BioWare Veteran Mark Darrah: Innovation Thrives Among Indie Devs Who Can’t Outspend Major Corporations

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“To survive, you are forced to explore the untapped corners of the creative space,” Darrah added. “Even if you are working within a genre like looter shooters, you’re compelled to find a unique angle to see what else can be achieved. As a result, the bulk of industry innovation is currently bubbling up through the indie scene—though I would argue that massive AAA developers should be embracing this same spirit of exploration.”

Furthermore, Darrah suggested that skyrocketing development costs and increasingly homogenized AAA titles might be making the audience more open to AI-generated experiences. For now, however, players should keep their sights on the highly anticipated upcoming indie games of 2026 and beyond.


 

Source: gamesradar.com

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