Mediaweek highlighted WildTangent in a recent article citing massive profit gains in this downward econonmy.  People have been seeking more free games and entertainment and naturally drawing people to gaming sites.  Naturally, in difficult times, people will be seeking more value for their money.

I think this bodes very well for the indie gaming market because people are more likely to spend more time seeking quality gaming experiences for less money than using the normal channels.  Unfortunately, this also means an increase in piracy, but I believe that with the right pricing strategy, you can serve the market well and still get enough return on investment.

More than ever, it looks like the time is ripe for indies to really reap the whirlwind.  And if enough people find more meaningful experiences through their games, it could mean a whole new era of gaming, game distribution and pricing strategies.