Ep 327 - Making Horror Games Scary with Justin Stoddard
Release Date: 10/31/2023
Ep 346 - Supercharging the Development Process with Seth Coster
Indie Game Movement
If there is one thing a developer and teams strive for, it's to maintain quality while consistently hitting milestones. But sometimes it's a struggle finding that sweet spot where quality and efficiency align. In today's epsiode, we're digging into the intricacies of optimizing production, from uncovering expert strategies for efficient solutions to streamlining the development process, so you're better equiped to acehive that fine balance between speed and quality, supercharging your game development process. Episode Shownotes Link:
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Ep 345 - Using Fulfilling Strategies to Create Long-Term Sustainability with Helen Carmichael
Indie Game Movement
Acheiving commercial success from an initial release is always a challenge for small indie studios, but developing lasting sustainability in a constantly changing landscape is an entirely different feat. So today, we're going to explore strategies that promote sustainability by identifying key elements that can contribute to sustainability and how to strike a balance between creativity and commercial viability, so we can discover fulfilling ways that help us reach sustainability. Episode Shownotes Link:
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Ep 344 - Creating Impact Using a Diversified Approach with Anisa Sanusi
Indie Game Movement
Within the game industry, underrepresented voices face formidable obstacles, hindering their progress and potential. Amidst these challenges, fostering empathy and embracing diversified approaches offer transformative solutions. Explore the power of mentorship, the impact of empathy, and the role of diversity in shaping a vibrant, inclusive gaming community. Episode Shownotes Link:
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Ep 343 - Strategies for Success in Studio Operations with Heidy Motta
Indie Game Movement
In any game studio, managing the day-to-day and long term operations efficiently can be a challenge. And finding a balance that promotes flow and sustainability sometimes may feel out of reach. Today, we're going to discuss everything from techniques that cover the day-to-day tasks to overarching visions and goals, and how to strike that balance so your studio can be a fine-tuned optimized machine. Episode Shownotes Link:
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Ep 342 - Connecting with Players Through Meaningful Narrative Experiences with Aureus Gaj
Indie Game Movement
In any narrative-driven game, finding the delicate balance between a captivating story and engaging gameplay is essential. If either element falls short, players may struggle to connect with the game on a meaningful level, potentially providing an unfulfilling experience. Today, we’re going to understand the complexities of narrative design, ways to incorporate storytelling in more impactful ways that further engage players, all while learning how to create experiences that truly connect with players. Episode Shownotes Link:
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Ep 341 - Building Better Game Companies with Martijn van Zwieten
Indie Game Movement
Many game studio leaders aspire to build better companies, but navigating the complexities of vision, focus, and adaptability can pose significant challenges. In this episode, we explore practical strategies for overcoming these hurdles and achieving clarity and growth in a competitive landscape. From maintaining focus amidst competing priorities to mitigating potential problems, we’re going to be sharing actionable insights aimed at empowering developers and studio leaders to build stronger, more resilient companies. Ep 341 Shownotes:
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IGM UPDATE - Back on Track, News and the Thumbs Up Challenge
Indie Game Movement
A bit off the cuff, but got some great updates, news and a fun little challenge as a means to appreciate...you! Want your free market analysis report? Then visit
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Ep 340 - Jump Starting Your Game Business with Matteo Uguzzoni
Indie Game Movement
In the current indie game landscape, studios and developers often grapple with limited resources, and are always looking for ways they can stand out. But standing out isn’t always associated with creating awareness. Today, we’re going to explore what it takes to really jump start your business, from how to acquire valuable resources to avoiding costly pitfalls, so you don’t just know how to survive, but can thrive in a competitive landscape. Ep 340 Shownotes:
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Ep 339 - Leveraging a Video Content Strategy with Matt Tompkins
Indie Game Movement
Game studios heavily rely on video content to raise awareness about their games. However, there’s a good chance that most game creators are not tapping their full potential in this medium, limiting the extent of their game’s visibility or other goals. In this episode, we'll delve into how other video content beyond gameplay clips and trailers can be an integral part of a game’s marketing strategy, maximizing its potential for creating awareness, player engagement and results. Ep 339 Shownotes:
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Ep 338 - How to Nail Publisher Negotiations with Tim Bender (147 Revisited)
Indie Game Movement
Now, depending on your goals and resources, sometimes your best bet is getting a publisher. And after initial talks, once you receive an offer it can be really exciting. However, there can be a lot of unknowns, especially when it comes to fully understanding how certain agreements can dictate your future. That's why today we’re revisiting our conversation with Tim Bender of Hooded Horse Games to know what to look out for and how to approach negotiations so you can be prepared and get the most out of your publishing agreement Reasons why we’re revisiting episode 147 One of the...
info_outlineWhen it comes to creating horror games, it can become quite a challenge to effectively deliver scares while keeping players fully immersed in the experience
In this special Halloween episode we dive into the horror genre, comparing effective (and not effective) ways both games and films have leveraged scares, pacing and a whole lot of other areas, unearthing and resurrecting creative ways to make horror games more immersive and frightening, while even sharing how some of these concepts can be applied to mes beyond the horror genre.
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