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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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