Going Indie: Indie Game Development is for individuals who dream of making games, hardcore gamers who would like to understand their developer-heroes, and game industry professionals seeking practical experience prior to starting their own company. The content is tuned to impart experience and wisdom by recounting histories of companies, biographical information about those involved, and a smattering of details that business-oriented readers would find interesting. The book covers success stories as well as failures in indie game development. An enlightening read for anyone interested in digging deeper into games beyond the thin veneer of pretty pixels and nice sound effects.