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  "text": "So yes, you do need millions unless you are making a solo game (in which case you're working a second job).\nAnd then 80% of Steam games don't make more than $5k in their first year:\nkotaku.com/steam-19-000...\n\n90% of Steam games don't make more than $100k, ever:\nwww.gamedeveloper.com/game-platfor..."
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