Web3 is the next generation of the internet, and it’s already having an effect on the gaming industry. There’s a lot of opinions floating around, but one thing the hosts of Building Better Games and today’s guest can agree on is that player value needs to be leading the conversation.   Joining Ben and Aaron on the show today to discuss Web3 is Susan Cummings, CEO of Petaverse, and Ryan Scott, a veteran senior design leader. Susan’s experience working in VR and Web3 gives her firsthand knowledge of how Web3 is affecting game development.   Susan and Ryan both help us address the issues plaguing game development related to Web3, including common misconceptions, opposing business models, and the future of games. We also explore the idea that digital ownership is the path to player value.   If you’re wondering why you should care about Web3 as a game dev leader, listen in to part one of our productive conversation with Susan and Ryan!   Topics discussed in this episode: - Player value is missing in the Web3 conversation  - Monetization in games  - Lessons to learn from the past  - How digital ownership relates to player value  - A hybrid approach to metadata  - Ryan’s utopian view and the future Metaverse  - Transferring content between games  - Value proposition for companies and players  - The argument against it   Connect with Susan Cummings on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanicummings/ Learn more about Petaverse on their website: https://petaverse.com/   Connect with Ryan Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-scott-akamorello/   Sign up for the Building Better Games Newsletter for monthly tips to help you lead game teams! https://buildingbettergames.gg/newsletter/   If you’ve enjoyed this episode and wonder if we could help your studio or company out, email us at [email protected] to set up a free 90-minute call!   For more episodes, head to the Building Better Games Podlink https://www.pod.link/1559448378   Connect with us: https://www.tiktok.com/@building_better_games https://www.instagram.com/building_better_games/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/valarin-inc/ This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com