The Business of Video Games Podcast
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<p><strong>Welcome to The Business of Video Games Podcast.</strong><br />A show where we shed some light on the inner workings of the games industry—the why, how, who, and what the hell?! behind business decisions, publishing calls, and the steps (and missteps) that happen behind the scenes.</p> <p>Basically: the inside view on how and why things are actually done the way they are. Not just guesswork on 4Chan.</p> <p>The podcast is hosted by <strong>Shams Jorjani</strong> (CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, Chairman of the Board at Hooded Horse, and founder of the Almost Ready Games Fund) and <strong>Fernando Rizo</strong> (former Chief Sales & Business Development Officer at Raw Fury, now Partner at Kaboodle Games).</p> <p>In every episode, we invite a guest from the industry to unpack an interesting decision or event, share lessons learned, or explain why all of us armchair experts got it wrong (or occasionally right).</p> <p>This podcast previously ran for four years at Paradox Interactive and was available there until they decided to remove it. It might yet return someday - as a DLC in one of their games.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 12, 2026
Episode 58 - A reflective optimist - Tim Bender
While Fernando is off enjoying Italy, Shams is flying solo and holding down the fort for today's episode. Today, our dear friend Tim Bender returns to talk about the incredible early access launch of Olden Era, which has by the time of today already sold over a million copies in just its first month! The big topic, though, is Hooded Horse's leveled-up partnership with Griffin Gaming Partners. Tim breaks down a massive new $100 million project financing fund built specifically for indie developers. The best part? They’re ditching those brutal 100% recoup deals in favor of flat revenue splits. It’s a total game-changer for studios looking for a fairer, more sustainable way to get funded without giving up their equity. But before we jump into that, Shams kicks things off with a quick rundown of his recent trip to China , touching on how their gaming market is shifting fast towards PC and premium titles , and how local developers are really stepping up to the global stage. Thanks for listening and be sure to learn more about the Special Opportunities Fund here!
May 28, 2026
Episode 57 - We need to drop out of college now - Johan Pilestedt Pt. 2
Did you ever wonder what happens when a bunch of cocky college students decide they're going to take over the games industry?Spoiler alert: it involves immediate debt, panic attacks, and practically begging a publisher for survival. Yes. We are back with our second part together with Johan Pilestedt. In this episode, Johan walks us through the absolute gauntlet (we honestly couldn't find a more fitting description) of Arrowhead’s first six months as a full-time game developer. Sure, after taking home the top prize at the Swedish Game Awards and puffing on premature victory cigars, reality eventually hits the team when a massive bank loan with personal liability seemed to be the only way out. But first a little bit of touchdown on the current state of the live service landscape from our dear hosts. For more on Johan and Arrowhead Game Studios - please visit their website here!
May 14, 2026
Episode 56 - From the ass end of nowhere - Johan Pilestedt Pt. 1
It's finally time for the first round of our exclusive deep-dive series with Arrowhead Game Studios CCO & Founder Johan Pilestedt! In this kickoff episode, we take a closer look at Johan's roots in Gällivare, a remote Swedish mining town where Johan at one point practiced as a miner minor (or was it a minor miner..?). Having his mind blown by 3D dinosaur magazines and watching Aliens (at age eight!), we explore Johan's following early obsession with Zelda and his adventure into the PC modding scene. The defining moment? Arriving at university to study game development (and beer!) and then grabbing the most important prize at the 2008 Swedish Game Awards, which led Johan and his friends to finally make the decision that would change their lives forever. Watch Arrowhead win at the Swedish Game Awards 2008 here Follow Johan and Arrowhead Game Studios here.
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- What is The Business of Video Games Podcast?
<p><strong>Welcome to The Business of Video Games Podcast.</strong><br />A show where we shed some light on the inner workings of the games industry—the why, how, who, and what the hell?! behind business decisions, publishing calls, and the steps (and missteps) that happen behind the scenes.</p> <p>Basically: the inside view on how and why things are actually done the way they are. Not just guesswork on 4Chan.</p> <p>The podcast is hosted by <strong>Shams Jorjani</strong> (CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, Chairman of the Board at Hooded Horse, and founder of the Almost Ready Games Fund) and <strong>Fernando Rizo</strong> (former Chief Sales & Business Development Officer at Raw Fury, now Partner at Kaboodle Games).</p> <p>In every episode, we invite a guest from the industry to unpack an interesting decision or event, share lessons learned, or explain why all of us armchair experts got it wrong (or occasionally right).</p> <p>This podcast previously ran for four years at Paradox Interactive and was available there until they decided to remove it. It might yet return someday - as a DLC in one of their games.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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