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Episode 9Jun 29, 2026

The Business of Gaming with Victor Lugo

From riding his bike to Japanese arcades as a military kid to designing video games like Madden and UFC played by millions of fans.

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From riding his bike to Japanese arcades as a military kid to designing video games like Madden and UFC played by millions of fans. Victor Lugo’s career fused together engineering, creativity, and culture. Now he's betting on himself as the founder of his own independent studio. In this episode, he breaks down how to turn a passion for gaming into a real career, why "Blerd" culture could shape the future, and the smart financial moves that set him up to finally go all in on his own.