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Elizabeth Howard

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Chief Advisor of Services (Midwest Games)

Elizabeth brings over 20 years of experience to her new role as Chief Advisor of Services and is currently spearheading Midwest Games’ innovative shadow publishing initiative, which offers a full array of publishing services without sacrificing IP rights and product revenue. Before joining Midwest Games, Elizabeth led publishing and content acquisition efforts, overseeing business development, licensing, platform relationships, sales, marketing, direct-to-consumer, and business strategy across both new and established IPs. Across her career, she has managed portfolios generating $500M+ annually, and budgets exceeding $250M, and delights in driving alignment between creative vision and business goals to drive incredible player experiences.

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May 29, 2025

Behind the Scenes of Game Development

Insights from Elizabeth Howard of Midwest Games In this GZ Chop Shop gaming podcast episode, hosts Gregory and Daniel welcome Elizabeth Howard, the Chief Advisor of Services for Midwest Games. With over 20 years of experience in the gaming industry, including roles at Bungie and 2K Games, Elizabeth shares her journey into gaming, insights on the evolution of game development, and the challenges faced by developers today. The conversation covers the importance of understanding business models, the role of shadow publishing in supporting indie developers, and the complexities of IP rights. Elizabeth also offers valuable advice for aspiring game developers and discusses the impact of financial trends on the gaming industry.