pYzRmbWFRSmhnR2YwbVVuenEyWHBtSWNDb25vOGxmLVRMQkNCalRpREduRGhqSDJrbERLVjg4WmFSbF8xNEdrX2NycmZtT1pabmg1SHU3dW1GOVI5QTVWRHlFemxMSm9N&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftrib.al%2FTBXgYpp&v=x9Kvr-HYFtQ)Find us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyG (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rU1BGUUpRMUc2d2ktRkQtOUNTUjJERnxBTl9pYzRkRWdxaTZHN2g1aGtFNXQ0aEU2Yk5oSGdSTHltTnU1ZEE1MGtoWWV4TjRrNHMzRHAzajF1RVp2eEVJeUNLRTJBdjN0UWoya3FsbmtxaHhwLWxuTzVzRHN1anI2Q2Jk&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftrib.al%2FYDOpGyG&v=x9Kvr-HYFtQ)How to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUjNVNXBXSHJVMXR4aGlZYkdrMDhwTHxBTl9pYzRmN2o1QVBQZjFDRFpyc1ByMS1QRnpXNTJqNVlaN1ByYmVyaEhpeWlKQkYxSEg1Q3NZbUFrOGlXZk5aM1RQRFIzcWJUTWZyRlJ3VEF4MzVtMzlLQ2tESWVIdlpMY2Ix&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftrib.al%2FVu0Ikij&v=x9Kvr-HYFtQ)

2. 

   11 Sept 2026

   Why this Epic Games executive left to build a new game engine | Gamer Galaxy

   Why do so many AAA games feel increasingly expensive — but increasingly familiar?After 12 years at Epic Games and 27 years working with Unreal Engine, veteran game developer and executive Sjoerd De Jong left the company to help build something new: Immens Engine.In this episode of Gamer Galaxy, Sjoerd joins host Cher Hwang to explain why he believes the video game industry has reached a pivotal moment. They examine ballooning development costs, market saturation, risk-averse studios, the limitations of free-to-play games and the growing divide between older gamers and a younger, social-first generation raised on Roblox, Minecraft and Fortnite.Sjoerd also explains what Immens Engine is designed to do differently from Unreal Engine and Unity—and why he believes AI can help developers experiment faster without replacing human creativity.Key takeaways:📌 Why AAA games have become increasingly formulaic📌 What Roblox understood before much of the traditional games industry📌 The problem facing free-to-play and live-service games📌 Why Sjoerd left Epic Games after 12 years📌 How Immens Engine differs from Unreal Engine and Unity📌 He sees AI’s strongest near-term role as accelerating prototypes, testing and iteration—not replacing developers.Subscribe to NewsNation for more Gamer Galaxy and conversations about the technology, business and culture reshaping video games.🚨Follow Cher Hwang on YouTube ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherhwangtv/Learn more about Immens Engine: https://immens.devLearn more about Sjoerd De Jong: https://www.hourences.com/#UnrealEngine #GameDevelopment #GamingIndustry#EpicGames #ArtificialIntelligence #GameEngine #AIinGaming #IndieGamesChapters00:00 Introduction to Industry Challenges and Opportunities02:10 Chud Ryong's Transition from Epic Games to Entrepreneurship04:28 Current Challenges in the Video Games Industry08:45 Market Saturation and Player Engagement Trends12:12 What a Healthy Game Industry Looks Like13:20 The Creation of Immense Engine17:14 Reflections on Unreal Engine's Legacy20:13 The Future of Business Models in Gaming22:28 Generational Shifts and Gaming Preferences33:30 Introducing Immense Engine and Its Goals36:38 How Immense Engine Supports Developer Creativity39:17 The Role of AI in Future Game Development43:41 Development Timeline and Future Plans for Immense Engine45:20 The Evolving Landscape of Game Engines|Credit:Host: Cher HwangExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonSenior producer: Cher HwangEditor: Irit NaydenNewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYppFind us on cable: https://trib.al/YDOpGyGHow to watch on TV or streaming: https://trib.al/Vu0Ikij

3. 

   28 Aug 2026

   The next election could be won inside a video game | Gamer Galaxy

   In this episode of "Gamer Galaxy," Katie Harbath, former Facebook elections lead and CEO of Anchor Change, joins host Cher to unpack why gaming is becoming a serious political channel. They explore how campaigns are using Twitch, livestreams and in-game ads to reach voters, why AOC’s gaming presence matters and how platforms are grappling with transparency, monetization and foreign interference.In this conversation: Katie says the strongest evidence that gaming matters is simple scale too many voters use these platforms for campaigns to ignore them. Katie Harbath explains how her background in campaigns, Facebook, and elections led her to pay closer attention to gaming as a political medium. They discuss why gaming still gets dismissed as a “gimmick” even though half of U.S. gamers are age 35 and up, according to the ESA. Katie argues gaming is increasingly a community-building space, especially as social platforms shift toward more entertainment-driven, less connected content. She shares how tech companies think about political activity on their platforms, including influencer monetization, disclosure rules, and reputational risk.

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings