An incredible roguelike and fighting game pushed one of the biggest companies in vtubing to make its own game publisher, and now hololive's buried in over 50 ideas

GamesRoguelikeAn incredible roguelike and fighting game pushed one of the biggest companies in vtubing to make its own game publisher, and now hololive’s buried in over 50 ideasWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesRoguelikeAn incredible roguelike and fighting game pushed one of the biggest companies in vtubing to make its own game publisher, and now hololive’s buried in over 50 ideasWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: COVER / holo Indie) Confused historians will draw a line starting withone outspokenly horny animator making an unbelievably good roguelikeand ending with one of the biggest companies in vtubingforming a gaming publisher. That’s not the whole story, but the HoloCure to holo Indie pipeline is a critical part of hololive’slatestunexpectedintersectionwith games, and the resulting domino effect has been amazing to witness. HoloCure remains independent, but its lead developerworked with holo Indie on a separate game called Holo X Break. Idol Showdown has been retroactively folded in as well. The first new holo Indie release was an Age of War-like 2D tower defense game calledHoloParade, which has done pretty well for itself at a price of just $4. Some holo Indie games are laser-targeted at fans of these specific streamers or vtubing as a whole, but others, especially HoloCure, are simply amazing games in a vacuum, and it’s clear that plenty more are on the way. As the dust settles on one of the strangest new publishers in games, I reached out to COVER to talk through holo Indie’s launch and future ambitions, as well as how it’s handling a flood of impassioned pitches from famously ravenous fans. The following has been lightly edited for length and clarity. The right roguelike in the right place HoloCure: Save the Fans(Image credit: Kay Yu) GamesRadar+: When and how did COVER become aware of HoloCure and its popularity, and at what point – perhaps with dozens of hololive talents loving the game – did it officially clear the bar internally that you were thinking, “We’ve gotta do something with this”? holo Indie team:There was often discussion about the topic surrounding HoloCure and Idol Showdown. Soon after the release of HoloCure, as we observed the online reactions and the quality of the game, there was the first discussion about whether we should provide some form of official support as a company. Subsequently, with the release of Idol Showdown, it became more evident that we should form “holo Indie” (which didn’t even have a name at the time) to support development. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more It feels like there are two potential audience goals here: releasing games that get people into hololive and cater to existing fans, or releasing games that are fun in a vacuum even for people who just like gaming but aren’t interested in hololive or vtubing. HoloCure feels like the strongest example here. Not that any holo Indie game isn’t or isn’t meant to be fun, I’m just curious how you feel about games where people say, “you don’t need to be a hololive fan to enjoy this.” Our top priority is giving back to game creators and developers, but I am very happy to hear that even those who are not fans of hololive production can enjoy it, as it can serve as an opportunity for people who do not know hololive to learn more about the hololive production IP. While we can’t disclose the details of the evaluation process, I can say that we evaluate various aspects comprehensively with multiple people, on points such as a creator’s love and passion for hololive production, understanding of the IP, as well as quantity and quality of game content. In the future, in addition to targeting both types of customers mentioned above, there may be game(s) that target only one of them. We’re starting to see more holo Indie games that focus specifically on one hololive talent:WOWOWOW KORONE BOXandMiko in Magumaspeak for themselves, whereas games like HoloCure, Holo X Break, and Holo Parade feature a range of talents in more well-known genres. Is this just up to what people want to make, or is holo Indie actively looking to curate games that showcase a range of talents? We would like to prioritize what the creator / developer wants to create as much as possible, within the limits of not going against theDerivative Works Guidelinesor the IP of hololive production. Of course, we also want to feature as many members as possible, but currently we are not specifying anything from our end and leaving it to the discretion of the creators / developers. WOWOWOW KORONE BOX(Image credit: COVER / holo Indie) Have any hololive talents played a part in the formation or direction of holo Indie? I know some are more active gamers than others, and I’m curious whether their input ever had a significant impact when COVER was looking to form its own game publisher. Have they been vocal or at all involved in holo Indie discussions or game selection? Of course, the members of hololive production were key in establishing holo Indie, which revolves around the IP of hololive production. Through the game commentary of various talents and them streaming holo Indie games, it becomes possible to have closer communication with fans and game creators / developers. For talents, it can be turned into stream content, and game developers gain recognition through talent streams. It also creates an environment where fans can enjoy watching entertaining content. Since holo Indie strictly maintains the rules of Derivative Works Guidelines, we do not conduct talent confirmation during the screening process. However, we carefully review with the holo Indie staff to ensure that expressions or portrayals that could