Today’s episode is hosted by Elijah Jenkins and they are joined on the podcast by Lauri Lapinleimu, Senior Producer at Next Games, A Netflix Game Studio, Mikko Kähärä, Founder, President & Executive Chairman at Social First and Luiz Felipe Beneton, Game Developer.
The conversation explores what it takes to achieve long-term success in game development, from building engaging experiences to maintaining player interest over time. The exchange highlights the importance of creative vision, production strategy, audience understanding and adapting to changes across the gaming industry.
The discussion also examines game longevity, live service models, player retention and the evolving challenges faced by studios and developers. Broader themes include innovation, community engagement, content updates and sustainable growth within the video game business. The exchange provides insight into how successful titles can remain relevant in a competitive market while continuing to deliver value to players and support ongoing game development efforts.
