a16z Podcast
The Social Serendipity of Cloud Gaming
Nov 16, 2020
Join Jade Raymond, a cloud gaming pioneer and VP at Google, alongside Jonathan Lai, A16Z partner and former Riot Games expert. They dive into the revolutionary potential of cloud-native games, discussing how they promise hyper-personalized storytelling and dynamic social interactions. The conversation touches on the evolving business models, challenges developers face transitioning from consoles, and the exciting role of AI in creating immersive gaming experiences. Together, they envision a future where gaming becomes a vibrant social platform.
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Quick takeaways
- Cloud native games have the potential to revolutionize gameplay and storytelling.
- Cloud gaming enables spontaneous and social experiences beyond massive battle royales or hyper-realistic graphics.
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Cloud native games revolutionizing gameplay and storytelling
Cloud native games, played exclusively in the cloud, have the potential to revolutionize gameplay and storytelling. The vision of cloud native games is still in its early stages, with cloud gaming services like Stadia leading the way. Building cloud native games presents challenges and opportunities, including upending business models and pricing. With user-generated content and AI in the cloud, the future of gaming is inching closer to the metaverse.
