x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

IndieGameBusiness®

Candid conversations with veterans of all aspects of the business side of games. We firmly believe that great games from all developers need the support they deserve to succeed. This podcast exists to provide that support. IndieGameBusiness® is produced by The Powell Group, a video game consulting firm specializing in business development, marketing, and licensing. Our CEO has been in the industry for 20 years and closed countless publishing and licensing deals. The Powell Group monitors over 3,500

leisure video games

All Episodes

00:58:41

Fireside Chat with Liz Pate, COO of Tripwire

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/10/13

Liz will talk about her background and how she came to be COO of Tripwire, along with what a COO does and why they are important for game studios (especially ones who want to grow and sustain). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indiegamebusiness/support

en

00:57:57

Communicating Science Through Play

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/10/05

With today’s technology, we should be able to advance education by teaching high-level science topics to the public. What's taking so long, and how can we use technology to make learning fun and reach new audiences? Join a panel discussion with an interdisciplinary team who created Microscopya, a science communication game exploring the beautiful universe inside the human cell. Panelists include Dr. Beata Mierzwa (molecular biologist and science artist), Matthew Cooney, MSc (conservationist and

en

01:00:32

Calling all leaders, even if you don't think you are...

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/10/03

But you can only have ONE LEADER, RIGHT?! How can everyone be a leader on a small team? Simple, Small Team - Stuff to do - Everyone takes ownership and gets it done! How to set up smaller remote teams so that everyone has autonomy, ownership, and direction. Create a highly functioning team of owners and drivers even if they are just used to IC (individual contribution). #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedevelopment --- Support this podcast:

en

01:02:31

Build Your Studio, Not Your Game

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/10/01

Making a game is nice. But building a studio may allow a developer to keep making lots of games for decades. Join Tom as he talks about bringing business sense to the passion of game development. #gamedev #gamestudio #videogamedev #gamedevelopment --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indiegamebusiness/support

en

01:03:09

Bringing Inclusive Development to your Production...

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/09/30

Carolina will talk about her work with producing impact games. These are games that in addition to being fun to play, also have deeper connections to the communities and cultures portrayed in the games. Carolina has worked on impact game projects in Central America, Asia, and the Middle East with focuses ranging from maternal health and civic engagement. She champions an inclusive development process that ensures an impact framework is implemented across all of E-Line's creative and design

en

01:03:41

Better Playtesting for Indie Developers

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/09/29

Top game development teams know that regular playtesting is the difference between a successful launch, and being forgotten at the bottom of the Steam charts. However many of the tools large game studios rely on are out of reach from indie and small game teams, due to being expensive or requiring specialist skills. This discourages small teams from doing playtesting, which has an impact on the quality of their games - issues are often not discovered until when it's too late to fix and fewer options

en

00:19:59

Diversify Gaming: Africans Telling their own stories...

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/09/28

Overall view on the African Games Industry ecosystem, How African studios and Developers are striving to put a mark on the western saturated Games market. #africangamedevs #gamemarketing #gamediversity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indiegamebusiness/support

en

00:58:18

360 IP - Creating a multiverse on all platforms

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/09/27

IP has evolved from written word for the masses to technology-driven narrative curated for the single viewer. New technologies and platforms have pushed consumers and society to think in a more immersive and 360 way, interconnecting areas such as gaming, film, and music. This is most pronounced in the growth of the gaming ecosystem, where gaming has evolved into creating a virtual world where players socialize, immerse themselves and uniquely engage with an IP. IP is now platform-agnostic with the

en

01:50:15

Game Events, Startups, Raising Capital, and What to...

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/09/17

Pontus Mähler joins us today to discuss game events post-covid, beginning a startup, raising capital from publishers/investors, and what the Global Top Round Conference is all about! Global Top Round Conference 2022, Game Events post-covid, finding co-founders for your startup, raising capital from publishers and investors. twitter.com/bzlapped facebook.com/pontus.mahler linkedin.com/in/pontusmahler instagram.com/pontusmahler To learn more about the show or our online business matchmaking events

en

01:01:47

How Successful Education in Esports Can Lead to More...

