Dragon Snacks Games will build ‘third places’ for young gamers

Dragon Snacks Games is coming out of stealth today to craft joyful, community-centered gaming experiences where players can both play and create their own social hubs. The company was founded by industry veterans Jen MacLean (Xbox, Amazon, IGDA), Michelle Menard (Oxide Games, Zynga, Firaxis), and Chris Nemcosky (Scopely, Backflip). I talked with them in an interview. Dragon Snacks Games aims to innovate and redefine the way we play, with inclusive worlds and third places designed for connection, collaboration, and creativity. Dragon Snacks was created in response to recent dramatic shifts in the game industry landscape. Mass layoffs continue to hit major studios, mid-sized developers are vanishing, and generative AI is dominating the conversation and reshaping how games are made. At the same time, a new problem for the industry is emerging: younger players don’t always see games as their entertainment of choice. As industry veterans behind billion-dollar titles and partnerships, the ... Read full article.