Independent game developers are speaking up about a slump in development deals and how it could affect the game release slate in 2010 and 2011, reports Gameindustry.biz. Based on interviews with international developers, the outlet says there is currently a stall in publishers making game deals with external studios. While one developer who spoke to Gamesindustry holds out hope that a robust Holidays will spur deal making early next year, there is worry that last minute deals will be laden with pressure based on late starts and tight budgets.
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