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Karl Jacobs and AustinShow join Misfits to boost original content and IP creation

Misfits Gaming Group Welcomes New Owner and Creative Director

Misfits Gaming Group has exciting news to share! They have recently announced the addition of a new owner and creative director to their team. Joining the organization are Karl Jacobs and AustinShow, two well-known names in the industry.

Karl Jacobs: Owner and Creative Director

Karl Jacobs brings with him a wealth of experience in content creation. He has worked with MrBeast, Minecraft, and Dream SMP, and co-hosts his own podcast called Banter with Sapnap and GeorgeNotFound. With his expertise, Misfits can expect innovative and engaging content.

AustinShow: Content Creator and Executive Producer

AustinShow, previously associated with 100 Thieves, will be joining Misfits as a content creator and executive producer. Known for creating successful talk and game shows on Twitch, AustinShow’s contribution will further elevate Misfits’ content production.

Expanding Content Production

Misfits intends to expand their content production as an organization. In a press release, they stated that both Jacobs and AustinShow will create new content that will be jointly-owned intellectual property distributed through various channels. This strategy emphasizes the collective effort of Misfits, rather than just individual content creators.

Name Your Price Returns

One highly-anticipated program featuring Jacobs and AustinShow is the return of Name Your Price, a game show previously hosted by AustinShow on G4TV. Misfits recognizes AustinShow’s talent for creating entertaining stream game shows and aims to support him in continuing this series while also developing new game and talk shows for the organization.

Empowering and Visionary Leadership

Both Jacobs and AustinShow expressed their excitement about joining Misfits and highlighted the empowering environment provided by the organization. Jacobs specifically mentioned CEO Ben Spoont’s vision for a creator-led direction, which allows Jacobs to contribute both as a creative director and a content creator.

Misfits as a Content Powerhouse

With the addition of Jacobs and AustinShow to their talented roster of content creators, Misfits has the potential to become a content powerhouse. Supported by the organization and the collaboration opportunities within, the duo can bring their ambitious ideas to life and create compelling content for fans across various games and platforms.