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The Epic Business of Gaming — What's Next?

Quentin Staes-Polet, General Manager India & SEA for Epic Games

30-Jul-20 11:00

The Epic Business of Gaming — What's Next?

Lockdowns around the world have boosted the gaming industry into new levels. While in reality we practice physical distancing, it’s quite the opposite in the gaming world. Jeff Sandhu speaks to Quentin Staes-Polet, the GM for India and SEA for Epic Games, makers of Fortnite and creators of Unreal engine, about how the gaming industry could help pioneer a shift in other sectors.

Produced by: Jeff Sandhu

Presented by: Jeff Sandhu


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Categories:  Film,  Technology,  Medical Innovation and Technology,  Tech,  Business Analysis

Tags:  gaming,  covid-19,  esports,  fortnite,  unreal,  film,  hollywood,  mandalorian, 


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