The Rise of Live-service Video Games

09/10/2024 13 min

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Episode Synopsis

S1E04 - NotbookLM talks about the Live-service video games, or Games as a Service (GaaS) model in the gaming industry, exploring the historical development of GaaS, its financial rationale, and its impact on game design and player experience. The Ai discusses both the successes and failures of this model, highlighting concerns about oversaturation, unsustainable business practices, and potential harm to the industry's creative output. They also examine the influence of popular GaaS titles such as Fortnite on the industry, and consider how the GaaS trend is evolving and impacting various genres and companies.