Naavik Gaming Podcast Sony, Microsoft, Valve, and Roblox: Who Will Be Platform King?
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Sep 6, 2024 In this engaging discussion, guests Ben Feder, former CEO of Take-Two, and Ken Wee, ex-Chief Strategy Officer at Activision Blizzard King, dissect the evolving gaming landscape. They tackle the impacts of layoffs and lofty budgets across studios, as well as how Microsoft, Sony, Valve, and Roblox are adapting to new challenges. The duo delves into content discovery, the transformative role of AI in game creation, and shifting gaming trends. Expect insights into whether a singular platform will emerge victorious or if a diverse ecosystem will flourish.
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Mainstream Gaming Goes Social
- Gaming has become more social and mainstream, with tools like Discord and Twitch enhancing social features outside gameplay.
- Large franchises dominate engagement while capital influx drives growth despite recent pullbacks.
Players Stick to Older Games
- Players mostly stick with older live service games, consuming only a small portion of time on new releases.
- This trend favors indie and AA games as AAA projects decline, creating a better climate for smaller studios.
Redefining AAA and AA Games
- The AAA definition has blurred with AAA games growing larger and AA games filling a sweet spot of 20-30 hours gameplay.
- Gamers prefer polished, engaging experiences without long playtimes typical of AAA titles.