Podcast S1
Podcast S1: Michael Sacco, OccaSoftware
Gaming has taken over the apex position in the entertainment industry, with global annual gaming revenues now higher than the movie and music industries combined. Michael Sacco, Founder of OccaSoftware, empowers indie game developers not only to make their dream games a reality, but also to help them reach a mass market of players.
Date
09/24/2024
Author
Team Coeus
Michael grew his indie game digital asset marketplace to 40,000 developers in only four months. He used his background as a Senior Product Manager at American Express to turn his passion for gaming into a full-fledged marketplace that also functions as a community for the next generation of game developers.
Michael describes his favorite indie games and tells us why indie games are special and need to be nurtured. After speaking with Michael, we’re convinced that the next generation of great games and franchises will stem from indie games. And we’re convinced that Michael and OccaSoftware will lead the charge to provide developers with the tools they need to succeed.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:41 Michael's Product Manager Background
04:46 OccaSotftware and Indie Gaming
08:52 Reaching 1K Users in 2 Months
12:33 Getting Feedback From 40K Users
18:18 Building Community through LinkedIn + YouTube
21:18 AI's Impact on Gaming
25:24 The Gaming Takeover of Hollywood
27:48 Indie Gaming's Impact on VR & Web3
30:43 Lessons & What's Next?
36:28 Wish You Started Sooner?
38:55 Where to Find Indie Games?
40:04 Advice & Where to Find Him