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Full Time Game Dev
Ep. 024 - How To Make Indie Games In 2025 w/ Jonathan Blow
Dec 2, 2024
In this discussion with Jonathan Blow, the renowned developer behind Braid and The Witness, listeners delve into the future of indie game creation in 2025. Blow highlights the saturation of the market and the struggle for visibility among quality games. He shares insights on integrating AI into game development, the evolving strategies for launching indie titles, and the challenges posed by modern hardware and software. The conversation emphasizes innovation, community engagement, and the need for financial resilience in today's competitive gaming landscape.
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- The indie game market in 2025 is saturated, making it harder for developers to gain recognition and financial success.
- Modern game development is complicated by high expectations for performance and graphics, despite easier access to powerful engines like Unity and Unreal.
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Current State of the Gaming Industry
The gaming industry is facing significant challenges, akin to the crash experienced during the Atari era. There is a noticeable influx of new games, but a dwindling financial return, especially for indie developers. This saturation results in many games being overlooked, leaving numerous dedicated developers with minimal recognition and sales. The prevailing sentiment is that the market is tougher than it has been for the past two decades, leading to concerns about the viability of indie game development.
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