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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

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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

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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

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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

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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:

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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00:28:24

The 3 Things That Actually Impact How Well Your Game...

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/03/29

There is so much advice about what you should be doing to make and promote your indie game on Steam. It is exhausting. In this super detailed and actionable talk I will tell you exactly what 3 things you should be doing to get your game seen and give it the best chance to be purchased after launch. No more fluff. No more time consuming busy work that does nothing. Let's do this! My dream is that after this talk you will stop doing most of the things that have zero impact on your game’s marketing

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01:05:32

Retaining and Rewarding Players Without Resorting To...

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/03/29

Targeted offers, incentives, and cash back rewards are a core marketing strategy for credit card companies, product brands, and retailers for customer acquisition and retention. In this session find out why consumers love it, why companies offer it and how it could make you more money. This roundtable session will include the CEO of a company introducing loyalty and cash back rewards into the gaming industry, a CEO of a game publisher adding cash back rewards into his games, as well as an industry

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00:58:13

Leveraging TikTok To Promote Your Indie Game

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/03/29

As indie developers, leveraging the power of different social media sources represents a great way to reach a large pool of potential supporters for your game. TikTok has become a massive and influential way to get the word out, but there is a lot of mystery on how it works and how to maximize on your content. Come chat about the benefits of the platform and discuss how you could use this platform to grow your audience! #gamedevelopment #indiedevelopment #videogames #mobilegames #indiegames ---

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01:02:24

Influencer Marketing Tactics For Indie Studios

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/03/29

You may think big-name (and big-budget) when you first hear the word influencer, but there’s a massive network of creators who are eager to showcase your game to their community. This panel will discuss the techniques we’ve developed to discover, work with, and measure influencer impact on game sales. #gamedevelopment #indiedevelopment #videogames #mobilegames #indiegames --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indiegamebusiness/support

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01:07:24

Indie Publisher AMA

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/03/29

We sit down with some of the best indie publishers in the world to discuss your questions about scouting, publishing, pitching and more! Bring your questions and we'll answer them live! #gamedevelopment #indiedevelopment #videogames #mobilegames #indiegames --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indiegamebusiness/support

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01:03:15

How To Make The Press Pay Attention To Your Game

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/03/29

With almost a decade in games journalism AND game development, I can tell you exactly what the press are looking for, and give insights into how indie game coverage works. There are no magic, one-size-fits-all solutions to the problem of how to get coverage for your small game, but you can increase your chances of coverage significantly if you play your cards right. I can help you figure out what to prepare, and what to prioritise when it's almost time to start announcing or launching your

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01:03:08

Game Production AMA

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/03/25

An all-out AMA to get any questions you have about game production, project planning, budget estimation, and more. #gamedevelopment #indiedevelopment #videogames #mobilegames #indiegames --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indiegamebusiness/support

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01:04:04

Finding Success Where You Don't Expect It: A 'Rain On...

IndieGameBusiness® ·

2022/03/25

This talk will go over the development and release of “Rain on Your Parade,” a multi-platform game where you play as a cute cloud and ruin everyone’s day. The main takeaways for attendees would be a detailed and specific example of developing and self-publishing a multi-platform indie game, full of useful statistics, tips, and pitfalls to avoid. #gamedevelopment #indiedevelopment #videogames #mobilegames #indiegames --- Support this podcast:

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