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The brutal reality of making video games in 2026 | Point It Out!

PolygonThursday, November 5, 2026 at 10:34 PM

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This week on Point It Out, Patches assembled an all star roundtable of indie gaming creators to discuss the state of the industry, its future and what it takes to make successful games like Shovel Knight, Hyper Light Drifter, Mina and more.

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Why it matters: Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. This week on Point It Out, Patches assembled an all star roundtable of indie gaming creators to discuss the state of the industry, its future and what it takes to make successful games like Shovel Knight, Hyper Light Drifter, Mina and more.

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