Real stories from real game developers about breaking into the Indie side of the video game industry. Welcome to the Indie Game Guildhall, hosted by the Indie Game Academy! Listen in or join live.
Our podcast is hosted and recorded live on our Discord. Each Wednesday at 12pm EST we interview experts in the game industry and give community members like YOU a chance to ask them questions. We cover breaking into the indie game industry, publishing games, game design and so much more.
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Smart Social Strategy for Audience and Competitive Edge
Marketing powerhouse Genevieve DeVille reveals how to build social strategies that don’t just grow audiences—they create true fandoms. Drawing from her work on Dungeons & Dragons experiences and hit titles like TRANSFORMERS: Tactical Arena and LEGO Brawls, she shares how smart brands stand out, win attention, and turn communities into loyal superfans.
Learn more about Genevieve (https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-deville-a7360b133/)
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4 Mar 2026
Should You Make a VR Game in 2026?
VR industry veterans Waylon Fisher and Brandon Egolf share hard-earned lessons from launching one of the first VR arcades in the U.S., navigating market swings and COVID, and publishing multiple Quest top sellers. They break down whether making a VR game in 2026 is a smart bet—and what developers need to get right to survive and win.
Learn more about Waylon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/waylon-fisher/)
Learn more about Brandon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonegolf/)
Learn more about us (https://indiegameacademy.com/)
Join the next episode of the Indie Game Guildhall LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel (https://discord.gg/gFGAG54WK7) to answer your own burning questions and be immortalized in the recordings.
18 Feb 2026
All About Community Building
This week, Anya Combs joins us to break down what real community building looks like in the games industry. Drawing from her time at AddictingGames, Nickelodeon, and as Director of Games at Kickstarter, Anya shares practical insights on crowdfunding, developer relations, and turning an audience into a lasting community. If you are about sustainable growth—not just launch-day hype—this one’s for you.
Learn more about Anya (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anyacombs/)
Learn more about us (https://indiegameacademy.com/)
Join the next episode of the Indie Game Guildhall LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm EST on our Discord channel (https://discord.gg/gFGAG54WK7) to answer your own burning questions and be immortalized in the recordings.
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Reach and audience
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YouTube views
99,562
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.6 / 5
9 ratings
Spotify
4.8 / 5
24 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100
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Quality
75
Social presence
0
YouTube
85
Engagement
85
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