[physicsguy]

It’s rare that Indie games are the same technical sophistication though.

Nothing wrong with them at all but the scale is just totally different, it’s like running a small bakery shop vs an industrial factory churning out bread for supermarkets

[epups]

Yes, of course there is a trade-off. The specialists are likely much better at executing their particular functions. However, they still compete for the same market, sometimes surprisingly well. AAA games constantly feel like an art gallery where you are there to appreciate the beauty, while indie games have this soul and cohesion that is likely boosted by generalists as described in the article.

[johnnyanmac]

too bad most souls end up lying around on the street, begging others to turn back and avoid the terrible fate befallen on them. It's always rough selling your vision to others, and games are no different in terms entrepreneurship.