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1 You Can Visit All Seven Continents. But Should You? 26:46
2024 Gaming Retrospective: AI, Atari’s Comeback, and the Rise of Lofi Worlds with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler
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In this first part of a two-part episode of TechMagic, hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler reflect on the key developments in the gaming industry in 2024. They explore Mike Verdu's appointment as Netflix’s VP of Generative AI for Games, his creator-first vision, and the rise of AI-driven tools to accelerate game development. The duo discusses Atari's nostalgic comeback, highlighted by founder Nolan Bushnell's insights on affordable VR tech like the Oculus Quest 3. They also tackle the staff exodus at Annapurna Interactive and its potential impact. The episode concludes with gaming-meets-music innovations, including Fortnite's Lofi Girl map, signaling a transformative era for gaming and media convergence.
Come for the tech, and stay for the magic!
Cathy Hackl Bio
Cathy Hackl is a globally recognized tech and gaming executive, futurist, and speaker focused on spatial computing, virtual worlds, augmented reality, AI, strategic foresight, and gaming platform strategy. She’s one of the top tech voices on LinkedIn and is the CEO of Spatial Dynamics, a spatial computing and AI solutions company, including gaming.
Cathy has worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Magic Leap, and HTC VIVE and has advised companies like Nike, Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Louis Vuitton, and Clinique on their emerging tech and gaming journeys. She has spoken at Harvard Business School, MIT, SXSW, Comic-Con, WEF Annual Meeting in Davos 2023, CES, MWC, Vogue’s Forces of Fashion, and more.
Cathy Hackl on LinkedIn
Spatial Dynamics on LinkedIn
Lee Kebler Bio
Lee has been at the forefront of blending technology and entertainment since 2003, creating advanced studios for icons like will.i.am and producing music for Britney Spears and Big & Rich. Pioneering in VR since 2016, he has managed enterprise data at Nike, led VR broadcasting for Intel at the Japan 2020 Olympics, and driven large-scale marketing campaigns for Walmart, Levi’s, and Nasdaq. A TEDx speaker on enterprise VR, Lee is currently authoring a book on generative AI and delving into splinternet theory and data privacy as new tech laws unfold across the US.
Lee Kebler on LinkedIn
Key Discussion Topics
- 00:00 - Introduction to Generative AI in Gaming
- 01:39 - The Nostalgic Return of Atari
- 03:13 - Impact of the Oculus Quest 3
- 03:45 - Turmoil at Annapurna Interactive
- 07:09 - The Convergence of Movies and Video Games
- 09:21 - Evolving Media Properties
- 10:16 - The Lofi Girl Map in Fortnite
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Manage episode 456125191 series 3291925
In this first part of a two-part episode of TechMagic, hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler reflect on the key developments in the gaming industry in 2024. They explore Mike Verdu's appointment as Netflix’s VP of Generative AI for Games, his creator-first vision, and the rise of AI-driven tools to accelerate game development. The duo discusses Atari's nostalgic comeback, highlighted by founder Nolan Bushnell's insights on affordable VR tech like the Oculus Quest 3. They also tackle the staff exodus at Annapurna Interactive and its potential impact. The episode concludes with gaming-meets-music innovations, including Fortnite's Lofi Girl map, signaling a transformative era for gaming and media convergence.
Come for the tech, and stay for the magic!
Cathy Hackl Bio
Cathy Hackl is a globally recognized tech and gaming executive, futurist, and speaker focused on spatial computing, virtual worlds, augmented reality, AI, strategic foresight, and gaming platform strategy. She’s one of the top tech voices on LinkedIn and is the CEO of Spatial Dynamics, a spatial computing and AI solutions company, including gaming.
Cathy has worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Magic Leap, and HTC VIVE and has advised companies like Nike, Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Louis Vuitton, and Clinique on their emerging tech and gaming journeys. She has spoken at Harvard Business School, MIT, SXSW, Comic-Con, WEF Annual Meeting in Davos 2023, CES, MWC, Vogue’s Forces of Fashion, and more.
Cathy Hackl on LinkedIn
Spatial Dynamics on LinkedIn
Lee Kebler Bio
Lee has been at the forefront of blending technology and entertainment since 2003, creating advanced studios for icons like will.i.am and producing music for Britney Spears and Big & Rich. Pioneering in VR since 2016, he has managed enterprise data at Nike, led VR broadcasting for Intel at the Japan 2020 Olympics, and driven large-scale marketing campaigns for Walmart, Levi’s, and Nasdaq. A TEDx speaker on enterprise VR, Lee is currently authoring a book on generative AI and delving into splinternet theory and data privacy as new tech laws unfold across the US.
Lee Kebler on LinkedIn
Key Discussion Topics
- 00:00 - Introduction to Generative AI in Gaming
- 01:39 - The Nostalgic Return of Atari
- 03:13 - Impact of the Oculus Quest 3
- 03:45 - Turmoil at Annapurna Interactive
- 07:09 - The Convergence of Movies and Video Games
- 09:21 - Evolving Media Properties
- 10:16 - The Lofi Girl Map in Fortnite
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1 AI Photo Tracking, AR Marketing, Spatial Computing, and Humanoid Robots with Cathy Hackl, Lee Kebler, and Special Guest Tom Emrich 1:06:21

