@indiegamebusiness.bsky.social
A Powell Group initiative that teaches the #GameDev business side for the Game Industry. Join the community via podcast, Discord, virtual events and more!
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialAlina Matson explores creative indie revenue models! 💡 Beyond just selling a game, consider:
• Digital downloads (art/music)
• Physical goods (plushies!)
• Player-to-player marketplace fees
Make your game free and fund it creatively. Full link below! 👇
🔗 www.youtube.com/live/Y7R_Aa5...
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialRob Carroll is back, but this time the conversation is very different.
Roll Craft built the studio and prepared for what came next; now they’ve finished fundraising, and Rob is back to talk about what happened.
Join us at 12 Noon EST / 17:00 BST
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialBecoming a game developer is within your reach! Georgina Ovassapian reminds us that whether you build solo or partner with a team, you aren't alone. With endless tutorials and supportive communities ready to help, anyone can try it.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/kX4Jg4s...
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialGame scouts look at hundreds of games at once. Meg Clarke warns that in a fast-paced "attention economy," your game can easily fall through the gaps if it's hard to access. Make it easy for scouts to see your vision immediately!
Watch the full talk here 🔗 www.youtube.com/live/uG9KBzb...
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialHow do you make game characters feel unique early in development? Omar Khalil shares insights on building deep heroes, managing player expectations, and creating player affinity before full animation.
Learn more about why character profiles are key here: www.youtube.com/live/1516LkO...
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialJoin Ash and INDIE for another After the Event as they sit down and break apart the talks, conversations, and biggest takeaways from the latest IndieGameBusiness Sessions.
Today at 12 Noon EST on YouTube, Twitch & LinkedIn.
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialOur last session! Join Marco for “Planning for Launch: Wishlists, Visibility, and Timing on Steam”
Learn what wishlists actually tell you, which metrics matter, and why a high wishlist count doesn’t always translate into strong first-week sales.
Live NOW: www.youtube.com/live/Y6sx96F...
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialChristian shares lessons from years of working on indie games and supporting developers through launch and beyond, covering Early Access, 1.0 releases, content updates, and community engagement.
Live NOW: www.youtube.com/live/g-9zNM-...
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialThis roundtable discussion will explore the realities of multi-storefront publishing, with industry perspectives on how teams can approach different platforms, manage the added complexity, and make smarter decisions about where and how to release games.
Live NOW: www.youtube.com/live/GP58Y2f...
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialLarry and Grover explore how developers can approach today's expanding distribution landscape, from Steam, Epic, and GOG to consoles and handheld platforms.
Live NOW: www.youtube.com/live/HLsfkjk...
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialMichael explores why quality alone doesn’t guarantee success, covering market fit, positioning, launch timing, and store page conversion.
Live NOW: www.youtube.com/live/zEQ2Qdz...
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialTara breaks down how Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, and the iOS App Store handle accessibility information, what players actually see, and how accurate feature details can support discovery and purchase decisions.
Live NOW! www.youtube.com/live/u-4vXiq...
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialJoin Raven Law for “Learning by Landmines: Pitfalls & Strategies for Publishing”
Raven shares the common obstacles that can derail a release, from changing platform requirements to last-minute surprises and competing priorities
Live NOW! www.youtube.com/live/qHW2SRr...
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialJoin us for a day-long virtual conference exploring how to optimize your game page for better visibility, decide when it is time to publish on multiple platforms and deepen relationships with your platform representatives.
Watch them all here: www.youtube.com/@IndieGameBu...
Starts at 10 AM EST
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialWant real sales success after launch? 📈 Join IndieGameBusiness® Sessions: The Path from Storefront to Success on Sept. 30th for strategies on:
✅ Store Page Optimization
✅ Platform Algorithms
✅ Effective Promotions
Upgrade for 1-on-1 MeetToMatch meetings!
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialJoin Jay Powell for another IndieGameBusiness Fireside Chat, this time with Hugo Castro, CEO of BC Media Lab and co-founder of Gamacon, for a relaxed conversation about Hugo’s journey in the games industry.
Join us at 12 Noon EST / 17:00 BST
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialOur Discord is available for industry members of all areas and levels of expertise to learn and share about the video game business, marketing and licensing, along with events only available within our Server. Join today and don't miss out!
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialKatherine Vildoso explains how to build a global network architecture. Define a "North Star" to attract partners, empower local leaders to multiply your impact, and ensure volunteers find true value in the mission.
🔗 Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/MLSc3mG...
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialChelsea Anglin explains the shift from KYC to Due Diligence. KYC is an automated ID sweep, but for multi-million-dollar deals, human investigators step in to analyze financial and legal risks. Stay compliant and prepared!
Full details here: www.youtube.com/live/Ou9Ka00...
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.socialRob Carroll is back, but this time the conversation is very different.
Roll Craft built the studio and prepared for what came next; now they’ve gone through the fundraising process, and Rob is back to talk about what happened.
Join us at 12 Noon EST / 17:00 BST
