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Game Economist Cast

Phillip Black
Web3
GDC
Mobile Gaming
Squad Busters
Game Data Pros
Supercell
Game Subscriptions
Fortnite
Distribution and Marketing
Layoffs
User Generated Content
Nfts
Marvel Snap
Banana Game
Lilith Games
Web3 Gaming
League Of Legends
Veblen Goods
Call Of Duty
Dynamic Pricing

What does the new wave of open economies mean for monetization? Will negative externalities overcome cosmetic 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 toolkit.

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Recent Guests

Charlie Hsu
Game economy designer with experience in the industry
Episode: GEC BONUS EP: What's up at GDC 2025 (w/Charlie Hsu)
Dr. Julian Runge
A game economist engaged in research and teaching.
Episode: E37: Is Gaming Better Than Everyone at Experimentation? (w/Dr.Julian Runge)
Dr. Matthew McCaffrey
Economist and researcher focusing on the intersection of economics and gaming.
Episode: E35: In Defense of Loot Boxes (w/Dr. Matthew McCaffrey)
David Sirland
Game developer and YouTube content creator known for insights on game balancing and economics
Episode: E34: A Theory of Optimal Economic Balance
Dr. Jason Arentz
An economist with a background in experimental economics and experience in the gaming industry.
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Episode: E33: Halo's Economist & Player Price Experiment Complaints? (w/Dr.Jason Arentz)
Dr. Sam Rosen
Assistant Professor of Finance at Temple University and co-author of Digital Veblen Goods.
Temple University
Episode: E25: The Veblen Goods Model That Explains Web3 (w/Dr.Sam Rosen)
Dr. Matt Melnyk
Game economist focused on user acquisition and marketing for social casino games
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Episode: E23: Four Game Economists Walk into a Social Casino (w/Dr.Matt Melnyk)
Matthew Ball
VC and author, formerly at Amazon's Game Studios
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Episode: E22: Airdropping The Missing Web3 Palworld Take
Bill Grosso
CEO of Game Data Pros
Game Data Pros
Episode: E19: Why Doesn't Apple or Steam Use Regional Pricing? (w/Bill Grosso)

Hosts

Eric
Co-host providing analysis on gaming monetization and economic concepts.
Chris
Co-host contributing to discussions on game design and market dynamics.
Unnamed
Co-host discussing various topics related to game economics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Well done

    Interesting content, new perspectives on the industry!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaryBeth10101
    United States2 years ago
  • Two Thumbs way up

    5 STARS, well prepared…great content. The host(s) obviously know what they are talking about…..#96

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    paulfmcd
    United States3 years ago

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The discussions are often well-prepared and clear, demonstrating the hosts' expertise in the field.
Listeners appreciate the unique perspectives on economic strategies within gaming.

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E37: Is Gaming Better Than Everyone at Experimentation? (w/Dr.Julian Runge)
Q: What do you hope people take away from your experimentation paper?
An understanding of where experimentation could be used effectively in game development and marketing.
E32: Should more firms be like Valve? (w/Dr. Peter Klein)
Q: Why do companies invest so little in figuring out what their optimal structure is?
Firms may not realize the importance of organizational structure compared to other essential factors like strategy and human capital, plus the challenges in making effective structural changes.
E32: Should more firms be like Valve? (w/Dr. Peter Klein)
Q: Do we have any good empirical evidence that measures the counterfactual on the value of a good manager?
There are studies that show good management can account for 5 to 20 percent of the performance impact in organizations.
E32: Should more firms be like Valve? (w/Dr. Peter Klein)
Q: So my first question is, why do managers matter and what is the distinction between a flat structure and a hierarchical structure?
Managers matter because the structure of a hierarchy enables better coordination among interdependent teams. While flat structures might work in less interdependent environments, they can generate inefficiencies in situations requiring coordination.
GEC BONUS EP: What's up at GDC 2025 (w/Charlie Hsu)
Q: Do you have any advice for first-time attendees at GDC?
Connect with others aggressively and utilize the networking opportunities available at the event.

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This podcast offers deep insights into the evolving landscape of game economies, focusing on critical issues such as monetization strategies, economic principles in game design, and the implications of new technologies like AI and blockchain. Frequent discussions center around the economic impact of various gaming models, including mobile, HD, and crypto games, often featuring industry experts who share their knowledge on experimentation, player behavior, and market dynamics.

Notably, the series emphasizes a blend of humorous and rigorous analysis, making complex economic concepts accessible while exploring real-world applications within the gaming industry. The roundtable format fosters collaborative exploration of the challenges develope... more

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2. Dr. Julian Runge
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