State of Play: Six Trends Revolutionizing Games | Andreessen Horowitz

Social networking as we know it relies on content consumed in the past tense. Photos, videos, tweets, are all a part of our lives that are captured first and then shared or consumed by others afterwards. Gaming, on the other hand, is inherently a real-time social experience, whether it is with friends playing together online or streamers broadcasti... See more

There are two major waves happening today that could accelerate the creation of a new generational storytelling company:

1. Consumer shift toward interactive media (over linear/passive media, i.e. TV/film)


2. Technology advancement driven by generative AI

Gaming as a talent and audience opportunity: Collaborations with gaming influencers and streamers, Investments in esports leagues and brands, Label imprints and management arms focused on gaming and esports,