Wait, That's How Much Game Dev Costs?!

25/08/2021 37 min Episodio 187
Wait, That's How Much Game Dev Costs?!

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Episode Synopsis

Michael Vittiglio dropped some serious knowledge bombs about game dev on this episode of The HackerNoon Podcast 💣 Amy Tom asks Mike about the cost of game development - and not just money-wise. Amy and Mike chat about how to stay sane in a high-pressure industry, how many people it takes to produce a game, and about some of the technical resources required. 🧑‍💻
On this episode of The HackerNoon Podcast:
What is the gaming industry really like? 🎮 (01:14)
Mike talks about his gaming career 👾 (05:00)
What makes a game shatter records? 🕹 (10:00)
How many people does it take to create a big title game? 🎯 (16:38)
What's the relationship between game developers and game investors? 🤝 (21:53)
How do you lose a customer in the gaming industry? 🥺 (27:50)
What did Mike learn from the gaming industry that sparked his interest in LaunchDarkly? ⚡️(33:50)

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