King Arthur, Game Mods and the Public Domain

Dive into Episode 3 of "The Business of Indie Game Development" series for a fresh take on indie gaming.

🏰 We start with an exploration of King Arthur as the ultimate fanfiction, illuminating the power of shared storytelling.

📜 A quick history lesson on copyright and intellectual property paves the way for a deep dive into the world of mods and fan games.

🌳 Did you know that many game ideas often evolve from pre-existing ones, like ARMA and Fortnite?

🚫 The restrictions surrounding public domain works and the challenges of placing your own creations within this scope.

🕹️ We highlight examples of public domain games and free cultural works, shedding light on the potential of this approach.

🤝 Finally, we discuss the societal benefits of shared creativity. Could this approach be a viable alternative as we move into the future of indie gaming?

Hosts:

John Oestmann - @john_oestmann

Alex Ferrabetta - @amferrabetta

Kosta Canatselis - @kostacana