E77: How You Know Which Game To Make, with Omar Kendall

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Figuring out a novel game idea is HARD. You can’t just hope the mishmash of ideas in your head are going to come together - history shows they often don’t. So how do you pick your target? Omar Kendall is here to help you out with that. Enjoy!

Key Takeaways:

Learn how Elden Ring and FromSoftware’s iterative approach shaped success.
Discover why leveraging your team’s strengths beats chasing trends.
Explore the balance between expertise and innovation for new opportunities.
Understand the importance of creating games players truly want.
Gain insights on respecting and learning from your audience.
Find out how niche player signals can guide game development.
See why early prototyping is key to validating ideas and reducing risks.

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