This is a talk for people interested in the indie game development scene.

It uses the commercially released gay-themed adventure game "My Ex-Boyfriend the Space Tyrant!" to give an insight into all phases of game development, from conception to implementation to launching to selling a game as a digital download for Windows, Mac and Linux.

It provides an overview and basic tutorial for using pyvida (an open-sourced point-and-click adventure game engine written in python).

During this talk we'll:

• Introduce "My Ex-Boyfriend the Space Tyrant"
• Outline design aims for indie developers
• Use pyvida to make a point-and-click adventure game
• Discuss commonly overlooked components of professional game design such as accessibility, websites, trailers and pushing updates
• Package for sale a game written in python
• Discuss the tools and services used for online distribution
• Handle the press, feedback from users and reviews

By the end of this talk you'll:

• Have an introduction to pyvida
• Have an understanding that coding is just one part of making a successful game
• Have an insight into some of the challenges faced by developers from diverse backgrounds
• Have some ideas on how to make your games intriguing to players and the press
• Have knowledge of the tools and services many indie developers are using to sell their games online (such as steam, bmtmicro and humble store)

If you've ever wanted to make a game then this is the talk for you.