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#73 - Michael Szklarski: Why Rockstar Bought His Mod Instead of Fixing GTA Online

Multiplayer doesn't have to be built on day one.

Today, I'm joined by Michael Szklarski, Co-Founder of ReadyM, who explains how community-driven multiplayer mods have transformed games like GTA V and why the future of gaming may belong to player-created experiences.

From the origins of GTA multiplayer mods and FiveM to Black Myth: Wukong, Oblivion Remastered, Minecraft, Roblox, Skyrim, and Hytale, this conversation explores how UGC (User-Generated Content), modding, and multiplayer communities can dramatically extend a game's lifespan.

Whether you're a game developer, publisher, aspiring game…

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