Conference Presentation, Interview, Other
MMOs in the Instagram Era: Highrise (S18) - YC Gaming Tech Talks 2020
- HiRISE is forecasted to remain accessible on iOS and Android platforms.
- Pocket Worlds intends to expand its portfolio by leveraging the existing HiRISE architecture to develop new "social-first" games, experiences, and worlds, including concepts like a "hero collector" and an "adventure fishing game" that utilize shared avatars, worlds, messaging, and guild systems.
- The architectural framework is designed to facilitate the rapid creation of diverse products by allowing for the modular swapping of minigame and metagame components.
- Future product development will prioritize a user interface resembling native apps to retain users who might otherwise migrate to competing platforms due to a lack of integrated social features.
- The company anticipates "endless" possibilities for new experiences by shifting the core value proposition from individual games to the overarching social ecosystem.
- Pocket Worlds plans to grow its workforce with "lots of open positions" available.
- External collaboration is invited through direct email or the website for parties interested in co-creating games and crafting worlds.