Starting Your Indie Game Studio: Risks, Rewards, and Reality

Indie game development isn’t just about making games—it’s about starting your own creative business. In this video, I share how going indie is like running a startup, with all the freedom and challenges that come with it.

What You’ll Learn:
-How indie game development transforms your lifestyle
The financial and personal risks of building your own studio
How to balance creative freedom with business strategy

About Me:
Hi, I’m Brian McRae. With over 24 years in the game industry, I’ve worked as a AAA Lead Environment Artist, founded multiple studios, and even created two best-selling games. Now, I focus on exploring storytelling, game design, and helping others along the way.

Going indie means designing your life on your terms, but it also means embracing uncertainty, managing finances differently, and taking full responsibility for your project’s success.

Whether you’re dreaming of leaving AAA for indie or starting fresh, this video offers a realistic look at what it means to live the startup life as an indie game developer.

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Website: https://brianmcrae.studio/
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