A full day with Aaron Ludlow, Lead Producer at Playstack (publishers of Balatro, Mortal Shell, Abiotic Factor). 6 indie studios pitched their games, received honest feedback, and built real connections with one of the most respected indie publishers.
The Publisher
Playstack are a London-based independent publisher known for backing games that break through. They published Balatro, Mortal Shell, Abiotic Factor and more.
Studios attending the clinic got direct access to the publishing team for candid feedback on their games, their pitches, and their plans.
How It Went
"Getting honest feedback directly from a publisher, in a small group setting, is something you simply cannot replicate at a conference."
Studio participant, July 2026 clinic
"I came in thinking my pitch was solid. I left knowing exactly what needed to change. That is worth more than months of guessing."
Studio participant, July 2026 clinic
"The location, the format, the access to the publisher: all of it was exactly what our studio needed at this stage."
Studio participant, July 2026 clinic
"Óbidos is a surprisingly good setting for this kind of event. Small enough to have real conversations, far enough from the noise."
Studio participant, July 2026 clinic