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E39: Law & Economic Order, A Game Economist Investigation
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Pokémon's patent of spherical objects throwing of cartoon creatures threatens Palword's lifeblood, while Tim Sweeney has lifted, at least a percentage point, in total gaming GDP with its injunction success.
How does Apple's rent-seeking rate change in the face of this ruling? Should Apple lower its rate to 15%, like it did in subscriptions? Remember, it faced competition primarily from "webstores" too. We premier a new segment: SOLVE that for EQUILIBRIUM.
We discuss the marginal *monetization* effects and debate the benefits of personalization opportunities (hint: there are none) with webstores.
@Chris is intrigued by Joost's piece on rising game costs, while AI's effects on the industry are measured in the Solow model. @Phil insists rising game costs mean rising revenue and stable margins, while Eric has his own doubts.
Eric's on IP Laws: https://substack.com/home/post/p-161276950
Joost's On Gaming Costs: https://superjoost.substack.com/p/gamings-billion-dollar-gamble
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