Buona la Prima - Episode 50

Pietro Faccio and Sergio Rocco of Buona la Prima take us into their wonderful world dedicated to the video game industry.

The Buona la Prima podcast is a partner of Biunivoca.

In this episode, Pietro and Sergio meet with Ivan Venturi, a pioneer of Italian software houses , telling his story in the video game industry, starting from the home computers of the 1980s to the growth of independent studios.

Over time, important technological innovations and cultural shifts have helped shape the gaming landscape in Italy. Even with limited resources, developers have managed to create innovative solutions that have led the industry to gain global recognition.

Among the most significant steps is the transition from floppy disks to digital distribution, which changed the way video games are developed and distributed.

Today the sector can also count on success stories such as Stormid Games and Ravenous Devils, examples of how creativity and innovation have allowed Italian gaming to increasingly establish itself on the international scene.

This story represents an example of resilience and innovation, showing how the encounter between technology and culture has contributed to the growth of the Italian video game industry.

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