Why 96% of Indie Games Fail Going Indie 2024-02-10 | Only about 4% of games turn a profit. So how do you succeed as an indie game developer?🎮 Check out Tanks But No Tanks!store.steampowered.com/app/1631630/Tanks_But_No_Tanks🟥 100% of Patreon is gifted to indie studiospatreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join our Discord to vote for the next indie game shoutoutdiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksOnly 4% of games turn a profit, According to the Electronic Entertainment Design and Research institutecnet.com/home/smart-home/why-most-video-games-arent-profitableProduction Point by Benjamin Anderson @uheartbeast lulu.com/shop/benjamin-anderson/production-point/hardcover/product-7rq27d.html?page=1&pageSize=4Sokpop gamesstore.steampowered.com/publisher/sokpopsokpop.co75% of the developers on Steam have only released 1 gamegamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/there-are-44-000-game-developers-on-steam-who-are-they-Doom Guy by John Romeroamazon.com/Doom-Guy-Life-First-Person/dp/141975811XJohn Romero quoteshowtomarketagame.com/2023/09/28/the-missing-middle-in-game-developmentMatch-3 detailsmedium.com/ironsource-levelup/how-to-crack-the-match-3-code-part-ii-c3722afd6c67gamerefinery.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-match3-in-chinafuturemarketinsights.com/reports/games-and-puzzles-marketsensortower.com/blog/us-mobile-puzzle-game-analysis-2022businessofapps.com/data/puzzle-games-marketstatista.com/statistics/1405596/top-grossing-match-3-gaming-titlesDunkey JRPG videoyoutube.com/watch?v=eqZ6kU0zQwc
Can Nintendo sue Palworld? | Game industry news | Going Indie Going Indie 2024-10-15 | 🎮 Check out Fallen Worlds store.steampowered.com/app/1930350/Fallen_Worlds🟥 Support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/azW3CUwShn🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research Links
Can Nintendo sue Palworld? | Game industry news | Going Indie Going Indie 2024-10-15 | 🎮 Check out Fallen Worlds store.steampowered.com/app/1930350/Fallen_Worlds🟥 Support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/azW3CUwShn🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research Links
Why Valve Wants To Keep Their New Game A Secret Going Indie 2024-08-17 | Hundreds of thousands of people just got sent a copy of Valve’s new game, but Valve doesn't want you talking about it. What’s going on?🎮 Get the free demo for my game Fallen Worldsstore.steampowered.com/app/1930350/Fallen_Worlds🟥 100% of Patreon is gifted to up-and-coming indie studiospatreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Fallen Worlds Discorddiscord.gg/S7RU5X3VNv🔵 Join the Going Indie Discorddiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYT
Why People Spend Millions On Virtual Stuff Going Indie 2024-08-15 | From League’s new $430 dollar skin to the $1.5 million dollar CS:GO knife, the world of virtual items is insane. Why would anyone spend so much money on a few pixels? Well I have six reasons for why people buy virtual items, and I found the six examples for each.🟥 100% of Patreon is gifted to up-and-coming indie studiospatreon.com/GoingIndie🎮 Check out my game, Fallen Worldsstore.steampowered.com/app/1930350/Fallen_Worlds🔵 Jwduth's Discord (Dante's 9)discord.gg/RR9EmeSFMp🔵 Join the Going Indie Discorddiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksKids getting bullied over Fortnitebusinessinsider.com/kids-feel-poor-if-they-dont-buy-custom-fortnite-skins-2019-10CS knifeafkgaming.com/csgo/news/extremely-rare-csgo-knife-allegedly-costs-more-than-12-million-euros$430 Ahri skinpcgamesn.com/league-of-legends/lol-hall-of-legends-skin-costRunescape blue party hathttps://runescape.wiki/w/Blue_partyhatZeuzo accountengadget.com/2007-09-16-rogue-with-twin-blades-of-azzinoth-sells-account-for-almost-10.htmlBlizzard account bannedwhatculture.com/gaming/world-warcraft-5-facts-will-blow-mind?page=2Venezuelans and Runescape goldpolygon.com/features/2020/5/27/21265613/runescape-is-helping-venezuelans-survivekevinfeng-cs88.medium.com/when-fictional-videogame-economies-outperform-third-world-socialist-ones-the-tale-of-venezuelan-d146d6c0919bRothko paintinghttps://worldart.news/2024/03/07/rothkos-most-expensive-painting-no-6-violet-green-and-red/Vader maskavclub.com/20-most-expensive-movie-props-sold-at-auctions-1850964833?slide=5#slideshowEconomics of video gameswashingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2012/09/28/the-economics-of-video-gamesMaslow's hierarchyverywellmind.com/what-is-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-4136760Amsterdam sold for $50Kzdnet.com/article/amsterdam-sold-for-50000Virtual planet sells for $6Mengadget.com/2011-01-27-see-buys-planet-calypso-for-6-million-talks-with-massively-for.htmlSouthpark sceneyoutu.be/svxTZIZpZDo?si=9NVvchLn4hwdj5wDBee's knees clipyoutu.be/Q0gBgPlN9a4?si=vqvz77ai_jOEkmpV
Why Dead Games Are A Good Thing Going Indie 2024-07-27 | It feels like every month a new game is being labeled dead. Games live and die nowadays by how relevant they can stay after launch. Which is why it’s weird that the creators of Palworld are actively encouraging players to play other games. Do they know something we don't?🟥 100% of Patreon is gifted to up-and-coming indie studiospatreon.com/GoingIndieHuge thanks to Rob for helping out with this videotwitter.com/primehylian?lang=en🔵 Join the Going Indie Discorddiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksActman Palworld hype clipyoutu.be/UDNYa2UpUkcAsmongold Palworld dead reaction videoyoutu.be/EDkAS8lSeDEBucky from Pocketpair's Tweettwitter.com/Bucky_cm/status/1757796446739558795"Customer Acquisition vs. Retention Costs"optimove.com/resources/learning-center/customer-acquisition-vs-retention-costs"Customer journey stages"growthloop.com/university/article/customer-journey-stagesPeak Steam chartssteamdb.info/charts/?sort=peakPalworld Steam chartssteamdb.info/app/1623730/charts"Larian Studios Won't Make Baldur's Gate 3 DLC, Expansions, or Baldur's Gate 4"ign.com/articles/larian-studios-wont-make-baldurs-gate-3-dlc-expansions-or-baldurs-gate-4Blizzard FOMO postsus.forums.blizzard.com/en/overwatch/t/please-dont-use-abusive-fomo-practices/673828?page=2us.forums.blizzard.com/en/overwatch/t/the-fomo-in-this-game-is-genuinely-awful/913518"343 Pitched '20-30' Halo Ideas, Including New ODST Games"gamerant.com/new-halo-games-odst-343
Chat with the devs | Fallen Worlds playtest Going Indie 2024-06-27 | 🎮 Check out Fallen Worlds store.steampowered.com/app/1930350/Fallen_Worlds🟥 Grow your indie studio and support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/azW3CUwShn🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research Links
How Helldivers 2 Sold 12+ Million Copies (but almost died) Going Indie 2024-06-25 | It’s incredible that Helldivers 2 sold 12+ million copies, but what’s more amazing is the game escaped death. Twice.🟥 100% of Patreon is gifted to up and coming indie studiospatreon.com/GoingIndieHuge thanks to Rob for helping out with this videotwitter.com/primehylian?lang=en🔵 Join the Realmbreak Discorddiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksHelldivers 2 Steam chartssteamcharts.com/app/553850Jackfrags gameplayyoutube.com/watch?v=5_H-0TTPShs&pp=ygUUamFjayBmcmFncyBoZWxsZGl2ZXI%3DPilestedt on Twittertwitter.com/PilestedtCountries blocked by PSNreddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fi9az20klq6yc1.pngHelldivers 2 account linking announcement and reversestore.steampowered.com/news/app/553850/view/4196868529806518741?l=englishHelldivers 2 is a wake up callyoutube.com/watch?v=ePL58jp9II0&t=0s&ab_channel=LegendaryDropsAsmonReact videoyoutube.com/watch?v=qowX7x2bEX8&pp=ygUUYXNtb25nb2xkIGhlbGxkaXZlcnM%3DHelldivers momentsyoutube.com/watch?v=BCN3QHuIKkI&pp=ygUcaGVsbGRpdmVycyBjaW5lbWF0aWMgbW9tZW50cw%3D%3DIs Humor in Advertising Effective?entrepreneur.com/business-news/is-humor-in-advertising-effective/325206Steam Data:steambase.io/games/helldivers-2/player-countTrailer 1youtu.be/oD3pxbG9YYI?si=BV9MZZdYl6-kigzcTrailer 2:youtu.be/rE7KTE28HrA?si=uW6wYaO1uzLmeQnJFan Trailer 1youtu.be/lAShOiYZqV4?si=VBd1gOSrDFt6BgFAFan Trailer 2youtu.be/tfMF3P-cBiM?si=g0Ai1hbV4Ma-dORsI’m Doing My Part!youtu.be/_le3HEcLFSY?si=EqRNxZ_LpKnkHRvFHelldivers 2 Voice Lines:youtu.be/RV8rvVLLJZYMech Suitsyoutu.be/8Fh8DKyvKSw?si=_CH4MxEuq9xptfMS)Drop podyoutube.com/shorts/Pu1G6NZ5Oy0Top gearyoutu.be/SAYot6YZsr0?si=8RQyl-kWw-sZB3F_Stratagems from Space:youtu.be/grFK7ajmF6E?si=ktVvZVIdoPzN7bDhDestroyer News Reportsyoutu.be/4CFlkmEDOCo?si=6rdIaMRqmK5r7alnTwo for oneyoutube.com/shorts/Pu1G6NZ5Oy0?si=ogGXVntPzcl5CLlsLeast Cinematic Helldivers momentyoutu.be/sVFBbHW0uRU?si=7GpDvDwwLdebxIxyCinematic Nukeyoutu.be/skq47UhuE84?si=QLqCk9rK0XzhLNLN
