Independent game coverage is more than launch-day attention. This editorial looks at the hidden hours, costs, sacrifice, Fix Access work, mock reviews, and why gaming outlets can support games for months or years.
Running an independent games outlet is not a hobby when it becomes full-time work. This editorial looks at the real cost of staying independent, from money and time to trust, support, ads, services, travel, and the pressure of building something without selling your voice.
Gamers, Developers, Streamers: Join Forces for the American Red Cross Gaming has always been more than entertainment—it’s comfort, connection, and community. That’s why we’re inviting our audience—players, developers, streamers, publishers, and everyone who loves games—to support the American Red Cross through our 2026 Tiltify campaign. Why this matters When emergencies and disasters hit, people often…
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Fix Gaming Channel didn’t start with a plan — it’s been under construction ever since When I started Fix Gaming Channel, I literally started from scratch. No blueprint. No safety net. Just years of life experience and an attitude that told me: if I want something real, I have to build it myself. Indie music…
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Steam is still the best day-to-day experience (for me) Game Pass is, for me, a sad place to be. When comparing Steam vs Game Pass, I find that I’m used to Steam. Credit where it’s due: as a PC platform, Steam still gives me the best overall experience. Nothing else, in my experience, comes close….
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Why I’m at gamescom asia: So Indies Don’t Drown I’m heading to gamescom asia with a simple goal: keep independent games visible. Addressing gamescom asia indie discoverability is key—not just for one team or a few friends, but for the whole indie ecosystem. If nobody fights for attention, great work sinks under the noise. The…
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Some days this feels like 10 years. Other days, 10 days. Here’s the truth. When I started Fix Gaming Channel, I told myself I’d post honest updates about what it really takes to run an indie outlet. I’ve kept that up—inside FGC circles and out in public. Still, most of the work sits underwater: writing,…
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Since the last update: forward, no way back Time moves fast when you work. Since the last Inside Fix Gaming, a lot happened, a lot is happening, and there’s a lot in motion—long-term and short-term. I’ve been tweaking thumbnails and featured images, tightening copy, and adjusting every moving part of this project. I hit a…
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Video Game Marketing: Conquer Your Niche – Indie Game Marketing Guide Get 10% off through Fix Gaming Channel with the code flczc0s on Gumroad. Marketing an indie game in 2025 is harder than ever—but with Videogame Marketing: Conquer Your Niche, you don’t need a giant publisher to stand out. What you do need is a…
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We’re Hiring: Community Manager We’re looking for someone who truly cares about indie games—and all the passionate people behind them. If you live on Discord, enjoy supporting creators, and know how to keep a community active (not just technically online), we’d love to have you join Fix Gaming Channel. What You’ll Do Keep the server…
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What drives us to create games, and when does it stop being just for us? I’ve been thinking about this question a lot lately—especially as someone who’s spent years covering games, and more recently, tinkering around with something myself. Nothing serious (yet?), and I’m not saying it’ll ever go public. But it’s sparked a deeper…
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When a $1M budget and an indie legacy aren’t enough—two platforms fail the devs they promised to support. This past week, I ran into two prime examples of platform failure that directly hurt the games they’re meant to support: A promising new pixel-art RPG about mental health (Hello Anxiety) is being promoted by a publisher…
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I skipped school for Hogan vs. Warrior. I cried. No shame in it. I was Hulk Hogan. At school. After school. Hell, probably in school too. If someone handed me a ruler, I’d cut a promo. If someone talked back? Instant leg drop (mentally). Then came WrestleMania VI. I skipped school. (don’t tell mom) Sat…
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Early Access was meant to help games grow. But if your game’s been “early” longer than a Marvel movie phase… maybe it’s just your final form. Early Access was once a noble idea. A handshake between devs and players. “Here’s the game, it’s not done, but we’re building it together.” And for a while, it…
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A candid update on independent gaming journalism, Fix Gaming Channel’s community growth, and the future of indie gaming coverage. Independent gaming journalism is at the heart of everything we do at Fix Gaming Channel. A little while back, I wrote about what it really takes to run an indie gaming outlet today. That article was…
