Dear OklyDokly,
if you'll make a new and innovative game in a niche where there is no established brand you can accomplish the same today like I did with the Smugglers series some years back. However there is more to it than just making a good game. My company seems to be doubling its turnover every year. Most important is you get the necessary contacts with the time. It takes 4 to 8 years until you are really established. Good luck.
(And if you don't have 4-8 years time I am always looking for addictive decent innovative games with a user-friendly interface suitable for all ages )
Take care,
Niels Bauer
www.nielsbauergames.com
[edited by - Jester101 on February 10, 2004 5:17:28 PM]