Playing my indie game! | Fallen Worlds playtest Going Indie 2024-06-20 | 🟥 Grow your indie studio and support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/azW3CUwShn🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT
Why I Have Hope for the Video Game Industry Going Indie 2024-06-08 | Just wanted to give my thoughts on the future of the video game industry.🌎 Check out my game, Fallen Worldsstore.steampowered.com/app/1930350/Fallen_Worlds🔵 Join our Discord to vote for the next indie game shoutoutdiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT
Why Mario Will NEVER Be In Fortnite Going Indie 2024-05-31 | Nintendo could make millions of dollars by allowing their characters to appear in Fortnite. So why don't they? It isn't as simple as "violence".🟥 Help fund the future of gamingpatreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join our Discord to vote for the next indie game shoutoutdiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYTHuge thanks to Rob for helping out with this videotwitter.com/primehylian?lang=en📃 Research LinksFortnite revenuedemandsage.com/fortnite-statisticsEpic wants Nintendo charactersign.com/articles/epic-games-still-wants-nintendo-characters-in-fortniteinsider-gaming.com/epic-games-wants-super-mario-skins-in-fortnitemobilesyrup.com/2023/12/11/epic-wants-nintendo-characters-in-fortniteNintendo crossoversnintendoeverything.com/10-best-nintendo-brand-crossovers-you-can-get-right-nowMario movie statsboxofficemojo.com/title/tt6718170Biggest media brandsstatista.com/chart/24277/media-franchises-with-most-salesSkylanders collabtheguardian.com/technology/2015/jun/16/donkey-kong-bowser-skylanders-amiibosNintendo lashes out at modderswired.com/story/nintendo-copyright-zelda-moddexerto.com/gaming/nintendo-rushes-to-remove-obscene-super-mario-bros-wonder-mod-with-foul-mouthed-flowers-2343204Walt Disney strategyhttps://i.insider.com/55a6bb002acae74c2f8b48b8?width=3100&format=jpeg&auto=webp
Facebook Games Shouldnt Be Dying Going Indie 2024-05-25 | Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for Masterworks: https://www.masterworks.art/goingindiePurchase shares in great masterpieces from artists like Pablo Picasso, Banksy, Andy Warhol, and more.See important Masterworks disclosures: masterworks.com/cdToday, games on Facebook are nothing like they once were. So what went wrong? What stopped Facebook's momentum, and kept them from being a dominant force in gaming?🟥 Help fund the future of gamingpatreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join our Discord to vote for the next indie game shoutoutdiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT
Video Game Mods Are In Danger Going Indie 2024-05-11 | For as long as games have existed, players have been modding them. But with some big changes happening in gaming, the future of modding might be in trouble.🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT📄 Research LinksNintendo goes after Palworld modderign.com/articles/modder-who-put-pokmon-into-palword-says-nintendo-has-come-for-meMod support dev postaskagamedev.tumblr.com/post/189191740196/a-little-about-adding-modding-support-in-gamesArma 2 gets 300,000 sales boost thanks to DayZ modcinemablend.com/games/DayZ-Helps-Arma-2-Rack-Up-More-Than-300-000-Sales-44161.html"Baldur’s Gate 3 Dev Warns Community About Threats and Toxicity Over Mod Support"ign.com/articles/baldurs-gate-3-dev-warns-community-about-threats-and-toxicity-over-mod-supportBaldur's Gate 3 Devs dealing with threatsgamerant.com/baldurs-gate-3-developer-threats-modsSkyrim modder gets suedpolygon.com/2019/5/15/18625132/skyrim-mod-thomas-the-tank-engine-fallout-nexus-mattelBig studios suing modderspolygon.com/2017/3/23/15034994/blizzard-mods-bnetd-org-lawsuit-world-of-warcarftgamedeveloper.com/business/epic-sues-german-modder-for-selling-i-paragon-i-hackgamedeveloper.com/business/epic-sues-german-modder-for-selling-i-paragon-i-hackRockstart shuts down NFT serverpcgamer.com/rockstar-sets-new-rules-for-gta-online-roleplay-servers-after-shutting-down-rappers-nft-griftThomas the Tank Engine modsyoutube.com/watch?v=7H5VwLmNicoCastle Smurfensteinyoutube.com/watch?v=_YL8dhwasYQClips from @ToastedShoes youtube.com/@ToastedShoes/videosBG3 has mod support comingyoutube.com/watch?v=g_OJj4x0MuE&ab_channel=Fextralife
Whats Going On With Modern Games? Going Indie 2024-05-01 | Lately, it feels like the AAA guarantee means nothing. But what if I told you AAA games are making a come back? And that it’s happening right now.🔵 Join the Going Indie Discorddiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🟥 Support up and coming indie studiospatreon.com/GoingIndie🐦 Follow me on Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYTHuge thanks to Rob for helping out with this videotwitter.com/primehylian?lang=en📃 Research LinksShip boarding tweettwitter.com/MrRiceGuy2/status/1755976499516129560AAAA gamegamerant.com/ubisoft-ceo-skull-and-bones-70-price-quadruple-a-gameSmall team collaborationtodoist.com/inspiration/small-team-collaboration11 Assassin's Creed games in the worksen.as.com/meristation/news/ubisoft-has-11-assassins-creed-games-in-the-works-nHelldivers on Steamstore.steampowered.com/app/553850/HELLDIVERS_2Skull & Bonesubisoft.com/en-au/game/skull-and-bonesSkull & Bones was to be an expansionkotaku.com/first-it-was-an-assassins-creed-expansion-now-its-ubis-1847326742?utm_campaign=Kotaku&utm_content=1626793253&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_source=twitter"Ubisoft Is Still Making Skull & Bones Because A Deal With The Singapore Government Won't Let It Die"thegamer.com/skull-and-bones-progressArrowhead websitearrowheadgamestudios.comSteve Jobs interviewyoutu.be/P4VBqTViEx4?si=N-bix4mpXumWbaLgHelldivers tutorial @LockenLode youtube.com/watch?v=WToBa4ObNOwI (finally) tried 'Assassin's Creed: Black Flag' again... @LukeStephensTV youtube.com/watch?v=HjrHAFYw0rs&pp=ygUgaSBmaW5hbGx5IHRyaWVkIGJsYWNrIGZsYWcgYWdpYW4%3D
