Game Economist Cast
Phillip Black
What does the new wave of open economies mean for monetization? Will negative externalities overcome cosmetics economies in the long run? What exactly does a game economist do? Game Economist Cast is a roundtable discussion of the latest developments in mobile, HD, and crypto games through a bunch of people figuring it out using the economic tool kit.
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Aug 13, 2023 • 1h 10min
E13: Rank Inflation, Chris' New KPI, and Defending the Indefensible
Send us a textEric brings us to the streets of Vegas for EVO while Phil finds solace in another hypercasual hit. Chris has a new metric for web3, and the crew laments inflation: it got ranked systems. The crew debates taking a bullet for millionaire execs who desperately need the help.
Jul 24, 2023 • 1h 14min
E12: Bots, Battlebit, Brawl Stars, and Battlestar Galactica
Send us a textChris takes another swing at mid-2010 gaming with an update on his Brawl Stars experience. Eric takes us to Vietnam for League of Legends game patching while Phil laments the very slow, not-so-fast F2P Revolution. Battlebit made waves as a low-poly indie shooter at $15 -- should they have gone free-to-play?[1] Battlebit utilizes Low-Poly to beat Battlefield at their own game
Jul 10, 2023 • 1h 11min
E11: Game Economist's Creed Meets Midwest Web3 Farming
Send us a textThe crew celebrates July 4th with a travel mishap, poor driving, and a lack of Sam Adams. Eric chooses Guile to explain Street Fighters' live service attempt, while Phil demands a blood oath from the crew. Chris is glued to ads and won't let go.
Jun 27, 2023 • 1h 8min
E10: Monetizing Reddit, Fortnite Into The Bloodstream, & Game Thesis
Send us a textChris discovers a small indie title called Fortnite, Eric throws salt on Diablo's big numbers, while Phil peddles his Game Thesis. The group tries to understand Reddit monetization while Phil tallies another win for the supply-siders. Talked about links:Diablo Esquire ExposéReddit drama unfolded
May 29, 2023 • 1h 11min
E09: Regressive & Progressive UGC Taxes
Send us a textThe economics of platform success, taxation, and lots of autochess. Definition and implications of the metaverse.
May 21, 2023 • 1h 6min
E08: Voluptuous Consumer Surplus
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Apr 3, 2023 • 20min
GEC BONUS EP: What's up at GDC 2023?
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Mar 28, 2023 • 56min
E07: The Mailbag Episode
Send us a textThe mailbag has arrived with all the weirdness you'd expect;Can we get a little bit about each of your backgrounds? We know that Chris' parents believe that Pokemon is the devil's creation, but what else is there? What are some actual new models where play to earn can work?How many swords do you own? Follow up:....why?What examples of innovative or unique approaches to game economies have you seen in recent years?
Mar 14, 2023 • 1h 13min
E06: What's the deal with markets anyways?
Send us a textNEXT EPISODE IS ALL MAIL. We'll read and respond on air. SEND QUESTIONs/COMMENTs to mail@gameeconomistcast.com! The full crew is back after a stealth EP5 drop. We refuse to stop talking about Hogwarts, earn our economist bread & butter discussing Eric's new piece on markets, and try to solve for a $6M Super Bowl ad.
Mar 8, 2023 • 1h 6min
E05: Korv, Deluxe Edition Theory, & Market Power
Send us a textEric had to leave early, we’ll see more of him next episode!Mail episode: only two away! We have 12 messages; the next episode is the last reminder. Lots of crypto questions.Phil talks Harry Potter and Deluxe Editions, while Chris talks double auctions and market efficiency.
