EP#7 Nurturing creativity, navigating challenges with Disney, shipping product fast, and AI agent in Game

Our guest speaker: Simon Davis 

Simon Davis is co-founder and CEO of Mighty Bear Games, the leading mobile-first, multi-platform game developer in Southeast Asia – creating accessible, genre-defining, multiplayer experiences in Web3. An 20-year veteran of the gaming industry, Davis previously held management and product lead positions at the likes of King, Ubisoft, Bigpoint, AKQA, Empire Interactive, and Laughing Jackal, and is a one-time Develop Magazine "30 under 30" recipient.

Learn more about Simon:  https://x.com/skilllevel7

Our host: Ty

A dynamic conversationalist based in Bali, his superpower lies in drawing out the most engaging, entertaining, and insightful discussions. With 11 years of experience curating a community of visionaries in AI, crypto, and beyond, he plays the role of super-connector, amplifier, and storyteller.

Learn more about Ty: https://x.com/tyinlife

Thank you for listening to Unlearn Podcast, a podcast produced and brought to you by Delysium. 

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Outline:

00:00
Introduction to Simon and Mighty Bear Games

03:00
The Journey from Music to Gaming

05:46
The Ideation Process and Shipping Games

09:05
Lessons Learned in Game Development

11:56
Favorite and Worst Game Ideas

14:47
Working with Disney and Game Challenges

17:55
Pivoting to Web3 and Market Trends

21:10
Community Building and Engagement

23:52
The Future of Web3 Gaming

26:48
Authenticity in Leadership and Monetization Strategies

30:12
The Importance of Player Retention

31:12
Long-Term Thinking in Game Development

34:04
AI's Role in Gaming Evolution

39:13
AI Agents: The Future of Gaming

42:17
The Societal Impact of AI

47:29
Navigating Cultural Sensitivities in Gaming

49:05
Innovative Companies in AI and Gaming

50:35
Book Recommendations for Growth

53:29
A Message of Self-Compassion