<p>UGC is about to change forever. In the same way all technologies govern and enable the creative, MTX will do the same for Fortnite. Or will it? Alex Seropian (<a href="https://looknorth.world/">Look World North</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thefourthcurtain">The Forth Curtain</a>) joins the cast to discuss UEFN&#39;s ability to enable creators to monetize islands directly. </p><p>We discuss:</p><ul><li>What new games will emerge with MTX?</li><li>Is UGC IP defensible? </li><li>What exactly is the endgame for UGC studios?</li><li>What&#39;s the maximum a Roblox studio earns?</li></ul><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to UEFN and Guest Background</p><p>03:48 UEFN&#39;s New Features and Developer Impact</p><p>07:22 Comparing UEFN with Roblox</p><p>10:23 The Future of IP in Gaming</p><p>17:47 Epic&#39;s Strategic Vision and Development Tools</p><p>21:04 The Evolution of UGC Platforms</p><p>22:53 Challenges in User-Generated Content</p><p>26:27 Monetization Models in Gaming</p><p>28:01 The Joy of Game Development</p><p>30:46 The Future of Fortnite&#39;s Economy</p><p>39:16 China&#39;s Role in UGC Development</p><p>41:40 Feedback Loops in Game Development</p>

Game Economist Cast

Phillip Black

E44: Incentive UGC Determinism for the Future of Gaming (w/Alex Seropian)

OCT 26, 202545 MIN
Game Economist Cast

E44: Incentive UGC Determinism for the Future of Gaming (w/Alex Seropian)

OCT 26, 202545 MIN

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<p>UGC is about to change forever. In the same way all technologies govern and enable the creative, MTX will do the same for Fortnite. Or will it? Alex Seropian (<a href="https://looknorth.world/">Look World North</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thefourthcurtain">The Forth Curtain</a>) joins the cast to discuss UEFN&#39;s ability to enable creators to monetize islands directly. </p><p>We discuss:</p><ul><li>What new games will emerge with MTX?</li><li>Is UGC IP defensible? </li><li>What exactly is the endgame for UGC studios?</li><li>What&#39;s the maximum a Roblox studio earns?</li></ul><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to UEFN and Guest Background</p><p>03:48 UEFN&#39;s New Features and Developer Impact</p><p>07:22 Comparing UEFN with Roblox</p><p>10:23 The Future of IP in Gaming</p><p>17:47 Epic&#39;s Strategic Vision and Development Tools</p><p>21:04 The Evolution of UGC Platforms</p><p>22:53 Challenges in User-Generated Content</p><p>26:27 Monetization Models in Gaming</p><p>28:01 The Joy of Game Development</p><p>30:46 The Future of Fortnite&#39;s Economy</p><p>39:16 China&#39;s Role in UGC Development</p><p>41:40 Feedback Loops in Game Development</p>