9 Seconds to Fun: How to Bring A 4th Generation RPG to the West
Stage 2 - Mobile Track | Confex Level 1
Talk
~All~BusinessGame DesignMobile
Information
With the global mobile gaming market valued at $215B in 2022, RPGs lead in both revenue (29%) and innovation. This immersive talk will explore the evolution of RPGs from their inception to the current fourth generation, and how that evolution influenced design and business decisions during the creation of Azra Games newest RPG, UnGodly. Discover how both new and more powerful devices combined with a return to a PVE monetization model are ushering in the largest paradigm shift mobile gaming has ever seen. Join Mark Otero, designer of nine RPGs including Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, as he details how the transition to a 3D world space, made possible by powerful mobile phones and innovative camera perspectives, will redefine RPGs and the future of mobile gaming.
Target Audiences
The intended audience for this talk is games industry professionals who are currently developing an RPG or interested in learning more about the next evolution of RPGs.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Key Take Aways
Attendees will explore the evolution of RPG game design from the first to the fourth generation, with a focus on why this generation will be the longest-lasting and most profitable.
Session Type
Talk
