[Ep583] The Day Before Launch: Scenario Planning for Indie Game Devs

In episode 583 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers are one day out from the How Many Dudes launch and walking through everything still in motion, from wishlist momentum and embargo management to Steam Deck verification and what the algorithm might actually do. They share how they're thinking through best and worst case scenarios, what lessons from Crashlands 2 are shaping their expectations, and how to stay sane when everything is out of your hands.

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Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/how-many-dudes

Trailer Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgQM1SceEpI

Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3934270/How_Many_Dudes

00:00 Cold Open

00:29 Introduction and Welcome

01:57 Pre-launch preparations and expectations

03:58 Tracking wishlists and launch momentum

06:01 Understanding platform algorithms and visibility

08:14 Managing embargoes and influencer coverage

10:09 Dealing with embargo breaks and public reactions