potentially damage the branding and image of talents are not included in the games. When a game is approved and released via holo Indie, is it directly shared with the Hololive talents as a potential game for them to stream? I can only assume we’ll see Korone stream WOWOWOW KORONE BOX, for instance. (Update:Korone did, in fact, stream it.) Games, including those under the holo Indie label, will be shared with the members of hololive production upon obtaining distribution licenses and permits. However, it’s ultimately up to the talents to decide whether or not to play and stream them. As holo Indie, we believe it’s crucial to collaborate with developers to create games that pique the interest of hololive production members. HoloCure characters(Image credit: COVER / holo Indie) Apart from Holo Parade, all holo Indie releases thus far have been free games. One of the details that initially grabbed me about this publishing label was the opportunity for fan game creators / developers to officially monetize, so I’m curious about the discussions on pricing. Has the decision to release these games for free been a developer-side decision? We discuss with holo Indie creators / developers regarding whether to release the game for free or at a cost, and determining the price. In determining the price, we propose suggestions based on the branding of holo Indie, considering factors such as other released games and volume. We recognize that enabling fan game creators / developers to monetize their creations is a new initiative for us. Balancing the protection of our intellectual property as a company with our approach to fan-created content is a challenging issue. While fan creations can spread awareness and enhance the appeal of our IP, they also have the potential to harm fans or even members of the hololive production. While it may be difficult to provide clear production guidelines as it could burden creators / developers, we want to collaborate in expanding the potential for monetizing fan creations while also being mindful of potential risks. Why do you think so many holo Indie devs have opted for free-to-play? Has holo Indie ever encouraged devs to put a price on their games, even a small one like Holo Parade’s? Miko in Maguma(Image credit: COVER / holo Indie) My read of the pricing model leaning toward free and cheap is that accessibility and audience reach matters more than up-front sales. Is that accurate? However, to sustain holo Indie in the long term, we are not opposed to the idea of developing paid products. Moving forward, we will continue to discuss with creators / developers and explore opportunities for paid releases, with the aim of giving back to the creators. Considering that many creators / developers operate with small teams, we see the lower price range as the volume zone. However, we also welcome submissions for titles targeting higher price ranges. Are creators / developers of holo Indie-published free games compensated in another way, since there’s obviously no up-front sales revenue? We’re up to five official holo Indie games at this stage. Can you speak to how many pitches you’ve received, and the pace you work through them? We cannot disclose the exact number of proposals, but we have received at least 50 proposals so far. Due to receiving many more submissions than initially anticipated, the evaluation and review of post-announcement title applications is taking longer than expected. The duration of the review period varies significantly depending on factors such as the genre and content of the games, as well as any additional considerations that may arise. Therefore, it’s difficult to specify. On average, it takes approximately one to three months from passing the review to completing the game and releasing it. (Image credit: COVER / Indie) Once a pitch is accepted, how does holo Indie interact with game creators / developers on the road to release? What’s the rapport, assistance, and oversight like there? After the pitch is accepted, we request adjustments necessary to release under holo Indie. Following that, we collaborate with the creators / developers to plan when the game should be released, based on the existing release schedule and small details. We consider understanding of the hololive production IP, consideration and care for the talents, and the utilization of memes from streams to be crucialholo Indie team We consider understanding of the hololive production IP, consideration and care for the talents, and the utilization of memes from streams to be crucial Can you speak to how many games holo Indie plans to release on a yearly basis? This is not a guarantee, but we aim to release around 10 titles annually. Has Holo Indie approached creators / developers with game pitches first, or are you on the receiving end and choosing specific fan games from a sea of ideas? We are conducting evaluations from among many applications. In the future, we are also considering reaching out to creators / developers who are creating amazing works. HoloParade(Image credit: COVER / holo Indie) What do you look for in a game pitch, expanding on the message that what matters most is a love for hololive? The most important factor for us remains consistent: a deep love and passion for hololive production. It’s essential to note that just because someone doesn’t pass the evaluation doesn’t mean they lack love and passion. Sometimes a developer’s vision for a game may not align with our key points of focus. During evaluations, we carefully consider these factors. We still can’t clearly imagine what the future holds. Our first step is to exchange opinions with creators / developers and establish the framework for the holo Indie project, which has just begun. Here are some of the biggestupcoming indie gamesof 2024 and beyond. 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