Russell Kay (Head of GameMaker, YoYo Games Limited)
Nick Baker (Product Director, Opera)
Location: Room 2024, West Hall
Date: Thursday, March 23
Time: 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Pass Type:
All Access Pass, Core Pass, Summits Pass, Expo Pass, Audio Pass, Independent Games Summit Pass
Topic:
Business & Marketing, Programming
Format:
Sponsored Session
Vault Recording: Not Recorded
Audience Level: All
Indie game development is fluid and dynamic. Developers need to take advantage of the latest trends to stay ahead of the competition and meet the expectations of their players.
Fostering agency amongst your playerbase is the future: building welcoming communities for players, and offering them the freedom to make their experiences their own. But why are these aspects so important to modern gamers, and how can game developers make sure that their projects are meeting their needs?
Join Head of GameMaker, Russell Kay, and Nick Baker from GX.games as they discuss the benefits of community and modding, the importance of mastering the early access model, and how Opera's gaming initiatives will support developers in these key areas.
Takeaway
Indie game developers will discover the benefits of modding, and fostering a community within the early access model. We'll also discuss how Opera's gaming initiatives will support these key areas.
Intended Audience
This speech is intended for beginner or experienced indie game developers interested in the latest trends in game development.