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June 28, 2023 40 mins

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80 Level talked with Alx Preston, Founder and Director of Heart Machine studio (does “Hyper Light Breaker” ring any bells?). Alx talks about games, shares his experience running an indie game studio, and offers insights on community-building efforts, staying true to the core values, and the practical nature of entrepreneurship. He also gives practical advice to developers who are planning to start their own company.

Hyper Light Breaker on Steam:  https://store.steampowered.com/app/1534840/Hyper_Light_Breaker/ 

Check out Heart Machine website: https://www.heartmachine.com/ 

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