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VC fund VGames launches new $10m Indie Fund
Venture capital firm VGames has launched a new $10 million Indie Fund to provide project financing for premium PC and console titles. The fund will offer revenue share deals instead of equity, aiming to support commercially ambitious games that do not rely on free-to-play monetization. VGames plans to back 10 to 20 studios with investments ranging from $500,000 to $1 million, while allowing developers to retain IP rights and creative control.
Griffin Gaming Partners launches $100m indie dev fund, led by Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender
Griffin Gaming Partners has launched a $100 million fund, the Special Opportunities Fund (SOF), to support indie game development. Led by Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender, the fund will provide financing through a revenue-share model rather than equity. This approach aims to protect developers by aligning interests and sharing success evenly, with Griffin already having invested in fifteen titles.
The Alice: Madness Returns dev team 'made history,' American McGee says: It was 'the first team ever to…
American McGee, creator of the Alice franchise, shared details about the development and financing of Alice: Madness Returns. He highlighted the challenges faced with Electronic Arts' marketing team and the game's status as the first AAA game fully developed by a Chinese team and the first to be bond-financed in China. McGee also mentioned that the game was delivered on budget and schedule despite EA's refusal of additional polishing time.
How much do indie game developers make?
This article discusses the financial realities for indie game developers, seeking to understand realistic income expectations beyond outlier success stories. The author, currently working in larger studios, is considering a move to indie development and is looking for insights into common income scenarios, the time it takes to generate a livable wage, and whether success is typically based on single hits or consistent revenue streams.
