Creative Juice Podcast • Episode with Kevin Marciano of Future Trash

Matthew “Immature Gamer” Zanazzo sits down with Kevin Marciano, CEO and co-founder of Future Trash, the studio behind Boom Tycoon, Mr Beast Games, and several of Fortnite’s most polished custom experiences. Kevin shares how his background producing the hit animated series Miraculous Ladybug (now streaming on Netflix and Disney) gave him the storytelling chops to build an original universe inside UEFN.

Expect thumbnail tricks that tripled concurrent players, a download-size fix that saved a launch, and a first peek at Boom Tycoon 2.

What you’ll learn

• Turning a brand collaboration into four million plays
• Data-driven thumbnail tweaks that boost click-through
• Why lighter project files improve player retention
• Building a cohesive IP around the FOAD characters
• Proven steps for pitching and executing sponsored maps

Guest links

Kevin on X: https://x.com/kev_marciano
Kevin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foadzone
Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmarciano/

Paid promotion disclosure

This episode includes a sponsored segment for the TMNT UEFN Builder Challenge with a USD 25 000 prize pool. Learn more or submit your build at https://tmntpicks.com #ad #tmntdevteam

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