Indie games are the primary source of innovation in the industry, so developers should create original experiences they are passionate about.
The worst part of game development can be interference from executives who prioritize quarterly profits over creative vision.
Creating a cult classic requires focusing on your own vision and passion for the game rather than trying to please a broad audience.
Film adaptations of games are getting better because the current generation of filmmakers grew up as gamers and understand the source material.
While companies shut down unprofitable online games, providing offline modes or allowing community-run servers can preserve the player experience.
Before online multiplayer, passionate players found creative ways to play games together, such as coordinating over long-distance phone calls.
While some monetization mechanics like card packs are accepted, developers should be willing to say no to publishers when asked to implement inappropriate systems.
When players find exploits to speedrun a game, it should be seen as a creative expression of emergent gameplay, not just a bug.
Digital rights management (DRM) is an endless cat-and-mouse game that ultimately hurts performance for legitimate players.
Games can be a powerful medium for prompting players to think about complex topics like global conflict and ethics by presenting different ideologies through gameplay.
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36:13Warren Spector
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56:37Brenda Romero
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Jobs that call for the skills explored in this talk.
Saby Company Page
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
BULKHEAD
Derby, United Kingdom
Goodgame Studios
Asobo Studio
Canton of la Brède, France