Why Netflix is Scared of Fortnite Going Indie 2024-04-17 | Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for Masterworks: https://www.masterworks.art/goingindiePurchase shares in great masterpieces from artists like Pablo Picasso, Banksy, Andy Warhol, and more. 🎨See important Masterworks disclosures: masterworks.com/cdNetflix stated that Fortnite is now more of a threat than HBO. How did this happen? And why is Netflix adding games while Fortnite is adding videos?🟥 Grow your indie studio and support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYTHuge thanks to Rob for helping out with this videotwitter.com/primehylian?lang=en📃 Research LinksNetflix thinks Fortnite is it's biggest threatwashingtonpost.com/technology/2019/01/18/netflix-fortnite-is-bigger-rival-than-hboTikTok on Fortnite leakclutchpoints.com/fortnite-leak-suggests-players-watch-tiktok-videosCost vs Differentiation strategyconsilue.com/en/competitive-strategies-cost-strategy-vs-differentiation-strategyStreaming pricing tiersmedia.vanityfair.com/photos/64d5099e9052b3e8bc27b8e3/master/w_1600%2Cc_limit/how-much-does-streaming-really-cost-embed.jpg"The 10 most popular streaming services, ranked by subscriber count"digitaltrends.com/home-theater/most-popular-streaming-services-by-subscribers"Disney Plus price: Plans, cost, and ad tier differences"businessinsider.com/guides/tech/disney-plus-price"Go deep then wide" Stephen Fortemedium.com/fusion-by-fresco-capital/go-deep-then-wide-d10c5b8133b3PUBG player count graphstatista.com/statistics/755111/pubg-number-playersFortnite statisticsdemandsage.com/fortnite-statisticsTime spent with online video graphstatista.com/statistics/611707/online-video-time-spentDisney invests $1.5B into Epic Gameslinkedin.com/posts/jdavetaylor_move-over-lego-fortnite-the-walt-disney-activity-7161120851763896321-yF80Blockbuster map @V1Analytics youtube.com/watch?v=vgzqDCt4D1w&pp=ygUeYmxvY2tidXN0ZXIgc3RvcmUgc2h1dGRvd24gbWFwMy Precious | South Park | HBO Maxyoutube.com/watch?v=dgunalL_M34&pp=ygUgc291dGggcGFyayBsb3JkIG9mIHRoZSByaW5ncyB2aHM%3D
How This Dumb Game Broke The Internet Going Indie 2024-04-04 | How has Content Warning already got over 200,000 peak players? While this might look like a silly party game, what if I told you that this was the most genius game launch EVER?🟥 100% of our Patreon is gifted to indie studiospatreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join our Discord to vote for the next indie game shoutoutdiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksLandfallhttps://landfall.se/Content Warningstore.steampowered.com/app/2881650/Content_Warning/?curator_clanid=32941859HASTE: Broken Worldsstore.steampowered.com/app/1796470/HASTE_Broken_WorldsJackfrags gameplayyoutube.com/watch?v=E-dEp8vQ-8c&pp=ygUJamFja2ZyYWdzxQc gameplayyoutube.com/watch?v=deRSkCehkWI
The Game That Started The Indie Revolution Going Indie 2024-03-22 | Nowadays, some of the most popular games in the world are indie. But before the late 2000’s, almost nobody played them. So what happened?🟥 Grow your indie studio and support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksBraidhttp://braid-game.comFootball Manager magazine addevonlive.com/news/devon-news/kevin-toms-meet-paignton-man-4406157Braid's Artisttwitter.com/davidhellman?lang=enNumber of games released on Steamgamerant.com/games-released-steam-2023-record-numberXbox Summer of Arcadexbox.fandom.com/wiki/Summer_of_ArcadeThe Witness documentaryyoutube.com/watch?v=YdSdvIRkkDY&ab_channel=Noclip-VideoGameDocumentariesSoulja Boy Provides His Thoughts On Braidyoutube.com/watch?v=xSXofLK5hFQ&ab_channel=CCJonathan Blow on IGNyoutube.com/watch?v=dSwgEYAJUko&t=191s&ab_channel=IGN
Where Did Blizzard Go? Going Indie 2024-03-15 | In the past 10 years, Blizzard has been in decline, and the people who once made it great left one by one. What drove them away from the company they loved, and where did they end up?🟥 Help fund the future of gamingpatreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join our Discord to vote for the next indie game shoutoutdiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYTHuge thanks to Rob for helping out with this videotwitter.com/primehylian?lang=en📃 Research LinksMike Ybarra leaves Blizzardtheverge.com/2024/1/25/24050402/microsoft-will-name-a-new-blizzard-president-next-weekMike Morhaime leaves Blizzardgamespot.com/articles/blizzard-ceo-mike-morhaime-is-leaving-a-very-lucra/1100-6462261dreamhaven.comFrank Pearce leaves Blizzardgamedeveloper.com/business/after-28-years-cofounder-frank-pearce-is-leaving-blizzardBrian Birmingham leaves Blizzardus.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/brian-birmingham-leaves-blizzard-rip-classic/1496859unleashedgames.ioJeff Kaplan leaves Blizzardpolygon.com/22394111/overwatch-jeff-kaplan-quits-blizzard-aaron-kellerBen Brode leaves Blizzardventurebeat.com/pc-gaming/hearthstone-boss-ben-brode-leaves-blizzardseconddinner.comRob Pardo leaves Blizzardpolygon.com/2014/7/3/5868499/blizzard-rob-pardo-leaves-blizzard-entertainmenttracxn.com/d/companies/bonfire-studios/__6SwjV5zl1s2-nUdBHwAKzy5PCPAbrl3tN3pkKM3EJ5EWei Wang leaves Blizzardreddit.com/r/wow/comments/5owo8q/wei_wang_is_leaving_blizzard_his_work_was_reallyScott Mercer leaves Blizzardgameworldobserver.com/2023/06/19/scott-mercer-leaves-blizzard-26-years-wow-overwatchTim Morten and Tim Campbell leave Blizzardforbes.com/sites/hnewman/2021/03/24/ex-blizzard-leaders-raise-97-million-to-create-new-real-time-strategy-gamefrostgiant.com/#aboutStormgate gameplaystormgate.comSenior Blizzard staff celebrate 25 years at the companyblizzpro.com/2016/11/05/25-years-blizzardActivision-Blizzard subsidiariesinvestopedia.com/5-companies-owned-by-atvi-5093046Activision-Blizzard earnings call transcriptseekingalpha.com/article/104341-activision-blizzard-f2q09-qtr-end-9-30-08-earnings-call-transcriptBobby Kotick strategyarstechnica.com/gaming/2008/11/activision-if-we-cant-run-a-game-into-the-ground-we-dont-want-itActivision-Blizzard as 5th largest company in gamingalltopeverything.com/top-10-biggest-video-game-companiesBobby Kotick Wants to Take the Fun Out of Making Gamesescapistmagazine.com/bobby-kotick-wants-to-take-the-fun-out-of-making-gamesBobby Kotick leaves Blizzardtheverge.com/2023/10/13/23915559/activision-blizzard-ceo-steps-down-kotick-microsoftSteve Jobs 1995 interviewyoutu.be/P4VBqTViEx4?si=0Q2p5Q_uJhAo_K19Ben Brode videoyoutube.com/watch?v=p45znaiYfhsJeff Kaplan memeyoutube.com/watch?v=-4aeV-29Hd8&t=13s&ab_channel=dinoflaskMicrosoft Layoffs @YongYea youtube.com/watch?v=Io4TPL4g_T8&t=55s&ab_channel=YongYeaBen Brode leaves Blizzard @wowhobbs youtube.com/watch?v=k_pyZWsfSmg&t=6s&pp=ygUdd293IGJlbiBicm9kZSBsZWF2ZXMgYmxpenphcmQ%3D
The Decline of Esports is Over Going Indie 2024-03-01 | We interviewed the CEO of Team Liquid and other industry experts to dive deep into Esports. In just a few decades, they swept the globe, but recently the hype train is gone and now all we hear in the media is esports is dying. But what's actually going on behind the scenes?🟥 Grow your indie studio and support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksTeamLiquidtl.netteamliquid.com"Why is StarCraft Popular in Korea?"http://askakorean.blogspot.com/2010/02/why-is-starcraft-popular-in-korea.html?m=1Esports historydigiday.com/marketing/how-esports-grew-up-an-oral-historyKorea and Esportsglobal-imi.com/blog/game-rise-esports"A Brief History of Starcraft"tl.net/blogs/525627-a-brief-history-of-starcraft-part-1"KeSPA–GOMTV/e-Sports Federation dispute"liquipedia.net/starcraft2/KeSPA%E2%80%93GOMTV/e-Sports_Federation_dispute"Major League Gaming acquired by Activision in $46 million buyout"arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/01/report-major-league-gaming-shuttered-after-31-million-activision-buyout"Blizzard to create professional Overwatch League"espn.com/esports/story/_/id/17968297/blizzard-announces-professional-overwatch-league"Riot Games moves to establish League of Legends as a lasting esport"venturebeat.com/esports/riot-games-moves-to-establish-league-of-legends-as-a-lasting-esport"Esports Leagues Set To Level Up With Permanent Franchises"forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2017/10/03/esports-leagues-grow-up-with-permanent-franchises/?sh=4e8d70a821d6"How Overwatch League Re-writes The Rules Of Esports"gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/01/26/how-overwatch-league-re-writes-the-rules-of-esports.aspx"Why NBA Franchise Values Are Skyrocketing"businessinsider.com/why-nba-franchise-values-are-skyorcketing-2014-6"The NBA’s Business Model"investopedia.com/articles/investing/070715/nbas-business-model.asp"Teams Liquid and Curse Announce Surprise Merger"redbull.com/us-en/teams-liquid-and-curse-announce-surprise-merger"TSM and FTX Sign $210 Million Naming Rights Partnership, Largest in Esports History"prnewswire.com/news-releases/tsm-and-ftx-sign-210-million-naming-rights-partnership-largest-in-esports-history-301305740.html"FaZe Clan Inc. [FAZE] Rings the Nasdaq Opening Bell"facebook.com/Nasdaq/videos/faze-clan-inc-faze-rings-the-nasdaq-opening-bell/1668922053481405"eSports audience size worldwide from 2020 to 2025, by type of viewers"statista.com/statistics/490480/global-esports-audience-size-viewer-typeEsports revenue per viewerbarrymoltz.