Saxs Persson talks storefronts, UGC, and “rehabilitating” the word “metaverse”.
“, an “abomination” and an example of “malicious compliance” of the ruling.
Congratulations to Apple leadership for designing the worst app installation experience in the history of computing!
“We’re betting on it, yeah,” Persson said.
“We’re not hoping.
Why wouldn’t we?”
And then hopefully, the regulatory environment, once they erase the dust, stuff will happen.”
Part of it’s gatekeeping."
The experience, the customer, store, post-sale purchases, and out-of-game purchases.
Does Persson still have faith in the vision, and has the word itself lost some value now?
“It’s interesting,” he said.
“So Tim and I have different views on this.
My view is that if there was a better word, we would use it.
“So officially, we are rehabilitating the word.
“My view is like, if there was a better word we would go for it.
Persson pointed to recent partnerships as an example.
These are amazing people to make your home with, and to build something substantial with.
As in, things working seamlessly across devices from different manufacturers.
“There’s many, many ways to do interoperability that are not all-or-nothing.
Yes, we want an interoperable economy too, but we could start with just having compatible friends.
That would be a pretty good move.
“It’s not a panacea,” Persson said.
“I think it’s incredibly important not to be the gatekeepers of our own success.
“I think extending the very opportunity for people to be part of that is pivotal.
I think it’s pivotal for Fortnite’s success.
“Is the content better now?”
Are there more creators?
Are they getting paid more?
But, in no way has that shaped the ecosystem in a way that players don’t want.
Because that’s what players are telling us they want.”
