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Tim Sweeney

04/30/25

@ Lex Fridman

Creating immersive worlds in games, like those in Grand Theft Auto, requires significant time and effort. The high quality and detail that Rockstar aims for can lead to unpredictable development timelines, but the end result is often worth the wait.

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Tim Sweeney: Fortnite, Unreal Engine, and the Future of Gaming | Lex Fridman Podcast #467

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Tim Sweeney: Fortnite, Unreal Engine, and the Future of Gaming | Lex Fridman Podcast #467

04/30/25

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