"People can hate me for this if they want": Manor Lords publisher says most indie publishers are "predatory and opportunistic," and "not particularly competent either"

Credit: Slavic Magic Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender says most indie publishers are bad news. That might seem like a weird thing ...

Indie devs should avoid 'most indie publishers' says Manor Lords indie publisher Hooded Horse: 'The vast majority of indie publishers are predatory and opportunistic'

From Manor Lords to Against the Storm to Terra Invicta, indie publisher Hooded Horse has enjoyed an incredible run since it ...
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Most Indie Game Publishers Are "Predatory And Opportunistic," Says Manor Lords Publisher

Tim Bender isn't shy about calling out some problems in the indie game scene.

CEO of Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse wants it to be 'a positive influence and a great company for 100 plus years' by fighting AI and treating devs ethically

The indie publisher keeps striking gold, but CEO Tim Bender is still "fundamentally unambitious", prizing stability and ...
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Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse's CEO argues game agreements violate contract principles

The CEO of Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse, Tim Bender, has detailed his company's approach to developer contracts, saying ...
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Manor Lords Dominates with Over 1 Million Sales and Record Player Engagement

This past weekend saw the launch of medieval city builder and battle sim Manor Lords on Steam, selling over 1 million copies in a single day. Slavic Magic and Hooded Magic have been hard at work, ...
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It only took three days for Manor Lords to get VR support and it looks even better like this

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Manor Lords: How to Build the Manor

Usama has a passion for video games and a talent for capturing their magic in writing. He brings games to life with his words, and he's been fascinated by games for as long as he's had a joystick in ...
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Manor Lords has over 2 million people playing the historical city-builder less than three weeks after launching into Early Access

Publisher Hooded Horse has announced that , Slavic Magic’s critically acclaimed debut, has sold over two million copies across all stores. Released on April 26, on its opening weekend, the concurrent ...
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How to increase your settlement level in Manor Lords

How do you increase your settlement level in Manor Lords? The strategy game throws a lot at you at the beginning, so it's not always clear or easy to know where to start. It's good to get to grips ...
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Beginner Tips For Manor Lords

Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...