We are at peak Fortnite, and the unprecedented success has prompted much discussion. Polygon has published 20 pieces about Fortnite in the last week alone. One venture capitalist I spoke to recently asserted that Fortnite’s success is due to its free-to-play (f2p) business model. This over-simplified perspective surprised me, and…

Or: How to be the woman in the red dress Were you listening to me, Neo? Or were you looking at the woman in the red dress?” — Morpheus Game development is a risky business. Putting a creative work out there for the world to see makes you vulnerable. It…

As Bitcoin continues its wild roller coaster ride and seems to keep climbing higher, I meet more and more people talking about investing in Bitcoin. …

A look at the core systems of Nintendo’s latest mobile game, including core systems, monetization, and overall experience, as well as thoughts on alternative approaches. To read more of my thoughts on game design and development, follow me @cccobbb, tune in to the podcast I host with Derek Lyons on…

The purpose of this article is to provide a lens for understanding and evaluating monetization strategies in games. It’s a topic that requires considerable effort to understand due to the complex and interconnected nature of various approaches. In order to assess the ethics and quality of a strategy, the details…