Gaming Podcasts

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Alex Czajkowski joins me this week to discuss his new start-up eGaming 2.0 and it’s first offering Buzzluck.com. With Buzzluck, Alex hopes to differentiate the brand by offering players an entertaining experience which involves (amongst other things) a live interactive show each Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.

In the podcast Alex talks about the need for gaming sites to entertain users, as operators are essentially competing against the likes of facebook and youtube for their time. The podcast finishes with Alex discussing the biggest innovations that he’s seen since starting out in the industry and the innovations we are likely to see in the future.

• Episode title: Alex Czajkowski from eGaming 2.0 on Buzzluck.com
• Episode number: 6
• Series: Innovations in eGaming
• Duration: 15 minutes

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This week I’m joined by Mark Paling, Managing Director of Electracade.

In the interview Mark talks about the poor quality of games that were being developed 5 years ago that led him to start Electracade and the motivations behind the recent acquisition by Orbis.

• Episode title: Mark Paling from Electracade on Casino Games
• Episode number: 5
• Series: Innovations in eGaming
• Duration: 19 minutes

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Last week I talked to Jon Strock, Le Croupier’s Chief Operating Officer, over the phone from his office in Paris. In the interview he discusses Le Croupier’s recent launch and the motivation behind releasing it to the UK market initially and the future plans they have for the casino. I also asked him about the business rational behind creating a 3D Casino in house when other companies are trying to cut costs by using a software provider.

• Episode title: Jon Strock from Le Croupier on Casino
• Episode number: 4
• Series: Innovations in eGaming
• Duration: 16 minutes

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Le Croupier is the world’s first 3D casino from Frances’s casino Lucien Barriere Hotels & Casinos group. Since its launch in March Le Croupier has caused quite a stir in the gaming industry. Le Croupier’s entrance into the market is a sign of things to come in the industry that looks likely to change dramatically over the next couple of years.

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This week I talk with Matt Davey, CEO of NextGen, one of the biggest innovators in slots over the last number of years so it was a pleasure to meet with Matt.

NextGen have pioneered the concept of game development that is independent of any platform. This has led to an increase in the quantity and quality of games that operators can now offer on their site which has greatly improved the user experience.

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In the interview he provides a number of key insights into the key differences between land based and online casinos and what the two can learn from each other. He also talks about the different markets that NextGen operate in throughout the world. Finally we discuss the upcoming innovations in slots that will have a major impact on user experience. Matt highlights two key innovations – the ability to use 3D graphics to create a more immersive experience and the social aspect that users clearly engage with as can be seen with the success of bingo.

• Episode title: Matt Davey from Next Gen Gaming on Slots
• Episode number: 3
• Series: Innovations in eGaming
• Duration: 16 minutes

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In the second episode of our new podcast series Ronan talks with Richard Hewitt, from Betfair.
Richard is Product Manager of Betfair mobile products, which include the new iPhone site which has been extremely successful since its launch.

In the podcast with Richard, we talk about Betfair and the culture of innovation within the company. We also talk about the challenge of launching Betfair in different markets and how users are involved during the development process within the company. Betfair continually offer a great customer experience, the amount they involve their users in the design process a key reason for this. We finish off the podcast by discussing the future innovations that will change how they add value to their users over the mobile channel.

• Episode title: Richard Hewitt from Betfair on Mobile
• Episode number: 2
• Series: Innovations in eGaming
• Duration: 16 minutes

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Welcome to the first episode in our new Innovations series.

Foviance Consultant, Ronan Tighe talks with Charles Cohen, CEO of Probability plc. Probability is the recognised leader in the emerging segment of mobile phone gambling games.

In this podcast with Charles, a number of very interesting and current topics are discussed including; the challenges of designing for mobile, the impact of Apple and Google’s entrance into the mobile space, the user experience of current mobile games and the upcoming innovations that will change the experience for both users and companies.

• Episode title: An interview with Charles Cohen, CEO, Probability plc.
• Episode number: 1
• Series: Innovation in eGaming
• Duration: 25 minutes

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About our ‘Innovations in eGaming’ podcast series

The ‘Innovations in eGaming’ podcast series highlights companies within the industry that are doing something different. By talking to those responsible for this innovation, we aim to inspire others to push the boundaries of what is possible.

The podcast also deals with the challenges and opportunities that come with being innovative and also how innovation impacts on the user experience. It could be argued that in recent years there has been a real lack of innovation within the gaming industry.

Foviance hopes that by talking with people within the industry who are pushing innovation within their organisations, we can learn from their mistakes and be inspired by their successes.