Jay Powell
@jaypowell.bsky.social
Dad Husband 25+ years on the business side of games Founder of @IndieGameBusiness.bsky.social CEO of @thepowellgroup.bsky.social (He/Him)
I just backed Libro: 25 Mujeres que crean Videojuegos en Latinoamérica on @kickstarter.com Fantastic initiative that I'm happy to support! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cat...
Libro: 25 Mujeres que crean Videojuegos en Latinoamérica
Testimonios de mujeres latinoamericanas que crean, diseñan y transforman la industria de los videojuegos
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Devs looking for publishers, please note this if you're joining an event or networking platform - this is a screenshot from a publisher I was chatting with today. You miss 100% of the opportunities that might come your way if you don't at least update your basic details.
We're seeking self-published games or #indiedevs looking for a publisher. This is a free September #Steam event and spotlight for teams without major backing, or for those still searching for a publisher to get discovered. Submissions are open through July 10th! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Prismatic Indie Showcase 2026
Submit your indie game for the chance to be included in Prismatic Indie Showcase 2026, a curated Steam event. This event is dedicated to celebrating games that are self-published or looking for publi...
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Haven't thought about @indiegamebusiness.bsky.social in a while? Join the IGB Discord and see what's up, home to 11k+ industry members. Free pitch deck reviews, podcasts, and networking. discord.gg/indiegamebus...
Discord - Group Chat That’s All Fun & Games
Discord is great for playing games and chilling with friends, or even building a worldwide community. Customize your own space to talk, play, and hang out.
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IndieGameBusiness® is hosting a live virtual Pitching Event on Feb 13, 12–1:30 PM ET. Developers can compete for one of three $1,000 USD prizes: Best Pitch Deck, Best Presentation, and Most Anticipated Game. Submit by Feb 6, 2026. forms.gle/c18GrUxv1z9s...
Join our growing Discord community, home to 9,200+ game industry pros! Get access to weekly pitch deck reviews, events, and podcasts. All completely free. Hop in and stay connected: 🔗 discord.gg/indiegamebus... #IndieGameDev
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Join our online masterclass with Christian Fonnesbech on building lasting game IPs & brands! 📅 April 23, 2025 | 🕙 10 AM ET 📍 Microsoft Teams | 💲 $75 | 🎟️ 11 tickets left Learn key strategies + live Q&A. Secure your spot now! www.eventbrite.com/e/online-mas... #IndieGameDev #GameDev
Online Masterclass: How to Build Lasting Game IPs & Brands
A hit game is not enough anymore. Both publishers and studios need to build long-term value. Can your game become a lasting property?
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Shout out to Larry Kuperman and Stephen Kick at @nightdivestudios.bsky.social for this interview. I've said for years when it comes to IP that sometimes "all you need to do is ask" and Stephen personified it! #systemshock #videogames #gamedev #indiepublishing www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/th...
The rights to one of the greatest PC games of all time languished in the vault of a Midwestern insurance firm until a frustrated player bugged them about a re-release, 'But they asked me if I wanted t...
Thus, Nightdive was born.
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Join us on May 14th for our IndieGameBusiness® Deep Dive featuring an in-depth discussion on how to successfully market your game in the Game industry. Tickets are free! Register here: indiegamebusiness.com/resources/tr... #VirtualConference #IndieGameDev #FYP
🎮🌟 Join us on Feb 19-20 for our FREE 2-day virtual conference! Listen to fantastic speakers & network with game developers & publishers. Get access to MeetToMatch for unlimited meetings & opportunities! www.eventbrite.com/e/indiegameb... #virtualconference #GamingCon #FYP #IndieGameDev
Only thing you need to know about this. "The ESA has confirmed iicon will allow audience members on an invite-only basis." Welcome to the echo chamber.
Game Developer@gamedeveloper.bsky.social · last yr.Forget E3: The ESA is back with a new video game conference for 'changemakers' Leaders from Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, Take-Two, Ubisoft, and more will be in attendance www.gamedeveloper.com/business/for...
Had high hopes for an aurora sighting to kick off Arctic Game Dev but no dice. Got the rest of the week though!
