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Browse 9 in-depth Publishing guides from GameDevProducer.com. Our editorial team researches and writes each one to give you clear, practical answers, current as of July 2026. The newest are shown first.
How Game Publishers Support Developers Beyond Funding
Most developers I’ve talked to over the years come to me with the same question, usually after a …
Secure Better Terms: The Game Publisher Negotiation Guide
Most developers walk into publisher conversations thinking the hard part is getting a meeting. It’s not. …
The Press Kit Checklist Every Indie Dev Needs
Most indie devs build a press kit two days before launch because a journalist finally emailed them and they …
Build Hype Before Launch: The Indie Game Wishlist Strategy
Most indie developers treat wishlists like a vanity metric. They hit 1,000, post about it on Twitter, then …
Self-Publishing vs. Publishers: Which Path Wins
Most coverage of this topic frames the choice as “creative control vs. money.” That framing is …
Your Indie Game on Steam: The Complete Publishing Guide
Steam charges a $100 app fee, takes 30% of your revenue, and is still the obvious choice for almost every …
Pitching Your Game: The Publisher's Checklist
Most pitches fail before the publisher even opens the deck. I’ve been on both sides of the table, and …
Convert More Players: The Steam Page Blueprint for Indie Devs
You spent eight months building a demo. Finally got it live on Steam, shared the link everywhere, and… …
The Ultimate Pre-Launch Checklist for Indie Game Devs
Most indie games don’t fail because they’re bad games. They fail because they launched badly. …