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/03785-US-Connects-eSports-Graph01_Revenue_per_viewer.jpg"Valorant Champions Skin Bundle Generates $40M"esportsadvocate.net/2023/08/valorant-champions-bundle-40mDevin Nash @devinnash 2023: The Year Competitive Games Died. (Video Essay)youtube.com/watch?v=xv6ED_h2a6k&pp=ygUPZXNwb3J0cyBpcyBkZWFkHow StarCraft Changed An Entire Countryyoutube.com/watch?v=XdlSvr_4FXI&ab_channel=IGNJimmy Kimmel makes fun of YouTubersyoutube.com/watch?v=Ji9KmXwrA5YThe media learning of eSportsyoutube.com/watch?v=BMZ2QFLrLvk&ab_channel=TramahEsports on TheStreetyoutube.com/watch?v=w0QvtzmHr7k&ab_channel=TheStreetPlup with the greatest read over Sparg0 at Coinboxyoutube.com/watch?v=QHTic-JQang&ab_channel=ScreenKOTeamLiquid and Coinbaseyoutube.com/watch?v=KIJkRv6HM6M&ab_channel=TeamLiquidCS2%7CCounterStrike"FaZe Clan Goes Public"youtube.com/watch?v=EZXmIdXZNBg&ab_channel=FaZeClanFTX Collapsed…Here’s Why @Coffeezilla youtube.com/watch?v=l3HfrRjWilQ&list=PL4qw3AkxFDSMxJRioymD9lFZu7JMdPWOU&index=6&ab_channel=CoffeezillaThe Esports Industry is Dying. Can We Save It?youtube.com/watch?v=fqgm2iZLPQw&t=1792s&ab_channel=DevinNashLudwig partners with MoistCr1TiKal as co-owner of Moist Esportsyoutube.com/watch?v=JzBDKY0Yz9M&ab_channel=PlayersCollective
How Hollow Knight Became The Face of Indie Games Going Indie 2024-01-27 | 🕹 Get a browser that’s literally better at everything: operagx.gg/GoingIndie2 Sponsored by Opera GX!Since its release, Hollow Knight has become the face of Iindie games. But it didn’t begin like this. When the developers made the first prototype, people hated him. It took years before the Knight became what it is today, and it only happened because the devs saw something that others didn’t.🟥 Grow your indie studio and support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYTHuge thanks to Rob for helping out with this videotwitter.com/primehylian?lang=en📃 Research LinksHungry Knight gets poor reviewsweb.archive.org/web/20150211001500/http://georgelazenby.newgrounds.comHollow Knight on Steamstore.steampowered.com/app/367520/Hollow_KnightHollow Knight Abilitiesthegamer.com/hollow-knight-guide-collecting-all-abilitiesHollow Knight price historysteampricehistory.com/app/367520Samus Returns Salesvgchartz.com/game/182673/metroid-samus-returns/salesSamus Returns price historypsprices.com/region-gb/game/1756255/metroid-samus-returnsMetroid Game Salesvgsales.fandom.com/wiki/MetroidHollow Knight Saleshttps://www.kotaku.com.au/2019/02/hollow-knight-has-sold-over-2-8-million-copies/Kickstarterkickstarter.com/projects/11662585/hollow-knightThe Making of Hollow Knightgameinformer.com/2018/10/16/the-making-of-hollow-knightLudum Dareludumdare.comLD Jam #29web.archive.org/web/20140424060031/http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/2014/04/19/ludum-dare-29-theme-voting-beginsNintendo Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2008nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2008/080425e.pdfDev Video Interviewsyoutu.be/NlAQBklYms0?si=x-eNVzQWsUU3Q6vuyoutu.be/A4USnK1Dmlk?si=E3NNiD8aH5GqPtwIGATES OF HALLOWNEST [Hollow Knight Animation] @CybeR_ youtube.com/watch?v=xZOzVq7X-b8&ab_channel=CybeRFans reacting to Metroid Prime 4 Traileryoutu.be/2O0HsmmibbQ?si=fZexnrEFBYX8mAix
Why Consoles Are Going Extinct Going Indie 2024-01-13 | Get 4 months extra on a 2 year plan here: nordvpn.com/goingindie. It's risk free with Nord's 30 day money-back guarantee!Since the creation of video games, no piece of hardware has been more important than the console. But with the console market in decline in recent years, what comes next? 🟥 Grow your indie studio and support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksPS2 consoles used for weaponspcmag.com/news/20-years-later-how-concerns-about-weaponized-consoles-almost-sunk-the-ps2latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-apr-17-fi-20482-story.html?utm_source=reddit.comGamecraft episode 6 - Console Castlesgamecraftpod.com/blog/consolesVideo game crash of 1983en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_crash_of_1983Epic Games turned on cross playign.com/articles/2017/09/18/fortnite-accidentally-featured-ps4-xbox-one-cross-platform-play-this-weekendKodak lost market sharelinkedin.com/pulse/from-90-market-share-7-olga-melnykBlockbuster Could Have Bought Netflix for $50 Million, but the CEO Thought It Was a Jokeinc.com/minda-zetlin/netflix-blockbuster-meeting-marc-randolph-reed-hastings-john-antioco.htmlSony won't budge on Microsoft-Activision merger objectiontheregister.com/2023/03/09/sony_microsoft_activisionXbox leaktheverge.com/2023/9/19/23880165/xbox-leak-ftc-documents-new-xbox-series-x-controller-next-genKFC consolelanding.coolermaster.com/kfconsoleNvidia Shieldnvidia.com/en-us/shieldChina officially ends ban on video game consolestheverge.com/2015/7/25/9039995/china-ends-ban-on-video-game-consolesChina gaming market per platformupload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/01/China_video_game_market_per_platform_2015.pngTwenty countries with the largest population in mid 2023statista.com/statistics/262879/countries-with-the-largest-populationMarket size of gaming in South Koreaglobaldata.com/Uploads/Statistics/3ce0a497-bef4-4668-a88b-42feb4115608.pngPlayStation 2 - Did You Know Gaming? Feat. Caddicarus @DidYouKnowGamin youtube.com/watch?v=3HuUa4Lnw9I&t=196s&ab_channel=DidYouKnowGamingIntellivision commercialsyoutube.com/watch?v=HPUMfUvRAOE&ab_channel=TheRetroByte The First Console War - Atari vs Intellivision (1981) - Video Game Years History @PatTheNESpunk youtube.com/watch?v=E7QOpdK7OWE&ab_channel=PattheNESPunkSega Genesis commercials @gamesyouloved youtube.com/watch?v=65E53rNC1io&ab_channel=gamesyoulovedConsole Wars - NINTENDO vs SEGA @Flashgitz youtube.com/watch?v=tBdeKWl0E5g&t=49s&ab_channel=FlashgitzCrash Bandicoot Commercial at Nintendoyoutube.com/watch?v=mTi5EaocGaY&ab_channel=NJohnsonAV112001 - Xbox Console Reveal with The Rock and Bill Gates @NeoGamer youtube.com/watch?v=Lu7o3exy00Q&ab_channel=NeoGamer-TheVideoGameArchiveMicrosoft's Embarrassing Xbox One Reveal 2013youtube.com/watch?v=LrvE3B5Rz6A&ab_channel=vinesauce @vinesauce Phil Spencer interview @KindaFunnyGames youtube.com/watch?v=yKwfEQ1eEyM&t=2240s&ab_channel=KindaFunnyGames
How Undertale Escaped Failure Going Indie 2023-12-22 | Undertale is an anomaly. It went from 0 recognition, to one of the biggest games in the world overnight. After researching the games history, I think the reason Undertale succeeded is the same reason it almost failed.🟥 Grow your indie studio and support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksToby Fox on Twittertwitter.com/tobyfox?lang=enToby's EarthBound Halloween hacktobyfox.fandom.com/wiki/EarthBound_Halloween_HackEarly sketchesgameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2017/01/09/toby-fox-shares-college-notebook-filled-early-concept-art-and-ideas-that-would-eventually-become-undertale.aspxUndertale Kickstarterkickstarter.com/projects/1002143342/undertale5 years of Undertale - NPRnpr.org/2020/10/17/924581553/make-love-not-war-five-years-of-undertaleWhat if your enemy doesn't want to fight you?boingboing.net/2015/09/24/undertale-game.htmlThatGuyGlenn Undertale documentaryyoutube.com/watch?v=NIIx3gmLdpA
