Published Jul 12, 2023

State of Play: The Video Game Industry — with Joost van Dreunen

Scott Galloway hosts Joost van Dreunen in a deep dive into the video game industry's evolving landscape, discussing the economic influence of major platforms, the regulatory challenges of mergers and acquisitions, and the potential impact of emerging technologies like blockchain and virtual reality.

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State of Play: The Video Game Industry — with Joost van Dreunen

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Geopolitical Gaming Shifts

Gaming Industry Dynamics

Momentum in Media

Mergers and Market Dynamics

Industry Consolidation Trends

Gaming's Blockchain Future

Epic's Disruption Strategy

Platform Economics

Virtual Reality Disappointment

Virtual Reality Skepticism

Sony's Market Position

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Platform Dynamics

Mergers and Acquisitions

Technological Advancements

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State of Play: The Video Game Industry — with Joost van Dreunen

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Platform DynamicsJoost van Dreunen, a professor at NYU Stern, examines the economic power dynamics within the video game industry, highlighting the influence of major platforms like Apple, Sony, and Microsoft. He also discusses the shifting market dynamics across mobile, console, and PC gaming.

Platform Dynamics

Mergers and AcquisitionsJoost van Dreunen examines the regulatory challenges and global dynamics in the gaming industry, focusing on major mergers and the influence of Asian companies like Tencent.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Technological AdvancementsJoost van Dreunen examines the integration of blockchain and virtual reality in gaming, highlighting both the potential and challenges these technologies face. He discusses major industry players' efforts and the skepticism surrounding VR's current applications.

Technological Advancements

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