
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.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 51 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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If the majority of mobile casuals' target audience takes Ozempic, what effect does that have on games? No one's asking these questions, so welcome to the Game Economist Cast.
Weight loss drugs, AI copilots, and gambling apps dominated the most expe... more
Chuck E. Cheese is still alive, and so is the analytics-to-product pipeline. @Amanda Cesario analytics lead turned product leader, joins @Phillip Black, Eric, and @Christopher Kaczmarczyk-Smith argue for embedded analytics, sharper language, and game... more
Is fair matchmaking actually bad design? And how exactly did gaming companies fumble the bag when it came to the army of PhD psychologists they employ?
We talk:
• Sweepstakes, social casino, velocity, and why most players never cash out
• Why W... more
What happens when autobattlers fail to monetize? We pull Arto Huhta [x.com/ProofOfDork] into the cast to chat about Telegram’s pseudo-WeChat ambitions. Eric releases a distrack on Game Designer's obsessed social spaces, and Phil wants more bl... more
Interesting content, new perspectives on the industry!
5 STARS, well prepared…great content. The host(s) obviously know what they are talking about…..#96
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This series offers a unique perspective on the intersection of gaming and economics, discussing the evolving landscape of monetization strategies within various types of games such as mobile, HD, and crypto. Episodes frequently explore controversial topics like the impact of loot boxes, in-app purchases, and antitrust issues in the gaming industry, with expert guests contributing insights on specific case studies, such as legal challenges faced by major players like Epic Games and Apple. The vibrant discussions are not just limited to theory; they also delve into practical implications for developers and players alike, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the gaming economy.
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Recent guests on Game Economist Cast include:
1. Charlie Hsu
2. Dr. Julian Runge
3. Dr. Matthew McCaffrey
4. David Sirland
5. Dr. Jason Arentz
6. Dr. Sam Rosen
7. Dr. Matt Melnyk
8. Matthew Ball
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