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Episode Name:
How Indies Will Save the Industry
Episode Description:
Mainstream game development is at a crossroads—bloated budgets, safe bets, and sequel fatigue are threatening innovation. But the indie scene might just be the industry’s best hope. In this episode, our guest unpacks how indies are not only surviving but reshaping the gaming landscape. We dig into what makes indie studios uniquely suited to lead the next wave, and how publishers, platforms, and players can help this movement thrive.
Q?Box Round Answers
What was your childhood favorite game?
D&D Pools of Radiance
What advice would you give to someone else that’s just starting out?
Learn how to make your own stuff and don’t rely on anyone to validate your dream.
What game are you playing now?
WoW – yup i got sucked back into the nostalgia of classic
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?
- Don’t plan on investment, create community instead
- Build in public and share often
- The old industry is dying, indies are the industry now. Revel in that!
RESOURCES and LINKS
How to get in touch with Erik Reynolds
Website: http://www.unyverses.com/
Discord: https://discord.gg/4uw9dKZs
E-mail: erik@afrimestudios.com
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/erikleereynolds
Instagram: @unyverses