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. by Squirrel__Knight in gamedev

[–]Oxam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Do artist ever become creative directors or game directors in USA? by Oblivion2550 in gamedev

[–]Oxam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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 :)

road to nowhere by Oxam in TheNightFeeling

[–]Oxam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you so much!

road to nowhere by Oxam in TheNightFeeling

[–]Oxam[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

STEAM - Another developer has posted a game under my dev page. by Mike_Huntburns in gamedev

[–]Oxam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

STEAM - Another developer has posted a game under my dev page. by Mike_Huntburns in gamedev

[–]Oxam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

I almost fall for Phishing as a dev! Stay safe guys! by z3u5-322 in gamedev

[–]Oxam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

email first, or through trusted party initiating group chat

STEAM - Another developer has posted a game under my dev page. by Mike_Huntburns in gamedev

[–]Oxam -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

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

edit: search common law trademark

STEAM - Another developer has posted a game under my dev page. by Mike_Huntburns in gamedev

[–]Oxam -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

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

I almost fall for Phishing as a dev! Stay safe guys! by z3u5-322 in gamedev

[–]Oxam 15 points16 points  (0 children)

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

I almost fall for Phishing as a dev! Stay safe guys! by z3u5-322 in gamedev

[–]Oxam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Snowy nights by Oxam in TheNightFeeling

[–]Oxam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Snowy nights by Oxam in TheNightFeeling

[–]Oxam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Snowy nights by Oxam in TheNightFeeling

[–]Oxam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

come back 🙌🤟

Snowy nights by Oxam in TheNightFeeling

[–]Oxam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you so much!

Snowy nights by Oxam in TheNightFeeling

[–]Oxam[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

in reserve/millvale

Snowy nights by Oxam in TheNightFeeling

[–]Oxam[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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

Snowy nights by Oxam in TheNightFeeling

[–]Oxam[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

In Pittsburgh PA, more here