Video GamesToday & Tomorrow

Steven Rechtschaffner

TodayMore people are playing video games than ever beforeMobile gaming continues to growCurrent Gen console gaming is stagnantNext Gen console value not yet establishedConsoles are becoming entertainment portals

TodayRecent Console Disruptions:

Industry PillarsGamesPlatformsDistribution ModelsBusiness ModelsExperience Models

MobilePlatforms

IOS Android Windows 8/Blackberry

Distribution App Stores

Business Models Paid Free to Play

Micro transaction Advertising supported Gated or Premium

Current TrendsNetflix iPad consumption & second screenSmartphonesYouTubeFree to Play (micro-transaction)Everything everywhere (authentication)Premium Cable ChannelsKICKSTARTER

The Future?

The FutureNew GamesNew PlatformsNew Distribution ModelsNew Business ModelsNew Experience Models

The Future?What’s the Netflix of Gaming?Games everywhere?Episodic Games?FTP/MT on consoles?Connected Digital Events?Is there a YouTube of Games?New devices?

Opportunities For Disruption?

Opportunities For Disruption?

Opportunities For Disruption?

Opportunities For Disruption?

Worth RememberingBusiness models can migrateToday’s big companies were once small

companiesTrends tends to be cyclicalPeople want to feel connectedNew platforms create new opportunitiesOld platforms create new opportunitiesLower bars to entry create more innovation