The Future of Play
A creator-led, cooperatively-owned movement backing bold new forms of play and the people who define them.
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What if creators had the power to develop, control, and ship the games or playables they want to see in the world without asking for permission?
“Have honest discussions”
An #IndieStudioWednesday interview dives into how teams can move forward together with award winning game designer, Francesca Carletto-Leon.
Pitch Deck
Collection
Pitch Decks is a curated collection of presentations from developers around the world. Each shares real outcomes so you can make better decisions for your studio.
Is gaming for everyone yet?
There aren’t any AAA titles that have nailed the basics yet but indie studios are leading the way for accessibility. Ruth Cassidy at PC Gamer talks about what’s been done and the road ahead.
Future Of Play Direct is Back for Summer Game Fest 2024
A harmless video game showcase that’s fun for the whole family airing on Saturday, June 8th at 8am PT / 11am ET. Tune in, or else.
Publishing deals with no money down??
In this episode of Publish Me, Punish Me, Evva Karr of GLITCH and Son M of Perfect Garbage share tips on negotiating work in a co-development scenario when there’s no money down. Share your stories anonymously to be featured on the show here!
Creators who dare to think differently about play
“…fear has been driving the games industry, and so we’ve ended up with studios remaking the same games for the last 15 years”
Llaura McGee of Dreamfeel
“If wonder is not scarce and progress is not linear, then the world that rises from the ashes of the Video Games Industry can be more exciting… and vibrant than ever before.”
Marina Kittaka of Analgesic Studios
You’re in good company
Through $120,000-$250,000 checks from the Moonrise fund, we back groundbreaking studios that are thinking bigger about the future of play.
We've got your back
From starting a studio and pitching to publishers to creating international marketing campaigns — our Moonrise fund advisors have done it all. These incredible leaders have shipped titles like Subnautica, Among Us, and Sky to millions of players world-wide across multiple platforms.
Trust us when we say we’re here to help.
Hot off the Press
START YOUR ENGINES — Future Of Play Direct is Back on June 8th for Summer Game Fest
A harmless video game showcase that’s fun for the whole family. Tune in during Summer Game Fest, or else.
Your Game 🤝 Future Of Play Direct for Summer Game Fest 2024
Did you miss us? Season 5 of #FutureOfPlay Direct returns in June for Summer Game Fest 2024 and there's a seat for you and your game on the ship!#FutureOfPlay Direct is an annual, Toonami-inspired showcase highlighting new ways to play and a freshly curated collection...
Moonrise Fund Patch Notes 1.1
NEW REGIONS UNLOCKED Up North and Down UnderThe Moonrise Fund is going international! If you and your studio are registered in Canada or Australia, then we’d love to hear from you. In 2021, we promised that we’d work towards unlocking new regions and with your support...
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