Game Economist Cast E42: Vertical Progression Is Gaming's Sex & Finally A Web3 Hope
Forget the endless autopsies on why Web3 gaming flatlined, @Chris gets past the clichés and gets into the real pathology: a misdiagnosis of what “play-to-earn” was ever good for.
- @Eric & @Phil on vertical progression is the most important retention driver for several specific reasons
- The “market for lemons” problem in developer <> publisher relations: why developers can banbooze publishers
Sub to Eric and Chris' Substack here:
- https://substack.com/@ericguan
- https://substack.com/@chriseconomics
00:00 Introduction and Free Trials in Drug Dealing
00:28 Economics of Drug Dealing
02:11 Personal Experiences and Data Collection
03:24 Car Dealerships and Market Monopolies
04:57 Gaming Industry Insights: Clash Royale
19:08 Battlefield 6: Gameplay and Strategy
27:11 Rollerblading Adventures
28:36 Rollerblading Economics
30:16 Web3 Gaming Struggles
34:54 Understanding Play-to-Earn Mechanics
43:42 The Market for Lemons
52:24 Conflicting Data on Gen Z Spending
56:51 The Importance of Reliable Economic Data
01:05:43 Conclusion and Future Topics