Mastering Virtual Worlds & Economies (CCP Games | Creators of EVE Online)
Hilmar Pétursson is the CEO of CCP Games, the creators of EVE Online. EVE is a 20 year old MMO which has endured several step changes in technology, virtual economies, and game development.
Following the announcement of www.projectawakening.io we sat down with Hilmar to talk about the past, present, and future of the EVE Universe. It's rare to discuss game design with a founder who has worked within the same universe for nearly two decades -- a challenge which must adapt to ever-changing economies, resources, and player behaviors.
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - Hilmar's Origin Story in Game Development
07:31 - The Creation of the EVE Universe
11:45 - EVE Online's Two Decade Evolution
20:00 - The Complexity of MMO Design
29:21 - Economics in a Virtual World
35:50 - What is the Role of Developers in EVE
46:30 - Project Awakening and Blockchain Gaming
1:00:45 - Game Complexity and New Players
1:08:13 - Advice to Gaming Entrepreneurs
Project Awakening: www.projectawakening.io
Hilmar on Twitter: / hilmarveigar
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Jon on Twitter: / tocelot
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