Most teams talk about running post-mortems, few learn from them... In this episode of #LightningLessons we're talking about looking back after release to find what went well and what didn't. More Lessons on https://f.mtr.cool/dkgvnhstxb

LiveOps burnout isn't just about workload; it's about uncertainty. In this episode of #LightningLessons we're dealing with LiveOps burnout... More Lessons on https://f.mtr.cool/dkgvnhstxb

What we're seeing in the games industry right now isn't decline, it's a transition... In this series of #LightningLessons we're exploring the insights from the Game Exectutive Summit Europe brunch during the London Game Festival. More Lessons on https://f.mtr.cool/dkgvnhstxb

I do feel blessed that I get to explore so many beautiful places...

Breaking into the market is harder than ever... In this series of #LightningLessons we're exploring the insights from the Game Exectutive Summit Europe brunch during the London Game Festival. More Lessons on https://f.mtr.cool/ntahjlantm

Heading towards Malmo for an incredible week in game dev... #NordicGameConf #PGCMalmo

Over the past few years, we've lost a huge number of roles and a lot of talent... In this series of #LightningLessons we're exploring the insights from the Game Exectutive Summit Europe brunch during the London Game Festival. More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Are you in Malmo next week?  for #PGCMalmo or #NordicGames?     I'm also in town and keen to interview folks about the state of play in games... short 2-5 mins voxpop style.  Would you be interested? Ping me and lets catch up there! https://f.mtr.cool/cybzhpqbds

We're seeing a shift towards more flexible teams in the games industry... In this series of #LightningLessons we're exploring the insights from the Game Exectutive Summit Europe brunch during the London Game Festival. More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Are you in Malmo next week? Attending #PGCMalmo or #NordiGameConf Let catch up - grab a coffee!! https://f.mtr.cool/cfhncjtpyj

We don't need to copy other industries, but there's a lot we can learn about how they operate... In this series of #LightningLessons we're exploring the insights from the Game Exectutive Summit Europe brunch during the London Game Festival. More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

The publisher model isn't going away, but how we work with it has been changing... In this series of #LightningLessons we're exploring the insights from the Game Exectutive Summit Europe brunch during the London Game Festival. More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

The long-term value of a game sits with the IP, but ownership doesn't always stay with the creator... In this series of #LightningLessons we're exploring the insights from the Game Exectutive Summit Europe brunch during the London Game Festival. More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

It's easy to think that the issues we face are a lack of funding... In this series of #LightningLessons we're exploring the insights from the Game Exectutive Summit Europe brunch during the London Game Festival. More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Too often, the biggest risk for a studio isn't the development stage, it's what happens after... In this series of #LightningLessons we're exploring the insights from the Game Exectutive Summit Europe brunch during the London Game Festival. More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Most of the funding available for games is designed to get you started, but not to help you sustain... In this series of #LightningLessons we're exploring the insights from the Game Exectutive Summit Europe brunch during the London Game Festival. More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Just can be the metaphorical last straw that breaks your game... In this episode of #LightningLessons we're looking at one of the most dangerous words in game development: "JUST" More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Rich is fantastic! I learned so much from him when he, Raph, and Gordon used to do their all-day tutorials at GDC.

Unlike games as a product, LiveOps teams don't get to stop after they've shipped... In this episode of #LightningLessons we're looking at continuing updates. More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Love this talk by Irena Pereira about the practical necessity of managing your cannon if you want to manage your IP She nails why AI can't do this and why we need an infrastructure that that seccures the consistency Phenomenal #LSGSummitNA

I love listening to other game economy designers talking about the process... Whilst a lot is the same, the nuance and the detailed perspectives always help me update my thinking on the topic Dominic Gelineau did an amazing talk at #LSGSummit today

The long-term value of a game sits with the IP, but ownership doesn't always stay with the creator... In this series of #LightningLessons we're exploring the insights from the Game Exectutive Summit Europe brunch during the London Game Festival. More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

I'm giving away both my books at the end of the day here at #LSGSummitNA today Going to the best question from the audience... Wonder who will get them?

