Ask HN: Best passive income method for a solo developer?

Re:Ask HN: Best passive income method for a solo developer? by ivm on Friday August 19, 2016 @10:12AM (#12320122)

> 5. Create a mobile game. Typical income range: $5 - $100K (the majority below $10K).

That's a very dangerous advice. Games are cultural products, not technical. You need to understand programming, game design, UI design, art direction, and marketing at once. Plus it's a hit-driven industry.

I'd say the majority is below $10 (ten) in revenue. $5-100k is nowhere near "typical income range" for independent game development.

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Re:Ask HN: Best passive income method for a solo developer? by JoshuaDavid on Friday August 19, 2016 @02:49PM (#12322480)

I think that was "$5 - $100,000", not "$5,000 - $100,000". Although "the majority below $10k" is an understatement.

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Re:Ask HN: Best passive income method for a solo developer? by ivm on Friday August 19, 2016 @09:21PM (#12324581)

It is not an understatement, mobile game development often ends up with negative income. If you're not featured by Apple or Google - it's over.

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