Can Elon Musk Really Make Games Great Again?

Can Elon Musk Really Make Games Great Again? Here’s My Two Cents.

Elon Musk recently shared his vision of shaking up the gaming industry, arguing that big studios have too much control. His solution? Build a studio powered by AI.

But if it succeeds, won’t it just become another mammoth studio, replicating the same industry dynamics we already see today?

The real challenge for indie developers isn’t just competition, it’s the lack of resources and visibility:
✅ High development costs
✅ No organic traffic
✅ No UA budgets
✅ A discovery system that prioritizes revenue over quality

1. Provide Free AI-Powered Tools for Indie Developers

Many indie devs restrain their ideas due to limited resources. What if AI could change that?

Imagine AI-powered art generators, monetization models, live-ops automation, AI-driven characters etc. all available for free (or in exchange for something simple, like X ads inside their games).

This would allow indie devs to build more with less.

2. Build a Curated App Store for Indie Games

Musk’s X could create a new type of app store, prioritizing indie games.

This store could feature:

🔍 AI-powered search: users could describe game elements to find hidden gems:
“want RPG with fantasy & futuristic elements that mixes weapons and magic.”

X AI could then curate games based on gameplay, mechanics, and themes, rather than just revenue.

🔥 Trending, context-based discovery: AI could suggest games based on trending gaming news.

For example, when Monument Valley 3 is released, X AI could highlight games with:
Isometric puzzle gameplay
Optical illusion mechanics
Minimalist art styles
Meditative storytelling etc.

This would create a fresh way to discover games, rather than generic categories (arcade, action…).

3. Solve the Distribution & Retention Problem with a Games Tab on X

Most third-party app stores fail because they simply replicate Google Play, relying on discounts instead of true differentiation.

🚨 The problem? They attract deal hunters but struggle to retain long-term users.
✅ The opportunity? Curation-focused discovery could drive higher retention and LTV (lifetime value).

Now, how do you flow users into the store?

🚀 By adding a “Games” tab inside X.

Unlike third-party stores that struggle for traffic, X already has millions of active users. A dedicated Gaming Tab could instantly bring visibility to indie games, solving the biggest challenge in game distribution today.

Final Thoughts

Instead of competing head-to-head with big studios, AI could empower thousands of indie creators, giving them the tools, visibility, and distribution they need to succeed.

And considering that Musk is already working on an app store for Tesla cars, could this be a new way to monetize it?

That’s how I would try to make games great again.

💬 What do you think? Would an AI-driven indie game platform change the industry? Let’s discuss.

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