Naavik Gaming Podcast The TikTok of Games
Sep 30, 2025
Charlie Blackstock, Co-founder and CEO of Remix.gg, discusses his journey from finance to AI-driven game creation. He explains how instant, bite-sized games appeal to Gen Z and Millennials. AI tools are democratizing game development, letting anyone create. The conversation covers meme-driven games, creator monetization through simple payouts, and efforts to blend Web2 usability with Web3 opportunities. Blackstock shares insights on upcoming platform launches and encourages creators to join the evolving landscape of gaming.
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Games For Everyone
- Remix was born from founders' desire to make game creation accessible and fun for anyone, not just big studios.
- Charlie Blackstock says AI and web tools now let non-engineers build games quickly, democratising creation.
Snackable Play Is Winning
- Younger players prefer short, snackable play sessions that fit into busy lives rather than long-form gaming commitments.
- Blackstock argues bite-sized UGC games shift gaming away from formulaic mobile mechanics toward flexible play.
AI Sparks A Creator Era
- AI now enables people to generate playable games in minutes, accelerating a YouTube-like creator revolution for gaming.
- Charlie predicts games will become the next dominant form of cultural content as anyone can create software fast.