Overwatch Shouldnt Be Dying Going Indie 2023-12-14 | Overwatch 2 fixed many issues that plagued the original. Yet players with 1000s of hours in the game are leaving. Despite being a great game with millions of dollars behind it, Blizzard is killing their most popular franchise. So what went wrong? 🎮 Faster Than Lightstore.steampowered.com/app/212680/FTL_Faster_Than_Light🟥 Grow your indie studio and support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYTHuge thanks to Rob for helping out with this videotwitter.com/primehylian?lang=en📃 Research LinksEcho Artdeviantart.com/vindicutie/galleryMetacritic Overwatchmetacritic.com/game/overwatch-2Overwatch GOTYwired.co.uk/article/overwatch-wins-big-at-the-game-awardsForum post about game balancingus.forums.blizzard.com/en/overwatch/t/why-is-blizzard-so-bad-at-balancing/707923/1GOATS meta explained, Polygonpolygon.com/2019/2/25/18239845/overwatch-goats-meta-triple-tank-explainerBrigitte nerfsreddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/is0b4x/all_of_brigittes_nerfs_since_release_in_orderBlizzard introduces Role Queueoverwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/23060961Blizzard wanting to build an Overwatch universeplaystationlifestyle.net/2020/01/12/overwatch-2-pve-story-experienceCharacter release orderattackofthefanboy.com/guides/overwatch-characters-release-orderOverwatch 2 roadmap updatedestructoid.com/overwatch-2-shared-its-seasonal-roadmap-and-battle-pass-planF2P presentation by Mitch Laskyslideshare.net/bizpunk/gdc-2012-the-rise-of-freetoplay-core-gamingReddit skin debatereddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/y1ysmf/the_skins_are_too_expensive_for_meOW2 hero unlock guiderivalry.com/news/overwatch-2-all-heroes-unlock-guideDiablo Immortal makes more than $1M per dayvideogameschronicle.com/news/diablo-immortal-is-making-more-than-1-million-per-day-despite-criticism95% of purchases are emotionalinc.com/logan-chierotti/harvard-professor-says-95-of-purchasing-decisions-are-subconscious.htmlTF2 character trailersyoutube.com/watch?v=l62OY19rZ7kCrowd booing GOATS metayoutube.com/watch?v=iqyfHCFv8lUBlizzCon 2019youtube.com/live/DDdKaMEii4w?si=RqCsqliudATPJJ83OW2 traileryoutu.be/dZl1yGUetjI?si=jt7hXWk2fMRCF0BkOW2 crowd reactionyoutu.be/qtJAvyVbh3k?si=vtk4ymw9ts0WPoiw
Why Valve Doesnt Make New Games Anymore Going Indie 2023-12-07 | Valve is responsible for some of the most iconic games in gaming history. So where’s Half-Life 3? It doesn’t make sense. But when you take a look at Valve’s history, it all becomes clear. And there’s still hope we might get the game we’ve been waiting a decade for.🟥 Help fund the future of gamingpatreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join our Discord to vote for the next indie game shoutoutdiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksValve statisticsusesignhouse.com/blog/valve-statsGames released on Steamstatista.com/statistics/552623/number-games-released-steamGabe Newell on Bloombergbloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/gabe-newell/?embedded-checkout=trueGabe Interviewsyoutube.com/watch?v=9kO6Dj2XNfYyoutube.com/watch?v=I0zXkwLs_loDaily Half-Life 3 Update: Day 1950youtube.com/watch?v=hWixE7SWNe8IGN - Why Valve Never Made Half-Life 2: Episode 3youtube.com/watch?v=BXDC3JRnIXI
League of Legends Should Be Dead By Now Going Indie 2023-11-19 | Why is League of Legends so dominant? This titan came out almost 15 years ago, and it still has more viewers and players globally than almost any other. Well, Riot knew something the competition didn't.🎮 Check out Super Auto Petsteamwoodgames.comHuge thanks to Rob for helping out with this videotwitter.com/primehylian?lang=en🟥 Help fund the future of gamingpatreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join our Discord to vote for the next indie game shoutoutdiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksWashington Post articlewashingtonpost.com/video-games/2019/10/27/league-legends-is-now-years-old-this-is-story-its-birthGamecraft episode 1gamecraftpod.com/blog/steal-this-gameHoN goes free to playpcgamer.com/heroes-of-newerth-goes-free-to-playLeague player countriftfeed.gg/more/player-count-league-of-legendsGame Informer on HoNgameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/07/29/heroes-of-newerth-goes-free-to-play.aspxFirst League tournamentesportsearnings.com/tournaments/2673-dreamhack-summer-2011-lol-world-championshipLoss leadership strategyinvestopedia.com/terms/l/lossleader.aspLeague of Legends Esports Still Makes No Profithttps://80.lv/articles/league-of-legends-esports-still-makes-no-profit/OWL shuts downplaystationlifestyle.net/2023/10/04/blizzard-shutting-down-overwatch-league-end-of-the-2023-seasonViral LoL Worlds songsesports.net/wiki/guides/lol-worlds-songsLeague of Legends on Spotifyopen.spotify.com/artist/47mIJdHORyRerp4os813jDHoN Reddit postreddit.com/r/HeroesofNewerth/comments/2osa3j/why_do_you_think_lol_is_more_successful_than_honData Informed Decisions with the Champions of League of Legendsyoutube.com/watch?v=iqk0I8tO5AITyler1 compilationyoutube.com/watch?v=uZNRKjZ2RTk
Why Pokémon Doesn’t Care If Their Games Are Bad Going Indie 2023-11-11 | How did Pokémon, the most successful media franchise in the world, go from making greatness, to making Scarlet and Violet? The creators know what’s happening. They know the games aren’t great. They just don’t care anymore. The Pokémon games are no longer the focus of the companies behind the brand.🟥 Grow your indie studio and support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🕹 Check out Hell Throne on Steam!store.steampowered.com/app/2452650/Hell_Throne🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksRevenue of selected media franchises worldwide as of August 2021statista.com/statistics/1257650/media-franchises-revenuePokémon Yellow salesgamerant.com/the-highest-selling-pokemon-games-ranked/#pokemon-firered-amp-leafgreen-12-00-millionHistory of the Pokémon companycorporate.pokemon.co.jp/en/aboutus/historyMiyamoto on Starfoxpurenintendo.com/miyamoto-talks-why-star-fox-never-landed-on-the-wiiThe 50 Biggest Video Game Franchises by Total Revenuevisualcapitalist.com/50-biggest-video-game-franchises-revenueThis 1957 drawing reveals the brilliant strategy behind Disney's lasting success - Business Insiderbusinessinsider.com/1957-drawing-walt-disney-brilliant-strategy-2015-7@Smallant shortyoutube.com/shorts/8H0c4Z8Knb0Jeff Bezos on Pokémonyoutu.be/5zTxwnzyHQI?si=jWsjn39tL7oHKzCV
Why Physical Games Are Going Extinct Going Indie 2023-10-29 | 🕹 Get a browser that’s literally better at everything: operagx.gg/GoingIndie Sponsored by Opera GX!In just a decade, video games have shifted from being things you own, to software you rent. Will subscription services finally eliminate game ownership?🟥 Grow your indie studio and meet other game devs!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksWorld Economic Forum: By 2030, "You will own nothing. And you'll be happy!"youtube.com/watch?v=omAk1gMyw7Eweb.archive.org/web/20161125144156/weforum.org/agenda/2016/11/8-predictions-for-the-world-in-2030Gamefly commercialyoutube.com/watch?v=httjloeB150Unity changes UpperEchelonyoutube.com/watch?v=ZOCTSp_U-KIUbisoft Respond To Backlash, Insist They Don't Delete Players' Games On Inactive Accountsyoutube.com/watch?v=l4arhEV1suAGame Pass review from @MajorBen youtube.com/watch?v=s5lEDT17Rj8Games as a Service: What does it mean for indies?mcvuk.com/development-news/games-as-a-service-what-does-it-mean-for-indiesMercedes-Benz earned $US1 billion from in-car subscription services last yearhttps://www.drive.com.au/news/mercedes-benz-subscription-services-revenue/Automakers Turn to Subscription Planscapitalone.com/cars/learn/finding-the-right-car/automakers-turn-to-subscription-plans/1864Sega channelsegaretro.org/Sega_ChannelSatellaviewen.wikipedia.org/wiki/SatellaviewGameline for Atariataricompendium.com/archives/articles/gameline/gameline.htmlHistory of cable TVseatup.com/blog/history-of-cableSteam Subscriber Agreementstore.steampowered.com/subscriber_agreementUnity promised no royaltieshttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/theres-no-royalties-no-f-ing-around-riccitielloLeaked Xbox hardwarewired.com/story/ftc-microsoft-leaks-xboxAmazon adding ads to Prime Video in 2024 unless you pay $2.99 extraarstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/09/amazon-jacks-up-price-of-ad-free-prime-video-by-2-99-starting-in-2024Cult of the Lamb devs threaten to delete their gametwitter.com/cultofthelamb/status/1701715971663425897
