@FinanceYF5: a16z's Josh Elman says the Roblox generation will expect to be able to remix all the software they use: 'We have a generation of kids growing up who were raised on Minecraft and Roblox. They are used to playing games where they can control the world.' 'He...'
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a16z's Josh Elman says that children who grew up on Roblox and Minecraft will expect to be able to remix and control all the software they use, a trend that will influence future product design.
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a16z’s Josh Elman says the Roblox generation will expect to be able to remix all the software they use:
“We have a generation of kids growing up who were raised on Minecraft and Roblox. They’re used to playing games where they can control the world.”
“They will increasingly expect similar experiences: rich in content, and valuing that sense of control, ownership, and hands-on modification.” https://t.co/uXh1iwjxav
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