Millennials On Media

Before talking about video games, I say a quick word about the Madden Tournament shooting in Jacksonville on August 26. We recorded this a few weeks ago, so I did not address this subject or guns in video games. It might be something I bring up in a future podcast. This episode is more of an overview on the millennial impact of video games and in the media. I could not think of a better person to talk to about video games then my friend Rob Amrhein. He is a very avid gamer in Kansas City, and he’s somebody I’ll probably have back on to discuss some other interesting topics. First, Rob and I discuss how millennials have been the driving force behind video games. (1:50) Then Rob talks about how video games became an essential part of his life. (5:40) Next, Fortnite and multiplayer games right now. (8:15) The global impact of gaming. (11:15) Plus, eSports continues to rise in popularity. (15:10) Explaining Twitch to Ryan.(21:18) Finally, the constant changes in video game culture and the future of the indu