The Daily Zeitgeist The Democratized Future Of Gaming 02.20.24
Feb 20, 2024
In this episode, the hosts explore the future of video games with AI, discuss humorous topics like National Muffin Day and Cherry Pie Day, banter about jet lag and fashion, delve into culinary preferences and recipes, promote podcasts, and dive into the democratization of gaming industry, indie games success, and Disney's investment in Epic Games.
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Democratized Gaming
- The gaming landscape has shifted from console-limited experiences to a more democratized model.
- Cross-platform play, esports, and diverse genres now cater to broader player preferences.
Limited Consoles
- Danl Goodman explains how limited console choices impacted his gaming experience growing up.
- Access to certain games depended on friends' consoles, causing him to miss out on some titles.
PUBG's Influence
- PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) popularized the battle royale genre, influencing Fortnite's development.
- Epic Games, creator of the Unreal Engine and Fortnite, capitalized on PUBG's success, leading to the popularization of building mechanics.