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Episode Name:
How Indie Studios Can Build Transmedia Worlds
Episode Description:
Indie studios often focus solely on their game, but what if their world could extend beyond the screen? So in today’s epsidoe, our guest shares his expertise on transmedia storytelling—how indie developers can expand their IP across multiple platforms like comics, books, and film to build stronger brands and deeper player engagement.
Q?Box Round Answers
What was your childhood favorite game?
Atlantis on Atari 2600/ Smurfs on Coleco
Most influential/inspiring Game?
Ogre Battle SuperNES
What game are you playing now?
Avowed
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?
- Have a plan and do some competitive analysis and research
- Make sure you’re validating your ideas with your audience
- Keep building and cultivating your community
RESOURCES and LINKS
How to get in touch with Christopher Mifsud
Website: https://playonwordsstudios.com/
https://pressstartleadership.com/
Twitter: @Play_OnWords
OTHER SOURCES:
E-mail: christopher@playonwordsstudios.com
E-mail: christopher@pressstartleadership.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playonwordsstudios/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophermifsud/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/playonwords.bsky.social
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@play.on.words
Mentioned resource: https://itsfreetime.com/book