EP02: Industry trends in Games

In today’s episode we dive into industry trends in games, with a focus on hiring and the recent wave of layoffs in the industry. We also discuss the future of game development and how emerging technologies like AI are transforming the industry.

Our hosts, Brian Cho and Jason Yeh, are joined by two fantastic guests. First up, we have Stephen Lim, founder of Raidbase and the creator of Valorant at Riot Games. Joining him is another Riot alum, Jordan Mazer, Head of Talent at Andreessen Horowitz for a16z Games.

00:00 Intro.
03:59 Growth in gaming jobs.
13:42 Small companies fail.
25:24 Startups struggle against established games' dominance.
29:26 Fast prototyping at scale crucial for success.
34:59 Mimic, copy, but reparse for ongoing engagement.
44:04 Experienced studios not creating lasting systems.
47:28 Flexibility and compatibility crucial when hiring game designers.
50:21 Innovative game experiences surpass traditional studios' output.
01:08:26 AI shapes gameplay.
01:15:53 Teams require diverse skills and personalities.
01:19:15 Equity often misunderstood and undervalued by developers.
01:24:14 Big companies pay more due to challenges.

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