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Tim Sweeney

04/30/25

@ Lex Fridman

The current app store model leads to a gaming environment dominated by manipulative monetization practices, making it difficult for fun-based games to succeed.

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

@ Lex Fridman

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

04/30/25

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Tim Sweeney

04/30/25

@ Lex Fridman

Apple's monopolistic practices prevent developers from directly engaging with their customers and hinder the competitive landscape of the app economy.

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Tim Sweeney

04/30/25

@ Lex Fridman

Apple's 30% revenue cut from developers is seen as abusive, as it limits competition and raises prices for consumers, ultimately harming the gaming ecosystem.

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David Siegel

09/02/23

@ Y Combinator

It's important to balance gamification elements with the primary goal of completing a purchase; users should not be distracted by side quests.

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Jason Citron

11/25/24

@ 20VC with Harry Stebbings

While democratization in game development is exciting, it will lead to an oversupply of games, making discovery increasingly challenging for developers.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

Gaming the system may work in big companies, but in startups, it doesn't; you can't trick users, only provide what they want.

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Amy Jo Kim

12/30/20

@ Garry Tan

Game companies often face brutal market realities, requiring a disciplined approach to testing and iteration to ensure product viability.

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Tim Sweeney

04/30/25

@ Lex Fridman

The current gaming landscape lacks social cohesion, with players unable to carry their identities and items across different games, leading to isolated experiences.

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Frank Lantz

12/20/18

@ Y Combinator

The success of games like PUBG and Fortnite illustrates how gameplay patterns can emerge from community-driven experiences, such as Hunger Games mods in Minecraft.

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Frank Lantz

12/20/18

@ Y Combinator

The indie game market is currently healthy, but it's important to recognize that making a living from indie games is hit-driven and not reliable.