How Counter Strike Became Unkillable Going Indie 2023-10-19 | CS:GO recently hit 1.8 million concurrent players. That’s the highest player-base Counter Strike has ever seen and it came out in 2012. But it’s no accident that Counter Strike is thriving. Valve knew exactly what they were doing, and it all started with Half Life.🎮 Tanks, But No Tanksstore.steampowered.com/app/1631630/Tanks_But_No_Tanks🟥 Grow your indie studio and support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksBuilding the Content that Drives the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Economy | Bronwen Grimesyoutube.com/watch?v=gd_QeY9uATADay in the Life of a Japanese Game Programmer | PaolofromTokyoyoutube.com/watch?v=e_TxH59MclAAK-47 evolutionyoutube.com/watch?v=1NXp2o6RVQIColdzera's aceyoutube.com/watch?v=mS7YXuCUxxETarik Ragesyoutube.com/watch?v=AuxIeROQNqMThe Act Man Xbox 360 Chat youtube.com/watch?v=D4B5lYCXds0Churning butter clipyoutube.com/watch?v=wQ4ug1gvIOMCS2 traileryoutube.com/watch?v=nSE38xjMLqEohnepixel unboxing clipsyoutube.com/@ohnepixelraw/featuredCS Steam chartsteamcharts.com/app/730Valve explains how CS:GO became the second most-played game on Steampcgamer.com/valve-explains-how-csgo-became-the-second-most-played-game-on-steamHow $400 virtual knives saved Counter-Strikepcgamer.com/how-400-virtual-knives-saved-counter-strikeHow do Counter-Strike: Global Offensive skins work?polygon.com/2016/7/11/12129136/counter-strike-global-offensive-cs-go-skins-explainere
Why Modern Games Take FOREVER To Make Going Indie 2023-09-11 | It has taken Bethesda the same amount of time to make Starfield as it did to make Oblivion, Fallout 3, and Skyrim — combined. So what happened? Why does it take so long? Where’s all the games?🟥 Grow your indie studio and support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/MBZRYGVKpSHuge thanks to Rob for helping out with this videotwitter.com/primehylian?lang=en🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksRockstar game releasesgiantbomb.com/rockstar-games/3010-1194/publishedGaming growing faster than any other entertainmentpbs.twimg.com/media/EAVD8UUWsAIUFOu.jpgPC Gamer Starfieldpcgamer.com/starfield-guideFallout game sizethegamer.com/every-fallout-map-sizeStarfield IGN interview with Todd Howardyoutube.com/watch?v=0Gs22Sn2VMUSkyrim challenge from DougDougyoutube.com/watch?v=vRR4fExHPEs
How This Indie Game BEAT Battlefield Going Indie 2023-09-07 | With no money, no marketing, and no experience, the Battlebit devs have somehow used their self proclaimed stupidity to beat the 32 billion dollar behemoth EA at their own game. So how did they do it?🟥 Watch the full interview with TheLiquidHorse on Patreonpatreon.com/posts/interview-with-87598113🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksEA market capmacrotrends.net/stocks/charts/EA/electronic-arts/net-worthBattlebit Remasteredstore.steampowered.com/app/671860/BattleBit_RemasteredFrostbite Engine wikien.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frostbite_(game_engine)EA acknowledges Battlefield 2042 failure with Town Hall post-mortemxfire.com/ea-acknowledges-battlefield-2042-failure-post-motemDICE employees leave to Embark Studioshttps://www.di.se/digital/ea-stjarnan-patrick-soderlund-startar-ny-speljatte-i-stockholm/Quote from EA CEO Andrew Wilsonvg247.com/battlefield-2042-ea-dice-fixing-broken-battlefield-games-bringing-back-playersDICE employees leaving, and other BF2042 development issuesyoutube.com/watch?v=2MKtgP7cHEkThe development journey of Battlebityoutube.com/watch?v=F-UrzEYKCeMBF1 traileryoutube.com/watch?v=c7nRTF2SowQBF2042 beta bugsyoutube.com/watch?v=C6feqA2YkGU
Why Unfinished Games Keep Making Millions Going Indie 2023-08-24 | Almost everything AAA you see now a days is buggy and unplayable. But why is this, and how do they keep making money?🟥 Grow your indie studio and support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/MBZRYGVKpSHuge thanks to Rob for helping out with this videotwitter.com/primehylian?lang=en🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksOverwatch 2 cancels PvEvideogames.si.com/news/overwatch-2-pve-campaign-scrappedFirst ever console internet game updateguinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/first-console-game-to-receive-a-downloadable-patchHalo Infinite Steam chartssteamcharts.com/app/1240440#AllFIFA Ultimate Team Has Made EA Over $6 Billion Dollars Since 2015screenrant.com/fifa-ultimate-team-ea-total-revenue-6-billionBusiness Insider on Anthem crunchbusinessinsider.com/anthem-bioware-crunch-working-conditions-report-2019-4#anthem-was-a-very-different-game-in-the-early-stages-of-development-but-technical-difficulties-reportedly-changed-the-course-of-the-project-1Halo Infinite x Monster Energygamerant.com/halo-infinite-monster-energy-weaponsEA spouse storyea-spouse.livejournal.com/274.htmlproquest.com/docview/219603544massivelyop.com/2019/11/11/ea-spouse-was-15-years-ago-and-not-much-has-really-changed-in-developmentCommunication channelsi0.wp.com/getflowdotcom.wpcomstaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/team-size-10.jpg?w=750&ssl=1Jeff Bezos and the 2 pizza ruleyoutube.com/watch?v=RGkmkJqugBAGDC talk on Crunchyoutube.com/watch?v=Sb2U_9IGgc0
How this iconic soundtrack came to life Going Indie 2023-08-14 | 🟥 Grow your indie studio and support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/azW3CUwShn🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT
The True Story Behind Undertale Going Indie 2023-07-22 | This is how Toby Fox created Undertale!🟥 Grow your indie studio and support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/azW3CUwShn🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT
