Getting Investors For Game Development With Chris Skaggs

Hey, Crowdfunding Nerds! Ready for a deep dive into the gaming world? In episode 169, I, your host Andrew, along with Sean, chat with the brilliant Chris Skaggs from Soma Games. Ever wondered how to keep a game development team motivated or what it takes to pivot from contractors to full-time employees? Chris spills the beans on these topics and more, including the wild ride of securing investors and the shift from console to mobile gaming that revolutionized the industry.Chris doesn't hold back on the challenges and triumphs of running a game studio, the financial jigsaw of project-based income, and his vision for creating content that keeps the cash flowing. Plus, get the scoop on Soma Games' exciting projects like "Legends of Redwall" and "Wisdom of the Rain." Don't miss this chance to level up your knowledge—join us for episode 169 of Crowdfunding Nerds, where we turn the page on interactive fiction and explore the future of gaming!   Check out Soma Games at www.somagames.com and their latest projects at www.legendsofredwall.com and www.wisdomoftherain.com.   Star Wars Title Sequence: https://www.artofthetitle.com/title/star-wars/   Let's press play!

Om Podcasten

Since 2019, Crowdfunding Nerds has helped over 200 crowdfunding creators raise over $30M on Kickstarter and Gamefound. In addition to that, we have generated over $100M in ecommerce sales and had clients featured on Shark Tank, ”As Seen On TV,” and more. We work with IP’s like Avatar: The Last Airbender, Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Star Trek, Mass Effect, Dune, and more... But we have also helped a TON of first-time creators fund on day 1, too! Our podcast exists to help you with your journey before, during, and after crowdfunding using real-world examples from our clients. We share what’s working and what is not in today’s market. We build pre-launch e-mail lists, get backers during live campaigns, and drive pre-orders and e-commerce sales after your campaign ends! If you’re DIY marketing (doing it yourself), we created the Crowdfunding Nerds Academy to help, which has specialized courses designed to make sure you’re doing it right! Buckle up; it’s about to get nerdy.