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Fortnite is getting Star Wars Battlefront like content update, enabling themed Islands come May
Epic Games is releasing new Star Wars-themed content for Fortnite's Islands feature on May 1, allowing players to create custom experiences similar to Star Wars Battlefront. The update includes iconic locations like Tatooine and Hoth, character models, weapons, and hero abilities, enabling extensive user-generated content creation.
Fortnite's New Star Wars Map-Making Tools Go Live, But With Some Catches
Epic Games has launched new map-making tools for Fortnite, allowing players to create Star Wars-inspired islands using the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN). This feature, part of Disney's investment in Epic Games, enables users to build their own Star Wars games and worlds within Fortnite, with publishing to the Creator Portal beginning May 1. However, creators must adhere to strict guidelines regarding content, including prohibitions on political or religious themes, and cannot monetize their creations directly.
Keys of Fury: Typing Action review - ChristCenteredGamer
Keys of Fury: Typing Action is a typing game available for $4.99. While some may find its default difficulty too easy, the game's potential for user-created content offers a path to greater challenge. The reviewer suggests caution with user-submitted levels and words.
What do you do as the billionaire king of gacha with "tens of millions" of players each month? Plot to "build a virtual world for 1 billion people by 2030," says Genshin Impact maker
HoYoverse, the developer behind Genshin Impact, aims to build a virtual world for 1 billion people by 2030. The company's lead gameplay engineer, Xin Ning, discussed this ambition during a GDC talk, highlighting the recent release of the Miliastra Wonderland user-generated content platform as a significant step towards this goal.
From Modding to Platforms: The New Era of Player-Created Games - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
The landscape of gaming has evolved from player modifications to full-fledged platforms where users create and share entire game experiences. This shift, exemplified by platforms like Roblox, highlights the growing importance of user-generated content in game development and community building. However, this growth also brings challenges related to online safety and platform accountability.
Fortnite Adding Ability to Create Your Own Star Wars Games This Week - IGN
Fortnite will release tools this week, starting March 19, allowing creators to develop officially-licensed Star Wars minigames. This feature, following Disney's investment in 2024, will provide Star Wars assets for developers, though players will not be able to immediately play ready-built content. The update coincides with the launch of Fortnite's next battle royale season, which may help address recent community backlash over changes to the game's in-game currency.
Physics-Based Game Melon Sandbox’s Creator Economy Crosses $1 Million
Melon Sandbox, a physics-based sandbox game published by PlayDucky, has paid out over $1 million USD to its creators in 2025 through its in-game Workshop. Players can create and share mods and custom experiences, with a portion of the currency used to download content going back to the creators. Many top earners are under 20 years old, with some earning close to $80,000.
$1M+ USD PAID TO TEEN DEVELOPERS FOR USER-GENERATED CONTENT IN MOBILE SIMULATION GAME ‘MELON SANDBOX.’
Mobile game publisher PlayDucky celebrated paying over $1,000,000 USD to creators in 2025 for user-generated content in its free-to-play physics sandbox game, Melon Sandbox. The game, available on iOS, Android, and browser, has surpassed 150 million downloads and features a robust creator economy where many top earners are under 20 years old, with some making up to $80,000 from mods.
The Sims 4 modding community is disappointed by new 'microtransaction' marketplace
The Sims 4 modding community is expressing disappointment with Electronic Arts' new official 'Marketplace' for custom content. Creators are unhappy with the introduction of a new currency, 'Moola,' and EA's 70 percent cut of all purchases, arguing it exploits their work. The marketplace also raises concerns due to Electronic Arts' funding sources, including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which has led some creators to withdraw their support.
Snail Games talks up For The Stars, Gobby Gang, Bellwright, and ARK at GDC
Snail Games showcased several upcoming titles at GDC, including PixARK Worlds for Nintendo Switch 2 with new user-generated content features. The ARK franchise will also see new DLC like Tides of Fortune and Dragontopia in 2026, alongside a console world creator and an esports edition. Other games highlighted were Gobby Gang, Bellwright, and For The Stars.
