GDC 2025 Session Viewer
What Indies Need Roundtable (Presented by the IGDA)
Robert Madsen (CEO, SynaptixGames, Chair IGDA Indies Sig)
Location: Room 301, South Hall
Date: Thursday, March 20
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Core Pass, Summits Pass, Expo Pass, Audio Pass, Indie Games Summit Pass - Get your pass now!
Track: Advocacy
Format: Roundtable
Vault Recording: Not Recorded
Audience Level: All
This session will focus on identifying the challenges faced by indie game studios. Topics including talent, best practices, marketing, and funding will be covered. A time for open discussion and suggestions will be provided. The session will also stress the benefits that can be found by joining a community of like-minded game developers. This session is hosted by the IGDA Indies SIG, a community dedicated to providing resources for all independent game developers.
Takeaway
Participants will understand the challenges and rewards of being an indie game studio. They will come away with a better understanding of how the IGDA can benefit them as well as how they can help build a stronger community by participating in the IGDA Indies SIG.
Intended Audience
The intended audience includes anyone working with or in an independent game studio as well as freelancers, and contractors in the game industry.
