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'A scope document is not your plan:' Laying the groundwork for indie success'A scope document is not your plan:' Laying the groundwork for indie success

Blossom Arcade founder Sophie Smart explains how the best laid plans can drive indie studios forward.

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Windrose surpasses 1M sales within a weekWindrose surpasses 1M sales within a week
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Xbox is slashing the price of Game PassXbox is slashing the price of Game Pass
byDiego Argüello
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Sanrio launches self-publishing label Sanrio GamesSanrio launches self-publishing label Sanrio Games
byDiego Argüello
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byChris Kerr
Apr 21, 2026
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Sony rolls out age verification for PlayStation users in the UK and IrelandSony rolls out age verification for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland
byChris Kerr
Apr 21, 2026
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Pragmata has topped 1 million sales in two days
Pragmata has topped 1 million sales in two days
Apr 20, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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'I was ignored:' BAFTA criticized after pulling indie game trailer from awards ceremony
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Apr 20, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Iron Galaxy Studios lays off 'a number' of workers as it reduces company size
Iron Galaxy Studios lays off 'a number' of workers as it reduces company size
Apr 17, 2026
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byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Update: Panic won't release Playdate titles that use certain forms of generative AI
Update: Panic won't release Playdate titles that use certain forms of generative AI
Apr 17, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Ubisoft union workers agree settlement, legal advice for game devs, and is Xbox Game Pass too expensive? - Patch Notes #48
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Apr 17, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Ludum Dare will officially end in October 2028
Ludum Dare will officially end in October 2028
Apr 16, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Ubisoft Halifax union members agree settlement after studio closure
Ubisoft Halifax union members agree settlement after studio closure
Apr 16, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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RuneScape developer to expand its IP to the Asia-Pacific region
RuneScape developer to expand its IP to the Asia-Pacific region
Apr 15, 2026
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byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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US representative Maxwell Frost protests Saudi buyout of EA
US representative Maxwell Frost protests Saudi buyout of EA
Apr 15, 2026
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byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Report: New Xbox chief says Game Pass 'has become too expensive'
Report: New Xbox chief says Game Pass 'has become too expensive'
Apr 15, 2026
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byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Video game lawyer implores devs to understand ownership and swerve generative AI
Video game lawyer implores devs to understand ownership and swerve generative AI
Apr 15, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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ID@Xbox global director says Xbox Game Pass is a discovery multiplier
ID@Xbox global director says Xbox Game Pass is a discovery multiplier
Apr 15, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Bloober CEO says relying on one title creates 'too much risk' in today's market
Bloober CEO says relying on one title creates 'too much risk' in today's market
Apr 14, 2026
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byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Inkle co-founder explains how TR-49 broke even in three hours
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Apr 14, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Amazon is downscaling cloud video game service Luna
Amazon is downscaling cloud video game service Luna
Apr 14, 2026
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byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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UK government commits £28.5 million to supporting local game developers
UK government commits £28.5 million to supporting local game developers
Apr 14, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Roblox is introducing age-based accounts for children and teens
Roblox is introducing age-based accounts for children and teens
Apr 13, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Report: Epic hoping to reinvigorate Fortnite with Disney-themed extraction shooter
Report: Epic hoping to reinvigorate Fortnite with Disney-themed extraction shooter
Apr 13, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Doki Doki Literature Club removed from Google Play over depiction of sensitive themes
Doki Doki Literature Club removed from Google Play over depiction of sensitive themes
Apr 10, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Gunzilla called out, Netflix's surprise app store surge, and indie publishers rise up - Patch Notes #47
Gunzilla called out, Netflix's surprise app store surge, and indie publishers rise up - Patch Notes #47
Apr 10, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Split Fiction dev Hazelight Studios accrues 50M total sales
Split Fiction dev Hazelight Studios accrues 50M total sales
Apr 9, 2026
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byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Black Tabby Games slinks into game publishing with 1000xResist creator's next game
Black Tabby Games slinks into game publishing with 1000xResist creator's next game
Apr 9, 2026
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byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Konami's eFootball tops 1 billion downloads
Konami's eFootball tops 1 billion downloads
Apr 9, 2026
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byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Off The Grid developer Gunzilla accused of failing to pay employees
Off The Grid developer Gunzilla accused of failing to pay employees
Apr 9, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Peak co-developer Landfall might finance your next indie game
Peak co-developer Landfall might finance your next indie game
Apr 8, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen to receive BAFTA Fellowship
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen to receive BAFTA Fellowship
Apr 8, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Netflix launches 'Playground' video game app for children
Netflix launches 'Playground' video game app for children
Apr 8, 2026
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byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Blizzard explains visual updates to Overwatch's Anran
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Apr 7, 2026
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byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Sony to acquire machine learning company Cinemersive Labs
Sony to acquire machine learning company Cinemersive Labs
Apr 7, 2026
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byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News

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