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Baton Rouge, Lousiana. As a push to complement its existing strength in the movie industry and bolster economic development, the former French military post is moving to make itself one of the biggest centers for the video game industry in the United States. To publicize these moves, I was invited to fly down to the city to interview a cadre of very important people: the Mayor-President - Melvin “Kip” Holden - executives of the three video game companies already present in the city, a Professor of Louisiana State University, and a representative of the city’s animation festival.

Want to hear about the developments and my thoughts on the situation? Check out the article!

My opinions are so intellectually sophisticated. So I’m currently in a hotel in Baton Rouge, Lousiana. Why the hell am I in a hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana? Well! I’m covering a press event that’s featuring the initiatives that the city is undertaking to secure the state’s position as the third largest center for interactive entertainment in the country, after New York City and California.

Anyway, keep your eyes peeled for upcoming interviews with multiple CEOs, the Mayor of Baton Rouge, and members of the academic community!