2025 IS ALREADY COMING IN HOT

2025 IS ALREADY COMING IN HOT

Author: Spawn On Me LLC January 14, 2025 Duration: 50:25

In our first episode of 2025, we talk about Xbox's upcoming developer direct. Switch 2 is potentially being shown this week, Hyper Light Breaker is coming to early access, and friend of the show Alyssa Mercante comes on to discuss Square Enix's new company policy around harassment and what that means for grifters and bad actors.


For over a decade, Spawn On Me with Kahlief Adams has been a vital voice in gaming conversations, long before such discussions entered the mainstream. Founded by Kahlief Adams in 2013, this award-winning podcast established itself as an essential space for exploring how video games intersect with race, diversity, and broader culture. Rather than focusing solely on reviews or news, the dialogue here digs into the people and perspectives that shape the industry. You’ll hear genuine, in-depth conversations with game developers, journalists, scholars, and other creators who are often left out of the typical narrative. These discussions have consistently helped to frame and advance critical conversations about representation and inclusion, examining both the art we play and the community that surrounds it. Tuning into this podcast means joining a long-running, thoughtful examination of gaming’s impact and its potential, guided by a host who has been at the forefront of this specific and necessary dialogue since its inception. The result is a consistently insightful listen that challenges assumptions and highlights voices that truly matter.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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