Epic Games started by distributing shareware games digitally, which was innovative at the time, allowing them to reach a global audience faster than traditional retail methods.

Piracy often drives innovation, as seen with Spotify; people want to pay for video games if the process is easy and accessible.

Distribution is a key factor in the software business. The way you choose to distribute your product can significantly impact its success, especially with the rise of platforms like Steam.

The perspective we had about the video game market was unique at the time, and it has proven to be true as video games are now the largest digital media industry.

The gaming industry is currently in a contraction phase post-COVID, but I believe it will grow significantly in the next decade as digital technology evolves.

The gaming industry has seen a shift towards multiplayer experiences, as players increasingly prefer games that allow them to connect and play with friends rather than solitary games. This trend is reshaping the gaming landscape, with games like Fortnite leading the way.

While physical products take time to distribute globally, I'm excited about moving into less physical products and focusing on software that everyone can actually use, especially if there's a social element to it, like gaming, allowing for rapid engagement.

Epic's unique approach was to distribute the first episode of their games for free, which helped them reach a larger audience and laid the groundwork for the free-to-play model.

Epic's approach to the gaming market, including the lower revenue cut of 12% compared to Steam's 30%, aims to create a more competitive and fair environment for developers. They offer incentives to developers to choose their store, allowing them to decide how to distribute their games, rather than forcing exclusivity.