The Long Game: How Take-Two is Investing in the Creators of Tomorrow

Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Alan Lewis, head of global corporate communications at Take-Two Interactive, sits down with Stanley Pierre-Louis, president and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association, to explore what it really means to invest in the next generation of creators. From after-school programs and STEAM education to scholarships and hands-on internships, Lewis will share how Take-Two is developing the pipeline to bring new voices and new talent to the industry, making the case for how everyone working in interactive entertainment can play a role in shaping its future.

Speakers: Alan Lewis (Head of Global Corporate Communications, Take-Two Interactive), Stanley Pierre-Louis (President and CEO, Entertainment Software Association)

Recorded at the 2026 Games for Change Festival, "Reimagining Play," July 21 to 22 at The Glasshouse in New York City.

Learn more about Games for Change at www.gamesforchange.org.

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