Gaming luminaries explore industry’s struggles and how its best days are still ahead
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Summary
Bing Gordon and Owen Mahoney talk about the state of play of the games business, and where it is likely to go in the future, in a wide-ranging conversation with Dean Takahashi of VentureBeat that touched on the history of gaming as well as its future.
The industry has to do more to look after its people, empowering smaller teams to make creative products while also enhancing productivity.
The industry talks a lot about IP, but the key to longevity is not just great IP, but great franchise operations and execution.
Zombies fifting a much better use of talent than the current model allows, and will likely lead to a renaissance in the industry.
The industry is addicted to franchises and needs to do more to encourage creativity among its people, who are under greater pressure to deliver ever-growing revenues.