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Inside The $200 Billion World of Gaming with Peter Levin (Griffin Gaming Partners) | #603
Today’s guest is Peter Levin, co-founder of Griffin Gaming Partners, the largest singularly focused gaming investment vehicle in the world. Peter was previously the CEO and co-founder of Nerdist Industries, which was acquired by Legendary Entertainment. He began his career at CAA, had a stint at Disney, sold a company to UFC, and was also an early advisor and investor to Rovio aka Angry Birds. In today’s episode, Peter discusses the evolution of the gaming industry, highlighting the dominance of gaming IP. He touches on the rise of indie games, the impact of AI on the space and why he avoids trends like esports, AR and VR.
Key Points
- Griffin Gaming Partners is a venture capital platform that focuses on the global video game sector, investing in developers, publishers, and infrastructure businesses.
- The gaming industry has evolved from console and PC games to a $200 billion market that now includes mobile gaming, licensing, merchandising, and even adaptations into movies and streaming series.
- Although technologies like VR and AI hold promise, the most significant recent advancements in gaming have come from mobile platforms and the democratization of game development through tools like Valve's Steam.
Follow Peter: Website; LinkedIn; The Griffin Gaming Newsletter
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