# Independent-Focused Gaming Platforms Stadia Made It Easier for Developers to Self-Publish Games By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-03-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfpublish-games References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2020-03-24-google-stadia-makers.html) & [stadia.dev](https://stadia.dev/) [Google's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-play-games) [Stadia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worm-game) Makers program has made it easier for game developers to self-publish games, in an effort to support independent developers. The company made the announcement at its Games Developer Summit, where it was stated that the platform will slowly work toward self-publishing. In order to make it easier to self-publish games, Stadia collaborated with Unity to provide technical help to developers, as well as providing a maximum of five developer kits. Stadia will also help to alleviate some of the cost for independent developers. It is clear the Stadia is attempting to foster an environment of independent gaming on its platform, and it is encouraging independent developers to release titles on the Stadia platform. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Independent Gaming Platforms:** Stadia's focus on independent gaming and self-publishing presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry. - **Self-publishing for Developers:** The collaboration with Unity and cost support for independent developers creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the game development industry. - **Collaboration for Tech Help:** Stadia's collaboration with Unity to provide tech help for developers presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the technology industry. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Industry:** Stadia's focus on independent gaming presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry. - **Game Development Industry:** Stadia's collaboration with Unity and cost support for independent developers creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the game development industry. - **Technology Industry:** Stadia's collaboration with Unity to provide tech help for developers presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cross-Platform Game Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unity.md) - [Accessible Game Development Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazygames-struckd.md) - [Expanded Game-Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcloud-game-library.md) - [Mobile Game Platform Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-play-games.md) - [Instant Game Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crtrdg.md) - [Improved On-Demand Gaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestream.md) - [Expanded Game-Streaming Functionalities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stream-your-own-game.md) - [Game Development Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aws-for-games.md) - [Bluetooth-Connected Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worm-game.md)