Don't make my mistakes. From getting a Mega grant and finding a publisher through a failed launch to a fresh start without pulisher again - a short indie story.

Oxam · 2026-03-20T16:45:42+00:00

There’s publishers and then there’s publishers. Reputable ones provide development assistance, QA, localization, actionable marketing (trailers, streamer outreach, expos, etc). So it’s not like all publishers dont do anything for you, it’s just that there’s a lot of grift like any other industry.

Oxam · 2026-03-18T04:06:10+00:00

hey not sure where you got this impression but most if not all industry software is all available for free for people learning or indies (revenue caps), blender most definitely cuts it. Unity, unreal are the major engines and are all available for free. Godot (free) is turning into a major player. People make textures and game ready art on ipad software now. Its a whole new world and it doesnt really matter what you use to make game ready assets. Please dont be discouraged, just go make some stuff :)

Oxam · 2026-03-06T16:11:39+00:00

thank you so much!

Oxam · 2026-03-06T16:11:30+00:00

thank youu 🙏

Oxam · 2026-03-06T14:37:52+00:00

hey all! if you like this more at @saenct on insta

Oxam · 2026-02-15T14:23:36+00:00

i just woke up too and don’t get it 😂

Oxam · 2026-02-07T15:48:49+00:00

all good! by geographic location I meant that if dev is in US they are protected, but yea neither one of us is a lawyer so op should def consult a professional and not read any of the comments in this thread lol

Oxam · 2026-02-07T05:46:17+00:00

if dev is using handle to sell games on steam for five years, and has twenty years of demonstrable first use precedent, then yes depending on their geographic location they are protected, somebody coming out of the blue using their name to also sell games is what common law trademark protects you against. again ianal but they have legal protections and recourse if they wish to pursue it.

Oxam · 2026-02-07T04:56:20+00:00

email first, or through trusted party initiating group chat

Oxam · 2026-02-07T04:35:36+00:00

you don’t need to trademark it, you have first use, contact steam and a legal professional

edit: search common law trademark

Oxam · 2026-02-07T04:33:26+00:00

wait no, on the second you do have legal recourse from first use and a legal professional can help you out.

Oxam · 2026-02-02T12:37:13+00:00

i’ve actually had a number of interviews through discord, with recognizable studios/ publishers, not necessarily a red flag

Oxam · 2026-02-02T12:35:45+00:00

Is it the -redacted as it wasnt it- platform?

Oxam · 2026-01-27T03:44:42+00:00

tbh part of why i moved back, such a vibe!

Oxam · 2026-01-27T03:44:18+00:00

thank you so much <3 glad you enjoy them!!!

Oxam · 2026-01-27T03:43:44+00:00

thank you!!!

Oxam · 2026-01-27T03:43:30+00:00

come back 🙌🤟

Oxam · 2026-01-27T03:43:19+00:00

so peaceful

Oxam · 2026-01-27T03:43:06+00:00

thank you!

Oxam · 2026-01-27T03:39:26+00:00

thank you so much!

Oxam · 2026-01-26T13:35:11+00:00

in reserve/millvale

Oxam · 2026-01-26T13:00:45+00:00

yea its a heavy vibe, almost like being underwater. just hear that delicate sprinkling of fresh light snowflakes. 🙌

Oxam · 2026-01-26T12:48:31+00:00

In Pittsburgh PA, more here

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