The AI Revolution Taking Over Videogames Going Indie 2023-07-19 | This video explores how AI may affect how we play games. Will cheating be abolished, or impossible to detect? Will enemies learn from your attacks? Will singleplayer games make a comeback?🟥 Grow your indie studio and help fund indie games!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksRotary phone clipyoutube.com/watch?v=XkuirEweZvMMaradonnas Hand of Godyoutube.com/watch?v=Vq0P03i4L-wPixar chess clipyoutu.be/9IYRC7g2ICgAct Man clipyoutu.be/0SyaqwRJ0HIOpenAI DOTA botyoutube.com/watch?v=tfb6aEUMC04Captcha skit by Nathan Doanyoutube.com/watch?v=ru6fi4O4lp4Ball tracking technologywfaa.com/article/sports/soccer/world-cup/2022-fifa-world-cup-ball-tracker-semi-automated-offside-technology/287-c9aef7c5-77a0-4ca4-a70b-776e3e5f9fb7Chess cheating scandalamp.tmz.com/2022/10/06/chess-grandmaster-hans-niemann-butt-scan-accuse-cheat-us-championshipHistory of chessmasterclass.com/articles/chess-101-who-invented-chess-learn-about-the-history-of-chess-and-3-memorable-chess-gamesVarious AI articleshttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-potential-and-perils-of-generative-aineurips2019creativity.github.io/doc/Anurag_Sarkar_NeurIPS_MLCD_2019.pdfattentionecono.me/creative-artificial-intelligence-painting-and-video-games-52f139a88e5dforbes.com/sites/davidprosser/2023/04/13/why-creativeai-believes-generative-ai-is-the-future-of-gaming-ads/?sh=7ccda16a2974gamedesigning.org/gaming/ai-in-gamingtechaeris.com/2021/04/17/impact-ai-gaming-industryjohnnyholland.org/2022/08/the-pros-and-cons-of-ai-being-used-in-gaming-development/#ralteredgamer.com/pc-gaming/61416-the-pros-and-cons-of-artificial-intelligence-in-gamesturing.com/kb/what-impact-does-ai-have-on-gaminghttps://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2017/ai-video-games-toward-intelligent-game/zmescience.com/science/ai-video-games-industry-impact-9246246246en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_intelligence_in_video_gamesgdgtme.com/features/ai-in-gaming-taking-video-games-to-the-next-levelforbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/09/26/artificial-intelligences-transformative-effect-on-the-gaming-industry/?sh=54d52b7b345cjavatpoint.com/artificial-intelligence-in-gaming-industryitmedialaw.com/en/game-development-risks-from-code-and-asset-production-using-aizdnet.com/article/ethics-of-ai-the-benefits-and-risks-of-artificial-intelligencenews.microsoft.com/source/features/digital-transformation/u-s-army-to-use-hololens-technology-in-high-tech-headsets-for-soldierswired.com/story/machine-learning-ai-game-development-bosses-enemies
The True Story Behind Hollow Knight Going Indie 2023-07-17 | This is how the creators of Hollow Knight made the legendary indie game!🟥 Grow your indie studio and support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/azW3CUwShn🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT
The True Story Behind Terraria Going Indie 2023-07-12 | How Terraria came to be...🟥 Grow your indie studio and support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/azW3CUwShn🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT
The True Story Behind Among Us Going Indie 2023-07-06 | 🟥 Grow your indie studio and support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/azW3CUwShn🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT
How Minecraft Became Unkillable Going Indie 2023-06-25 | It feels like Minecraft will never die. I mean, how can it? The art style is timeless and the game has a little something for everyone. But there were moments in Minecraft’s history when the game seemed doomed to fail, and with another Minecraft like game currently gaining traction, it might be finally time that Minecraft, the king of video games finally falls.🟥 Grow your indie studio and support the channel!patreon.com/GoingIndieHuge thanks to Rob for helping out with this videotwitter.com/primehylian?lang=en🔵 Join the Going Indie Discord!discord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twitter!twitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksMinecraft player countactiveplayer.io/minecraftMinecraft Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/MinecraftMinecraft on Google Trendstrends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=minecraft&hl=enStolen bedrock modsreddit.com/r/feedthebeast/comments/hffein/stolen_mods_on_bedrockHytale's websitehytale.comHytale Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/HytaleMinecraft update with player reportinggameshub.com/news/news/minecraft-update-featuring-new-reporting-system-totalitarian-players-say-25885Is Minecraft a dead game?fictionhorizon.com/is-minecraft-a-dead-game-is-it-worth-playingMinecraft update historyminecraft-timeline.github.ioMinecraft hits 1 trillion views on YouTubeyoutube.com/trends/articles/minecraft-trillionMinecraft account migrationminecraft.net/en-us/article/last-call-voluntarily-migrate-java-accounts#:~:text=Starting%20March%2010%2C%202022%2C%20you,improved%20security%20and%20player%20safetyMinecraft Legends poor reviewsstore.steampowered.com/app/1928870/Minecraft_Legends/#app_reviews_hashWill Microsoft delete Java? youtube.com/watch?v=veoGfgQ2ZEgBad game performanceyoutube.com/watch?v=QhRRft5hqZs
The REAL Reason Virtual Reality Keeps Failing Going Indie 2023-06-10 | For almost 100 years, people have dreamed about living in a virtual world. Apple's new Vision Pro is the latest big step towards that. But despite billions invested and the promise of transforming our lives, VR and the Metaverse still struggle to find their footing. So will we ever experience a true virtual world?🔵 Join the Going Indie Discorddiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow our Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksNintendo Virtual Boyyoutube.com/watch?v=1Cu_9YPLuFkThe decline of VRyoutube.com/watch?v=79IDoH79SXEVR failyoutube.com/watch?v=YOpeOkel73gApple's WWDC 2023 Vision Pro presentationyoutube.com/watch?v=GYkq9Rgoj8E&t=4969&ab_channel=AppleSam Altman presentationyoutube.com/watch?v=0lJKucu6HJcApple releases the Vision Pro headsetapple.com/apple-vision-provariety.com/2023/digital/news/zuckerberg-comments-apple-vision-pro-headset-no-magical-solutions-1235637823engadget.com/apples-pitch-for-the-vision-pro-couldnt-be-more-different-than-the-meta-quest-120001109.htmlOculus outsells the Xboxandroidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/quest-2-units-sold-spring-202210% of VR users play monthlyreddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/11uqacz/despite_20_million_quest_headsets_sold_metaPokémonGo player countdexerto.com/pokemon/how-many-people-play-pokemon-go-pokemon-go-player-count-2132719League of Legends player countactiveplayer.io/league-of-legendsApple Glass rumorsmacrumors.com/2021/12/01/apple-planning-to-replace-the-iphone-in-10-yearstomsguide.com/news/apple-glassesSmart phone adoption curvestatista.com/statistics/201183/forecast-of-smartphone-penetration-in-the-usApple VR headset rumorscnet.com/tech/computing/apple-ar-vr-headset-rumors-2023VR retetion strugglesroadtovr.com/quest-sales-20-million-retention-struggles
The True Story Behind Hades Going Indie 2023-06-02 | 🔵 Join the Going Indie Discorddiscord.gg/azW3CUwShn🐦 Follow our Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research Links
The True Story Behind Subnautica Going Indie 2023-05-24 | 🔵 Join the Going Indie Discorddiscord.gg/azW3CUwShn🐦 Follow our Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research Links
AI Just Changed The Video Game Industry Forever… Going Indie 2023-05-06 | AI is enabling anyone to create games of their own without any experience. What does this mean for the future of game development?🔵 Join the Going Indie Discorddiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow our Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksAI Newsyoutube.com/watch?v=1Y_35_BhJ6QJoe Rogan talks AI in Ex Machinayoutube.com/watch?v=UM2wlDBs-AE&ab_channel=Vreensi"Tangled" clipyoutube.com/watch?v=vJBC_yySmUU&ab_channel=LarissaBethMost expensive video game everprestigeonline.com/th/lifestyle/gadgets/most-expensive-video-games-ever-madeThe Law of Accelerating Returnskurzweilai.net/the-law-of-accelerating-returnsRed Dead IIen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Dead_Redemption_2#:~:text=The%20game's%20development%20lasted%20over,large%20team%20to%20facilitate%20developmentCNN Bing chat botcnn.com/videos/business/2023/02/17/bing-chatgpt-chatbot-artificial-intelligence-ctn-vpx-new.cnnStanford Alpaca modelhttps://crfm.stanford.edu/2023/03/13/alpaca.htmlWILL GENERATIVE AI REPLACE GAME DEVELOPERS?keengamer.com/articles/features/opinion-pieces/will-generative-ai-replace-game-developers/#:~:text=Eventually%20AI%20will%20be%20able,only%20continue%20to%20get%20better.
