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Indie Fan Fest Aims to Boost Indie Games Ahead of Steam Next Fest
In July, indie publisher Digital Bandidos and event organizer The MIX announced the launch of Indie Fan Fest, a new showcase dedicated to promoting indie developers. The event, which premieres on September 24, will highlight upcoming indie titles that will debut playable demos during October's Steam Next Fest. GamesIndustry.biz spoke with Digital Bandidos CEO Steve Escalante and The MIX co-founde…
Sept. 23, 2025, 12:17 p.m.
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Indie Fan Fest Aims to Boost Game Discovery Ahead of Steam Next Fest
In a recent interview, Digital Bandidos CEO Steve Escalante and The MIX co-founder Justin Woodward discussed the launch of Indie Fan Fest, a new digital showcase designed to champion indie developers. Set to premiere on September 24, the event aims to highlight upcoming indie titles and provide a platform for discovery ahead of October's Steam Next Fest. The idea for Indie Fan Fest was born out o…
Sept. 23, 2025, 12:17 p.m.
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Valuable Lessons Learned from Studio Layoffs
In the game Trash Goblin, players uncover hidden treasures by chipping away at muddy blocks and polishing them until they shine. This mirrors the real-life journey of its creators, who transformed a difficult situation into a valuable learning experience while prioritizing their team's well-being. Back in 2023, Spilt Milk Studios initially pitched Trash Goblin to 20 potential publishers, but b…
Sept. 22, 2025, 7:20 a.m.
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Lessons Learned from Layoffs in the Gaming Industry
The game Trash Goblin was created during a challenging period for its developers, who had to navigate financial difficulties while taking care of their team. In 2023, Spilt Milk Studios pitched the game to 20 publishers, but by the end of the year, they had pitched to 76 publishers, with only two offering terms and one entering contract negotiations. However, the negotiations fell through, and th…
Sept. 22, 2025, 7:20 a.m.
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Valuable Lessons Learned from Studio Layoffs
Trash Goblin, a game where players uncover and sell unique items, was created amidst a challenging situation that its developers turned into an opportunity. Spilt Milk Studios initially pitched the game to 20 publishers in 2023, but by the end of the year, they had pitched to 76, with only two offering terms and one entering contract negotiations. The studio eventually launched a Kickstarter, whi…
Sept. 22, 2025, 7:20 a.m.
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Valuable Lessons Learned from Studio Layoffs
The story behind Trash Goblin, a game developed by Spilt Milk Studios, serves as a metaphor for the company's own journey. After facing financial difficulties, the studio had to adapt and find new ways to survive. In 2023, Spilt Milk pitched their game to numerous publishers, but ultimately had to resort to launching a Kickstarter campaign. Although the campaign was successful, it was not enough …
Sept. 22, 2025, 7:20 a.m.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong | Critical Acclaim
In late August, Hollow Knight fans were surprised to learn that the long-awaited sequel would be released in just a few weeks. Team Cherry launched Hollow Knight: Silksong on September 4, 2025, to immense fanfare, breaking digital storefronts worldwide. The game achieved over half a million concurrent players on Steam the day after its release and sold more than three million copies in three days…
Sept. 19, 2025, 10:22 a.m.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Garners Widespread Acclaim Amidst Difficulty Debate
The long-awaited follow-up to Hollow Knight was released on September 4, 2025, to immense fanfare, breaking digital storefronts globally and surpassing half a million concurrent players on Steam within a day. According to Alinea Analytics, it sold over three million copies on the platform in just three days. Despite the lack of review codes prior to its release, impressions have been flooding in,…
Sept. 19, 2025, 10:22 a.m.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong | A Critical Examination
The long-awaited follow-up to Hollow Knight, titled Silksong, was released on September 4, 2025, to immense fanfare, breaking digital storefronts worldwide. Within a day, the game surpassed half a million concurrent players on Steam and sold over three million copies in three days, according to Alinea Analytics. Despite the lack of review codes prior to its release, impressions have been steadily…
Sept. 19, 2025, 10:22 a.m.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong | Critical Reception
In late August, fans of Hollow Knight were surprised to learn that the long-awaited sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong, would be released in just a few weeks. Following a lengthy wait, Team Cherry launched Silksong on September 4, 2025, to tremendous fanfare, breaking digital storefronts worldwide. The game achieved over half a million concurrent players on Steam within a day of its release and sold…
Sept. 19, 2025, 10:22 a.m.