"Nobody wants AI slop" - Joost van Dreunen on the future of AI and the shifting economics of the games industry
GamesIndustry.biz••technology
Key Points:
- Joost van Dreunen highlights significant challenges in the games industry, including esports stagnation, disconnect between education and industry, and labor issues, while noting the sector's ongoing maturation and cultural relevance.
- Esports is regaining momentum due to a cultural balance between digital and in-person entertainment, with live events offering communal experiences similar to traditional sports despite difficulties for casual viewers to follow gameplay.
- The industry faces a lack of clear pathways from academic programs to professional game development roles, with insufficient engagement from companies in recruiting and supporting emerging talent.
- The rise of free-to-play and low-tech games is reshaping revenue models, challenging traditional blockbuster approaches, but also enabling commercially successful niche titles that foster strong community engagement.
- Attitudes toward AI in gaming
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