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Game Publishers Are Failing Indie Developers (Here’s Why) | Dino Patti
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The traditional game publisher model is breaking, and indie developers are feeling it first.
Today, I’m joined by Dino Patti, co-founder of Playdead, creator of Limbo & Inside, and CEO of coherence. Dino explains why publishers are losing relevance, how developers can build momentum without giving away 50% of their revenue, and what the future of multiplayer games really looks like.
If you’re an indie game developer, studio founder, or thinking about working with a publisher, this episode will save you years of mistakes.
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