The Bottom Feeder

JULY 24, 2023

I've been writing indie games for a living for 30 years now and so have been shipping them continuously for longer, as far as I know, than anybody else, ever. They were written by professional indie game developers who should know better. A Few More Key Concepts To Remember 1. Don't do that. That was is. Quick, clean, and easy.

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Void Sails by indie developer Ticking Clock Games is a single-player action-adventure RPG that takes players on a thrilling journey through mysterious worlds, where they captain a flying ship across uncharted space. “Shortly after, our Programmer Janusz Kozakiewicz joined us, forming our core team of three,” Casals explains. .

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 25, 2024

If there ever was a fitting metaphor for the trials and tribulations that indie developers face while creating their debut game, it’s Ascending Inferno , the upcoming release by Australian developer Oppolyon Studio. As first-time indie developers, their journey mirrors the very game they’ve crafted. experience.

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Radiator Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

It was a quirky story-first 3D platformer with jokes that were actually funny. Other mascot platformers like Mario, Sonic, or Crash, might've had more complex platforming, but Psychonauts told an actual story with memorable characters and human warmth that's still rarely matched in games today.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 24, 2024

Physics-based 2D platformer Bionic Bay is a collaboration between the Finnish one-man-studio Mureena and Taiwanese indie game company Psychoflow Studio. I told them I had already created some early concept art and design work for my next game and that it would fit perfectly into it. They’re all about how to market your game!

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Yet, for indie dev Almar, it offered an escape from the corporate rat race he felt trapped in. And… that’s what I did professionally for almost 10 years: released many games on different platforms, working for multiple companies. So, almost two years ago I decided to fully embrace the indie path and became a solodev.”

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CG Spectrum

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

He decided to start his own indie game development studio, Overwrite Interactive , and create a video game from scratch. Through this unique online network, Alan connected with Advanced Concept Art Course graduate Dogyeong (Do) Lee and Game Design Course graduate Alexios Vasilakis who both joined the Overwrite Interactive team.

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The conversation shifted from the nuances of game development to the larger, looming concept of the “metaverse.” “But there’s a fine line between using these platforms as beneficial learning tools and as mere distractions.” ” The allure of video games has always been about escapism and achievement.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Cocoon is the first venture of Geometric Interactive , a Danish indie studio founded by Carlsen and his ex-Playdead colleague, Jakob Schmid. “My Co-founder Jakob Schmid and myself created the rhythm based puzzle platformer 140 together back in the day, and we are both interested in integrating music systems with the game design.”

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Filmustage

JANUARY 16, 2025

Whether you're cooking up the next Marvel blockbuster or crafting an indie gem, knowing your VFX ropes isn't just helpful - it's essential! Every step - from breaking down scripts to the final touches - calls for the perfect blend of creative genius and technical prowess. Ready to unlock the secrets of VFX breakdown ?

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PreMortem.Games

JUNE 19, 2024

A survey revealed developers preferred learning through YouTube, leading Powell to team up with Dan ‘Indie’ Long to start streaming talks on Twitch in 2018. The venture expanded to digital conferences, offering a platform for developers to meet publishers and other industry professionals.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 28, 2025

Technical Flexibility: Stylized visuals require fewer resources than hyper-realistic graphics, making them ideal for indie developers and smaller studios. Games like No Mans Sky and Minecraft leverage procedural generation to create vast, unpredictable worlds, while AI-assisted tools like Artbreeder and DeepDream are redefining concept art.

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Now approaching its 10th anniversary, Norsfell has grown from a small startup developing mobile games into a studio with nearly 40 team members who helped launch the award-winning multi-platform game, “ Tribes of Midgard.” The team collaborated with Epic to ensure a successful launch on all platforms.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 8, 2024

Today, his award-winning studio, just a year old, has been a part of the prestigious Google Indie Games Accelerator and the Creation Africa Program. Concept art for upcoming game Moya Sithlu and his family moved to Durban from East London when he was in grade 10. Growing up, I was a really mischievous kid,” Sithlu recalls.

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 22, 2024

Absolutely Games recently released Classified: France ’44 on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. The concept and emphasis has shifted over time as we learned more about what people expected from a game on this subject. The game introduces fresh perspectives to the turn-based tactics genre with innovative features.

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

“I loved the concepts, the design. ” Platforms like Discord became sanctuaries, helping alleviate the challenges of isolation. Interestingly, while many indie developers opt for collaborative efforts early on, the mind behind “Lucid” wanted to wear multiple hats. ” The tools?

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iXie gaming

JULY 19, 2024

Perfect for vector graphics, logos, typography, and making scalable assets for different platforms. For realistic characters and settings, understand these concepts well. Target Platforms. Adapt your key art to meet the needs of different platforms like social media banners and app store icons. Adobe Illustrator.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Understand Blockchain and NFT Concepts in Gaming As initially stated, NFT games are based on the blockchain concept. Select a Blockchain Platform NFTs are based on blockchain. With many blockchain platforms available, selecting the most suitable platform is crucial. Develop smart contracts.

