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Raising Money for Your Indie Game Studio: 5 Powerful Truths From a CEO Who Raised $87K Through WeFunder
Raising Money. Here Is What Nobody Told Us: Rob Carroll on Funding Rollcraft Through WeFunder – Raising money for an indie game studio sounds like the hard part. Rob Carroll, CEO of Rollcraft, is here to tell you that raising the money is actually the
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First Time Indie Game Developer: 6 Honest Truths About Scope, Planning and Building a Remarkable Debut Game
First time indie game developer – Lessons From Georgina Ovassapian of Winter Schloss Studios: Most first-time indie game developers are told to start small, play it safe, and build something they can finish quickly. Georgina Ovassapian did not ignore that advice exactly, but she also
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Small Indie Game Studio: 5 Honest Truths About Why Smaller Teams Are Outperforming AAA Studios Right Now
Why Small Indie Game Studio are the future : The games industry spent roughly two decades chasing scale. Bigger teams, bigger budgets, bigger worlds. The result was a generation of massive productions that left very little room for creative risk, with thousands of people working
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Production Secrets: Why Some Games Fail and How to Avoid the Same Mistakes in 2026
Why Games Fail (And Why It’s Usually Not the Idea): When indie developers ask why some games fail while others succeed, the conversation often drifts toward marketing budgets, genre trends, or bad luck. In this candid fireside chat, Jay Powell, CEO and Founder of The Powell
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IndieGameBusiness® 2026 Battle Pass: One Pass. One Year. Real Industry Growth
The IndieGameBusiness® 2026 Battle Pass gives you access to the remaining 2026 lineup at a reduced price that continues to decrease as each event takes place. As each event passes, the cost adjusts so you are only paying for what is left. Grab your ticket for just $88
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AAA to Indie: A Powerful Journey from Call of Duty to Independent Game Development in 2026
Podcast Recap – From Call of Duty to Indie Dev : In this episode of the IndieGameBusiness® podcast, host Dan Long sits down with Jess Feidt, Owner of Underwater Fire Games and creator of Particle Hearts. Jess shares an unfiltered look at what it truly
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From Kickstarter Failure to Successfully Shipping Shujinkou | Julian Rice
In this episode of IndieGameBusiness we’re joined by Julian Rice, Founder and CEO of Rice Games Inc, to talk about the long, challenging, and inspiring journey of bringing Shujinkou to life. From showing the game at Tokyo Game Show in 2019 to navigating a failed
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Transmedia and Games: 5 Powerful Insights from Fieldman Robinson
The Growing Role of Games in Expanding Story Universes: As the entertainment industry looks for new ways to expand stories across multiple mediums, games are increasingly becoming the foundation of transmedia strategies. In a recent IndieGameBusiness® podcast, Dan Long sat down with Fieldman Robinson, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner
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The State of Pitching in 2025: Proven Strategies to Pitch a Stand-Out Game
The State of Pitching in 2025 – Insights from Yves Le Yaouanq: As the gaming industry evolves, so too does the state of pitching games in 2025 to publishers. In a recent IndieGameBusiness® podcast, Jay Powell, CEO and Founder of The Powell Group and IndieGameBusiness® sat down with
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The Secrets to Pitching and Publishing Success | Joshua Garrity
In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Garrity, the Head Game Scout at Secret Mode, to uncover the keys to getting your game signed in today’s competitive publishing landscape. Joshua shares expert insights on pitching, the ideal budget ranges for different types of projects,
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Midwest Games: 5 Inspiring Secrets to Rapid Startup Success
Introduction: In a recent episode of the IndieGameBusiness® podcast, Dan Long, hosted a fascinating conversation with Ben Kvalo, the Founder and CEO of Midwest Games. Titled “From Startup to Success: The Midwest Games Story,” the podcast took a deep dive into the origins of Midwest
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Self-publishing Secrets: Unlocking Massive Success in the LATAM Indie Game Market in 2024
Introduction: In a recent episode of IndieGameBusiness®, Jay Powell, CEO and Founder of The Powell Group and IndieGameBusiness®, had an engaging conversation with Juliana Brito, CEO of Indie Hero. The podcast titled “Self Publishing, Management, LATAM Game Market, and Investment” provided a wealth of insights for indie game
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Funding Secrets: 5 Proven Strategies for Indie Game Development Success
Introduction: In a recent episode of IndieGameBusiness®, host Jay Powell, CEO and Founder of The Powell Group and IndieGameBusiness®, sat down with Alan Wilson, Co-Founder of Tripwire Interactive, to discuss crucial aspects of indie game funding and publishing. This insightful conversation shed light on the evolving landscape of
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The Genesis of Discord Games 101
Exploring Discord Games with ExJin Studios In this episode of our podcast series, “The Future of the Video Game Industry,” we dive deep into the world of Discord games with Timothy Johnson, Founder and Principal Engineer of ExJin Studios. Joining us as our podcast host
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Navigating the Current Landscape of Investment in the Gaming Industry
In the fast-paced realm of gaming, where innovation and creativity reign supreme, the investment landscape has witnessed a notable shift in recent times. Justin Berenbaum, VP Strategy & GM at Xsolla Funding Club and Jay Powell, CEO and Founder of The Powell Group and Founder of IndieGameBusiness® delve into
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IndieGameBusiness® and Global Game Jam® Collaborate to Help Current and Aspiring Developers Level Up For Free
IndieGameBusiness and Global Game Jam are offering free sessions to developers who want to continuing building their indie games and pitch them to publishers in the future.
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How Indie Game Developers Can Secure Funding for Their Projects
On this week’s episode of the podcast Pontus Mahler, the director of business development at GlobalTopRound, came on to discuss some of the do’s and don’ts when it comes to getting funding for your indie game. Funding can be an intimidating part of the process
