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Are you game? Local designers enter the huge video gaming market

R. Lulizler
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R. Lulizler

In 2024, the global video game market generated approximately $187.7 billion in revenue and more than 190 million Americans play these games. By comparison the global movie and music industries generated a combined 62.5 billion in revenue.

Indeed, gaming is a behemoth.

On this edition of the show you’ll hear from two Eugene designers, Riv Hester and Ivy Sly, who successfully launched their own games. You’ll hear about how a game goes from dream to reality, how it is marketed and how – even in a small market like Lane county – a designer can create the next big global game.

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Michael Dunne is the host and producer for KLCC’s public affairs show, Oregon On The Record. In this role, Michael interviews experts from around Western and Central Oregon to dive deep into the issues that matter most to the station’s audience. Michael also hosts and produces KLCC’s leadership podcast – Oregon Rainmakers, and writes a business column for The Chronicle which serves Springfield and South Lane County.