Headup publishing house has formed a new independent studio: Goon Squad. Headup says the formation of Goon Squad, made up of the publisher’s in-house development team, “marks a significant milestone in Headup’s 15-year journey” and “is a testament to Headup’s commitment to fostering creativity and innovation.” “Headup is empowering this creative hub to flourish independently, … Read more
At Devcom, Stray Fawn co-founder Philomena Schwab shared how the Zurich-based studio has survived the past eight years, from refusing to partner with a publisher to the importance of community support when developing a game. Schwab stressed that Stray Fawn prides itself on being an independent studio, with no publisher or outside investors. Even when … Read more
The closure (or near-closure) of Humble Games was another brutal headline in what has been a bleak 18 months for independent game publishers. We’ve seen stock price declines, layoffs, a reduction in game deal signings, and entire companies closing down. Of course, publishers are stuck in the same nightmare that the entire video game industry … Read more