How Free Games Trick You Into Spending Money Going Indie 2023-04-11 | You already know that modern games want to empty your wallet more than they want you to have fun. But why are these monetization tactics becoming more and more popular? The answer is more complicated than you think…🟥 Help fund the future of gamingpatreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join the Going Indie Discorddiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow me on Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksBook - Masters of Doom: How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Cultureamzn.to/402U9ff“Let’s Go Whaling” talkyoutube.com/watch?v=xNjI03CGkb4Origins of Farmvillehttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/mass-market-mystery-boxes-and-metric-driven-design-the-legacy-of-farmvilleGamecraft podcast on the rise of free-to-playgamecraftpod.com/blog/steal-this-gameLootboxesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loot_box#:~:text=TheGDC talk of F2P designgdcvault.com/play/1019671/Where-the-Whales-Live-The
The True Story Behind Pokémon Red/Blue Going Indie 2023-03-29 | 🔵 Join the Going Indie Discorddiscord.gg/azW3CUwShn🐦 Follow our Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYT
The True Story Behind Pikmin Going Indie 2023-03-26 | 🔵 Join the Going Indie Discorddiscord.gg/azW3CUwShn🐦 Follow our Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYT
The True Story Behind Cuphead Going Indie 2023-03-24 | 🔵 Join the Going Indie Discorddiscord.gg/azW3CUwShn🐦 Follow our Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYT
How Bad Games Trick You Into Buying Them Going Indie 2023-03-21 | Why do studios keep lying about their games? It’s as if they think we won’t notice when a game looks worse than the trailers and marketing. The truth is more complicated than it may seem...🔵 Join the Going Indie Discorddiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow our Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksGamers being labelled 'skeptical'integer.com/shopper_culture/how-to-connect-with-your-most-skeptical-audience-gamersthinkwithgoogle.com/marketing-strategies/video/marketing-to-gamers-on-youtube90's game trailersyoutube.com/watch?v=o_sWgRm8FXw&ab_channel=TheComicCoalitionThe original Starcraft game traileryoutube.com/watch?v=HnyzZxkxo-c&ab_channel=BlizzardEntertainmentStarcraft interviewnews.blizzard.com/en-gb/starcraft/20719767/rock-and-roll-days-of-starcraft-a-development-retrospectiveSmash 64 traileryoutube.com/watch?v=pZed8RLz-nY&ab_channel=BlockheadEntertainmentFleccas Talks interviewyoutube.com/watch?v=g2oMv93EUpY&ab_channel=FleccasTalksHow Target Figured Out A Teen Girl Was Pregnant Before Her Father Didforbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2012/02/16/how-target-figured-out-a-teen-girl-was-pregnant-before-her-father-did/?sh=6bca53cc6668Cyberpunk is CD Projekt's biggest gamegamespot.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-helped-cd-projekt-make-more-money-than-ever-before-in-a-q3/1100-6509534'Yesterday' trailer lawsuitcrowell.com/NewsEvents/AlertsNewsletters/All/Can-Movie-Trailers-Be-False-Advertisements-One-Court-Says-MaybeLanham Act explanationballardspahr.com/-/jssmedia/Main/Event-Materials/2021/False-Advertising-Litigation.pdf?rev=55f019fe92fd4c94a3645ee5e8cd6102&hash=E12212BECEC4C1333FBB464C1EE59079We’re Finally Landing by HOMEhttp://soundcloud.com/home-2001Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0http://bit.ly/RFP_CCSAlicense
How This Dead Game Came Back To Life Going Indie 2023-03-02 | Even great games don't always succeed at first. So why do games like Among Us and Vampire Survivors take off months, or sometimes even years after launch? To answer this, we'll go deep into the depths of indie games, game development, influencers, and game publishing.🔵 Join the Going Indie Discorddiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow our Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksAmong Us statspastemagazine.com/games/among-us/among-us-game-twitchsteamcharts.com/app/1794680How To Market A Game bloghowtomarketagame.com/2022/01/31/vampire-survivors-success-an-opportunity-in-the-steam-marketplaceLuca, creator of Vampire Survivorstwitter.com/poncle_softInnersloth, creator of Among Ustwitter.com/InnerslothDevs
Why Most AAA Games Have No Soul Going Indie 2023-02-11 | What happened to the AAA studios we used to love? Until Elden Ring came out, recent AAA releases were all soulless copy & pasted games. But despite being such a breath of fresh air, Elden Ring caused a mountain of controversy. Why were so many AAA developers and fans angry at Elden Ring's success? Well, it has to do with why so many AAA games lost their 'soul'. 🟥 Help fund the future of gamingpatreon.com/GoingIndie🔵 Join our Discord to vote for the next indie game shoutoutdiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Follow our Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksElden Ring Says NO To Western AAA, Devs Lose Their MINDSyoutube.com/watch?v=0LQWH2fa3vI&ab_channel=BellularNewsWhy Elden Ring's Success Makes Ubisoft Devs Madyoutube.com/watch?v=rpahBC-9kNo&ab_channel=AsmongoldTVWhat Elden Ring Is Like For Someone Who Doesn't Play Gamesyoutube.com/watch?v=WamFLD7Y2-4&ab_channel=RazbutenUbisoft Collapses! Cancels ANOTHER Game As Massive Layoffs Are Coming & Stock Totally Tanks!youtube.com/watch?v=g1e_7pBAhQ4&ab_channel=TheQuarteringHorizon: Forbidden West Was Set Up To Fail (Elden Ring Completely Overshadowed It)youtube.com/watch?v=BKNcwPLgWWw&ab_channel=LukeStephensAngry Ubisoft dev tweetstwitter.com/search?q=developers%20upset%20about%20elden%20ring&src=typed_querytwitter.com/LavenderGhast/status/1500022831249334276Putting Elden Ring's 12 million sales in contextarstechnica.com/gaming/2022/03/putting-elden-rings-12-million-sales-in-contextAssassin’s Creed developer is facing a strike after its CEO told staff it was up to them to stop its slump, writing ‘the ball is in your court’fortune.com/2023/01/18/ubisoft-strike-ceo-yves-guillemot-solidaires-informatique-union-parisSales number of Elden Ring proves Horizon Forbidden West developer wrong as the latter's sales fall by 80%sportskeeda.com/esports/sales-number-elden-ring-proves-horizon-forbidden-west-developer-wrong-latter-s-sales-fall-80‘Elden Ring’ Was The Second Best-Selling Video Game Of 2022forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2023/01/18/elden-ring-was-the-second-best-selling-video-game-of-2022/?sh=321316c68693Google's 80/20 Rulewired.com/insights/2013/08/innovate-or-die-why-googles-8020-rule-is-a-red-herring
How Fortnite Became Unkillable Going Indie 2023-01-28 | A few years ago, everyone was claiming Fortnite was dying, even though it was making billions. Why were people expecting it to die, and why hasn’t it died yet? The truth is, it cheated death multiple times.🔵 Discorddiscord.gg/MBZRYGVKpS🐦 Twittertwitter.com/GoingIndieYT📃 Research LinksTencent Pictureyoutube.com/@SimplicissimusFortnite's Kinda Dyingyoutube.com/watch?v=A3PsAUbN8N8How Fortnite has changedyoutube.com/watch?v=BeGMxH0-gcAMoney and facts about Fortnitebusinessofapps.com/data/fortnite-statisticsTencent Wikien.wikipedia.org/wiki/TencentMom raging over Fortnite skiinsyoutube.com/watch?v=fDiqlz4AncA&ab_channel=Top5GamingThe history of Fortniteyoutube.com/watch?v=nQtkmo3az3M&ab_channel=Top5Gaming