Leaving soon to fly out to Sweden for Arctic Game Dev. Preflight anxiety engaged!
We're doing our thing today over at the @indiegamebusiness.bsky.social YouTube channel! #gamedev ##indiedev #gamedevelopment
Mateusz Osiński@krakukas.bsky.social · 2y agoIf you're working on your project pitch deck, looking to refine it, or simply want to learn the best practices, be sure to catch the Live #PitchDeck Review with industry veterans @jaypowell.bsky.social and Omar Khalil. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x91J... The stream goes live at 10 PM CET #indiedev
🎮🌟 Join us on Feb 19-20 for our FREE 2-day virtual conference! Listen to fantastic speakers & network with game developers & publishers. Get access to MeetToMatch for unlimited meetings & opportunities! www.eventbrite.com/e/indiegameb... #virtualconference #GamingCon #FYP #IndieGameDev
As we gear up for the #ArcticGameDev, we’re thrilled to highlight some of the incredible guests joining us - many of whom will be sharing their insights on game funding, publishing, business development, and more #indiegames #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame
LOS ANGELES! If you need a place to recharge phones, communicate, or a place to get some work done, our doors are OPEN and we have WiFi This fire is brutal, and we want to offer whatever we can to help those who need it. May close early today, but until we do- our house is your house.
I'll be at Arctic Game Dev in late January and I'm scheduling meetings with developers and publishers now. You can find me on the MeetToMatch platform for the conference. Looking forward to seeing you all there! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #gamedevelopment
Join us for IndieGameBusiness®’s Leadership Conference on December 11, 2024, from 9 AM - 5 PM ET! Explore key leadership topics focused on communication & gain insights from industry experts Secure your spot today: www.eventbrite.com/e/indiegameb... #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #GameDevTips
@pebbster.bsky.social is just one of our fantastic speakers next week at the @indiegamebusiness.bsky.social Leadership Summit. #gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment #videogames #indiegame
Ash | Pebs | She/Her@pebbster.bsky.social · 2y agoI'll be doing a thing on Dec 11th, 2-3pm est. Tickets are free and we have an amazing line up of speakers. Don't forget to follow @indiegamebusiness.bsky.social for more amazing resources to help you on your indie journey. www.eventbrite.com/e/indiegameb...
Join us for IndieGameBusiness®’s Leadership Conference on December 11, 2024, from 9 AM - 5 PM ET! Explore key leadership topics focused on communication & gain insights from industry experts Secure your spot today: www.eventbrite.com/e/indiegameb... #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #GameDevTips
@indiegamebusiness.bsky.social is excited to host a one-day Leadership Conference on December 11th 🎟️ Free to Attend 💡 Want access to the slides? Register for your ticket! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with industry leaders. indiegamebusiness.com/resources/tr...
IndieGameBusiness Deep Dive • IndieGameBusiness®
December 11, 2024
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Just so we're all clear: moving away from Unity is a HUGE cost for small devs. Learning new systems for alternatives is an immediate, *massive* problem. Your "scoff, why would anyone even use Unity any more?" hot take is not particularly grounded in practicality, I'm afraid.
After two months I FINALLY cleared the 8th ante in #balatro
I'm SOOO looking forward to this game!
On Your Tail@onyourtail.games · 2y agoFrom tomorrow, Friday, November 22nd, until Sunday, November 24th, Memorable Games will be at Milan Games Week with the demo of On Your Tail! 🐾 Swing by to say hi and snag some cool freebies! Find us in Hall 13, at the Indie Dungeon – we promise, it’s more fun than it sounds!
Great chat last week with Michael Yum at @pmstudios.bsky.social on why indie teams need to pay more attention to doing physical releases for their games. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #videogame #gameindustry indiegamebusiness.com/physical-gam...
Physical Game Releases: Transformative Strategies for Success in 2024 • IndieGameBusiness®
Discover the benefits of indie physical game releases and how they can boost visibility, revenue, and audience connection in today's market.
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Just got the newsletter from @superjoost.bsky.social. Bleak news. "According to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which analyzed the impact on various consumer electronic categories, video game consoles would become 40% more expensive for US consumers." #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev
