Heroes of Gaming Podcast

Grant Kirkhope shares with us his journey through a combination of education and solo dedication. His unique approaches and adjacent connectivity to the folks who created RARE built a platform for Grant to bring his talents to manifest some of the most memorable music in the history of video games.

Time-travel with us as we revisit some of his greatest hits and newest achievements. This Scottish composer's works include GoldenEye 007, Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong 64, and Perfect Dark, among many others.

He has won an Ivor Novello Award for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope and a World Soundtrack Award for The King's Daughter as well as being nominated for various BAFTA, ASCAP, and IFMCA awards.

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Website: https://www.grantkirkhope.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantkirkhopecomposer

Twitter: https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope

Cameo : https://www.cameo.com/grantkirkhope

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/52kyuqw6IKrI3kzllwYcvd?autoplay=true
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Jon St. John is world renowned for being the incredible voice of DUKE NUKEM! Jon has a career spanning decades not only as the Alien Ass Kicker, but also as an unforgettable radio personality, many iconic voices from hit animations, and more epic characters in video games like Dota 2, Guild Wars 2, and Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games.

Jon shares with us the path he took to become the known talent he is and gave us a few of his tips on how to create iconic characters on our own journey. Words of encouragement, enlightenment, and entertainment await you in an episode we are so honored to have as our finale for Season 2!

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Website KING CON CRUISE: https://kingconcruise.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsjisduke

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsjisduke

TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@jsjisduke

Comic Fanpage: https://www.duke4.net/ardat-lilitus-duke-nukem-fan-comics
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The hearts and minds behind SPINRACK, Melissa McGinnis (Chief Executive Officer) and Jeff Pierce (Chief Visionary Officer) share with us a FIRST EXCLUSIVE chat about the amazing community experience they built with a team of next generation focused geniuses. SPINRACK is a home for people who produce, discuss, or collect original comic stories, emerging indie video games, and integrated NFTs.

SPINRACK REDESIGNS HOW COMICS ARE OWNED & ENJOYED

Legendary creators Chuck Dixon & Graham Nolan craft characters for the largest comic book publishers in the world. Now, these artists create for you. You will own Artist-Signed pieces in every NEW sense of the term as SPINRACK takes comics into Web3.

SPINRACK.io is a community-driven Web3 entertainment corporation with an all-star team from comics, motion picture, digital security, and streaming technologies.

WE ARE CONNECTING WORLDWIDE COMIC AND GAMING FANS TOGETHER WITH STORYTELLERS AND ARTISTS WHOM WE WILL BRING ON THIS JOURNEY OF GREATNESS!
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Website: https://spinrack.io/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spinrackio

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spinrackio

Twitter: https://twitter.com/spinrackio

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC23zRRH0C8C9UMnlL58IO9A

Chuck Dixon Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dixonverse

Graham Nolan Twitter: https://twitter.com/gnolan12
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We had the pleasure of discovering the creative savant Stephen Ddungu online thinking his content was the next Square Enix game only to find out it was the work of one man!

From the other side of the world in Great Britain we were educated by Stephen on all the steps of creating a video game from scratch by himself from his vast knowledge in animation, composing music, world building, and storytelling.

A disciplined entrepreneur currently working on, and solo-developing, 3 large-scale ambitious projects that he's put his whole life into while balancing university before the age of 25!

Stephen chats with Vladimir on the importance of walking your own path as a creative and creator.  He empowers people, young and old, to aspire to their greatest heights, utilizing their inner fire, and follow their dreams!

After you listen to the podcast check out some of Stephen Ddungu Links Below!

Instagram
Twitter
Patreon
Youtube
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Ernie Kim AKA itstheG.O is a variety streamer, content creator, and fashion reviewer.  An unstoppable zoomer with street cred on virtually everything virtual as he navigates the routes and challenges of being an entrepreneur in this massive digital landscape.

He shares with us the stories of fitting in and finding his place in the world. Ernie presents to us the relatable stress of the generation with the constant struggle of popularity contests in the real and digital space.  Through the many loves of different subjects he's lived through the pressure cooker of chance and choice.

Social media is launching and crushing people every day and the responsibilities of that are not lost on Ernie. Discovering what trends and challenges people of all ages are facing is a process that comes organically to him.  With that empathetic vision Ernie can see the future needs of audiences, followers, and fellow streamers.

itstheG.O Youtube Channel: Youtube
itstheG.O Intsagram: Instagram
All Ages of Geek: Website

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Kerri Ann Hoskins is an incredible woman of personal and professional achievement.  Her adventurous spirit and unflinching determination is a testament to what can be achieved through positive perseverance.

Kerri is a Video Game Character Icon along with being a gymnast, super model, martial artist, weightlifter, wrestler, and stuntwoman.  After appearing in NBA JAM and portraying Head Mistress Helga in the Aerosmith game Revolution X, she was asked to take on the sacred role of the toughest woman in video games, Mortal Kombat's Sonya Blade. Bringing her life's experience to sharpen the character into the Blade we all identified as being one of the best! 

Kerri shares with us how important it is to be grateful for the time we have, and the responsibility she understands with every iconic position she holds.  Whether it is the badass special forces agent, or the super mom of her children, they all demonstrate the strength of her heart. 

