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Southeast Asian Games Showcase - Live At Summer Game Fest June 6th 2026 PT
The Southeast Asian Games Showcase will return in 2026, partnering with Summer Game Fest for a live event on June 6th. The showcase will feature exclusive announcements, updates, and world premieres of games developed in the Southeast Asian region. The event will be hosted by various industry personalities and professionals from the region and global diaspora.
Meet the indie studios funding other indie studios
Several successful indie game developers, including Innersloth, Landfall, and Kinetic Games, have launched initiatives like Outersloth, Evil Landfall, and a new publishing business to financially support other independent studios. These funds aim to provide crucial investment, ranging from $50,000 to $2 million, to help indie developers bring their projects to fruition, especially during a period of low overall investment in the video game industry. The transparency of these funding models, including contract terms and recoup percentages, has been positively received by the development community.
Indie fund Outersloth has rejected every generative AI pitch it has received
Indie fund Outersloth, established by Among Us developer Innersloth, has rejected all pitches involving generative AI. Communications director Victoria Tran stated that approximately 50 percent of all pitches are rejected, with GenAI submissions making up a significant portion of those. The fund has financed 24 titles to date, emphasizing games with 'soul' and sensible production timelines and budgets.
Outersloth reveals its game funding agreement with developers
Outersloth, the funding arm of Among Us developer Innersloth, has published its standard contract with indie studios to promote developer-friendly terms. The agreement details a revenue share model and platform considerations. Outersloth has invested over $19 million in 24 projects since 2022 and aims to encourage transparency in the industry.
Outersloth shares contract terms and game funding lessons for sickos
Outersloth, the funding arm of Among Us developer Innersloth, has shared details about its game funding contracts and business model. The company aims to invest $25 million over five years into indie projects, focusing on sustainability and breaking even rather than infinite growth. Key terms include a 50 percent recoup for Outersloth, a 15 percent post-recoup share, and a fixed seven-year contract term, emphasizing a partnership approach with developers.
