Decentralizing Game Distribution: Alternatives to Corporate Platforms
Exploring peer-to-peer networks, independent storefronts, and community-hosted solutions to bypass the Steam monopoly.
Designing Games for Community and Mutual Aid, Not Competition
A deep dive into game mechanics and systems that foster cooperation, resource sharing, and collective problem-solving.
The Role of Open Source Tools in Democratizing Game Creation
Examining how free, open-source engines and software are fundamental to breaking down barriers to entry in game development.
Building Cooperative Game Development Studios from the Ground Up
A practical guide to organizing a game development studio as a worker-owned cooperative, sharing lessons from the field.
Redefining Value in Games Beyond Monetary Transactions
How do we measure success and value in a gaming ecosystem that rejects profit as its primary motive?
The Foundation and Principles of Post-Capitalist Gaming
Exploring the core tenets and ethical foundations that guide the Institute's vision for a world beyond profit-driven game design.