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Episode Name:
Lessons in Building a Sustainable Indie Game Business
Episode Description:
The indie game industry has evolved dramatically in the last few decades. But despite some fundamental challenges that remain, reaching sustainability is still possible to acheive.
So today, we’re going to dive deep into how one developer has thrived for over 30 years, balancing creativity and business by focusing on shareware games. We’ll explore the history, some trends and wrap it all up with some actionable tips to help developers turn their passion into a long-lasting career.
Q?Box Round Answers
Name one thing that motivates you every day?
Babies have to eat
What’s the most common mistake you see devs or studios make with their games?
Releasing a game in a crowded market and not standing out
What game are you playing now?
Kill it with Fire, CoreKeeper, UFO50, Unrailed
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