🌟 [ 53 ]   If AAA is No Longer Profitable... Make Smaller Games [ @A16Z GAMES ]

The cost of games relative to their respective prices seems to have hit a tipping point. The gaming industry has experienced several months year of studio layoffs, consolidation, and closures which has begged the natural question of . why? In this episode, Danny dives into how the pricing models and development costs of games might be the culprit. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:34 - Inflation s effect on box prices, DLC, and microtransactions 4:34 - The rising costs of game development 6:50 - Why we should talk about Helldivers 2 8:25 - Smaller games are leading the way Produced by Secret Tape for A16Z GAMES Hosted, Written u0026 Edited by Danny O Dwyer Additional Filming by Jeremy Jayne Motion Graphics by Pica Stay Updated: - Follow us on X: twitter.com/a16zgames - Follow Danny on X: twitter.com/dannyodwyer Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

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