[Ep567] Indie Devs Talk PAX East Trends

[Ep567] Indie Devs Talk PAX East Trends

Author: Butterscotch Shenanigans April 8, 2026 Duration: 50:02
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In episode 567 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers discuss their recent experiences at PAX East, the state of game engines like Godot, Unity, and Unreal, and the evolving landscape of game marketing and platform ecosystems. They explore the costs and benefits of conventions, the impact of platform policies, and the future of indie game development.

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00:00 Cold Open
00:31 Introduction and Welcome
01:09 Reflections on PAX East and Industry Presence
03:48 LudoKit: A Developer Tool for Publishing
08:47 The Value and Cost of Conventions for Indie Developers
11:56 Platform Ecosystems: Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and More
20:01 The Rise of Godot and Decline of Unity in Indie Development
29:41 Challenges of Platform Certification and Closed Ecosystems
39:52 Marketing Strategies: Wishlists, Pre-orders, and Visibility
48:06 The Evolving Landscape of Game Publishing and Industry Trends

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