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IndieGameBusiness®

Jay Powell
Indie Game Development
Game Development
Gaming Community
Esports
Crowdfunding
Video Games
Community Management
Indie Games
Kickstarter
Coexist Gaming
Passpartout 2: the Lost Artist
Community Building
Gaming Industry
Publisher Relationships
Publisher Relations
Tiktok
Fighting Game Community
Flamebait Games
Success Metrics
Game Production

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... more

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In this episode of IndieGameBusiness, we’re joined by Jess Feidt, Owner of Underwater Fire Games. Jess shares his journey from working on massive AAA franchises like Call of Duty to building his own indie studio from the ground up.

We’ll talk about... more

Let's learn about game production tools! There are a lot of them out there, but which ones are right for my team size, game scope, and budget? We'll discuss industry standards, the pros and cons of several tools, and their applicability to different ... more

Most teams skip design documentation and pay for it later, in miscommunication, scope creep, and wasted development time. This session reveals how proper design docs streamline your entire pipeline. Learn the MDA framework for evaluating features, do... more

In this episode of IndieGameBusiness, we’re joined by Peter Kojesta, Founder of Exis Games. Peter shares how the publishing and funding landscape is evolving for indie developers and what studios need to know to successfully launch games in 2025 and ... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Kojesta
Founder and expert in game development and publishing
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Episode: How to Get Your Indie Game Funded and Published | Peter Kojesta, Exis Games
April Stallings
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Fieldman Robinson
Industry veteran with experience in gaming and film, focusing on licensing and partnerships
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Tom Haynes
Community manager and host
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Sam Striker
Co-founder of Native Darkness
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Yves Le Yaouanq
Game industry veteran with extensive experience in MMORPGs and animation, currently working at Focus Entertainment
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Mike Gallagher
Founder of Untitled Advertising Lab, previously engaged in marketing roles at EA and HyperHippo
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Episode: Doing More with Less: Sustainable Indie Marketing Strategies | Mike Gallagher

Hosts

Jay Powell
Co-host and consultant specializing in gaming business development, marketing, and licensing.
Indie
Co-host with extensive involvement in the indie game community and business aspects of game development.
Tom
Co-host with a focus on indie game development and industry strategies.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Great I formation

    Love the Podcast - lots of valuable real world information delivered in a relatable way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gedod
    United States4 years ago
  • Good episodes but some of the production needs some work.

    Good info, I just wish they would turn off their mics when they aren’t talking and are on the discord or sneeze. When you listen with headphones it can be really distracting to hear keys typing in the background while the guest talks.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ScottD890
    United States4 years ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ScottD890
    United States5 years ago
  • Great info!

    There are very informative interesting talks with variety of guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Recovering BJ fan
    United States5 years ago
  • Not enough effort put in

    I've listened to quite a few game development podcasts, so seeing one proclaiming to be one about gamedev business piqued my interest. Unfortunately, I think this podcast has a lot of room to improve. Here are some quick bullet points that hopefully the creators read:

    1.) There's a major lack of editing. I understand that this takes time, but if you want more people to listen to your podcast, you have to realize that spending 2 hours editing down your video to shrink it by 30 minutes breaks eve... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Logisverð
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the valuable real-world information and insights provided throughout episodes.
Overall, the content is recognized for being engaging and informative, with some suggestions for improvement in editing quality.
Critics mention some production issues, such as background distractions, which can detract from the experience.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#75
United Kingdom/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#51
Italy/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#194
Italy/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#92
India/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#174
Colombia/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#207
New Zealand/Leisure/Video Games

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Design Docs: The Blueprint Your Pipeline Needs
Q: How do you handle outdated design docs?
You should respect the document and update it regularly as part of the development process, treating it as an important blueprint.
Design Docs: The Blueprint Your Pipeline Needs
Q: How do you ensure there is always design to work from?
Documentation should be focused on the core elements of the game, and as each feature is developed, communicate frequently with your team.
Design Docs: The Blueprint Your Pipeline Needs
Q: Once you've detailed your core elements, what is the next thing you need to do and how do you finalize deadlines?
You need to sit down with everyone and ask how long each task will take, while being flexible for a part-time team.
How to Get Your Indie Game Funded and Published | Peter Kojesta, Exis Games
Q: How do you filter and absorb feedback from the community post-launch?
It's a combination of gut feeling and practical filtering based on possibility, time, and taste.
How to Get Your Indie Game Funded and Published | Peter Kojesta, Exis Games
Q: What are some of the perks that a developer could do when their game is still in development?
You could potentially fund a small project through Patreon while providing month-to-month content to your audience.

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1. Peter Kojesta
2. April Stallings
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5. Fieldman Robinson
6. Tom Haynes
7. Sam Striker
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