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How to Operate an Indie Game Studio: Part 2 – Shaping Your Future
In the previous installment we broke down what a game studio actually is and explored how its core elements can illuminate the studio’s purpose. This week we dive into the first pillar of the FIRM framework – envisioning the studio’s future. After you’ve answered the existential question “Why do we exist?” the next crucial query is “Where are we heading?” Reaching a consensus on the studio’s lon…
Oct. 7, 2026, 2 p.m.
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Guidelines for Steering an Indie Game Studio: Part Two – Shaping Your Future
In the previous installment we broke down what constitutes a game studio and explored how pinpointing its core elements can illuminate the studio’s overarching purpose. This week we dive into the first pillar of the FIRM framework, focusing on the studio’s future. After asking "Why do we exist?" the next critical question is "Where are we headed?" Reaching a consensus within the team about the s…
Oct. 7, 2026, 2 p.m.
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How to Operate an Indie Game Studio: Part 1 – Defining the Studio
Creating video games is a demanding endeavor. The reality for most independent studios is that they manage to launch only a single title, and even then, it rarely becomes a breakout hit. As the founder of an indie studio, it’s understandable to pour every ounce of your energy and resources into that one game, hoping to tip the odds in your favor. What many developers overlook, however, is that w…
Sept. 30, 2026, 2 p.m.
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"Crowdfunding Is Essentially a Marketing and Community Endeavor" – Essential Insights for Game Developers Planning a Kickstarter Campaign in 2026
Even though the era of video‑game studios pulling in eye‑popping sums on Kickstarter may feel like a thing of the past, the platform remains a practical avenue for securing the final chunk of financing needed to bring a title to completion. Data compiled by Thomas Bidaux of Ico Partners indicates that in 2025 game developers collectively raised roughly $26 million on Kickstarter – a figure that m…
Sept. 25, 2026, noon
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"Crowdfunding is essentially a marketing and community effort" – Essential insights for developers eyeing Kickstarter in 2026
Even though the era of game studios pulling astronomical sums from Kickstarter may be fading, the platform remains a practical avenue for securing the final chunk of financing needed to bring a title to completion. Recent data compiled by Thomas Bidaux of Ico Partners indicates that in 2025 game developers raised roughly $26 million on Kickstarter, matching the previous year’s performance and rep…
Sept. 25, 2026, noon
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"Crowdfunding is essentially a marketing and community effort" – Key Insights for Game Developers Planning a Kickstarter Launch in 2026
Even though the era of indie titles raising eye‑popping sums on Kickstarter may be fading, the platform remains a practical avenue for developers to secure the final chunk of funding needed to complete a game. Recent data compiled by Thomas Bidaux of Ico Partners indicates that in 2025 game studios collectively pulled in $26 million on Kickstarter – a figure that matches 2024 and marks one of the…
Sept. 25, 2026, noon
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"Crowdfunding is essentially a marketing and community effort" – Essential insights for developers planning a Kickstarter game launch in 2026
Even though the era of game studios pulling in eye‑popping sums on Kickstarter may feel behind us, the platform remains a practical avenue for securing the final stretch of financing needed to complete a title. Data compiled by Thomas Bidaux of Ico Partners indicates that in 2025, video‑game projects collectively raised $26 million on Kickstarter – a figure that matches 2024 and represents one of…
Sept. 25, 2026, noon
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"Crowdfunding is essentially a marketing and community effort" – Key Insights for Game Developers Considering Kickstarter in 2026
Even though the era of massive, headline‑grabbing Kickstarter campaigns for video games may be fading, the platform remains a practical avenue for developers who need to secure the final chunk of financing for their projects. Recent data compiled by Thomas Bidaux of Ico Partners shows that in 2025 game studios collectively raised $26 million on Kickstarter – a figure that matches the previous yea…
Sept. 25, 2026, noon
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"Crowdfunding is essentially a marketing and community effort" – Key insights for developers planning a Kickstarter game launch in 2026
Even though the era of games studios pulling in astronomical sums on Kickstarter may be fading, the platform remains a practical avenue for securing the final chunk of financing needed to complete a title. Data compiled by Thomas Bidaux of Ico Partners indicates that in 2025 game developers raised roughly $26 million on Kickstarter – matching the previous year’s total and representing one of the …
Sept. 25, 2026, noon
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"Crowdfunding is essentially a marketing and community effort" – Essential insights for developers eyeing Kickstarter in 2026
Even though the era of game studios pulling astronomical sums from Kickstarter may feel like a relic, the platform remains a practical avenue for securing the final stretch of financing for a title. Data compiled by Thomas Bidaux of Ico Partners indicates that in 2025, video‑game developers raised roughly $26 million on Kickstarter – a figure that mirrors the previous year and marks one of the st…
Sept. 25, 2026, noon