Queen of Cozy Gaming Liv Charette on the Business of Gaming Content Creation | Gamer Galaxy

Queen of Cozy Gaming Liv Charette on the Business of Gaming Content Creation | Gamer Galaxy

In this week's episode of Gamer Galaxy, explore the world of cozy gaming with Liv Charette, a lifestyle gaming and tech content creator. Discover her journey from figure skating and country music to content creation, plus learn how she balances creativity, business, and passion in the evolving gaming industry.CHAPTER SUMMARY:01:09 Liv's Journey from Figure Skating to Music to Gaming04:23 Defining Cozy Gaming and Its Appeal07:56 Liv's Experience as a Female Gamer and Content Creator12:00 Liv's Childhood and Early Gaming Memories19:35 Balancing Creativity, Business, and Mental Health24:26 The Challenges and Rewards of Content Creation26:23 Transition from Music to Full-Time Content Creation31:13 Managing Business and Brand Collaborations36:44 Authenticity and Community in Liv's Content41:58 Overcoming Stigmas and Negative Comments50:49 Diverse Gaming Preferences and Cozy Gaming Myths55:43 Future Plans and Expanding Content HorizonsSOCIALS:https://www.instagram.com/newsnationnow/https://www.instagram.com/cherhwangtv/https://x.com/NewsNationhttps://x.com/cherhwangtvhttps://www.tiktok.com/@newsnationnow Liv Charette:  https://www.instagram.com/livcharette/ [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flivcharette%2F&data=05%7C02%7CCHwang%40newsnationnow.com%7C22afdaa8f376422e9fed08debce255a5%7C9e5488e2e83844f6886cc7608242767e%7C0%7C0%7C639155877518727134%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fKdllKCIpfpYJ%2FM1amsULaWzm0x5FwvYzDbb93yRLFQ%3D&reserved=0] https://www.tiktok.com/@livcharetteofficial [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40livcharetteofficial&data=05%7C02%7CCHwang%40newsnationnow.com%7C22afdaa8f376422e9fed08debce255a5%7C9e5488e2e83844f6886cc7608242767e%7C0%7C0%7C639155877518755889%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eYilifc6qbAuVPPYVMVQ9GS7PuR8OHYQz4mDX0%2BbmSk%3D&reserved=0] https://www.tiktok.com/@livcharetteisagamer [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40livcharetteisagamer&data=05%7C02%7CCHwang%40newsnationnow.com%7C22afdaa8f376422e9fed08debce255a5%7C9e5488e2e83844f6886cc7608242767e%7C0%7C0%7C639155877518783978%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eZKy1m%2F4Xz1exnFijU112Bq6X2tCNvWXoQWE0EwMj9g%3D&reserved=0]CREDITS:Host: Cher HwangExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonSr Producer: Cher HwangEditor: Allen Keefner

Inside the $8.5 Billion Indie Game Boom | Gamer Galaxy

NewsNation's "Gamer Galaxy" is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games.In this episode of "Gamer Galaxy," we explore how small studios from across the world succeed, consider the importance of community, and discuss the evolving landscape of the global gaming industry. We also see how indie game developers are finding direction and financial relief from a scholarship with Xsolla. Find out how the video games of the future are being made and who is building them!

Top Innovative Emerging Markets in the Gaming Industry Include Vietnam, Azerbaijan, India and more

NewsNation's "Gamer Galaxy" is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games. In this episode of "Gamer Galaxy," we explore emerging gaming markets across the globe, including Vietnam, Azerbaijan, India, the Middle East and North Africa (also known as MENA), Chile and Pakistan. Industry experts and game devs from around the world talk opportunities, challenges, technological impacts and future trends shaping the global gaming landscape. #gaming #gameres #gamergalaxytv SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/newsnationnow/ https://www.instagram.com/cherhwangtv/ https://x.com/NewsNation https://x.com/cherhwangtv https://www.tiktok.com/@newsnationnow CREDITS: Host: Cher Hwang @CherHwang Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Producers: Cher Hwang Editor: John Nock 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. More Gamer Galaxy: https://www.newsnationnow.com/podcast... NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/

'Two women talking about games is weird': Culture of gaming with Florence Chee | Gamer Galaxy

NewsNation's Gamer Galaxy is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games.In this episode of "Gamer Galaxy," host Cher Hwang talks with Florence Chee about the current culture around women and gaming. Chee is the program director at the Center for Digital Ethics and Policy at Loyola University Chicago, as well as the author of "Digital Game Culture in Korea: The Social at Play," a book on women in gaming from an academic perspective.#gaming #gamers #gamergalaxy SOCIALS:https://www.instagram.com/newsnationnow/https://www.instagram.com/cherhwangtv/https://x.com/NewsNationhttps://x.com/cherhwangtvhttps://www.tiktok.com/@newsnationnowCREDITS:Host: Cher HwangExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonProducers: Cher Hwang, Mekhi Rhodes, Will TomasiEditor: John NockOn 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.More Gamer Galaxy: https://www.newsnationnow.com/podcasts-newsnation/gamer-galaxy/NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction3:03 Meet Dr. Florence Chee4:37 Researching game culture8:07 Dr. Chee's interest in gaming13:52 South Korean gaming culture20:47 South Korea's influence in North American gaming culture25:07 The state of U.S. gaming industry28:55 Women in gaming34:41 Experience for women in gaming37:54 Room for improvement in the industry43:35 Female developers47:51 Disparity in data54:51 Making change59:22 Final thoughts

From indie developer to CEO: Jenny Xu is leading the wellness video game world | Gamer Galaxy

NewsNation's Gamer Galaxy is presented by https://xsolla.com/ — All the Things Powering the Business of Games. In this episode of “Gamer Galaxy,” Cher Hwang talks to Jenny Xu, founder of Talofa Games. Xu shares her journey from indie game developer to CEO, raising $6 million to create impactful wellness games. She discusses her early passion for gaming, overcoming industry barriers as a woman and her vision for the future of gaming at the intersection of health and entertainment. GUEST: Jenny Xu - CEO Talofa Games https://www.linkedin.com/in/xujennyc/ https://www.instagram.com/xuoot/ #wellnessgames #indiegamedev #gaming Socials: https://www.instagram.com/newsnationnow/ https://www.instagram.com/cherhwangtv/ https://x.com/NewsNation https://x.com/cherhwangtv https://www.tiktok.com/@newsnationnow Credits: Host: Cher Hwang Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Producer: Cher Hwang, Mekhi Rhodes Editor: John Nock NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/