Category: Business Strategy & Development
Core business planning, funding, legal aspects (lightly, or point to resources), monetization models, defining your studio’s vision, market research, and long-term planning
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From First Impression to Wishlist: Steam Key Art and Trailers
In this episode, Will Perkins, Chief Creative Officer at CONTINUE, shares strategies for marketing indie games on platforms like Steam. He emphasizes understanding the game, effective key art, and trailer…
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The AAA UX Framework Indie Devs Never Learn
In this episode, UX expert Ruwan Fernando emphasizes the significance of user experience in game design, especially for indie developers. He shares insights from his extensive AAA background, outlining essential…
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How to Pitch Your Indie Game to Journalists, With Bradly Shankar of MobileSyrup
The podcast episode features Bradly Shankar, Gaming Editor at MobileSyrup, discussing effective pitching strategies for game developers. Key tips include using GIFs to engage journalists quickly, providing estimated playtime, personalizing…
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How Game Devs Win With Shorts in 2026
In this episode, Patryk Suchy, a lead recruiter and career consultant, shares insights on navigating job applications in the challenging games industry. He discusses the importance of crafting a targeted…
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A Games Recruiter Reveals How to Actually Get Hired in Game Dev
In this episode, Patryk Suchy, a lead recruiter and career consultant, shares insights on navigating job applications in the challenging games industry. He discusses the importance of crafting a targeted…
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Stop Ignoring Accessibility: The Biggest Mistake Indie Devs Make
The podcast episode discusses the crucial yet often overlooked aspect of accessibility in indie game development. Featuring Zach and Vinny from AbleGamers, it emphasizes integrating accessibility features early in the…
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Chris Z Teaches Indie Devs to Build an Audience. Here’s How He Built His
Chris Zukowski, founder of How To Market A Game, emphasizes the importance of building an owned audience through newsletters rather than relying on social media. By using corporate UX methodology,…
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The Framework That Keeps RPGs, Deck Builders, and Narrative Games From Breaking
This episode highlights the challenges of content chaos in game development, emphasizing its financial impact. Jill Vanparys, CEO of Grimoire, discusses the inefficiencies of scattered documentation and how structured systems…
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Steam Page Optimization: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your Indie Game Discovered
This episode discusses the significance of optimizing Steam pages for indie developers, emphasizing the importance of click-through rates as a vital metric for visibility. Expert Jarvs Tasker shares strategies that…
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Game Localization 101: Grow Your Indie Game’s Wishlists & Revenue
Localization is vital for indie developers, enhancing wishlists and player engagement. Yana Tarasevich from Alconost outlines how even basic localization can unlock revenue and cultural connections. The episode highlights AI’s…