indie Archives

How Sub-$200K Games Win Discovery and the Steam Algorithm

ByAlexandra Takei March 3, 2026March 9, 2026

A new breed of “micro-indie” publisher is emerging: teams that fund sub-$200K games, ship fast, and treat releases like a portfolio. In this episode, host Alexandra Takei, VP at Medal, sits down with Kirill Akimkin, founder of Polden Publishing, to unpack the world of micro indies and discovery. In 2025, they shipped almost 8 games with $800K and plan…

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Annapurna and Hollywood’s New Love Affair with Gaming

ByCarson Taylor March 28, 2024March 28, 2024

Today, we dive deep into the history of Annapurna Interactive as more and more Hollywood firms ramp up their gaming efforts. We also take a closer look at XXXX, our Game of the Week.

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Lethal Company: Key Takeaways

ByMiikka Ahonen January 7, 2024January 8, 2024

Happy New Year and welcome back! We kick off 2024 with insights into Steam hit Lethal Company, a Roundtable podcast and content highlights from around the industry.