Research / Indie developers and the games industry

Article · 2024

From Pixels to Play: Opportunities and Challenges of a Diverse and Democratized Games Industry

Long, S., Denisova, A., & Mirza-Babaei, P.

Interactions, 2024

Graphic: democratising game creation has many distinct benefits, namely business models, diverse creators, innovative games, creative experiences and career options.
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In short

More people than ever can make games, thanks to accessible tools, platforms and distribution. This Interactions article looks at what a more diverse and democratised games industry offers, and at the challenges that come with it.

Key findings

  • Democratising game creation brings five distinct benefits: new business models, more diverse creators, innovative games, creative experiences and wider career options.

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Long, S., Denisova, A., & Mirza-Babaei, P. (2024). From Pixels to Play: Opportunities and Challenges of a Diverse and Democratized Games Industry. Interactions, 31(2), 54-58.

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