‘Monkey Island’ Creator Finds Wealthy Investor for ‘Thimbleweed Park 2’
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A single wealthy backer funding a niche sequel is another data point that IP with a loyal fanbase can bypass traditional publishers. For creators with durable brands, the capital stack now includes high-net-worth patrons alongside platforms and crowdfunding—run the numbers on ownership and control before defaulting to a publisher deal.
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