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With so many indie games finding success through Kickstarter and other crowdfunding platforms, is this becoming the preferred path over traditional publishers? What are the pros and cons you've observed? Have you backed any game projects that surprised you (either positively or negatively)? For any developers in the community, what's your take on going straight to your audience versus seeking publisher support?
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Sports betting continues to infect more and more areas of sports, the latest entry is into the world of esports. It's been a quick few years since sites like Fandual and the others have propped their foot into the door. Now they're everywhere and sponsoring teams, broadcasters, and just about anything else that has to deal with sports. Riot GamesWhy We're Opening Betting Sponsorships in Esports & How W...The guardrails we’re putting in place to ensure competitive integrity as we open this category for esports teams
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If you could go back to when you first started creating content (or thinking about it), what's the one piece of advice you'd give yourself? Would it be technical, mindset-related, or about building community? For those just starting, what questions are you hoping someone will answer from experience?
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For me, the keys to remaining motivated and inspired is being curious, taking calculated risks, and joining a supportive community. That way, you’ll surround yourself with creative people and be inspired by creativity. Being curious also makes me focused and motivated to continue exploring no matter the situation.
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There are different ways to monetize your content in order to create diversity of income streams. Sponsorship, affiliate marketing, AdSense are just a few opportunities to make money out of your passion. You just need to be flexible and concentrate on the development of quality content. That way, you will create a loyal audience and revenue channels.
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A new indie game must work on innovative mechanics for the game, develop a community around it and be open to criticism. Marketing and networking are equally important to make the game known to players. To also become successful as a new indie game developer, you must know how to take calculated risks and be flexible because this is how you can achieve your goals and navigate the challenges in the world of game development.
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Having a good social media management strategy is very important. For me, I develop a content calendar, interact with my followers, and monitor my stats. This has helped me to establish a good online presence and find people with whom I share common views with. The trick here is consistency so I aim at posting everyday and respond to comments very quickly.
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The most exciting emerging trend is Augmented reality (AR). AR gives the developers the power to create immersive experiences by combining the real and digital worlds. No doubt that AR is also introducing new opportunities in the digital space.
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We've successfully updated the forums to the latest version of Invision Community. For the complete release notes, be sure to check out the link below. 5.0.9 - Release Notes v55.0.9This is the latest version of Invision Community.
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In a hypothetical world where you could only keep one piece of technology (computer, phone, gaming console, streaming setup, etc.), what would you choose and why? Consider not just immediate entertainment but long-term utility, sentimental value, and creative potential. Defend your choice against the inevitable "but what about..." responses.
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That moment when a game completely blew your mind - whether it was your first RPG, a puzzle that made you feel genius, or a story that left you speechless. What's that one gaming experience you'd love to relive fresh? Was it the gameplay innovation, the emotional impact, or just perfect timing in your life? Bonus points for explaining why it hit so hard and if you think it would still have the same impact today.
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Promoting your indie game is a business that must be taken very seriously. Use social media to create a community around your game and target gamers and websites that cover that game in one way or the other. That's just a few points! How do you market your indie game?
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There are so many AI tools that can turbo-charge your workflow and content. These tools can help in time saving and in generating new ideas. It also helps in automating video editing too. ChatGPT and image-generation applications are some of the other common AI-driven applications that are mostly used by people. What's your go-to AI tools?
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Whenever it comes to editing software, one can find a lot of great options. Adobe premiere and Capcut are highly used for video editing. For audio editing, the common tools are Audacity or Adobe audition. The trick is to identify a program that can accommodate you according to your needs and proficiency.
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An excellent idea may be to work with other creators and find new audiences and develop something new. Communicate well and manage expectations when working with other people. Be sensitive to others' style and ideas and be open to feedback. Teamwork may result in new opportunities, skills, as well as foster connections.
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An excellent idea may be to work with other creators and find new audiences and develop something new. Communicate well and manage expectations when working with other people. Be sensitive to others' style and ideas and be open to feedback. Teamwork may result in new opportunities, skills, as well as foster connections.
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Creating a personal brand is the most important thing for a creator. It has a lot to do with your personal style, interaction with the audience and more emphasis on your skills. To build a personal brand, ensure that what you are posting portrays your brand in terms of style and tone. Honesty is also a very important key thing.
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With handheld gaming experiencing a renaissance, where are you spending most of your gaming time? Are you team Steam Deck for that full PC library portability, sticking with the Switch for its exclusives and ease of use, or finding yourself surprisingly hooked on mobile games? Share your setup, favorite games for each platform, and why one might be winning your attention lately.
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With Kick making waves and YouTube continuing to push Shorts, the streaming landscape keeps shifting. Where are you finding the most engaged audience for your content? Have you tried multi-streaming? What platform features actually matter to you as a creator versus what platforms think you want? Let's discuss the real creator experience across platforms.
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I recently got an idea for a new community, I decided to pick MyBB for this community but I think it's a bit outdated by 2025 terms. So I'm wanting to switch platforms but I'm not sure exactly which platform I want to switch to. If I had the money, I would pick Invision but I can't afford it. I also don't want to purchase another VPS account to host a NodeBB or Discourse instance. So I'd like to hear some feedback from people here on which platform I should switch to! I'm thinking about either vBulletin perhaps or Xenforo? vBulletin is cheaper and comes with a lot more features than Xenforo does out of the box. Plus I feel Xenforo as of late has been lacking with updates.…
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Greetings everyone my name is Ravenfreak, feel free to call me Raven for short if you'd like! I'm a 35 year old guy who enjoys listening to music, programming from time to time, playing video games, and I own a few websites including a Youtube channel. I've been making videos since 2008, but honestly haven't done much with my channel until 2022 when I started unboxing Retro Game Treasure boxes. I also talk about video games and tech, and enjoy making challenge videos in Pokemon games. My username comes from Raven from Teen Titans btw. Nice to meet you all!
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Whether it was leaving one social platform for another or switching streaming services, most creators have migration stories. What prompted your move? Was it policy changes, audience shifts, better monetization, or just platform decline? Share the challenges of rebuilding elsewhere and whether the grass was actually greener.
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Every platform's algorithm seems to change weekly, leaving creators constantly adapting. Do you find yourself tailoring content to what you think the algorithm wants, or do you stick to what genuinely interests your audience? Share experiences with algorithm changes that helped or hurt your reach, and strategies for balancing algorithmic optimization with authentic content creation.
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The creator grind is real - constant content, algorithm changes, and the pressure to always be "on." How do you keep the creative spark alive while managing the business side? Share strategies that have worked for you, warning signs you watch for, or how you've bounced back from creative low points. Whether you're a streamer, podcaster, or content creator, let's discuss sustainable creative practices.
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We all know about the breakout indie hits like Hades and Celeste, but what about those smaller gems that flew under the radar? Share indie games you've discovered recently that more people should know about. What made them special? Was it unique gameplay mechanics, compelling storytelling, or just that perfect "one more turn" factor? Let's create a community-curated list of underrated indies worth playing.
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