Episode #20 - Chris Meredith, David Stelzer & Stuart Dinsey of Xsolla & Curve Games

Описание: In this special episode of The Level Up Lounge, we’re joined by three heavyweights in the global gaming industry: David Stelzer, President at Xsolla and former Epic Games exec; Chris Meredith, SVP at Xsolla; and Stuart Dinsey, Executive Chairman at Curve Games and the industry mind behind MCV and Develop.

We dive into each of their journeys, from David’s standout moments at Epic and now leading Xsolla, to Stuart’s decades of influence in the industry, and Chris’s role in building global partnerships and supporting studios through Xsolla’s suite of services.

The conversation moves into their first impressions of Dubai and the broader MENA region, highlighting the opportunities, energy, and emerging challenges. From there, we unpack the ongoing Epic vs Apple saga, David offers rare insight into the case and what it could mean for the future of app store competition, indie developers, and global monetisation models.

Zooming in on indie development, Stuart shares how Curve Games continues to champion the space, while Chris and David reflect on the tools, trends, and support systems reshaping how emerging studios bring their games to market. We also explore what the MENA region can learn from more mature ecosystems, and what it still needs to build a sustainable, globally competitive gaming hub.