Working with Publishers: Lessons Learned from 3,000 Agreements

About this episode

Patrick Sweeney shares insights on navigating publishing deals based on extensive experience with agreements.

Join Patrick Sweeney for “Working with Publishers: Lessons Learned from 3,000 Agreements” Publishing deals can be complex, and small misunderstandings can lead to big problems. Drawing from experience across thousands of agreements, Patrick breaks down common myths, recurring pitfalls, and what developers often overlook when entering partnerships. This session offers clear guidance on how to approach deals with better expectations, stronger communication, and a more balanced relationship from the start. #FYP #VirtualConference #IndieGameDev #IndieGames #GamesIndustry #Publishing

People in this episode

Host: Jay Powell

Guest: Patrick Sweeney

Topics covered

• publishing deals
• game development
• partnerships
• communication
• agreements

Keywords

• publishing
• agreements
• game developers
• partnerships
• communication
• myths
• pitfalls

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IndieGameBusiness, GamesIndustry, IndieGameDev, IndieGames

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