Tim Howard is a U.S. men’s national soccer team legend and the most capped goalkeeper in history. "The Secretary of Defense" shares insights on the U.S. hosting the World Cup this year, the evolution of soccer in America and his experiences with EA Sports. Learn how Howard sees the sport growing in the U.S., the impact of video games on fan engagement and Howard's personal journey from player to commentator.#timhoward #worldcup2026 #soccer CHAPTER SUMMARY:00:32 Significance of the 2026 World Cup in the US00:56 Home Field Advantage and Community Support01:33 Evolution of Soccer in America: MLS and International Influence02:02 Predictions for US Men's National Team in 202602:44 From World Cup Record to Video Game Stardom03:28 The Impact of EA Sports on Soccer Fandom in the US03:56 Howard's Personal Experience with Video Games04:12 Balancing Playing and Commentating: Challenges and Rewards04:51 Favorite Summer Drink and Closing RemarksSOCIALS:🚨 JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🚨 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━SUBSCRIBE for video game news: ‪https://www.youtube.com/@NewsNation📩 FOLLOW CHER📸 ON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherhwangtv/NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/https://www.instagram.com/newsnationnow/https://x.com/NewsNationhttps://www.tiktok.com/@newsnationnow

In this week's episode of Gamer Galaxy, explore the world of cozy gaming with Liv Charette, a lifestyle gaming and tech content creator. Discover her journey from figure skating and country music to content creation, plus learn how she balances creativity, business, and passion in the evolving gaming industry.CHAPTER SUMMARY:01:09 Liv's Journey from Figure Skating to Music to Gaming04:23 Defining Cozy Gaming and Its Appeal07:56 Liv's Experience as a Female Gamer and Content Creator12:00 Liv's Childhood and Early Gaming Memories19:35 Balancing Creativity, Business, and Mental Health24:26 The Challenges and Rewards of Content Creation26:23 Transition from Music to Full-Time Content Creation31:13 Managing Business and Brand Collaborations36:44 Authenticity and Community in Liv's Content41:58 Overcoming Stigmas and Negative Comments50:49 Diverse Gaming Preferences and Cozy Gaming Myths55:43 Future Plans and Expanding Content HorizonsSOCIALS:https://www.instagram.com/newsnationnow/https://www.instagram.com/cherhwangtv/https://x.com/NewsNationhttps://x.com/cherhwangtvhttps://www.tiktok.com/@newsnationnow

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NewsNation's "Gamer Galaxy" is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games.In this episode of "Gamer Galaxy," we explore how small studios from across the world succeed, consider the importance of community, and discuss the evolving landscape of the global gaming industry. We also see how indie game developers are finding direction and financial relief from a scholarship with Xsolla. Find out how the video games of the future are being made and who is building them!

NewsNation's "Gamer Galaxy" is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games.

In this episode of "Gamer Galaxy," we explore emerging gaming markets across the globe, including Vietnam, Azerbaijan, India, the Middle East and North Africa (also known as MENA), Chile and Pakistan. Industry experts and game devs from around the world talk opportunities, challenges, technological impacts and future trends shaping the global gaming landscape.

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NewsNation's Gamer Galaxy is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games.In this episode of "Gamer Galaxy," host Cher Hwang talks with Florence Chee about the current culture around women and gaming. Chee is the program director at the Center for Digital Ethics and Policy at Loyola University Chicago, as well as the author of "Digital Game Culture in Korea: The Social at Play," a book on women in gaming from an academic perspective.#gaming #gamers #gamergalaxy SOCIALS:https://www.instagram.com/newsnationnow/https://www.instagram.com/cherhwangtv/https://x.com/NewsNationhttps://x.com/cherhwangtvhttps://www.tiktok.com/@newsnationnowCREDITS:Host: Cher HwangExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonProducers: Cher Hwang, Mekhi Rhodes, Will TomasiEditor: John NockOn the Gamer Galaxy podcast, NewsNation delivers the latest trending gaming news with thought-provoking insights on topics that matter to gamers, while maintaining our fact-based approach to news for all Americans.More Gamer Galaxy: https://www.newsnationnow.com/podcasts-newsnation/gamer-galaxy/NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction3:03 Meet Dr. Florence Chee4:37 Researching game culture8:07 Dr. Chee's interest in gaming13:52 South Korean gaming culture20:47 South Korea's influence in North American gaming culture25:07 The state of U.S. gaming industry28:55 Women in gaming34:41 Experience for women in gaming37:54 Room for improvement in the industry43:35 Female developers47:51 Disparity in data54:51 Making change59:22 Final thoughts

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In this episode of “Gamer Galaxy,” Cher Hwang talks to Jenny Xu, founder of Talofa Games. Xu shares her journey from indie game developer to CEO, raising $6 million to create impactful wellness games. She discusses her early passion for gaming, overcoming industry barriers as a woman and her vision for the future of gaming at the intersection of health and entertainment.

