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Welcome to Player Driven, the hub where gaming insights and community collide.
We believe that behind every great game is a thriving community and an unforgettable player experience. Whether it’s building inclusive environments, exploring the latest tech, or diving into the art of storytelling, our mission is simple: to empower the creators, communities, and players that make the gaming world extraordinary.
What We’re About:
🎮 Insightful Conversations – Through our podcast and community clubhouse, we bring industry leaders, creators, and innovators together to explore the cutting-edge of gaming.
🌍 Player-Centric Focus – From accessibility to trust and safety, we champion the initiatives that keep players at the heart of the industry.
📈 Data Meets Creativity – With a knack for combining KPIs with compelling narratives, we highlight strategies that don’t just work but resonate.
🤝 Community Building – We celebrate what makes the gaming community special: its people. From indie developers to AAA veterans, every voice matters here.
Join us as we explore what drives games, empowers communities, and defines success in the ever-evolving gaming landscape.
Your Game. Your Story. Your Community.
From Club Penguin to Imagine Island: Building Games That Last a Generation
Player Driven
47 minutes
4 months ago
From Club Penguin to Imagine Island: Building Games That Last a Generation
📖 Episode Summary:
This episode of Player Driven, in collaboration with Community Clubhouse, dives into the future of kids' gaming and digital safety. Greg speaks with Karin Johnson, co-founder of Magic Potion Games and a former leader at Club Penguin and Fortnite, along with Kieran Donovan, founder of K-ID and a regulatory compliance expert. Together, they explore how studios can build engaging, age-appropriate games while staying ahead of global compliance challenges. From the development of Imagine Island to the regulatory maze K-ID helps developers navigate, this is a must-listen for anyone creating games for younger audiences.
🔑 Key Topics Covered:
* The rise of Imagine Island as a spiritual successor to Club Penguin
* Why building "kids-first" (not just kid-appropriate) matters
* How K-ID simplifies global compliance across age bands, chat, and monetization
* Best practices for launching safe online games with embedded trust and safety
* The business value of early compliance and community-focused design
* How emerging web game platforms are helping studios reach more players
💡 Highlight Quotes:
"We're not just building a safe game, we're building one our own kids would play." – Karin Johnson
"Compliance is no longer optional. It's a foundation for smart monetization and trust." – Kieran Donovan
"The rules are evolving fast. One week it's Europe, the next it's Indonesia. Studios need to plan now." – Greg Posner
📌 Resources & Links:
* Magic Potion Games [https://www.magicpotiongames.com/]
* K-ID [https://www.k-id.com/]
🎯 Who Should Listen:
* Game designers building for Gen Alpha
* Studio leads exploring COPPA and GDPR-K compliance
* LiveOps and trust and safety professionals
* Community managers seeking to scale safe social play
* Parents curious about the future of kid-friendly gaming
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Player Driven
Welcome to Player Driven, the hub where gaming insights and community collide.
We believe that behind every great game is a thriving community and an unforgettable player experience. Whether it’s building inclusive environments, exploring the latest tech, or diving into the art of storytelling, our mission is simple: to empower the creators, communities, and players that make the gaming world extraordinary.
What We’re About:
🎮 Insightful Conversations – Through our podcast and community clubhouse, we bring industry leaders, creators, and innovators together to explore the cutting-edge of gaming.
🌍 Player-Centric Focus – From accessibility to trust and safety, we champion the initiatives that keep players at the heart of the industry.
📈 Data Meets Creativity – With a knack for combining KPIs with compelling narratives, we highlight strategies that don’t just work but resonate.
🤝 Community Building – We celebrate what makes the gaming community special: its people. From indie developers to AAA veterans, every voice matters here.
Join us as we explore what drives games, empowers communities, and defines success in the ever-evolving gaming landscape.
Your Game. Your Story. Your Community.
