Spawn On Me with Kahlief Adams: A Video Game Podcast

This week we chatted with one of our favorite industry folks in CEO of Practice Server, Javier "MonsterDFace" Collazo. This former Bronx native talked about going from being one of the top Fortnite casters in the world to running his own wildly successful prodction business. We talked about content creators not knowing their worth, how and when to pivot, and why it is important to learn how to read the room to seal the deal. You can follow his work at https://www.prac.gg/ and https://twitter.com/MonsterDface Want a pair of our favorite gaming headsets? Click here to snag a pair of G435's from LogitechG Our huge Kit.co contest is live for only one more week! Build your gaming dream gear list and upload it to Kit.co for your chance to win a TCL 65" 4K TV and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dinga Bakaba, Game Director of the acclaimed video game Deathloop, shares insights into the intricate design behind the game's systems. He discusses the concept of 'The Epiphany Moment' that rewards smart play and the importance of player guidance. Bakaba highlights how the portrayal of diverse characters, Colt and Juliana, enriches storytelling while breaking industry stereotypes. Their dynamic relationship adds humor and depth, reflecting significant themes of representation that resonate with communities, making a lasting impact.

This week we discuss TwitchCon making a return after an almost 2-year hiatus. Twitch making deals with the national publishers association and if that is good for streamers. We give our Kena:Bridge of Spirits review and we talk about the mega contest that we're putting on with Kit.co where you can win redonkulous prizes including a 65" TV from TCL For more details on the contest and info on how you can enter go here - https://kit.co/blog/the-spawn-on-me-gear-for-gamers-kit-contest?preview=true&_thumbnail_id=758 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we bring on Brookago resident and newest Kotaku staff writer Isaiah D. Colbert on the show to talk about his new journey into the gaming industry. How he's hoping to add to the Kotaku site and we also talk about some good ol' fashioned PROFESSIONAL WRASSLIN! Go follow Isaiah here - https://twitter.com/EyeZehUhh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk about the future of Spawn On Me on Twitch, all the goodness from the most recent PlayStation showcase, and we end the show with our review of The Artful Escape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a very special episode this week where we give up the sound boards to one of my favorite new writers in the gaming industry in Isaiah D. Colbert who has a FANTASTIC interview with friend of the show and an amazing music artist. 2 Mellow! They dig into a dope conversation around his new album "Sounds of Tokyo-To Future!! Give Mellow a follow and go cop the album here! Go follow Isaiah as well!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A SUPER full show this week with all the news of the week, what games we're excited for, and some we've played. I dig into some thoughts about Fortnite's MLK content and if it hits the mark. I tell you that Psychonauts 2 is my GOTY and why streamers like Asmongold don't get an invite to the cookout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk about the debut of Call of Duty Vanguard, Why Boyfriend Dungeon made me feel old and I share my review of Annapurna's game 12 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an increase of harassment on Twitch, streamer and activist Rek It Raven started an online campaign to spotlight the issues these creators are having on the platform. We talk to them about the future of streaming while Black and if Black creators should boycott the biggest streaming site on the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the Games And Online Harassment Hotline with guest Director Jae Lin! We talk about resources, dealing with current events as a crisis hotline and what does actual empathetic accountability look like. Go to https://gameshotline.org/ for more info!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices