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Studio Killaz Workshops

STUDIO
KILLAZ
WORKSHOPS

There are a thousand things you can do to run a successful studio.

But there are
5 major pitfalls that will absolutely kill your studio.

We have spent a ton of time figuring out the best way to support indies in avoiding these studio killaz.

You can attend a single workshop if you feel you just need help in one particular area or pick and mix to fill your gaps, alternatively attend all 5 and ensure you're fully equiped and ready to take on your journey full steam ahead.
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(Planned Launch April-May 2025)

Workshop 1: Making a Good Game - Research and Rapid Prototyping

Are you starting your indie game journey?

Did you know that 90% of indie studios fail within their first or second project? One major reason: jumping into full production without validating their ideas. In today’s saturated market, understanding your genre and audience is more critical than ever.
 
Join us for Studio Killers Workshop:
Making a Good Game, where we’ll teach -
  • How to research your target market effectively.
  • The art of rapid prototyping to test ideas.
  • Avoiding common traps that derail early-stage studios.
  • How to research IP and infringement legal issues.
Learn how to transform your ideas into games that resonate with players and survive in the competitive indie landscape. Let’s reduce that 90% failure rate—together.
Reserve your spot now!
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Workshop 2: Managing a Team and Leadership

Do you know how to lead your indie team to success?

Indie development isn’t just about making games—it’s about managing multidisciplinary teams effectively. With indie studios often operating on shoestring budgets, leveraging your team’s unique skills can make all the difference.
Join us for Studio Killers Workshop:
Managing a Team and Leadership to learn -
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  • Should you lead, or is it time to find a leader?
  • Small team game production essentials.
  • How to harness diverse skills to maximize your team’s potential.
  • Contracts and Legal Frameworks.
 
The studios that thrive are the ones that build strong, unified teams. Let us help you build yours!
Register now for insights that will shape your leadership journey.
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Workshop 3: Managing an Indie Game Business and Finances

Does your indie studio have a financial survival plan?

With rising development costs and only 10% of studios sustaining long-term operations, having a solid business foundation is non-negotiable. Whether you’re a founder, CEO, or still figuring it out, this workshop is for you.
Join us for Studio Killers Workshop:
Managing an Indie Game Business and Finances to learn -
  • When and how to set up your business structure.
  • Legal policy, Register your Business and business terms.
  • Creative financial strategies for operating with limited resources.
  • The difference between being a CEO, owner, or founder director—and why it matters.
Empower your studio with the financial knowledge to weather challenges and thrive.
Secure your spot today!
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Workshop 4: Managing and Building a Community Around Your Game

Does your indie game need a community?

The indie market is fiercely competitive, with discoverability remaining a top challenge on crowded platforms like Steam. A strong community can be your biggest ally, but not every game needs one.
In Studio Killers Workshop:
Managing and Building a Community Around Your Game, we’ll cover - 
  • When and how to build a community plan.
  • What size of community you should aim for at launch.
  • Scenarios where the benefits of a community don’t outweigh the costs.
A community isn’t just about fans—it’s about sustainable engagement. Let’s help you build one—or decide if you even need one.
Join us and unlock the secrets to community success.
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Workshop 5: Marketing an Indie Game and Getting a Publisher Deal

How will your indie game stand out?

Indie games are generating revenue rivalling AAA titles, but newer studios often struggle to achieve sustainable profitability. Whether you’re self-publishing or aiming for a publisher deal, you need a strategy.
Join us for Studio Killers Workshop:
Marketing an Indie Game and Getting a Publisher Deal, where we’ll discuss - 
  • Planning your marketing timeline and budget.
  • What publishers look for and how to pitch successfully.
  • Breaking down platform, publisher, and engine fees to understand real profits.
  • Negotiating with publishers, deals and IP licensing.
Marketing and publishing aren’t just steps—they’re the keys to survival. Let’s navigate them together.
Sign up now and take control of your game’s success.
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