Indie Developers Punching With AAA Budgets

When developing video games, there’s often tension between two essential elements: freedom of expression and funding. The more money that flows in from developers, the bigger and better a game will look, and because game developers need food and shelter just like anyone else, the higher the chance the game actually gets finished in the end. However, this bargain comes at the price of publisher meddling that can all too often compromise that all-important artistic vision. To avoid this, many developers prefer to stay independent, or “indie.”