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Evil Empire champions indie games amid Steam, AI shifts

Evil Empire, a studio that began by supporting the development of "Dead Cells," has evolved into a prominent advocate for indie games. The company is actively involved in initiatives like the Triple-i Initiative, which aims to foster discovery and growth within the independent gaming sector. This evolution reflects broader changes in the industry, including the impact of Steam's early access model and the increasing integration of AI tools in game development. AI

IMPACT AI tools are increasingly integrated into game development, potentially changing workflows and the types of games produced.

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Evil Empire champions indie games amid Steam, AI shifts

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    📰 "Thank you, Hades" - Evil Empire on indie game discovery, how Steam early access has changed, and the rise of AI tools Evil Empire tells us how it’s grown from a Dead Cells support studio into a champion for indie games through the Triple-i Initiative. 📰 Source: PCGamesN 🔗 Link…