It’s a common wish to ask for the coming year to be better than the last one. But we think that being grateful for what happened is also crucial. Sometimes it's not about the changes, it's about reflection: stop and breathe before continuing with your journey.
2022 has been a good year so far for us. We had the opportunity to attend many events, meet interesting people and share our ideas in comforting environments. Internal support is the main pillar of the indie game industry, and we are grateful for all the backing we received this year.
Looking back, we travelled a lot:
We took IDEA to Japan, meeting Shuhei Yoshida at the Tokyo Game Show. Idea didn’t achieve an award at the Sense of the Wonder Night. However, meeting Yoshida and sharing the stage with some of the best independent game developers was good enough for us.
We crossed the ocean to be present and collect players’ IDEAs in Buenos Aires, at Ventana Sur. Sometimes, the best you can take home are the thoughts of those who care about you.
Although, going abroad is not necessary to get recognition. In fact, we were present at many national events:
Spending summer on the paradisiacal Canary Islands at Tenerife GG, where we won Best business idea and Most innovative video game. We also attended Barcelona's IndieDevDay, a small gathering for all the Spanish indie scene to come together every once in a while. Bonus track, we landed the Most Innovative Idea award.
And what about the virtual presence? Something good that came with 2020 is the wide range of virtual events that someone can join. Like we did on Indie Cade, where we got the Visual Design award.
Looking back, we travelled a lot, and we gained a lot. Not only awards but connections, human contact, and incredible experiences we will rarely forget. And now we have the most important step ahead of us, releasing Idea on Steam, Nintendo Switch and mobile so everyone will be able to share their thoughts and feelings with the whole world.
Thanks a lot to those who support us on each step. We hope the year to come brings you all the joy you deserve.
Happy new year!