𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟭: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺.

Gaming is stuck in adolescence within its own cultural ghetto. If you’re an adult who wants authentic and meaningful ventures then there are no real options to choose from. You literally can’t find anything or get into gaming because of this.

𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟮: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Creating experiences with subject matter, narrative, tone and execution that’s already present in literature and in other traditional media. Stories that last, move people, transcend the boundaries of the media to reach impact & cultural relevance.

𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟯: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳.

There’s an identity crisis in gaming, as the industry cannot create value out of mechanics and graphics anymore. Old players buy less new games as they’ve seen it all. The average gamer is 41. The market size, composition (half women), accessibility & tech-maturity changed drastically since the 80s. Players, content creators & influencers shout as they want more.

𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟰: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁.

Estimated to be around roughly 60%+ percent of adult gamers to be interested (geography and society dependent), as well as potentially those who are currently outside of it. Just Steam has 132 million users, with around 41 million monthly active ones.

𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟱: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

I was born for this, telling authentic stories. Made it my mission to learn and master my abilities. There are no bad stories just poor storytelling.

• Heritage: Neurotypical and neurodiverse skills and thinking

• Out of place: Felt 60 (fossil) when I was 10 and actively cultivated a lifetime of experience/knowledge in everything, coming together in gaming

• Battled: Trauma, hardships, austerity, isolation, problem-solving, perseverance, conviction

• Skilled: Curiosity, sophistication, execution, authenticity, quality, self made, multidisciplinary, boundless

• Taste: Mature, complexity, purpose- and meaningful subject matter that transcends boundaries

• Goals: Impactful and cultural relevance that goes down the history books