Now we have the incredible Rich Vogal and talking why about live service games fail and importance of D14 and D30 metrics... He also shares the root causes that are too common #LSGSummitNA

Mindi Sellers at EA Sports is giving an incredible outline of LiveOps process here at #LSGSummitNA here in Austin So much gold here

Most LiveOps teams don't actually know how effective they're being... In this episode of #LightningLessons we're looking at effective impact More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

LiveOps has beaten User Acquisition as the main driver for growth, but the reason why matters more than the statement itself In this episode of #LightningLessons we're looking at what that reason is... More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

I really enjoyed being part of the Games Executive Summit Europe's London Brunch as part of London Games Festival #LGF They just posted a summary of the roundtable discussions here:  https://f.mtr.cool/smmpbbhzxm

Consistency in LiveOps is important, but on it's own it's not enough In this episode of #LightningLessons we're looking at predictable surprise... More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Developers assume that customisation is key, but they're missing the point... In this episode of #LightningLessons we're looking at how to implement player customisation! More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Catch the latest episode of Writing Worlds to learn all about Dyson Spheres, what they are, and the stories that can be told in an enclosed space on a galactic-scale 👇 Listen free on your favourite podcast platform! 🚀

We have more player data than ever before, but is there a point where we can no longer see the wood for the trees? In this episode of #LightningLessons we're looking at the limits and uses of player data... More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

Players often say they hate battle passes, but their behaviour tells a more complicated story... In this episode of #LightningLessons we're looking at how language can carry baggage. More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

If you find me at #LSGNASUMMIT I'll be offering giving away one free copy of my new book! See you April 28th/29th in Austin...

I had a lot of fun a while back playing in the Christmas 2024 episode of the D20 Future Show Podcast Jason Stratham's Big Vacation - part 1 out now... It was very silly and absolute joy...

CHRISTINA KOCH GREETING HER DOG AFTER RETURNING FROM THE MOON IM GONNA CRYYY 😭😭😭

This was so much fun to be part of

This is rather brilliant - Having Super Mario Kart Racing in your own home, the live-action version. This course features collectible LEGO figures of Mario, Luigi and the gang. The creation is part of a Rube Goldberg-style machine featured by Joseph's Machines. #mario #lego #racing #fun

Doing some more video content! #7DRL Challenge part 3: youtu.be/jn0MqggUbnA

Yes he is!

If you think that experimentation is just A-B testing, you're wrong... In this episode of #LightningLessons we're looking at finding new ways for players to engage with your game More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

More events do not necessarily create more engagement In this episode of #LightningLessons we're looking at what types of LiveOps events you should run... More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

In case you didn't know for my book (https://bit.ly/4sFT4sp) we recorded a bunch of amazing chats with some fantastic designers and live operators... Here I'm talking with Charles Lees-Czerkawski originally recorded back in Dec 24!

I interviewed a bunch of talented game makers and designers to get to the heart of Game Economy Design. We are now releasing the interviews - this one from 5th Dec 24 is with industry veteran Tadhg Kelly and we explore everything from LARP to the 'possibility space'

The latest episode my my Actual Play is out...  I'm joined by Ellie and Eiriol from #DeckOfManyAces as well as regulars Lucie and Antonio. The cast have to decide how to define a person and its consquences!  Check it out

The latest episode of Writing Worlds features the amazing CJ Cooke, best selling author and expert at gothic writing. Tune in on any podcast platform! 🧙‍♀️✨

Data tells you what players do, it doesn't tell you why... In this episode of #LightningLessons we're looking at how thinking in terms of motivation changes the way you make decisions. More Lessons on https://www.youtube.com/@Arcanix_ai

DOH!!! Running a fireside track without a stage manager to keep you from going mad turns out to have risks... One can forget the timing you defined... I stopped Sally's panel 15 mins earlier than intended!! Eeks!!! #iamadummy #gdlx

I love what the Team: FOLON folks did! Here is a recent piece on Games

Did you know my books are not out on Amazon now? https://f.mtr.cool/jvautoybhm