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GameMakers

Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2024 Recap: Themes, GDC Talks, Takeaways, and Rumors

Mar 30, 2024
The podcast discusses key themes and trends from GDC 2024, including decreased VC investments and a focus on live ops development. They cover insights on marketing importance, AI, and industry rationalization. Talks from Supercell, King, and Epic are highlighted, along with key takeaways and GDC rumors.
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Quick takeaways

  • Leveraging AI and live ops can lead to significant revenue growth in games post loot box changes.
  • Integrating AI in game design can reduce workload, streamline processes, and enhance player engagement.

Deep dives

Brawl Stars' Revenue Surge: Lessons from Loot Box Removal

Supercell's FranSquared GDC talk detailed the revenue turnaround of Brawl Stars post loot box removal. Initially struggling, the game's revenue skyrocketed by 8.8x due to live ops changes. Insights included simplifying complex designs, leveraging AI, and retaining a player base momentum.

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