[REPLAY] David Kaye: The Business of Video Game Development

Aug 2, 2024

David Kaye, the president and co-founder of Snapshot Games, shares insights from his extensive experience in the video game industry. He discusses the evolution of his first venture, Iron Realms, and the financial strategies unique to gaming companies. Delving into the future, Kaye explores the potential of NFTs and player ownership in gaming economics. He also compares major development tools like Unity and Epic Games, providing tips for investors on key performance indicators to look for in this dynamic market.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

The Evolution of Game Development

02:42 • 20min

The Evolution of a Niche Gaming Company

22:28 • 2min

Nostalgic Influences in Video Game Development

24:04 • 3min

Navigating Indie Game Development

26:57 • 23min

Exploring NFTs and Player Ownership in Video Games

50:07 • 5min

Navigating Game Development and Investment Strategies

55:06 • 18min

Imagining an Eclectic Dinner Party with Visionaries

01:12:54 • 2min

This week we had a fantastic conversation with David Kaye, the president and co-founder of Snapshot Games. We talked about a variety of different topics such as David’s first video game company, how different types of video games companies will allocate capital, how NFTs could be used in the video game industry, Unity vs. Epic Games, and what are some KPIs that investor should look for when investing in the video game industry.

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[0:00] Who is David Kaye?
[8:00] David’s First Company: Iron Realms.
[14:00] Iron Realms’ Live Auction In-game Purchases.
[22:00] Founding Snapshot Games
[27:00] Capital Allocation in the Video games Industry
[32:00] How to Increase Player Liquidity
[41:00] Game Companies as Entertainment Power Houses
[46:00] The Video Game Metaverse
[48:00] NFTs in Video Games
[54:00] Unity vs. Epic Games
[1:01:00] What Investors Should Look For When Analyzing Video Game Companies
[1:11:00] Closing Questions

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