Deconstructor of Fun TWIG #359 Unity x Epic, Roblox Controversy, Saudi Money and Why The Game Awards Make No Sense
Nov 28, 2025
The hosts dive into Ubisoft's identity crisis and explore the surprising partnership between Unity and Epic Games. A heated discussion unfolds around Roblox CEO David Baszucki's controversial podcast appearance amid debates over facial age verification. They dissect the baffling nominations for The Game Awards and tackle Saudi Arabia's gaming investments and its financial strategies. Additionally, Turkey's flourishing gaming scene is analyzed, highlighting its rapid growth and potential overheating. The episode wraps up with insights from the Slush Conference and thoughts on European tax benefits.
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Epic–Unity Metaverse Push Raises Logistics Doubts
- Epic and Unity announced cross-platform integration allowing Unity games into Fortnite and Unity commerce in Unreal Engine, aiming for an open interoperable ecosystem.
- Hosts caution the logistics and consumer experience look like a “Frankenstein” build being developed in flight with many unanswered technical questions.
Roblox Safety Tech Met With Tough Press
- David Baszucki faced aggressive questioning on New York Times' Hard Fork about Roblox's facial age-verification for child safety.
- Panelists argue Roblox built significant safety systems but mishandled PR and should have sent a prepped safety executive instead of the CEO.
Prep Execs For Hostile Interviews
- Prepare executives thoroughly for hostile interviews and send the right spokesperson for technical safety topics.
- Treat perception as reality because poor interviews can attract regulators and escalate scrutiny.