In this episode:Jordan continues his insightful conversation with Lorne Lanning, co-founder of Oddworld Inhabitants and creator of the Oddworld series. Lorne dives deeper into Kickstarter campaigns and the realities of crowdfunding for games. He shares practical advice on gaining visibility, leveraging celebrity influence, and understanding the challenges of raising funds through platforms like Kickstarter. If you're an indie developer or considering crowdfunding for your game, this episode offers essential takeaways on strategy and execution.Topics covered:Strategies for Kickstarter success in game developmentThe importance of a unique pitch and understanding your audienceLessons from successful and failed Kickstarter projectsSecuring funding and marketing your game idea effectivelyLorne’s personal experiences and lessons from running crowdfunding campaignsHow to balance business goals with creative visionThe future of AR, VR, and other technologies in gamesFor more game industry tips:Learn more about Jordan & Bright BlackListen on iTunes | Spotify (Support the show and leave a review)Visit www.playmakerspodcast.com for the full blog post and more!Timestamps:00:00 Lorne’s experience with Kickstarter successes and failures04:12 How to stand out and gain visibility on Kickstarter09:10 The importance of leveraging a social media following for Kickstarter campaigns13:36 The Kickstarter success of Exploding Kittens16:56 Advice for game developers building unique game mechanics22:00 Lorne's thoughts on AR and VR's future in gaming24:07 Challenges developers face with publishing platforms30:46 Nintendo's historical publishing policies and their impact35:04 Final thoughts on maintaining quality and building a long-term fanbaseResources & media mentioned in this episode:KickstarterExploding KittensOri and the Blind ForestCupheadLimboInsideNo Man’s SkyPokémon GoStranger's WrathAbe’s Quintology:Abe’s OddyseeMunch’s OddyseeOddworld: New 'n' Tasty!Oddworld: SoulstormAbe’s ExoddusFarmvilleNudge (book by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein)An Empire of Their Own: How the Jews Built Hollywood (book by Neal Gabler)It’s a Wonderful Life (film)

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