Naavik Gaming Podcast Game Tech: The Hidden Force Behind Gaming’s Challenges and Opportunities
Sep 27, 2024
Jiten Dajee, a General Partner at Rendered VC, dives into the technical roots of the challenges facing the gaming industry. He discusses how outdated game tech hampers development and the disconnect between teams and executives. Jiten highlights the shift to microservices in major gaming platforms and the role of AI in enhancing game infrastructure. He also explores the broader application of 3D graphics technology in various industries, showcasing gaming's influence beyond its own walls.
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Tech's Impact on Live Service
- Game tech significantly impacts game development and business outcomes, especially in live service games.
- Technical limitations can hinder a studio's ability to adapt and meet the demands of live service development.
Stick Figure Analogy
- Jiten Dajee uses the analogy of a stick figure to illustrate how management's push for live service can lead to failure.
- The head (management), body (staff), and legs (technology) must be aligned to avoid stumbling.
Live Service Exposing Inefficiencies
- Live service games expose technical inefficiencies because small problems are amplified by frequent releases.
- This is similar to a grain of sand in a shoe during a marathon, causing blisters over time.