Finding the Right Publishing Partner for Your Game

About this episode

Jay Powell discusses how to find the right publishing partner for your game and what to consider before signing an agreement.

Join Jay Powell for “Finding the Right Publishing Partner for Your Game” Not every publisher will be the right match for your project, your goals, or your team. Jay breaks down what publishers actually bring to the table, how to evaluate potential partners, and the warning signs developers often miss. This session covers the key questions to ask before signing an agreement and how to find a publishing relationship that supports your game instead of complicating it. #FYP #VirtualConference #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #GamesIndustry #Publishing

People in this episode

Host: Jay Powell

Topics covered

• publishing
• game development
• partnerships
• evaluation
• indie games

Keywords

• publishing partner
• game development
• evaluation
• indie games
• warning signs

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