JIC Speaker Series: The New Landscape of Games Publishing with Ben Kvalo
Join us on Oct. 20th to hear from Ben Kvalo, founder of Midwest Games with leading roles at 2K, Netflix Games and Blizzard
Ben Kvalo has helped shape some of the biggest names in entertainment with leading role at 2K, Netflix Games, and Blizzard. His experience stretches across AAA, indie, mobile, live-services, and esports, giving him a unique perspective on where the industry is headed.As founder of Midwest Games, Ben is championing alternative publishing paths that put creators first and elevate regions often overlooked by the gaming world.
Join us on Oct 20th for a conversation on the current state of the games industry, new publishing models, and how Midwest Games is rewriting the rules. (And yes, ask him about Skee-Ball.)
The talk and Q&A will take place at the Jarvis Innovation Center, 1 E Jackson Blvd, Concourse Level, Chicago IL 60604
Light fare will be provided.
As founder of Midwest Games, Ben Kvalo has pushed forward a new publishing model in the industry, Shadow Publishing, with the aim of providing more flexible and sustainable support to all. Ben is an entertainment and video games leader, most recently having built out films and games while at Netflix. Previously, Ben has worked at two of the largest global video game companies, 2K and Blizzard, working across various roles in publishing, marketing, and technology on both video games and Esports. Ben has worked on some of entertainment's biggest brands including Bird Box, Extraction, Army of the Dead, and over 50 other titles. In video games, he has worked on major franchises like NBA2K, Borderlands, BioShock, Civilization, Mafia, and all of Blizzard’s Esports brands, having helped to publish over 100 titles. Ben is proudly Midwestern, originally from Wisconsin, having graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Join us on Oct. 20th to hear from Ben Kvalo, founder of Midwest Games with leading roles at 2K, Netflix Games and Blizzard
Ben Kvalo has helped shape some of the biggest names in entertainment with leading role at 2K, Netflix Games, and Blizzard. His experience stretches across AAA, indie, mobile, live-services, and esports, giving him a unique perspective on where the industry is headed.As founder of Midwest Games, Ben is championing alternative publishing paths that put creators first and elevate regions often overlooked by the gaming world.
Join us on Oct 20th for a conversation on the current state of the games industry, new publishing models, and how Midwest Games is rewriting the rules. (And yes, ask him about Skee-Ball.)
The talk and Q&A will take place at the Jarvis Innovation Center, 1 E Jackson Blvd, Concourse Level, Chicago IL 60604
Light fare will be provided.
As founder of Midwest Games, Ben Kvalo has pushed forward a new publishing model in the industry, Shadow Publishing, with the aim of providing more flexible and sustainable support to all. Ben is an entertainment and video games leader, most recently having built out films and games while at Netflix. Previously, Ben has worked at two of the largest global video game companies, 2K and Blizzard, working across various roles in publishing, marketing, and technology on both video games and Esports. Ben has worked on some of entertainment's biggest brands including Bird Box, Extraction, Army of the Dead, and over 50 other titles. In video games, he has worked on major franchises like NBA2K, Borderlands, BioShock, Civilization, Mafia, and all of Blizzard’s Esports brands, having helped to publish over 100 titles. Ben is proudly Midwestern, originally from Wisconsin, having graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.