In this episode of The Creative Juice Podcast, I sit down with GameDevMicah to break down what it actually takes to push Unreal Engine and UEFN beyond the obvious.

We dig into real world optimization mistakes, common performance traps creators fall into, and how systems like instancing, GPU workflows, and destruction can scale when used correctly. Micah also shares why building in public matters, how devlogs can accelerate learning and trust, and what most creators misunderstand about performance in Unreal.

If you are building in Unreal Engine or UEFN and want to create more ambitious experiences without breaking your game, this episode is a must listen.

Shout outs and links
Discord: gamedevmicah
Website: https://aggressivemastery.com/
X: https://x.com/GameDevMicah
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micahberninghausen/

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Eddie Benson and Joel Bestart, Co-Founders of Team Gauntlet, join the podcast to share the real story behind Kraken and how a small team built one of Fortnite’s most successful long-form UEFN experiences.

We unpack what happened before Kraken broke through, how early community feedback shaped the game, and why progression and retention mattered more than chasing short-term Discovery spikes. Eddie and Joel also break down how they divide responsibilities as a small studio, ship ambitious updates, and avoid spreading themselves too thin.

The conversation also dives into their Disney collaboration on Percy Jackson, what surprised them about working with a major IP, and how a three-person team handled expectations that felt closer to AAA than UGC. This episode is packed with honest lessons for creators, developers, and studios building inside Fortnite.

Guest and Studio Links

Eddie Benson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddiebenson/
X: https://x.com/zebs_fn

Joel Bestart
X: https://x.com/joelbestart

Team Gauntlet
X: https://x.com/studio_gauntlet
Discord: https://discord.gg/krakenbossfight
Website: https://gauntletfn.com/

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Yu7a, CEO and Co Founder of Vysena Studios, joins me to break down the real story behind some of Fortnite’s most iconic creative projects. We talk about how Naruto and BTS came together in Creative 1.0, what brands still get wrong when entering Fortnite, and why Vysena just launched a new era focused on building long term player focused UEFN games.

He shares behind the scenes stories from the March Through Time project, early Creative growth, working with Epic, trends creators should watch, and what separates great UEFN teams from the rest.

If you want to understand the business, creative, and technical side of Fortnite at a deeper level, this is a must listen.

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X: https://x.com/YU7A_16
Website: https://vysena.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathieu-arribart/

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