Xsolla President Publishes Book on Modernizing Gaming Business Models
Xsolla president Chris Hewish has published a book titled 'Durable Advantage: Five Pillars of the Modern Game Business'
In Brief
- •Xsolla president Chris Hewish has published a book titled 'Durable Advantage: Five Pillars of the Modern Game Business'
- •The book outlines five pillars for a healthy gaming business: relationships, commerce, intelligence, trust, and time
- •Hewish emphasizes the importance of first-party data and proprietary intelligence over relying on third-party platforms
- •The book was debuted at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, the annual meeting of the minds for the bigwigs in the gaming industry
- •Hewish suggests that the gaming industry can break free from the hit-driven model by leveraging more informed data
Why It Matters
The gaming industry is facing significant challenges, including layoffs and contraction. Hewish's book offers a comprehensive framework for modernizing gaming businesses, which could help the industry navigate these challenges and build more sustainable and resilient models. By focusing on first-party data and proprietary intelligence, gaming companies can better understand their players and make more informed decisions, ultimately leading to improved business outcomes.
Key Details
- Book Title
- Durable Advantage: Five Pillars of the Modern Game Business
- Author
- Chris Hewish
- Publication Date
- September 2026
- Event
- Gamescom 2026
- Location
- Cologne
Context & Background
The gaming industry has been facing significant challenges, including layoffs and contraction, which has led to renewed discussions about the industry's business models. The release of 'Grand Theft Auto VI' is highly anticipated and could potentially solve some of the industry's problems.
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