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/09/02

On today's Indie Game Business, we have Caleb Smith, owner of Triangle Esports Academy! We are discussing how interest in esports leads to video game development careers, esports in K-12 and collegiate education, esports education in K-12 and colleges, and all things esports! You can follow Triangle Esports Academy on social media at: facebook.com/triangleesportsacademy twitter.com/triangleesportsacademy linkedin.com/company/triangleesportsacademy/ To learn more about the show or our online

en

01:05:25

UX and user testing for games with Edward Moore

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/08/12

Today, our special guest is Edward Moore and we will be speaking about all things User Experience! Some of the topics we will cover today are: * What is UX and why is it important for indie games * General UX, localization, and certification consideration to get on digital storefronts worldwide (console and PC) * Guerilla UX Research methods for indie game devs on a budget * Accessibility in Game UX To learn more about the show or our online business matchmaking events for indie

en

01:10:27

IndieDev and Kickstarter - All Packed Up with Jasper...

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/08/08

Today we have the developer of Backpack Hero, Jasper Cole! Backpack Hero SMASHED their $20k goal on Kickstarter and raised $200k +! We are going to be discussing Kickstarter, of course, and a few other things including. Backpack Hero Kickstarter and Early Development Inventory Management in Games Gamejams and releasing free games on Itch Backpack Hero Early Access starting August 15th To learn more about the show or our online business matchmaking events for indie developers visit:

en

01:05:36

Early Access VS. Simultaneous Release with Brian...

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/07/29

Today on Indie Game Business we are discussing early access versus simultaneous release for video games with Brian Etheridge from Tripwire Presents! Our topic list is: When does early access NOT make sense? Discussing early access with potential publishers first. Early access as a tool for pitching your game Early access on console/PC vs. mobile When to release on early access Alternatives to early access and we will be taking questions from the community as well! To learn more

en

01:06:19

Understanding the Pitfalls of the M&A Process

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/07/22

Today we are talking with Jacques Benchetrit from Zordix and we will be learning about key debt terms, the M&A process in general, valuations in the press vs in actuality (i.e. how earnouts inflate headlines), the devil in the details of deal terms, and, the fundraising process. Connect with Jacques on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbenchetrit/ https://zordix.com/ To learn more about the show or our online business matchmaking events for indie developers visit: indiegame.business Indie

en

01:19:43

It's never too early to start pitching your indie game

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/05/03

In this episode, we are speaking with Christopher Kellner from Astragon Entertainment about pitching your indie game. A few of the talking points we will cover are: - various aspects of pitching - pitching starts way earlier than you think - pitching doesn't end with signing a contract - a prototype is not a prototype and a demo video is not a demo video and much more! We answer questions live from the chat and delve deeper into your game pitching tactics. If you have more questions, feel free to

en

01:11:29

Dynamics Powering the Future of Work

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/04/15

New technology advances, coupled with evolving dynamics around building and managing teams around the globe, have quickly changed the scope of work in our industry: What skills are required to stay ahead of the curve? How can we build and optimize teams working remotely from many locations worldwide? How do we create more transparent, supportive, and mission-driven projects and companies that satisfy the new demands of professionals? In this informative discussion, hear directly from two of the

en

00:58:53

Working on a Game Startup While Staying in the War Zone

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/04/01

How Ingrid began making games, why she believes in narrative-driven game design, how the war in Ukraine impacted their work. https://twitter.com/MatrixWolfGames https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-wolf-b5130744/ https://www.facebook.com/IngridWolfGames --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indiegamebusiness/support

en

01:02:25

Your Guide For Returning To Live Events

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/03/29

In this fireside chat with Nika Nour we will get you prepped for all the year's upcoming live events. This will cover everything from networking to safety to researching companies and requesting meetings. #gamedevelopment #indiedevelopment #videogames #mobilegames #indiegames --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indiegamebusiness/support

en

00:59:24

You Can Make No Errors In Your Marketing And Still Fail

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/03/29

A discussion about the realities of games marketing and discovery in 2022 covering PR, social media, advertising and influencers. The discussion will provide an insightful look at the current state of marketing your game and provide tips, ideas and things to consider for your marketing campaign. #gamedevelopment #indiedevelopment #videogames #mobilegames #indiegames --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indiegamebusiness/support

en

00:58:34

The Video Game Production Pipeline

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/03/29

In the last 20 years, I have noticed that the indie-industry sorely lacks leadership in structuring departments, department flow, and general organization. My goal for each attendee is to be able to walk out of the meeting knowing the fundamentals of the ebb and flow of each department and how to acquire talent. We will review and discuss how an effective and efficient production pipeline should look through both phase and task. After we get through the QA portion of the pipe, we will touch on

en

461 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

詭哭郎嚎

郎祖筠 & FMTaiwan製作團隊

Ron en Erik Podcast

Ron en Erik

Poor Man"s Pinball Podcast

Poor Men Ian and Drew

WeAreChange on Odysee

WeAreChange