How Video Games Became My Escape From Reality | Islah's Game Chat

When I first met ‪@salvahed‬ we played Tekken 8—so in this episode I FINALLYYYYYYY (don't) get my revenge. In this episode we chat about how he got into the gaming industry as a Creator, the struggle of juggling a 9-to-5 with content creation, how his hard work got him recognition to become a PlayStation Plus ambassador, about an assassin called Henry Green the Indian, and how Tekken is just a game about dysfunctional ethnic minority families who don't have laws on beating their kids and throwing them down a mountain.
Oh, and apparently… I’m the perfect person to play BOYYYYY in a God of War adaptation. 🙃

This series is inspired by the late night game chats I've been in with my friends. The ones that start with banter and end with deep vulnerable chats. In each episode, I sit
down with a well-known gamer or industry figure for a candid, no-holds-barred
conversation, all while diving into some of the hottest and
memorable games for a bit of couch co-op and competitive gaming.
But it’s not just about gameplay—Islah’s Game Chat is a safe space where
my guests open up about the highs, lows, struggles, and triumphs that come
with their gaming careers. With gaming as the backdrop, it creates an
environment where people of colour and all gamers feel seen, heard, and
valued, exploring mental health, personal stories, and the realities of life in
gaming.
You can expect real talk, real emotion, and real laughs, and banter. Whether you're a gaming pro or just a casual player, Islah’s Game Chat
brings the perfect mix of entertainment, empowerment, and eye-opening
discussions that everyone can connect with.
A show where the controller isn’t just in your hands, it’s in your heart. 🎮

That was cheesy, but you loved it.

SERIES 1 SCHEDULE

Episode 2 ft. @CyborgAngel - Sunday June 8th
Episode 3 ft. @YsabellaGrace - Sunday June 15th
Episode 4 ft. @rhysstephenson2492 - Sunday June 22nd

You can follow Sal Vahed on her journey on her channels below:

X:
https://x.com/salvahed

Instagram:
  / salvahed  

Threads:
https://www.threads.com/@salvahed?hl=en

YouTube:
‪@salvahed‬

You can follow me for more content on:

Instagram:
  / mr.islah  

Threads
https://www.threads.net/@mr.islah

TikTok
  / mr.islah  

X
https://www.x.com/mr_islah


V I D E O P L A Y L I S T S:
Celebrity Interviews:    • Red Carpets & Celebrity Interviews!  
The Halalians (Muslim Comedy Sketches):    • 'The Halalians' - [Comedy Sketch Series]  
Take-Awasian (Brand New Comedy Series, directed by me!):    • 'Take-Awasian' [Comedy Series]  

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Contact:
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Join Islah on Gamechat as he welcomes his first guest for some friendly face-to-face *games**. They dive into their past **comeback* stories and share a laugh or two, while reminiscing about *tekken 8**. Don't miss their hilarious **anime reaction* during the **gamechat**!