Indie Dev Makes $250K in a Week… But Is It Enough? | Gies #83

Indie Dev Makes $250K in a Week… But Is It Enough? | Gies #83

March 20, 2026 · 47 min · Season 3 · Episode 83

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The episode discusses an indie developer's financial success and explores various trends in the gaming industry.

On this episode, Casey, Manu, and Dave discuss an indie developer’s $250K success, explore retro games, and break down major industry trends from gacha games and cozy gaming to loot box regulation, Fortnite’s struggles, and the future of the metaverse. Connect With Us! 📰 Join the Gies Newsletter on Substack: giesweekly.substack.com 🌐 Learn more about the Mighty Diamonds: www.mighty.diamonds keywords gaming industry, indie dev success, gacha games, loot boxes, Fortnite, metaverse, VR gaming, cozy games, free-to-play,

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