Season 2, Episode 3

    Overwatch, Live-Stream Gaming, and Life On The Spectrum

    Alex Shields aka Winning7773/18/20201:47:43

    On this week’s episode, with the guest appearance of Alex Shields aka 'Winning777,' is a Live-Streamer on the Blizzard Game, Overwatch playing as a D.Va main on the Playstation 4 System. Alex is a gamer from Orange County, California utilizing his passion for gaming to brand and grow his online standing - pushing through where he falls on the spectrum and turning his 'negative' habits into beneficial traits for his brand as a company. In this episode Alex and I talk a lot about the Blizzard Game, Overwatch, and our experiences playing competitively with others online during his livestreams - where we met originally. We go through balancing and concept ideas for the game as players who frequent the systems based on our own and others' opinions we've heard while playing. We talk about the innovation of VR technology for the PS4, augmented reality in our world and the evolution of technology, dealing with autism and how it can be seen as a negative force holding you back but how you can push through it and work around it to live your best life, and a ton of other really awesome really deep topics; so without further ado I give you, Alex Shields.

    gaming
    live-streaming
    overwatch
    autism
    neurodiversity
    personal-branding
    vr
    augmented-reality
    technology

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    Show Notes

    • •Alex Shields' journey as a live-streamer focusing on Overwatch.
    • •Competitive gaming experiences and community interaction on live streams.
    • •Discussions on game balancing and concept ideas for Overwatch from a player's perspective.
    • •The innovation of VR technology for PlayStation 4 and its impact on gaming.
    • •Exploring augmented reality and the broader evolution of technology.
    • •Navigating life on the autism spectrum and transforming perceived challenges into strengths.
    • •Strategies for personal branding and growth in the online gaming space.
    • •Turning 'negative' habits into beneficial traits for a personal brand.

    About Alex Shields aka Winning777

    Alex Shields, known online as 'Winning777,' is a passionate live-streamer and gamer from Orange County, California. Specializing in Overwatch on PlayStation 4, Alex has built a strong online presence by sharing his competitive gaming experiences. He is also an advocate for neurodiversity, openly discussing his journey on the autism spectrum and demonstrating how to transform personal challenges into unique strengths for branding and personal development.

    Host Commentary

    ZADAN's Commentary: This conversation with Alex, or Winning777, was a fantastic dive into the world of gaming and personal resilience. It's always inspiring to see someone take their passion, like competitive Overwatch, and turn it into a platform for connection and personal growth. What truly resonated with me was Alex's openness about living on the autism spectrum. His ability to reframe perceived challenges into strengths for his brand is a powerful lesson for anyone, especially entrepreneurs and creators. It's about understanding your unique wiring and leveraging it, rather than letting it hold you back. That's a core message we champion at ZATHENA VENTURES. We also had a blast talking about Overwatch! It's great to connect over our shared gaming experiences and discuss game design from a player's perspective. This episode is a perfect example of how The Wednesday Wanderer brings together diverse topics—from gaming and tech to personal development—through authentic conversations.

    Full Transcript

    In this engaging episode, ZADAN sits down with Alex Shields, also known as "Winning777," a dedicated live-streamer from Orange County, California. Alex shares his passion for the Blizzard game Overwatch, where he's known as a D.Va main on PlayStation 4. The conversation delves into how Alex leverages his love for gaming to build his online presence and brand, all while navigating life on the autism spectrum. The discussion covers their shared experiences playing Overwatch competitively during Alex's live streams, where their connection originally formed. They explore various aspects of the game, including balancing mechanics and potential concept ideas, drawing from their own insights and the broader gaming community's opinions. Beyond gaming, the episode expands into broader technological innovations, touching on VR technology for the PS4 and the evolving landscape of augmented reality. A significant part of the conversation focuses on Alex's personal journey with autism, discussing how perceived limitations can be reframed as unique strengths. Alex offers powerful insights on pushing through mental barriers and adapting to live a fulfilling life, turning what some might see as 'negative' habits into beneficial traits for his brand and personal growth. This is a deep dive into gaming, technology, and personal resilience.

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