Introducing Our New UGC Gaming Report
Let’s jump into this week’s issue where we bring you our latest report on the state of UGC games in 2026, alongside this week’s news and content worth consuming.
The State of UGC Games (2026)
Big thanks to Naavik contributors Francois Courset, Tim Shepherd, and Aaron Bush for writing – and to Brendon Stock and Mike Gubman of Chartis.gg, the largest creator network in UGC, for writing the Fortnite Creative section. To explore working with Naavik on your UGC games consulting needs (due diligence, strategy, and more), please contact us…
Toy Makers in Gaming
Today’s issue explores the intersection of toys and games. We also have a phenomenal podcast conversation with former Nexon CEO Owen Mahoney, as well as the latest news and Content Worth Consuming.
Minecraft Builders & Business
Today on the podcast, our host David Taylor dives into the world of Minecraft’s massive creator-driven ecosystem with two of the most influential creators: Raf, co-founder of Spark Universe, a studio behind one of the most widely used Minecraft tools: Essential Mod, which connects millions of players through a live services platform. With over 50 million downloads and nearly 2…
Why Minecraft Won’t Reach Its Full Potential
In the latest entry of our UGC series, we spotlight Minecraft and its creator base. We also release our joint report with Delphi Digital on the crypto gaming market.
