Mark Soderwall has spent decades in the game industry as a AAA, AA & Indie game developer, principal art director & industry influencer.

The Instructor

With nearly 30 years of professional experience, Soderwall has worked on award-winning franchises including Star Wars, Clone Wars, LEGO, Indiana Jones, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and Unreal Tournament. He’s developed and launched over 50 games, so believe when we say, he knows exactly what separates games that succeed from those that evaporate into market obscurity.

The Course

As Mark says: “…Indie game success isn’t about getting or being lucky! It’s about staying motivated, using what’s around you, keeping your focus & applying the right advice, techniques & strategies.”

IndieGameU online training course
IndieGameU — on-demand training from a 30-year industry veteran.

IndieGameU.online is an on-demand program that teaches purpose-driven development strategies, real-world techniques, and proven best practices. The Foundations course includes 19 sessions covering everything from defining your “why,” prototyping, and scope management to game engine selection and asset pipeline customization.

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