User-Generated Content
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$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.
The Sims announces a Creation Club-style Marketplace and Maker program enabling content creators to sell their work…
Electronic Arts is launching The Sims 4 Marketplace, an in-game destination for players to purchase new content, and the Sims Maker Program, which allows approved creators to sell their work. The Marketplace will feature "Maker Packs" of custom content, with creators earning 30% of sales made using the new virtual currency, Moola. The program aims to bring official custom content to consoles for the first time and is set to launch on PC and Mac on March 17.
The Crew Motorfest Season 9 Brings NASCAR Collaboration | Invision Game Community
Ubisoft's The Crew Motorfest is launching Season 9 on March 4th, featuring a significant collaboration with NASCAR. This update introduces 16 licensed NASCAR vehicles, a dedicated NASCAR Motorfest Tour Playlist, and the Trackforge tool for creating custom race tracks. Later in May, the game will also add RC Cars with the RC Frenzy Playlist, alongside 31 new vehicles throughout the season.
The Sims 4 Will Open an Official Marketplace to Let Content Creators Sell Mods for a Share of 'Moola' - IGN
Maxis is launching an official "Maker" program and Marketplace for The Sims 4 on March 17, 2026, allowing approved content creators to sell custom "Maker Packs" using a virtual currency called "Moola." Creators will receive approximately 30% of the purchase price, and these packs must be exclusive to the Marketplace. The program will initially launch on PC and Mac, with console versions for PlayStation and Xbox to follow later.
Warframe newcomer Follie has her own Photoshop, and Digital Extremes is begging players to not cause "horrible consequences"
The new Warframe update, The Shadowgrapher, introduces a character named Follie who can spawn player-created art. Digital Extremes is urging players to use this feature responsibly to avoid negative outcomes.
Amazon shutting down UGC dungeon brawler King of Meat after six months
Amazon Game Studios and developer Glowmade are shutting down the user-generated content dungeon brawler King of Meat after only six months. The game, which launched on October 2, 2025, will cease operations on April 9, 2026, due to a failure to find an audience. Players who purchased the game will receive full refunds, and in-app purchases have been disabled.
Fire up your best fanfic ideas and dust off your self-insert OCs, because Genshin Impact Luna 2 is welcoming user-created content in Miliastra Wonderland
Genshin Impact Version Luna 2, launching October 22, introduces Miliastra Wonderland, a new mode allowing players to create and share user-generated content including management sims, action combat, and party games. The update also features a new character, Nefer, an Archon Quest with returning characters like Varka and Arlecchino, and new story elements in the Nod-Krai region.
