Many life-changing technologies were born in gaming, in part because (1) interactive experiences are often pushing the boundaries of what’s technologically possible and (2) play and innovation are inevitably intertwined: play is “safe exploration,” and work is “exploitation of learned patterns,” not too indifferent of how some of AI works. With the advent of the ‘Metaverse,’ and as an ever-increasing time of our lives is spent in immersive virtual worlds, gaming is expected to continue its pivotal role in how we play, work, and connect. With the share of global gamers continuing to grow, younger demographics choosing games to socialize and learn, and strong technological tailwinds, it’s obvious why we continue to be focused on the industry.īut there’s something even bigger to be said about “the infinite power of play.” For half a century, video games have profoundly shaped consumer behavior and acted as a catalyst for significant technological innovation. We’ve seen this first-hand through our gaming investments since 2006-from early wins like Playdom and Snap to recent breakouts like Epic Games, Polygon, and Tripledot Studios. It’s no wonder why gamers are some of the most engaged and retentive audiences of any consumer vertical. At Lightspeed, we are believers in the power of gaming as the ultimate online social experience-one where creativity, skill, and collaboration meet to become joy.
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