EP57 Addressing the Real Issues of Today's Games Industry

In this episode, Ben and Aaron navigate the intricate landscape of leadership within the gaming industry. They tackle the dichotomy between mobile and traditional gaming leadership, the economic shocks shaking the foundation of game studios, and the contentious monetization strategies dividing industry veterans.  Delving deeper, the conversation illuminates the pressures of balancing creative innovation with financial realities, and the complex dance between developers, publishers, and venture capitalists.  This episode sheds light on the pivotal challenges and strides forward in the game development arena, offering a nuanced perspective on the forces shaping the future of gaming.   Key Takeaways: An in-depth examination of contrasting leadership styles in mobile versus traditional gaming and their psychological and cultural implications. Insights into how economic volatility affects game studios, with a focus on layoffs, strategic adjustments, and survival strategies. A critical look at monetization models and their impact on the industry, especially in the context of recent global events. The balance between structured organization and creative freedom, and how financial - pressures influence this dynamic in game development. The complex interplay between developers, publishers, and venture capitalists, highlighting the potential for conflict and the challenges of adopting traditional game development methods in a mobile context. Courses built by game devs for game devs - check out “Succeeding in Game Production” https://www.buildingbettergames.gg/succeeding-in-game-production Sign up for the Building Better Games Newsletter for bi-weekly tips to help you lead game teams! https://buildingbettergames.gg/newsletter/ Check out our website: https://buildingbettergames.gg/   If you think we could help your studio or company build better games, email us at [email protected] to set up a free 90-minute call!   For more episodes, head to the Building Better Games Podlink https://www.pod.link/1559448378   Connect with us: Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-carcich/ Aaron’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doublearon00/ BBG LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/building-better-games/ BBG Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@building_better_games BBG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/building_better_games/