The Switch 2 is coming and it’s undoubtedly true that it will breathe new life into gaming. But what does this mean for your indie game, and what do you need to do now to prepare?
What Video Games Taught Me Ahead of Driving Through the Australian Outback
During the Holiday season, I decided to take huge trip into the Australian Outback. With over 200k KMs on the clock, a dodgy throttle to contend with and even broken air conditioning, what better final hurrah for our car? This was when I first started to notice the similarities between our adventure and the countless video games that had been subtly training me for it.
Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery OUT NOW!
Is Games Marketing Dead? [Opinion]
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The Indie Dev's Guide to Assembling the Perfect Press Kit
Games Development Consultancy: GoobnBalloonsDX
Introducing GoobnBalloonsDX! We’re doing things a bit differently with the dev team on this project – our focus is on consultancy services covering game development and marketing strategies. Our work with GoobnBalloonsDX involves game analysis to identify marketable features, including advice on enhancing the game's overall quality with a focus on narrative journey, gameplay feel and player friction points.
Opportunities in The 2024 Video Games Industry
Most of us thought that what happened in 2023 wouldn’t carry over to 2024, but it seems we’re not quite out of the woods just yet. According to Kotaku, over 6000 industry professionals have lost their jobs so far this year, a trend that seemingly is yet to abate. There are however some positives to be learned from these otherwise negative circumstances.
Is Your Game Library Destined To Become a Subscription? [Opinion]
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Recently, there were rumblings among gamers in the industry who were rattled by Ubisoft’s executive Philippe Tremblay's statement that they ‘should feel comfortable’ not owning games. Undoubtedly, this sparked wider discussion throughout the industry. is your games library destined to become a subscription?
Using Social Media as an Indie Game Developer
International Teams: Understanding People, Distance & Time
Having an International team in a company is commonplace in the post-covid era, with terms such as Work From Home (WFH) and Work From Anywhere (WFA) gaining popularity in recent years. Within this new landscape, people are looking at new opportunities to develop their personal goals. But with new opportunities, come new challenges.