From fame to family she shares an honest love for people and for life. A true champion of the human spirit, and a shining example of how strong someone can be when they challenge themselves to soar.

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Website: https://kerriann.gallery

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KerriAnnGallery/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KerriAnnGallery

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerriann.gallery

United Cerebral Palsy Organization: https://ucp.org/

Galloping Ghost Arcade: www.gallopingghostarcade.com
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Beau Jimenez is a Sound Designer & Ear Exciter at PlayStation Studios who picks up right where he left off from PART 1 of his conversation with us in this epic PART 2 of his career. 

Beau leads the way inventing breakthrough technology that has become the NEW STANDARD in the evolution of player immersion in the video game entertainment industry.  

As an interactive sound artist, Beau is driven to explore the relationship between a powerful sound design and the technology that controls it: how the two can be optimized, finessed and intelligently interweaved to create a dynamic soundscape that emotionally resonates with the player. 

In Part 2 of a 2 Part Episode, he continues to share with us with incredible detail the science, the psychology, and hardships behind the iconic sound design created for:

• The Last of Us Part II
•  Uncharted: The Lost Legacy 
• The Witness
• Destiny 2

There is so much more in store for this young genius, and we know that whatever project Beau works on next we as gamers are going to HEAR the difference!

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Beau Jimenez is a Sound Designer & Ear Exciter at PlayStation Studios who is driven to push the limits of game audio and help steer a team towards excellence. He is a passionate sound creator, a positive, solution-oriented leader, a fierce collaborator, an avid field recordist, and a technical tinkerer. His goal is to continue to foster a fun, creative environment for the overall success of a team and a game's soundtrack.

In Part 1 of a 2 Part episode, he shares with us with incredible detail the science, the psychology, and hardships behind the iconic sound design created for:

• Ori and the Blind Forest 
• The Last of Us Part II
•  Uncharted: The Lost Legacy 
• The Witness
• Destiny 2

With a heart for honest storytelling and dedication to quality Beau inspires us with tales of his journey to become one of the most sought after sound designers in the business. 

Through his experience we can learn that the path to success only comes to those who earn it and that teamwork is an absolute necessity for creating a special moment for the player.

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Jeffery P. Lee is a visionary artist whose foresight and instincts propelled a quirky evolutionary game to international recognition ushering in the Golden Age Video Games by his creation of Q*Bert!

He has been doodling illustrations ever since he was a kid and never turned off the faucet of his flowing creativity. Thousands of hours of paper and pencil doodles, focused art classes throughout high school, and a forged practiced passion at University of Illinois graduating with a degree in Graphic Design all pointed him toward his destiny.

From the beginning, Jeffery has been a sponge of artistic expression, exposing himself to as much history, culture, and content as possible. 

His doodle of the large-nosed, armless critter hopping around a pyramid of cubes and by happy serendipity a classic of the Golden Age of Arcade Video was born, “Q*Bert”

He shares with us the passion and perseverance it takes to become a professional artist inside the video game world during the 80's classic era while giving us an inside look into the formation of the iconic creatures that populate the universe of Q*Bert.

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Website: www.jeffreyplee.com
Galloping Ghost Arcade: www.gallopingghostarcade.com
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Ricco Phinisee brings the attitude and experience of a winner to his every day actions.  His schedules are tightly packed with tasks and goals geared toward helping gamers excel. Pushing them to reach their true potential on the court and off.   

As a Head Coach of the Boston Celtics NBA2K Team (CLTX GAMING) he brings the leadership to his team in the game and in the gym.  Ricco shares with us strategies for being a clear headed and clear eyed professional gamer with healthy living, exercise, and nutrition which he incorporates in his team's preparations.

Starting football at age 6 and playing Madden with his Father showed him that the world of Traditional Sports and E-Sports can operate in concert with one another.  His experience grew through high school and college surpassing those around him and daily absorbing the philosophies of teamwork, determination, and courage under pressure. 

He formed teams, ran tournaments, and of course became a legendary pro within the NBA2K community.  When the NBA2K League saw this winner driving spirit and skills they scouted him to join CLTX GAMING as the Head Coach where Ricco brings his talents to every day.

As a Certified Personal Trainer for professional gamers he insures that core fundamentals of teamwork, discipline, and punctuality are included in physical workout for the focus and camaraderie required to operate as an elite team. 

Teaching the young minds of gamers and leading by example.

At a young age Ricco was surrounded by sports athletes and participated in the training regiments that would be instilled within him and would become the foundation for the company he created called RPW. (Ricco Phinisee Workouts)

RPW helps players build their strength, boost confidence, and create a healthy competitive mentality to maximize performance on and off the big stage.

Ricco is striving to change the narrative and help gamers reach their full potential across the country and around the world.

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Website: www.rpworkouts.com
Twitter CLTX GAMING: @CLTXGaming
Twitter: @RiccoPhinisee
Instagram : @riccophinisee
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/riccophinisee
TikTok: @riccojphinisee
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Music for our Podcast is By:
Voxel Revolution by Kevin MacLeod
Link: Voxel Revolution
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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