Designer Notes Designer Notes 83: Mitch Lasky - Part 2
Jun 6, 2024
Venture capitalist Mitch Lasky discusses the evolution of game design, the impact of user interactions on game development, monetization strategies, the shift towards free-to-play models, the evolution of the gaming industry, challenges in game development across platforms, emotional gameplay, gifting and altruism in video games, game complexity, growth of Discord, AI in game development, character balance in games, past collaborations, future opportunities in the gaming industry, and the evolution of video game business models.
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Riot Games First Impression
- Mitch Lasky initially doubted Riot Games due to the founders' non-gaming backgrounds.
- However, he changed his mind after 15 minutes, impressed by their deep gaming knowledge and community involvement.
Deep Gaming Experience
- Genuine passion and deep involvement in gaming communities, like running a MUD, indicate a strong candidate.
- This surpasses surface -level gaming experience and demonstrates commitment.
Riot's Doable Pitch
- Riot Games pitched a doable plan, focusing on improving the accessibility of the popular Warcraft 3 mod, Dota.
- This resonated with Mitch Lasky, who was interested in investments with distribution leverage.