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Hey folks!This past weekend I was out in Calgary at the inaugural Indie Rodeo event to give a talk about the state of games media in 2026.

Gave a condensed version of our Second Wind story and then talked about how game developers today should approach the changing structure of media as more and more move towards the independent route.

Folks in the Discord wanted me to have it recorded so they could watch, so I figured we'd just release it through Patreon for you.Only my second speaking gig, but hoping to do more as time goes on! Hopefully you get something useful out of it.

Thanks!Nick CalandraEditor-in-Chief

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A Second Wind in Games Media | Indie Rodeo Talk

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Jason Montgomery

So that's why there was a backdrop of Calgary in last week's Unpacked!

HotPink Crowded Hippopotamus

This video also doubles down as a great exposure t the current landscape of independent journalism

ImmenseCookie

Well done Nick! I hope the audio worked eventually for the flavour videos.

Cameron Gore

Aw man did it get taken down? It won't let me view it.

Jeffrey

That was really great to see. Thank you