Why the crypto-curious should be paying attention to fully on-chain games. The following is a preview of an article initially published on May 10, 2023 for Naavik Digest, an excellent weekly newsletter and source of games industry analysis where you can read more of my writing, along with that of…

A report on the challenges and opportunities faced by founders seeking to grow their blockchain games and break through to a mass audience. Written in collaboration with BITKRAFT Ventures. Executive Summary Though the rise of web3 and blockchain technologies has created many opportunities for new approaches to game design, games development, and…

A look at how generative AI has already begun to transform the game development process, how the industry is responding, and where we go from here. The following is a preview of an article initially published on April 16, 2023 for Naavik Digest, an excellent weekly newsletter and source of…

Why are investors pouring huge sums of money into new MMO developers? Who is making these investments and what is the rationale? This article explores the recent spate of MMO funding and analyzes the market opportunity for aspiring MMO developers and publishers. The following is a preview of an article…

On Feb. 21, 2023, I had the distinct pleasure of presenting to a group of game developers, analysts, researchers, and business leaders at Gamecity Hamburg. The topic was “AI in Game Production” — a topic of great interest to me and one that is frequently brought up in gaming discussions…

What comes next for the Japanese developer following the tremendous success of Elden Ring in 2022? Will Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon live up to the hype? Could Elden Ring become the next video game transmedia phenomenon? The following is a preview of an article initially published on February…

What is the current state of accessible gaming? How large is the audience for accessible gaming hardware and software? Where does Sony’s “Project Leonardo” fit into the broader landscape of accessible gaming peripherals? The following is a preview of an article initially published on January 18, 2023 for Naavik Digest…

An examination of the myriad ways in which democratized generative AI tools will revolutionize gaming and game development, including several examples of early explorations on the fringes of the industry. The following is a preview of an article initially published on February 21, 2022 for Naavik Digest, an excellent weekly…

Examining the unfortunate trend of reductions in workforce across the games industry. Are recent layoffs an ominous sign of more pain to come? What does this mean for the employment landscape in gaming more broadly? The following is a preview of an article initially published on August 21, 2022 for…