Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join indie developers Sean Velasco and Celia Schilling for a candid behind-the-scenes look at the making of their new IP, Mina the Hollower. After six long years of development, Yacht Club Games' long-awaited follow up to Shovel Knight is finally on the horizon. They'll share their first-hand accounts of what it was like to build a new IP, launch another Kickstarter, navigate delays, and adapt in an ever-changing industry. The panel will explore what it means to stay independent, balance creative ambition with scope, manage community expectations, and keep the spark alive through years of development.
Join indie developers Sean Velasco and Celia Schilling for a candid behind-the-scenes look at the making of their new IP, Mina the Hollower. After six long years of development, Yacht Club Games' long-awaited follow up to Shovel Knight is finally on the horizon. They'll share their first-hand accounts of what it was like to build a new IP, launch another Kickstarter, navigate delays, and adapt in an ever-changing industry. The panel will explore what it means to stay independent, balance creative ambition with scope, manage community expectations, and keep the spark alive through years of development.
