August 6, 2025
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In this developer spotlight, we explore how TREBUCHET integrated LIV Creator Kit into Prison Boss Prohibition, a game designed from the ground up to create viral moments and turn players into "mini marketers."
From Prison to Prohibition: Building for Viral Content
Prison Boss Prohibition brings the crafting and simulation antics of the original Prison Boss VR out of the slammer and onto the streets of New Yolk City. Players run illegal stalls, craft contraband like beer and cigarettes, avoid police raids, and build their black market empire—all while the Mayor flip-flops on what's prohibited.
With its goofy, stylized visuals and chaotic physics-based gameplay, the game was practically designed for content creation. Vincent Brunet-Dupont, Co-Founder & Creative Director at TREBUCHET, recognized this potential early on.
"Prison Boss Prohibition has massive viral potential thanks to its goofy, stylized visuals and chaotic, physics-based gameplay," Brunet-Dupont explained. "Giving players a simple and versatile way to capture and share those moments is like handing them the keys to a content goldmine and giving us an organic, passionate team of mini marketers in the process."
Download Prison Boss Prohibition: Available on Meta Quest Store and Steam
Content Creation as Core Strategy
What sets Prison Boss Prohibition apart is how naturally content creation fits into the core gameplay experience. When players are brewing illegal beer while dodging police raids, or when they pull off a particularly lucrative contraband run, those moments are inherently shareable.
"We added LCK because it makes content creation incredibly intuitive and accessible for anyone," Brunet-Dupont shared. "VR games live and die by how easily players can share their experiences, and the LCK makes it as easy as can be."
The game's design philosophy centers around creating moments that players naturally want to capture and share—whether it's a perfectly executed heist, a comedic police chase, or hitting that milestone $1,000 run that's become the community's score to beat.
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Seamless Implementation, Immediate Results
One of the most striking aspects of TREBUCHETs experience was how smoothly the LCK integration process went.
"Honestly, the integration was smoother than expected," Brunet-Dupont noted. "The only minor challenge was aligning the camera logic with our unique gameplay systems to ensure it captured the most entertaining moments without obstructing gameplay. But overall, LCK was well-documented and flexible enough to make this easy to solve."
The implementation didn't impact their development timeline at all. "It was a pretty straightforward implementation and worked almost immediately out of the box," he confirmed.
Ready to turn your players into content creators? Visit dev.liv.tv to see how LCK can transform your game's community engagement and organic marketing potential.
The ROI of Player-Generated Content
For TREBUCHET, integrating LCK wasn't just about adding a feature—it was about empowering their community to become advocates for the game.
"Whether you're capturing polished footage for trailers or empowering your community to make wild and hilarious videos, it pays off fast," Brunet-Dupont emphasized when asked about advice for other developers.
His recommendation for developers considering LCK integration? "Just do it. The ROI is incredible."
This approach transforms players from passive consumers into active promoters, creating authentic content that showcases the game's personality better than any traditional marketing campaign could.
The Power of Chaos and Comedy
Prison Boss Prohibition's success with LCK demonstrates that games designed around inherently shareable moments can create powerful content ecosystems. The combination of:
- Chaotic, physics-based gameplay that creates unexpected moments
- Stylized visuals that look great in recordings
- High-stakes scenarios (police raids, contraband runs) that generate excitement
- Easy-to-use recording tools that capture it all seamlessly
All creates a perfect storm for viral content creation.
Key Takeaways for Developers
TREBUCHET's approach offers several lessons for developers:
- Design for shareability - Think about what moments players will naturally want to capture
- Make integration a priority - The ROI justifies early implementation
- Trust the documentation - LCK's flexibility handles most edge cases
- Think beyond gameplay - Content creation becomes part of your marketing strategy
- Consider cinematic potential - Advanced camera features can elevate content quality
The success of Prison Boss Prohibition shows that when developers embrace content creation as a core feature rather than an afterthought, they create communities of passionate advocates who drive organic growth through authentic, entertaining content.
Ready to Unlock Your Game's Viral Potential?
Prison Boss Prohibition's integration shows that LCK isn't just about recording gameplay—it's about turning your players into your most effective marketing team.
For Developers: Visit dev.liv.tv to get started. As TREBUCHET proved, the implementation is straightforward and the ROI is incredible.
For Content Creators: Playing Prison Boss Prohibition or other LCK-enabled games? Tag us @PoweredByLIV on social media—we love seeing the chaotic content you create!
