GameDev Breakdown

Do you really have time to support your own video game? If you're an indie game developer, the answer is probably no, but app and game stores expect you to provide this service for your customers. In this episode of GameDev Breakdown, we'll take a look at some strategies you can leverage to make this part of life a little easier. Here's the problem: indie developers work full-time jobs, they develop on nights and weekends, and they have to release their games for not-enough money in an attempt to capture eyeballs. Every game developer wants their players to have a positive experience, they're just short on hours in the day. That doesn't mean it's okay to leave it to 8-bit Jesus! Anything worth doing is worth doing well. This means indie games need to look their very best on launch day, and failing that, devs need to spring into action when problems arise. Most platforms require you to provide a support website, e-mail, or other contact information, and failing to address issues will do more than tank your rat