The long-term financial health and success of a game development enterprise depends on prioritizing the creation of great games that delight players.

When building a game, we inevitably face complex decisions—especially when different priorities are at odds. In these moments, our values act as a compass. By understanding and aligning on what we value most, we can resolve ambiguity faster, collaborate more effectively, and stay focused on what matters: creating a great game for our players.

Primacy does not belong to business, creativity, or technology alone — it belongs to the game, in service of the player.

This is the first post of a series in which I share the game development philosophy I’ve cultivated over the course of my career.