

TWiG Bonus Episode: Holiday Special (UEFN, Royal Kingdom, and the Steam race)
Dec 27, 2024
In this lively holiday special, Ethan Levy, VP of game design at GameFam and a UEFN startup founder, shares insights on fostering creativity in gaming. The hosts dive into parenting challenges and laugh over personal stories, including a BMW sale and a cat in a banana. They discuss the tricky landscape of indie game development, the evolution of Fortnite's algorithms, and revenue sharing in gaming. Predictions for the future of survival crafting games and gaming trends in 2025 add an intriguing touch, making for a vibrant conversation.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Reflections on Holidays and Family Journeys
01:35 • 3min
Navigating Parenting and Gaming Challenges
04:31 • 21min
Challenges in Game Development Platforms
25:13 • 4min
Challenges of Indie Game Development
28:48 • 8min
Game Performance and Industry Trends
37:04 • 18min
Holiday Cheers and Industry Reflections
55:22 • 2min