For those who didnt know, 15 years ago late-night TV host Conan OBrien got into gaming.
He says he plays with Bill Hader.
As such, he took the stage atSXSWon Tuesday withBlizzard Entertainmentpresident Johanna Faries.
Conan O’Brien and Johanna Faries on Tuesday at SXSWMat Hayward/WireImage
Its less horizontal and vertical, the recent Oscar host said.
OBrien spoke about the time he visited South Korea when he was in his 50s.
And it was because we found out later on, a lot of it was through the gaming videos.
You think more than ever, we need this connectivity.
Theres a way that people connect through video games.
Theres something thats special and unique.
He beamed I want to be in the nextDiablo.I want to be a demon or necromancer.
My wife when she met thought I was a necromancer.
If Im inDiablo, people will get to decide if I live or die very quickly, he quipped.
Faries responded, No, well get the writers on this.
Thats why we see other entertainment industry leaders entering the conversation.
Its normalized in a way that was misunderstood or misrepresented.
Faries added, The partner lets you do the thing that you know how to do.
Without saying no, they let you be you.
Were happy to be together, to have a seat at the table.
