#467 – Tim Sweeney: Fortnite, Unreal Engine, and the Future of Gaming

The following is a conversation with Tim Sweeney, a legendary video game programmer, founder and CEO of Epic Games that created many incredible games and technologies, including The Unreal Engine and Fortnite, which both revolutionize the video game industry and the experience of playing and creating video games. And now a quick few second mention of each sponsor. Check them out in the description is the best way to support this podcast. We've got Notion for AI fueled note-taking, masterclass for learning, Shopify for selling stuff, AG1 for nutrition, and element for electrolytes. Choose wisely, my friends.

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