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183: Scouting Indie Games for a Living, with Lucy James

Sep 23, 2026 · 56m

Summary

Lucy James, former GameSpot video producer, discusses launching her independent newsletter "Looking for Game," which curates indie titles and delivers playable demo codes via the Player.gg platform. She details her transition from corporate media to entrepreneurship, covering her reliance on Google Workspace, Airtable, and QuickBooks for workflow management. The episode also explores her role co-hosting Summer Game Fest, her strategies for discovering new games through trade shows and developer relationships, and her philosophy on promoting positive, community-driven gaming experiences.

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