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Neon Ties Up with Department M in Major Stake Sale to Expand Indie Studio’s Pipeline
business1 day ago

Neon Ties Up with Department M in Major Stake Sale to Expand Indie Studio’s Pipeline

Neon has sold a significant stake to Department M, with Neon founder Tom Quinn remaining CEO; Department M will appoint Michael Schaefer as Neon’s chief content officer and Mike Larocca to Neon’s board, while terms were not disclosed. Department M says it will contribute development assets and production-ready projects to Neon. Neon—behind Parasite, Anora and the hit Longlegs—continues to be backed by the Friedkin Group as a major shareholder.

via Variety|
#business#department-m#indie-studio
Indie Studio Douze Dixièmes Closes Doors After MIO Release
business18 days ago

Indie Studio Douze Dixièmes Closes Doors After MIO Release

Douze Dixièmes, the French indie studio behind MIO: Memories in Orbit, is shutting down after the game's underwhelming commercial performance. Focus Entertainment ended its relationship with the developer after the launch; the co-founders bought back the shares to close the studio on their terms. Founded in 2017, Douze Dixièmes released Shady Part of Me in 2020 and was acquired by Focus in 2021; the studio reportedly had about 10 employees at closure.

via Insider Gaming|
#business#douze-dixiemes#focus-entertainment
Paralives Devs Reassure No Paid DLCs Ever, Share AMA Revelations
gaming1 month ago

Paralives Devs Reassure No Paid DLCs Ever, Share AMA Revelations

Paralives’ small indie team used a Reddit AMA to reinforce their plan: there will never be paid DLCs, with free updates continuing even after Early Access (Steam release on May 25). The team, about 15 people strong, intends to grow slowly and sustainably, and the AMA also touches on topics like potential merchandise, and how mods—such as adult-content additions—might be handled, all while outlining the game’s ongoing development path.

via Sims Community|
#early-access#gaming#indie-studio
"Toys for Bob Goes Indie, Leaving Activision and Joining the Indie Scene"
gaming2 years ago

"Toys for Bob Goes Indie, Leaving Activision and Joining the Indie Scene"

Toys for Bob, the developer behind Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, is becoming an independent game development studio, leaving Xbox and Activision. The studio is exploring a potential partnership with Microsoft and plans to focus on creating new stories, characters, and gameplay experiences. While the move has been supported by both Microsoft and Activision, it has also resulted in around 86 job losses.

via Pure Xbox|
#activision#game-development#gaming
Unveiling the Unprecedented Horror Game Experience of Holstin
gaming2 years ago

Unveiling the Unprecedented Horror Game Experience of Holstin

Holstin, a psychological survival horror game set in 1990s Poland, has released a Steam demo that showcases its unique Slavic atmosphere. Developed by Warsaw-based indie studio Sonka, the game immerses players in a small, eerie house overtaken by a mysterious ooze. Players must navigate through puzzles, combat resilient enemies, and uncover an overarching story related to Nazi experiments. With its distinct atmosphere, crafting elements, and peppy Polish voice acting, Holstin shows promise as a standout horror game for fans of the genre.

via Kotaku|
#gaming#holstin#horror-game
Indie Studio's Discord Username Stolen, Warns Others and Fights to Secure It.
gaming3 years ago

Indie Studio's Discord Username Stolen, Warns Others and Fights to Secure It.

Indie studio Rusty Lake warns other developers to beware after their Discord username was stolen despite being a verified owner with over 240K members. Discord's recent changes to usernames have allowed some users to secure new usernames before others, leading to a risk of impersonation and possible trademark infringement. Rusty Lake is concerned about how Discord is rolling out this new feature and warns other indie devs to be cautious.

via Gamesradar|
#discord#gaming#indie-studio