The gaming industry is witnessing challenges with the rise of venture-backed game studios competing against big players like TikTok, AAA studios, and higher quality indies. Chinese mega-publisher Tencent spent $140 million on a game with 300 developers, contributing to industry layoffs. The debate over indie vs AAA studios continues, with discussions on the true meaning of 'indie game' and its classification.
Dave The Diver's director says that the game does not qualify as an indie game. He also shares his perspective on what the term 'indie game' truly means. Read on to see his explanation: https://t.co/mhgT16CdLb @DaveDiverGame #videogames #gamedevelopment #gameindustry https://t.co/JYGwDWpI1y
Dave The Diver's director talked about the game's indie game label and shared his perspective on what the term 'indie game' truly means. Find his answer: https://t.co/mhgT16CdLb @DaveDiverGame #videogames #gamedevelopment #gameindustry https://t.co/Iz7qtNTotm
Hey @deantak, Iām sorry, but calling the amazing Alex Seropian an indie developer is like calling Deion Sanders a budding athlete with potential when he switched to NFL football back in the day. Were you unable to find indie developers who did not previously lead a AAA studio? https://t.co/4elvcMfmB8
Why the $183 billion video game industry can't quit microtransactions. https://t.co/PySHpaXibd
Why the $183 billion video game industry can't quit microtransactions https://t.co/PMGAc6cgTy
Indie Game Studios vs AAA Game Studios https://t.co/heX8TH1rZs
How AAA games are made nowadays https://t.co/Ohg41OC04T
The Chinese mega-publisher Tencent spent $140 million making this game, with a staff of 300 developers. This is why the mass layoffs in the games industry are happening. https://t.co/BPTye26FEF
IMO trying to start a venture backed game studio is more similar than people think to trying to start a venture backed TV show. You have to compete with big studios and you have to compete with TikTok. studios have to compete with bigger budget AAA and higher quality indies.