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History of Pocketwatch

Name:	Andy Schatz
Date Posted:	Mar 14, 2007
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I had a lot of epople ask me in the past few weeks why *I* got to host the IGF. I'm not as well known as many of my colleagues, and there are certainly many with bigger sales numbers and more fans.

Anyways, I wrote up a little history of Pocketwatch for my friends and family, and I thought that perhaps it would help to explain a little bit of why I was chosen to represent and celebrate my "indie" brethren.

So, if you're interested... The History of Pocketwatch Games (Part 1)

(BTW, I know there's prob some out there that would prefer that I post fewer blogs... but you should know that I don't write these blogs just to publicize myself or my company, I do it because I truly enjoy being a part of these communities.)

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Stefan Lundmark (Mar 14, 2007 at 22:43 GMT) Resource Rating: 5

Great read, thanks!

David Higgins (Mar 14, 2007 at 22:46 GMT)

@Andy, you post too many blogs? I haven't noticed ... you should post more, there always worth the read.

Todd Pickens (Mar 14, 2007 at 22:58 GMT)

Well deserved success Andy.

Great read and Great Job!

Tom Bentz (Mar 14, 2007 at 22:59 GMT)

Yea great read Andy. Thanks. It's proof that determination and persistence pays off if you stick with it.

Tom Eastman (Eastbeast314) (Mar 14, 2007 at 23:25 GMT)

That was a tremendous blog. You definitely deserved the recognition.

Can't wait to read your next blog :)

Andy Schatz (Mar 14, 2007 at 23:29 GMT)

Thanks guys! Hopefully it will keep being this interesting. Someday maybe I'll include it in a chapter of a book about it all. :)

Game Arts (Mar 15, 2007 at 01:05 GMT)

completely inspirational

Anton Bursch (Mar 15, 2007 at 02:10 GMT)

@Andy Schatz,

It was very cool to read about your history as an indie game developer so far. The struggles and success and disappointments and discoveries. Great to know that success as an indie game developer isn't cheap or unattainable.

BigPapa (Mar 15, 2007 at 04:16 GMT)

Awesome read Andy. Blogs like this should be shared with people who ask "How do I get into the video game industry?"

It's people like you who reaffirm my belief that the video games industry is a REAL industry with victories and struggles just like any other business.

Now I'll go out and change the world!

Thx!
- BigPapa

Matt Huston (Mar 15, 2007 at 09:35 GMT)

Great read Andy.

Phil Carlisle (Mar 15, 2007 at 10:19 GMT)

Hey Andy,

Its easy to get a bit self concious about this kind of thing. But really, who better? I think you did a great job on the presenting, so dont beat yourself up about it.

Maybe next year I'll actually be over for the IGF event too.

Leroy Frederick (Mar 15, 2007 at 14:04 GMT) Resource Rating: 5

Great story, great blog! Good wishes for Venture Arctic too!

Sam Redfern (Mar 15, 2007 at 15:44 GMT)

There's nothing whatsoever wrong with your community attitude, Andy. There are certain people who only ever talk about themselves and never bother to remark on what anyone else is doing, but you're certainly not one of them. Keep up the good work :)

Weston (Mar 16, 2007 at 05:37 GMT)

Kick ass Andy, great post.

Brian and I were both commenting on how natural you seemed on stage. It was incredible just to be in the room with those guys, but meeting Miyamoto is amazing.

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