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The Corner of Story and GameAuthor: Gerald Ford
Stop in at The Corner of Story and Game to listen in on conversations by worldbuilders - gamers and writers. Join us at a cozy table in the corner, surrounded by planeswalkers like yourself, as they spin their yarn and open windows to other worlds. is a podcast about the stories inside of games, the games that writers play, and the writers that create games. Amongst other things, we sit down with people working in: Boardgames Videogames Novels Comic books Suggestions and requests can be sent to gerald@storyandgame.com Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Willem Delventhal on The State of Indie Games: What We Take Into 2026
Episode 37
Monday, 2 February, 2026
In this episode of The Corner of Story and Game, returning guest Willem Delventhal joins us for our year-end conversation, looking back on what 2025 taught us and looking ahead to what it will take to thrive in 2026 as indie creators.Quick note up front: this episode was recorded at the start of the new year, and it’s coming out later than planned. That one is on us. Life got loud, timelines got messy, and this finale slipped. Thanks for sticking with me!In the conversation, Willem and I dig into what actually moves the needle for small teams. Discipline, deadlines, and building systems that help you ship. We talk about the difference between being inspired and being consistent, why indie work often lives or dies on follow-through, and how to keep making games when the industry feels shaky.🎯 Topics Include:What we’re carrying forward from 2025 into 2026Discipline and momentum for indie creatorsDeadlines, structure, and the reality of shippingHow to stay creatively rebellious without burning outCommunity, support systems, and building what you lovePractical advice for creators who feel stuck or behind👤 Guest: Willem Delventhal, indie developer, community builder, and founder of the Indie Game Academy📌 Perfect for: Indie developers, narrative designers, solo creators, small teams, and anyone trying to build a sustainable creative practice in games.Willem's Links:-> YouTube-> LinkedIn-> Indie Game Academy-> IGA 2.0 Reveal Event on Feb 5th (Discord)-> IGA Cohort 0-> Whiskers, Wizards & Wands-> Daughter of the Rift-> The Box is AliveThe Corner of Story and Game:-> Discord-> Facebook-> Instagram-> Bluesky-> LinkedIn-> Email: gerald@storyandgame.com#IndieGameDev #GameDesign #NarrativeDesign #CreativeProcess #IndieGames #GameDev #CreativeIdentity #TheCornerOfStoryAndGamePodcast #WillemDelventhal #IndieGameAcademy
