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Indie Game Movement - The podcast about the business and marketing of indie games.

Andrew Pappas, Game Marketing Strategist and Consultant
Indie Game Development
Game Design
Marketing Strategies
Community Engagement
Indie Games
Game Development
Game Animation
Indie Game Academy
Game Studio Management
Video Games
Marketing Strategy
Indie Game Publishing
Branding
Playtesting
Team Dynamics
Baldur's Gate 3
Shadow Of the Colossus
Community Building
Invisible Aid
Knowledge Gates

Andrew Pappas, founder of RenGen Marketing helps take indie devs and their games to a whole new level by discussing business best practices and sharing marketing strategies and tips to better navigate the world of indie game marketing. Regardless if you're an indie dev starting out or a veteran small team, the topic discussions apply to anyone wanting to better understand the online environment an... more

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Self-publishing has never been more accessible, but it's also never been more demanding. For many developers, the real challenge isn't releasing a game without a publisher, it's knowing how to build momentum, make smart decisions with limited resourc... more

A strong idea and genuine passion aren't enough to carry a game forward. Regardless of your objective, your concept has to stand up to different forms of validation, from player response to strategic alignment. So today, we'll explore what actually m... more

Most games compete for attention but very few earn emotional ownership. Why do some worlds become places people live in, not just visit? This episode explores how immersive environments create identity, shared presence, and long-term community invest... more

Marketing can amplify a game, but it can't fix an unproven concept. Still, many developers push forward hoping things will turn around, when the smarter move may be to kill the project. In this episode, we examine why killing a game early is often a ... more

Being laid off can feel like losing momentum overnight. But for many people in the industry, it becomes the moment they reassess their direction and values. So today, we move beyond headlines and fear to explore how layoffs can create inflection poin... more

We've all heard the advice: build a following and usually, that turns into building a community. More often than not, that community defaults to a Discord server, regardless of the game or the audience it's meant to serve. The problem is, what works ... more

Market data has never been more accessible to indie developers and yet, many teams feel more constrained than confident using it. When numbers are treated as answers instead of signals, creative decision-making can start to feel mechanical rather tha... more

Many indie games struggle not because they lack quality, but because teams never get clear on who they're building for. In this episode, I join The Gaming Playbook to talk about why marketing starts at the concept stage, not at launch. We dig into em... more

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Recent Guests

Hamna Faisal
Partnerships Associate at Game Devs of Color Expo, Community Organizer at Gumbo, Women in Games New York City
Game Devs of Color Expo
Episode: Ep 440 - Building Communities That Match Your Game with Hamna Faisal
Bobby Dusk
Founder of Markan and co-founder of Edge of Dusk
Edge of Dusk
Episode: Ep 439 - Using Market Analysis Without Killing Creativity with Bobby Dusk
Ray Willmott
Founder of ReadyMix Consulting
ReadyMix Consulting
Episode: Ep 437 - Why Indie Games Are Driving the Industry with Ray Willmott
Matt Dalio
Founder and CEO of Endless Studios, focusing on educational game development.
Endless Studios
Episode: Ep 436 - Why Games Are the Best Teachers with Matt Dalio
Laure Guilbert
Studio Brand Director at Amazon Games.
Amazon Games
Episode: Ep 435 - Crafting Authentic Brands in an Overcrowded Market with Laure Guilbert
Josh Bycer
Owner and lead editor of GameWisdom, focusing on game design discussions.
GameWisdom
Episode: Ep 433 - Crafting Store Pages that Stand out with Josh Bycer
Francisca Butron
QA Solutions Advisor at Hookwiz
Hookwiz
Episode: Ep 432 - The Impact of QA on Player Experience with Francisca Butron
Oded Ben Dov
Founder and CEO of Digital Dynasty Entertainment
Digital Dynasty Entertainment
Episode: Ep 430 - Scaling the Next Generation of Game Studios with Oded Ben Dov
René Otto
Founder and Attorney at Deviant Legal
Deviant Legal
Episode: Ep 429 - Navigating Game Contracts Like a Pro with René Otto

Host

Andrew Pappas
Host of indie business and marketing discussions; founder of RenGen Marketing

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Great content

    I have picked up quite a bit of genuinely helpful information from this podcast.

    I have specific feedback that I hope will make it even better! What I’ve noticed is that Andrew asks a question, gets a nice answer from the guest, then basically reiterates the answer and why he agrees with it. This doesn’t give the guest room to keep talking, so he has to go on to the next question. A better interview tactic would be to follow up their answer with some brief recognition or appreciation, but then ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    EEZekis
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Podcast for Any and All Indie Devs

    Love this podcast and I hope to see much much more. 👍🏼👍🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xxxlljmsllxxx
    United States7 years ago
  • Killer Indie Dev Podcast

    We need more of this content. This is a fantastic podcast that dives deep into indie development and marketing. Great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xKilgannoNx
    United States7 years ago
  • A “Must Listen” for All Indie Devs

    Great show, great host, and great information. I highly recommend this show to all indie game devs looking for great support and information from a knowledgeable industry insider.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gto2552
    United States8 years ago

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Guests are well-chosen for indie devs seeking concrete tactics.
Listeners praise actionable marketing and industry insights.
Host can occasionally dominate interviews, per some feedback.
Strong value for indie developers and marketers seeking practical guidance.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#106
Hong Kong/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#145
Chile/Leisure/Video Games

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 433 - Crafting Store Pages that Stand out with Josh Bycer
Q: If there's just one key thing, what should that thing be?
The trailer should be the focus, as it's key for attracting attention and should be shared across social media.
Ep 433 - Crafting Store Pages that Stand out with Josh Bycer
Q: What are some subtle design or presentation mistakes that hurt otherwise solid games?
Common mistakes include using unreadable fonts on thumbnails, overloading trailers with text, and neglecting to present visuals and tags correctly.
Ep 436 - Why Games Are the Best Teachers with Matt Dalio
Q: What can feedback loops of prototyping and testing teach developers about responding to failure or uncertainty?
Games are seen as giant failure engines where players learn through repetition; unlike school, they foster resilience and continuous improvement due to their iterative nature.
Ep 436 - Why Games Are the Best Teachers with Matt Dalio
Q: How do you see strategy emerging when people are building games rather than following instructions?
Game development teaches individuals how to set goals, organize teams, and innovate through constant iteration and learning from failure, contrasting with traditional education.
Ep 436 - Why Games Are the Best Teachers with Matt Dalio
Q: What skills do you think game development teaches better than almost anything else?
Game development instills engagement and multidisciplinary skills, teaching not just hard skills like coding, but essential soft skills like collaboration and leadership.

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What is Indie Game Movement about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, marketer-focused series that centers on the business side of indie games, including marketing strategy, community building, legal considerations, and collaboration with partners. Episodes frequently explore balancing data with creator vision, understanding players, and turning creative ideas into sustainable studios. A standout pattern is interviews with industry practitioners—marketers, developers, and consultants—who share actionable tactics for promotion, monetization, and audience engagement, along with nuanced conversations about ethics, QA, and education in gaming. Potential listeners include indie developers, marketing professionals, and small studio teams seeking concrete steps to grow visibility and revenue without sac... more

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1. Hamna Faisal
2. Bobby Dusk
3. Ray Willmott
4. Matt Dalio
5. Laure Guilbert
6. Josh Bycer
7. Francisca Butron
8. Oded Ben Dov

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