How This Indie Dev Made Over $200k On Consoles

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In this #devlog #podcast, I discuss what it was like launching numerous indie games on consoles - including #xbox #playstation #atarivcs and more! I talk with #indie #gamedev Eli from TreeFall Studios to figure out what it takes to earn well over 6 figures releasing games on consoles.
Thanks for following my self-employment journey creating video games as a solo #indieDev.

[TreeFallStudios]

Thanks for having me on dude. It was a blast hanging out and chatting like always, you are the best man! I hope everyone enjoys the video!

[edgartdev]

I. Introduction (0:00:00 - 0:01:19)
II. The Early Days of Indie Development (0:01:19 - 0:09:10)
III. Navigating a Different Landscape (0:09:10 - 0:18:24)
IV. The First Dollar and the Rollercoaster Ride (0:18:24 - 0:26:56)
**V. Biggest Accomplishments and the Importance of Level Design (**0:26:56** - **0:33:18**) **
**VI. The Current State of Indie Development (**0:33:18** - **0:45:13**) **
**VII. The Role of Marketing and Building a Community (**0:45:13** - **0:56:00**) **
VIII. Advice for Aspiring Developers (0:56:00 - 1:03:08)
IX. The Future of TreeFall Studios and the Indie Scene (1:03:08 - 1:07:46)
X. Conclusion (1:07:46 - 1:08:56)

[alan.otoole]

Hey Thomas this is awesome! I’m so stoked to see you do interviews.

[AndrewDiMola]

Love these dev interviews. Eli's experience going back to Wii U publishing was fascinating and really interesting. Thanks!

[whiitehead]

Phil Fish is a legend, idc what people say. He put it all on the line to make a masterpiece and then got fed up with gamers who have never made anything in their entire life. He's game developer's game developer.

[JoeTheis]

Definitely interesting to hear the different perspectives on this podcast. I'm definitely going the "1 big game over many years" route, so it's interesting to see the pros and cons of the opposite approach. Keep up the great work!

[RealCoachMustafa]

Great discussion. I liked hearing about Eli's evaluation on the current economy of the game industry and his plan moving forward.

[HelderP]

Nice, pretty awesome episode. Thanks guys. 😊

[TUKMAK]

I think a good question is.. Do you want to play the games that you make?

[Dailyfiver]

44:02 If you make the worlds greatest game in the middle of the woods, and nobody’s around to play it, is it even a game? Hahaha

[indago]

Love this super honest interview, it should be a reality check for many people

[bachwaregames]

Great podcast guys! Felt very "real" and showed an honest view into the whole indie scene :)

[anthonymartin]

Ali just screamed i cant believe your best friend is on TV 😂 he was in your wedding man

Great job man! I think this is going to be an awesome series

[kizuna.gamestudio]

Great conversation!!, looking forward to watch more content like this!

[present_artist]

I really needed to hear indies chatting today ❤