That flux is creating enormous changes in what might be little Indigenous-run studios, but it is these creatives who have been meeting those same challenges head on in ways that larger studios cannot hope to.

"Opportunities for queer representation are improving, but there are certainly still gaps that need to be filled."

"Sometimes all you need is a little boost to keep going, so we're trying to do that.”

Diverse characters and storylines are often withheld from games to be sold as optional add-ons for additional cost.

The high visibility of indie success stories creates the illusion that commercial success is accessible and achievable by all, disregarding the challenges most indie developers face.