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129. Crystin Cox on Leadership, LiveOps, and Navigating Cultural Differences in the Gaming Industry

Rise and Play Podcast

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Transitioning to a Leadership Role at Xbox

The chapter delves into the speaker's journey of transitioning to their leadership role at Xbox, reflecting on past experiences and emphasizing a human-centric approach to business and strategy in the gaming industry. They discuss the challenges of balancing creativity, player connection, and business aspects in game development, highlighting the importance of long-term strategy and human-centered perspectives despite industry norms focused on short-term gains. The speaker also shares insights on creating value for players in free-to-play games, the motivation behind starting a podcast, and engaging with the gaming community through interviews with industry experts.

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