By Emma Boyle
Since internet-connected consoles like the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 appeared in our lives, the number of games we’re purchasing digitally has dramatically increased.
Where before if we wanted to play something new we had to take a trip out to a local retailer, suddenly we had a bunch of console-specific online stores that allowed us to get exactly what we wanted without leaving our sofas. The appeal for consumers, in terms of ease of use and storage, is obvious.
However, the rise of digital titles has also proven to be massively beneficial for independent games developers. It’s hard when you have limited funds and staff to create a game and get it into enough retailers and in front of enough gamers to make any kind of significant return. Most of the time this required relying on a big publisher, and big publishers haven’t always been known to act in the best interests of their developers.
Indie boom
When digital publishing started to take off, though, suddenly it became much more affordable to release games and get them noticed. With the right social media skills and perhaps a successful Kickstarter campaign a game from an independent developer could …read more
Source:: techradar.com – Gaming
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