San Diego Comic Con 2024 Panel - The Intersection of Art and Play for Game Developers (KJP#33)

Video games are an undeniable form of art, but what pressures exist to make games meet revenue goals, record profits, and audience expectations? Join me as I asks Joseph Burgos (3D asset artist, Valorant & Riot Games), Brandii Grace (founder, Games By Brandii), Vlad Micu (CEO, VGVisionary), Steve Meim (lead recruiter, formerly PlayStation & Riot Games), Joel Benjamin (senior artist - Sony Computer Entertainment), and Megan Friedenberg (graphic programmer - PlayStation Studios) about the tension between artistic vision and commercial viability in game development, addressing challenges such as market trends & investor expectations, and maintaining creative integrity while pursuing financial sustainability.

0:00 Start
1:39 - Introductions of Panelists
3:30 - Panelists roles in Gaming Industry Defined
11:38 - Challenges faced in gaming industry
22:50 - Artistic freedom with Legacy and Existing IPs
29:22 – Independent development pressures to succeed
35:39 – Fostering a work culture for creativity
40:32 – What should people know about the games industry?

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