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Alternative funding for games: Don't miss our extensive coverage  
by Kris Graft [08.05.13]
Last week marked our first themed week, and we covered something we feel is important to much of our readership: funding your video game using alternative means. Here are some highlights.
Crowdfunding, Alternative Funding
How Execution Labs puts Canadian independents on the fast track Exclusive  
by Kris Ligman [08.01.13]
In November 2012, industry veteran Jason Della Rocca set out to establish a new kind of games incubator program in Montreal. Gamasutra catches up with Della Rocca to hear how Execution Lab's new teams are doing.
Crowdfunding, Alternative Funding, Indie, Business/Marketing, Exclusive
eSports, 'next gaming decade,' and China talks added to GDC Next  
by Staff [07.31.13]
GDC Next organizers have announced talks by veteran Starr Long on 'Nine Trends For The Next Decade Of Video Games', ESL organizers on the eSports ecosystem, and Niko Partners's market research on China and Southeast Asia.
Crowdfunding, Console/PC, Social/Online, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Design, Production, Business/Marketing
A quick guide to funding options for indies 4
by Gamasutra Community [07.31.13]
You're an independent developer. You need funding. How do you go about it? This quick, effective guide from game biz vet Jason Della Rocca lays out your options.
Crowdfunding, Alternative Funding, Console/PC, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Business/Marketing
Beyond Kickstarter: Three game devs who crowdfunded on their own Exclusive 2
by Mike Rose [07.31.13]
There are possibilities for crowdfunding outside of Kickstarter. Numerous studios are having a crack at their own crowdfunding initiatives, ditching Kickstarter in favor of going it alone.
Crowdfunding, Alternative Funding, Console/PC, Indie, Business/Marketing, Exclusive
Q&A;: Equity crowdfunding - is it right for your game? Exclusive 4
by Kris Graft [07.30.13]
Equity crowdfunding is an interesting concept that turns pledgers into actual investors. But it's still a legal minefield that requires careful consideration before jumping in.
Crowdfunding, Alternative Funding, Business/Marketing, Exclusive
When players buy your game before it's done: Expert tips on alpha funding Exclusive 3
by Mike Rose [07.30.13]
Minecraft made alpha funding viable -- but what do you need to know before you pursue it? Gamasutra speaks to Markus "Notch" Persson, DayZ's Dean Hall, and others.
Crowdfunding, Alternative Funding, Console/PC, Indie, Production, Business/Marketing, Exclusive
Getting started with Kickstarter  
by Gamasutra Community [07.29.13]
Before you get started on your campaign, there are plenty of things to consider. This list breaks down the basics in an easily digestible format, offering tips to Kickstarter beginners.
Crowdfunding, Alternative Funding, Indie, Business/Marketing
Video: A strategic approach to crowdfunding on Kickstarter  
by Staff [07.29.13]
Kickstarter's Cindy Au joins Julie Coniglio of game developer Awkward Hug to discuss advice on creating an effective crowdfunding campaign.
Crowdfunding, Alternative Funding, Console/PC, Social/Online, Indie, Production, Business/Marketing, Video
Q&A;: Learning from Shadowrun Returns' Kickstarter success Exclusive 17
by Kris Graft [07.29.13]
Shadowrun Returns was the highest-pressure game of Jordan Weisman's long career. Here's how he was able to pull it off successfully, and how you might be able to do the same.
Crowdfunding, Alternative Funding, Console/PC, Production, Business/Marketing, Exclusive
GDC Next reveals Double Fine, Riot notables on Board for November event  
by Staff [07.24.13]
As GDC Next session selections are prepared, organizers have revealed notables from Robot Invader, Double Fine, Riot and Blue Manchu helping to program the 'what's next' content.
Crowdfunding, Alternative Funding, Console/PC, Social/Online, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Programming, Design, Production, Business/Marketing
Opinion: Why Leisure Suit Larry should never have been remade Exclusive 41
by Leigh Alexander [07.23.13]
Leigh Alexander reflects on the subtle humor of the original Leisure Suit Larry as she levies her disappointment at the Kickstarter-funded remake.
Crowdfunding, Indie, Art, Design, Exclusive
A letter from the Kickstarter trenches 12
by Gamasutra Community [07.23.13]
Veteran developer Mike Diskett (Syndicate Wars, GTA IV) writes about building a crowdfunding campaign, and the tension to be had living on inside of a Kickstarter in progress.
Crowdfunding, Alternative Funding, Indie, Business/Marketing
GDC 2014 adds board members, calls for talk submissions  
by Staff [07.22.13]
Organizers have opened talk submissions for next March's GDC 2014 through August 29th, also adding Light & Dark Arts’ Christina Coffin and TinyCo’s Chelsea Howe to the main GDC Advisory Board.
Crowdfunding, Alternative Funding, Console/PC, Social/Online, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Programming, Art, Audio, Design, Production, Business/Marketing
Go really open with your development, and keep your audience interested 7
by Gamasutra Community [07.19.13]
Retro/Grade was nominated for two IGF awards -- but did anyone even remember it when it finally came out? From now on, says dev Matt Gilgenbach, he's going fully open with fans.
Crowdfunding, Indie, Production, Business/Marketing
A rare look into crowdfunding in Japan 4
by Lena LeRay [07.18.13]
In this interview reprinted from Gamasutra's sister site IndieGames, Japanese indies Team Grand Slam take readers inside their local crowdfunding scene.
Crowdfunding, Console/PC, Social/Online, Indie, Programming, Design, Production, Business/Marketing
Last day for GDC Europe 2013 early reg - HD Oculus Rift, Valve recruiting, more  
by Staff [07.18.13]
On the last day of early reg., organizers highlight some of its 80+ talks (Ubisoft's Child of Light, Quantic Dream's The Dark Sorcerer) and expo events (Valve recruiting, an HD Oculus Rift demo).
Crowdfunding, Console/PC, Social/Online, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Programming, Art, Audio, Design, Production, Business/Marketing
Ouya wants to double your Kickstarter funds 13
by Kris Graft [07.18.13]
Kickstarter backers gave Ouya an $8.6 million crowdfunding boost about a year ago. Now Ouya is saying that it will boost game developers' successful Kickstarters.
Crowdfunding, Alternative Funding, Console/PC, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Business/Marketing
Blog: The generosity of Kickstarter backers 8
by Gamasutra Community [07.16.13]
Project Giana developer Adrian Goersch shares some comments from Kickstarter backers who were forced to pull their funding -- putting a human face on the numbers ticking up (or down.)
Crowdfunding, Console/PC, Indie, Business/Marketing
European devs heavily favoring mobile, PC over consoles, GDC survey says 3
by Staff [07.16.13]
European game developers are jumping into the mobile and PC bandwagon more quickly than their North American counterparts, says an industry survey conducted by the Game Developers Conference.
Crowdfunding, Console/PC, Social/Online, Smartphone/Tablet, Indie, Programming, Art, Audio, Design, Production, Business/Marketing