Yaakov Sash Creates a Game From Stacking Pixels | Episode 352

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After an early childhood attempt at coding Pac-Man when it came out, and failing, CEO Yaakov Sash of Novospir now unveils a groundbreaking new genre of massively multiplayer social puzzle games. With extensive experience in digital asset technology from his tenure at Credit Suisse, Sash is now set on transforming the gaming industry. Novospir's debut game, Stack the Pixels, exemplifies his vision of integrating secure, fair, and engaging gameplay with unique digital and non-digital currencies. Yaakov shares insights into the daily challenges of leading a global team, the importance of playtesting, and how player feedback shapes the development of innovative gaming experiences. Sash emphasizes the value of persistence and adaptation in creating fun and competitive games that bring families together.

Yaakov Sash is the CEO of Novospir, an innovative gaming ecosystem that introduces a groundbreaking new genre of massively multiplayer social puzzle games. With extensive experience in digital asset technology from his tenure at Credit Suisse, where he led Digital Assets Markets, Yaakov is now focused on transforming the gaming industry. Novospir's debut game, Stack the Pixels, exemplifies his vision of integrating secure, fair, and engaging gameplay with unique digital and non-digital game currency.

Guest Links and Info

• Website stackthepixels.com
• Novospir on LinkedIn
• On Instagram as @StackThePixels
• Stack the Pixels on Facebook
• On X/Twitter as @stackthepixels

Links to episode mentions:

• Proposed guest: Someone from LucasArts Games
• Recommended book:
  • Reality +: Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy by David Chalmers
  • Mother of Learning by Nobody 103
• Favorite game: Tetris

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