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Episode Name:
Is Your Game Concept Worth Building
Episode Description:
A strong idea and genuine passion aren’t enough to carry a game forward. Regardless of your objective, your concept has to stand up to different forms of validation, from player response to strategic alignment.
So today, we’ll explore what actually makes a game concept worth building by breaking down the signals that matter, how different objectives shape evaluation, and which principles and habits help validate ideas early. We’ll focus on building durable proof that holds across perspectives so when your concept is validated your passion is ready to amplify it.
Q?Box Round Answers
What advice would you give to someone else that’s just starting out?
Seek feedback through communities, including other developpers, audience and investors
What’s one habit you do to keep a clear and healthy mind?
Daily journaling helps me reflect on the day and practice mindfulness
What game are you playing now?
Currently going through the Spyro Trilogy on Switch 2, there is such a charm to there ‘simpler’ games! I’m also achievements hunting in Silksong
TIPS and ADVICE
We covered quite a bit today. Could you list 3 suggestions or tips you would recommend to indie devs based on our discussion?
- Identify what success looks like for you/your team
- Define the core identity of your game and stick to it
- Closely observe the reactions to your project, especially the unsaid
RESOURCES and LINKS
How to get in touch with Maru Kake
Website: https://www.artstation.com/mariannekake
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-kake/
E-mail: marikake@sympatico.ca