GUEST:

Jenny Xu - CEO Talofa Games

https://www.linkedin.com/in/xujennyc/

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#wellnessgames #indiegamedev #gaming

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In this episode, host Cher Hwang talks to Wynn Curtis, aka Wynnsanity, a mega gaming content creator with nearly 2 million subscribers on YouTube. He talks about his career journey and the lessons he learned along the way. From gaming for the first time to creating his first YouTube video. From going to Cornell University as a Division 1 athlete to corporate life. And from a career shift into creating mobile gaming content full-time. Wynn is a humble, hard-working and influential gamer who credits his career start to an O.G. YouTuber, Powerbang, taking a chance on him. Listen to his journey in his own words.

GUESTS:

Wynnsanity (Wynndham Curtis) https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@Wynnsanity⁩

#gaminginfluencer #wynsannity #powerbang

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Editor: Allen Keefner

In this special episode of Gamer Galaxy, host Cher Hwang talks about the hottest gadgets for every gamer in your life. From kids and teens to casual gamers to advanced gamers (let's not forget the live streamers), there's something for everyone to elevate their gaming experience. Jordan Hutchinson, head of testing at BestReviews, breaks down the coolest tech this holiday season.Find out more at BestReview: https://bestreviews.com/gift-guides/electronics/gaming-accessories/best-gifts-for-gamers#gaming #giftideas #tech "Jordan Hutchinson is the Head of Testing at BestReviews, where he has spent over four years overseeing rigorous, real-world testing on everything from gaming peripherals to smart home tech. A lifelong gamer who started on an early 2000s clamshell iBook, Jordan now combines expert lab data with his personal passion for console gaming (NCAA, Fortnite, CoD) to help consumers find gear that offers the best experience and longevity. He leads a team of talented and passionate testers, committed to cutting through the hype to find products that actually last."Cher's socialshttps://www.instagram.com/cherhwangtv/https://www.youtube.com/@cherhwangtvhttps://x.com/cherhwangtvCredits:Host: Cher HwangExecutive Producer: Andy GipsonEditorial Producer: Meagan OuradaProducer: Cher HwangEditor: Maria Morales-Salazar

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In this episode, host Cher Hwang and Xsolla's Berkley Egenes talk about the future of the video game industry. This conversation includes how Netflix and Amazon are just a few giants expanding into the video game world. Also, they discuss how mobile games are on the rise and how shifts in video game development and consumption is impacting the industry. They delve into cybersecurity regulations, the future of digital assets in an expanding open world concept within games and more. Plus, get excited about the hottest wish list items for gamers — from most sought after game titles to consoles.

#Amazon #Netflix #gaming

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Host: Cher Hwang

Executive Producer: Andy Gipson

Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada

Producer: Cheryl Hwang

Editor: Irit Nayden

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - 00:03:19 - Netflix, Amazon video games ventures

3:20 - 12:22 - Trends and Innovations, Why are companies getting into video games?

12:23 - 15:39 - Leveling the playing field for developers, AI's role

15:40 - 17:20 - Democratization of Game Development

17:21 - 22:12 - Rise of Mobile Games

22:13 - 31:20 - Impact of Wearables and AR/VR

31:21 - 35:49 - Cybersecurity and Regulations in Gaming

35:50 - 43:04 - Digital Assets and Market Dynamics

43:05 - 47:02 - Xsolla's vision for the future of video games 2026

47:03 - Holiday Gift Guide for Gamers

NewsNation's Gamer Galaxy is presented by Xsolla — All the Things Powering the Business of Games.

Host Cher Hwang is taking you on a trip around the world. We're taking a look at the games scene in South Korea and the United Arab Emirates — specifically in Dubai. First, we start with the Korean PC bangs, thanks to NewsNation's Robert Sherman, who takes us into one of the everyday internet cafes.

Then, Hwang sits down with the KJun, creator of the AI-based life simulator game InZOI, and chats about how the game came to be, how AI is affecting his workflow, his special meeting with President Lee Jae Myung — and an exclusive look at three secret new developments that will be added on to InZOI.

Finally, we share the conversation with Faisal Kazim, director of foresight at the Dubai Future Foundation, where he shares Dubai's plans to make its future digital.

GUESTS:

Hyungjun ‘Kjun’ Kim - inZOI Studio CEO and inZOI Producer and Director

Faisal Kazim - Director of Foresight, Dubai Future Foundation

Host: Cher Hwang

Executive Producer: Andy Gipson

Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada

Segment Producer: Cheryl Hwang

Editor: Tony Diasio

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00:00 Peak Into Episode

2:14 Exploring South Korea's Gaming Culture through PC bangs with Robert Sherman

9:29 Krafton and InZOI's KJun on AI, meeting President Lee, and how he got into the video game industry

29:00 Dubai's emerging games scene with Faisal Kazim