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AWS Games

JUNE 8, 2023

Once I had a playable build of ‘Crossfar,’ I started researching a good place to host the game and a platform that would support growth. After briefly pursuing a different concept, he began developing what would become “Crossfar.” The game’s following continues to grow alongside the addition of new features.

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Filmustage

MARCH 7, 2025

In addition to these components, many coverage formats include a grading grid that scores specific elements (concept, characters, dialogue, etc.) The Hosting Fee Trap The Black List platform stands out with its unique pricing structure. Industry Rating (Pass/Consider/Recommend): A final verdict indicating the scripts potential.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JANUARY 14, 2021

Welcome back to the ever-enchanting Kristala dev blog, where you'll get a front-row seat to the development process for the inaugural title from the leading ladies at Astral Clocktower Studios—a female-owned indie games studio based in Central PA, USA. It's been a hard year for all of us, especially for independent creators. 3D Asset Design.

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Moonmana

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Moonmana captures the broad expertise, latest trends, and personalized approach to create high-quality games worldwide, from concept to production, when developing projects. As a result, he began his career as an indie developer, creating games independently, and then founded a company that is still expanding. 6 minutes read.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As the Supercell blog post stated a year ago, “ We are establishing this new team to pursue a specific goal: assemble and enable the best talent in North America to create what’s next across any platform, not just mobile. The common point is that both were the co-founders of the indie games company Scuttlebutt Games.

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Big Games

OCTOBER 10, 2023

To gain a better understanding of these gaming clichés, below we have covered three types of games to gain clarity about the budget requirement for your next project: Game Category Description Examples Development Costs Indie Game Indie games require small teams and lower production costs than AAA titles, but they can still be highly profitable.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The dev blog is where we share all the behind-the-scenes dev action for Kristala, a 3D Dark Fantasy ARPG developed by the incredibly talented team at women-owned indie game studio, Astral Clocktower Studios. Concept Art. Take a look at some of the recent armor concepts our talented artist James created this month.

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 29, 2018

I also work with indie dev companies on a more casual level discussing challenges, goals and brainstorming solutions. Chad: The goal really is to make the Writegamers a platform for bringing experience and support to other startups – we already live in a future where everyone can create their own story.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Digital distribution platforms come with different cost structures. Amazon Prime Video Direct takes a percentage of revenue without upfront fees, while other platforms might need initial setup costs. Indie filmmakers can use different VOD platforms for free distribution.

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Greenheart Games

AUGUST 30, 2018

With that in mind we opted to go for a versatile cross-platform technology instead of what we knew and decided to write our game in HTML5. It was an intensely stressful and uncertain time full of the highs and lows of indie development. Below you see a much more streamlined progression from sketch to layout concept to final piece.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JANUARY 26, 2020

This talk highlights important points about functional programming, including advantages and disadvantages, brushes over some theoretical concepts, and shows how those can be applied when programming in GDScript. Talk: Visual Vertical Slice - Not just concept art, but not yet a demo | Matejs Balodis. Try 3D adventure games!

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iXie gaming

JUNE 28, 2024

Whether you’re an indie developer making 2D effects or a big studio creating realistic 3D visuals, choosing the right VFX tools is vital. 2D VFX Software While 3D VFX often gets the most attention, 2D effects are still very important for many types of games, like side-scrolling platformers and top-down RPGs.

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Filmustage

MARCH 13, 2025

Unlike traditional approaches where indie filmmakers attempt to shoot five pages daily, some productions rush through eight or nine pages. Industry-standard script breakdown analysis shows that some indie films may target up to 30 setups per day - potentially reaching 450 shots over a 15-day shoot.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 24, 2024

After the loss of my father, I began working on the Bob project and realized that the story and concept had been with me for years, he says. Life lessons He worked 5 years on his nostalgic 3D platformer Raccoo Venture , but according to Brazilian solo developer Diego Ras the journey was extremely rewarding.

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Game Analytics

DECEMBER 28, 2022

That’s the core concept from Voodoo. We love the concept. Originally launched back in 2019, Dicey Dungeons was an immediate hit indie game. Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales wasn’t initially created for the Netflix Platform. Net Fishing! Cast your net to collect as many fish as you can. And despite Net Fishing!

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Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 3, 2024

If you’re an indie studio hoping to launch a hit game, you might want to think about partnering up with Voodoo, because they excel at what they do. They test around 1,000 prototypes each year, demonstrating their dedication to exploring a wide array of concepts. Today, we delve into the unique player in the French tech scene: Voodoo.

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Moonmana

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Realism basically aims to transfer the real world to a digital platform. The collage art style is a perfect solution for side-scrollers, indie, and puzzle-based games. Our artists are ready to bring your idea to life by developing incredible 3D models and art concepts. We’ve compiled a list of the leading 3d game art styles.

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

I know it's easy for armchair indies like me to complain about pulling punches. The game says you must kill her first, like this, always -- and if she always dies so early, that means her concept doesn't get to interact with anyone else. Deathloop couldn't trust the player as much as Outer Wilds.

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