This second episode is hosted by Varun Duggirala. On this episode, Varun is joined by Ross Symons, Founder & CEO, Big Ant Studios based out of Melbourne, Victoria in Australia. Varun talks to Ross about the gaming ecosystem, the kinds of changes Ross has seen come about in the gaming space, what got him interested in the gaming space in the first place, the challenges that come when translating a sport to a video game, how they decide what aspects of the sport should be playable, how Big Ant's journey has been from its inception, and lots more. They also talk about how more than half of the Australian gaming industry is in Melbourne. how the Victoria government helps nurture the industry, the kinds of career opportunities that one can see in this space, the future of jobs in this space, Ross experiences with the IPL and the prospect of possibly making games for the IPL, how streaming has affected the medium, and lots lots more. Tune in for an extremely informative conversation.

This show is presented by Global Victoria, Inspiring Global Possibilities.

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