LOS ANGELES, September 09, 2025 — Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, announces a new collaboration with Global Game Jam (GGJ) to host a live webinar for indie developers titled “From Zero to 1K: Growing Your Player Base and Making Your First $$.” The session will take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM PT, offering actionable strategies to help developers attract their first audience and begin generating sustainable revenue.
Bringing together game industry leaders and experienced developers, the event will provide beginner-friendly insights on how to make a game appealing to players while establishing effective monetization tactics. Attendees will learn how to avoid common early mistakes and gain practical tools for setting their projects up for long-term success.
Key takeaways from the webinar include:
Proven ways to start generating revenue from a game
Strategies to attract and grow the first 1,000 players and beyond
Tips for building momentum and preparing for long-term success in game development
Featured speakers include Berkley Egenes, Chief Growth & Marketing Officer at Xsolla; A.J. Fulco, CEO of Tastie Games; and other special guests from the indie development community. Jess Rowley, Events & Program Manager at Global Game Jam, will moderate the discussion.
“Indie developers face unique challenges in building their first communities and generating revenue without the support of large budgets or teams,” said Chris Hewish, Chief Strategy & Communications Officer at Xsolla. “This collaboration with Global Game Jam allows us to provide practical, proven guidance from industry voices who have successfully navigated these same challenges.”
Global Game Jam will host the webinar on StreamYard with registration managed through Luma. Promotion will be shared across both GGJ and Xsolla channels, reaching game developers worldwide.