Challenges Faced by Small Indie Game Developers in Changing Funding Landscape
Indie game developers are facing a tough time as funding opportunities with platforms like Epic Game Store and Xbox Game Pass are no longer as favorable. The era of big exclusive deals seems to be coming to an end, leaving small teams worried about the future. In an effort to support indie developers, a ‘Triple-I’ showcase is being organized to promote indie projects and support the creative endeavors of small teams in the gaming industry.
Indie Game Developers Launch Triple-I Initiative Showcase
The indie game development community is launching the Triple-I Initiative, a showcase featuring renowned independent game developers. The event aims to spotlight fan-favorite games, hype up established indie classics, and introduce new IPs. Notable developers such as the creators of Dead Cells, Slay The Spire, Darkest Dungeon, Spiritfarer, Terraria, and V Rising have joined forces to organize the event, which is a response to the lack of representation for indie games in existing showcases. The initiative is not intended for direct financial gain and hopes to fill the gap in the showcase landscape for indie games with moderate budgets.