Square Enix takes a stab at supporting indie devs

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January 29, 2014

Square Enix has launched the pilot phase of its “Collective” indie game promotion program.

For 28 days, Square Enix Collective will feature three projects from indie developers, Ruffian Games, Kitfox Games, and Tuque Games.

The community will choose which projects they want to see go through to a crowd-funding process via partnership with Indiegogo.

Projects which successfully raise funds may also find support from Square Enix through the development process, and assistance in distributing the final project across digital channels once completed.

“It’s up to the teams how much or little help they want from Square Enix and it’s our opportunity to help some fantastic games become a reality and uncover the development stars of the future,” said Phil Elliott, project lead on Collective.

The three teams taking part in the pilot phase of Collective will showcase three very different game concepts:

Ruffian Games was established in 2008 and has shipped a number of titles in the past, including Crackdown 2 with Microsoft.
Kitfox Games is a new developer, with its first game Shattered Planet set for release this March.
Tuque Games – also a new developer – is hoping to launch its first title via Collective.

Head on over to the Square Enix Collective website to check out the indie games and get voting.

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