<aside> 💡 Tip: Use Google Search Console to verify ownership for the domain, then index your game page on it, Google Developer Console, to take all the metadata for your game title, screenshots ,name of the game, any other information, like developer name, publisher ,release dates etc.
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Why? Because the pitch deck is meant for funding. Press kit, to have it ready, after the funding is in, and prologue for a good entry on the forums, blogs, news + press kit, etc. The cover will be used everywhere, on socials, and for the events The trailer will be used too, at the events, and give it to influencers to post on their socials, building the hype. Also, it can be used to stream in the loop, every day, on multi-streaming, on multiple platforms at once. Even on Steam But before all, you need a pitch to get some $ , incubators, accelerators, investors, and grants.
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Creating a good game requires a good idea, a professional development team that can fully realize its potential, and some amount of funding to see the project to completion. Successful companies can make this seem like a matter of course, but for indie developers, just getting started, it's a journey of a thousand steps. If you’re seeking investment money, the first step is to create an impactful pitch worthy of showing to a funding source.
To target your preferred funding source, you'll first need to identify what you want from them. Is funding at the top of your list? Promotion and marketing? Put together a list of potential funding sources to see what services they offer. Make sure you evaluate their revenue split and how much control they want, as these can be contentious or even deal-breakers for many developers.
Certain funding sources are better suited for specific projects. Some may prioritize games of a particular genre, while others focus on team size.
Before you pitch your game, you need to be able to answer these questions:
To create a good pitch, a developer needs to know the answers to these questions. They all will factor into your pitch's overall quality, so they deserve careful consideration.
A game publisher finances a video game’s development, handles its marketing and release, and expects some return or revenue share on their investment. In other words, if an aspect of game development has anything to do with the business side of things, the publisher will likely handle it, freeing you and your team to focus on your game.
Some of the many companies that specialize in working with indie developers include: