'The Videogame Industry Does Not Exist: Why We Should Think Beyond Commercial Game Production', a very interesting sounding book by Brendan Keogh, is available for free from The MIT Press.

Get the ebook here: direct.mit.edu/books/oa-mon...

Ludum Dare really is one of the more common pathways early indie game devs follow in this industry - a free, forgiving, community-focused event that also spotlights incredible work.

If you can, support Mike to help ensure LD can run in 2025 too. We shouldn't lose this.

www.patreon.com/mikekasprzak

Years ago, I curated a small project called Meditations. It has a different game or toy, made by a different developer or creative, for every day. If you want to play a tiny playful thing every day of the year - now could be a great day to start.

meditations.games

My short (but sweet?) submission to @arcweave.bsky.social's Arcjam 2024, graciously shared by monsieur Dimopoulos.

Interactive Fiction/Card Game which, quite "on brand", is a story of people looking for other people to share stories with.

Indies, go here ASAP to add missing information to get your Steam games re-listed in Germany: partner.steamgames.com/healthcheck/...