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John "Bucky" Buckley
Publishing and community lead at Pocket Pair who oversees Palworld's community and the studio's new publishing and funding initiatives for indie games.
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Jan 20, 2026
• 29min
Palworld maker: We’ll keep funding games even if our current projects crash and burn
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John "Bucky" Buckley, the publishing and community lead at Pocket Pair, shares insights into their tumultuous journey into game publishing. He reveals how the social noise around Palworld taught the team resilience and the importance of tuning out distractions. John discusses their innovative team culture that encourages experimentation and flexible hiring. Learn about their bold commitment to support indie games, the criteria for selecting projects, and the challenges of handling player feedback. Buckley's dedication to sustainable funding for indie developers shines through!
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