Kart Brawler DeGen Rivals Fuels Player UGC Through Unhinged Generative AI Features
DeGen Rivals, a kart-based vehicle battle royale developed by Look Mister, is introducing a user-generated content (UGC) feature called 'The Lab'. This feature utilizes Generative AI to allow players to create unique in-game assets by combining various 'DNA Traits'. The developers emphasize that AI is used solely for this UGC component, not for core game assets, and aims to encourage player experimentation and unique avatar creation.
Battlefield 6 takes home Game of the Year at UKIE Video Game Awards 2026
Battlefield 6 was named UK Game of the Year at the UKIE Game Awards 2026, also taking home best PC game. The ceremony also saw four industry veterans inducted into the UK Games Industry Hall of Fame, including Debbie Bestwick and Jon Ingold. Other winners included Atomfall for best console game and PowerWash Simulator for best mobile game.
Oblivion Remastered multiplayer mod announced by company aiming to give a bunch of single player games their GTA 5 moment
ReadyCode, a company co-founded by former tech leads, has announced a multiplayer mod for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, aiming to bring robust online community server capabilities to single-player games. The company has raised $3 million in seed funding, including from Sony's Innovation Fund, to develop its ReadyM framework, which supports features like cooperative campaigns, role-playing servers, and custom economies. ReadyCode plans to monetize through server owner fees while keeping the platform and mods free for players, and emphasizes collaboration with game developers and publishers.
The Sims 4 Getting Paid Mods Marketplace
Electronic Arts is launching The Sims Maker Program and The Sims 4 Marketplace on March 17th for Windows and macOS. This new system will allow players to sell their custom content for The Sims 4, introducing a paid mods economy to the game.
The Crew Motorfest Roars Into Season 9 With NASCAR, Track Creator And RC Cars
The Crew Motorfest has launched Year 3 Season 9, introducing a significant collaboration with NASCAR, a new track creation tool called Trackforge, and RC car racing coming in May. The update brings official NASCAR content, including vehicles and a dedicated playlist, to the game's Hawaiian setting across multiple platforms. Trackforge allows players to design and share their own custom racing circuits.
The Sims 4's new paid mods aren't paying their creators enough
Electronic Arts has launched The Sims 4 Marketplace, a new store for user-created mods. However, the revenue share offered to creators is significantly lower than that of platforms like Roblox and Fortnite, raising concerns about creator compensation.
EA announces UGC marketplace for The Sims 4
Electronic Arts is launching a user-generated content marketplace for The Sims 4 on March 17, 2026, for PC and Mac, with PlayStation and Xbox versions to follow. The Sims Maker Program will allow creators to publish their work as 'Maker Packs' and receive a 30% share of revenue from sales, with EA covering all associated costs.
I built a free CS2 nades lineup website (anyone can upload lineups)
A new website has been launched for Counter-Strike 2 players to share grenade lineups, allowing the community to freely contribute and manage their own collections. The platform aims to create a community-driven database of utility, moving beyond static guides. Feedback and feature suggestions are welcomed by the developer.
Send us your wildest gaming clips from GTA 5 and you could win a $100 Steam gift card
PC Gamer has launched a new feature called PC Gamer Clips, encouraging players to submit their wildest gaming moments for a chance to be featured and win a $100 Steam gift card. This month, the focus is on Grand Theft Auto 5 and Grand Theft Auto Online, though clips from any game are welcome. Submissions can be made via a form on the PC Gamer Clips page.
The Sims 4 is going the way of Roblox with a new marketplace where anyone can make moola from their custom creations
Electronic Arts is introducing a new marketplace and maker program for The Sims 4, allowing players to create and sell custom content like clothing and furniture. This move mirrors systems seen in games like Roblox and Fortnite, enabling creators to earn money from their creations through a virtual currency called Moola, with creators receiving a 30% cut of sales. The program is set to launch on March 17th.