1 Cathy Takes the TED Stage, Nokia Bells Labs Centennial, Google XR Glasses, Sam Altman’s IP Stance, Global Tariffs, and VR Gaming Trends with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 57:03

1 Switch 2 Strategy, Deepfake Detection, Robotics Redefined, Google’s AR, and EU’s €20B AI Bet with Lee Kebler and Adam Davis-McGee 52:41

1 OpenAI’s New Direction, Ghibli AI Controversy, Interactive Entertainment, Nintendo’s Next Move and More with Cathy Hackl, Lee Kebler, and Adam Davis-McGee 37:08

1 AI in Drive-Throughs, VR’s Social Boom, Gen Alpha’s New Dating Trends, and the Future of Digital Ethics with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 44:05

1 AI, Gaming, and the Future of Human Connection: Microsoft Edge, Niantic’s $3.85B Sale, and More with Cathy Hackl & Lee Kebler 1:02:07

1 Trending in Tech: AI, Gaming, Fashion’s High-Tech Future, Vibe Coding, and More with Cathy Hackl, Lee Kebler, and Special Guest Melissa Medina 1:02:51

1 Beyond the Hype: AI, AR, Spatial Computing and the Next Wave of Innovation with Cathy Hackl, Lee Kebler, and Sandy Carter 46:26

1 Investing in Purpose: AI, Gaming, and the Future of Tech with Cathy Hackl, Lee Kebler, and Richard Attias, CEO of FII 49:57

1 LEAP Forward: The Future of AI, Wearable Tech, and Quantum Computing with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 24:55

1 VR, AI Law, OpenAI’s Bold Chip Play, and Music Tech Shifts with Lee Kebler and Adam Davis-McGee 33:34

1 Meta, Apple, XR Trends, the Future of Spatial Computing, and and Creator Evolution with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 1:09:18

1 DeepSeek AI, NAM Show Highlights, XR Leadership, and Tech's New Frontiers with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 41:38

1 From CES 2025 to AI Dating Coaches, Tech Trends, and the Creator Economy with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 52:50

1 CES 2025 Highlights, AI Innovations, Nintendo’s Next Move, Health Tech, and the Future of Gaming with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 35:29

1 Greatest Hits 2024: Apple Vision Pro and Beyond, Spatial Computing, Netflix, AI, and the Next Big Thing in Gaming with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 1:09:19

1 2024 AI Retrospective: AI’s Impact on Creativity, Commerce, and Careers with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 6:54

1 2024 Gaming Retrospective: AI, Atari’s Comeback, and the Rise of Lofi Worlds with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 12:09

1 Creativity at the Intersection of Fashion, Industrial Design, and VFX: Cathy Hackl Interviews Katie McIntyre 32:34

1 Tech Landscape Predictions 2025: AI, Indie Games, and the Future of Virtual Dating with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 38:06

1 Predictions for 2025: AI, IPOs, and the Future of Space Commerce, Nintendo’s Next Move, and Apple’s Big Challenges with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 29:37

1 CES Insights, Smart Glasses, the Future of Media and Gaming Innovations: Exploring Tech with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 38:29

1 AI Valuations, Perplexity’s Rise, OpenAI’s Robotics Push, and Gaming’s New Frontier: A Tech Dive with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 39:20

1 Gaming Trends, ARs Next Wave, Virtual Voting in Roblox, and Gen AI in Games: A Tech Dive with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 46:29

1 AI Influencers, Feminine Futurism, VR Landscape, and Apple Vision Pro vs. Meta Quest with Katie McIntyre and Lee Kebler 40:59

1 Tech Innovation, Meta’s Ray-Ban Glasses, Varjo’s Simulation Tech, and Off-Planet Farming with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 36:01

1 First Anniversary Special, Digital Design Days, Apple’s Immersive Film, SpaceX, and Adobe’s AI Advancement with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 42:17

1 Meta’s Orion AR, Deepfakes, and NVIDIA’s Recent Developments with Adam Davis-McGee and Lee Kebler 46:06

1 Portland Retro Gaming Expo, the Future of Oculus Quest 3, and Meta’s AR Innovations: Tech Magic with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 34:45

1 Meta Connect, the Future of AR AI Glasses, and Neurable's BCI Breakthrough: Tech Magic with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler 35:13
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