Episode 57 - Gameflip

Inside Startup Investing with Chris Lustrino · Dec 1, 2022 · 26m

There's a major problem in gaming -- but it might not seem obvious at first glance. As video games have moved from a physical asset (game consoles with specific game cartridges or discs) to a predominantly digital experience, gamers have gained the ability to purchase in game assets. These are digital goods that can take many forms. Some are purely aesthetic -- like changing the appearance of a character's clothes or weapons -- while others can actually affect gameplay. But once these assets are purchased, they're tied to a singular account. There's no way to trade or sell them, even if you…