Publish a game
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Introduction
After publishing my game, Pinbot, on Steam and Epic Games, I was approached by many people—mostly in private chats—curious to know what one should expect from such an experience. The…
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Can I sell my game?
I often see debates about whether it’s possible to sell something without officially starting a business. If you’re reading this, you’re likely involved in programming… and you know the uncomfortable…
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Copyright
Copyright is a concept that transcends national borders, although it’s not universally applied. Approximately twenty governments worldwide do not adhere to the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and…
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Selling in practice
After discussing invoices and copyright, it’s time to clarify once and for all whether you can actually sell your game without having a formal company. To understand the logic behind…
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What does “indie” mean
After briefly addressing some technical, practical, and legal issues, let’s dive into the core topic. If you’re reading this, you’re probably an “indie” developer, as we’ve come to call ourselves…
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We don’t sell ghosts
When I started writing this article, I primarily had in mind micro-indie developers: the other categories don’t need it, because they should already be familiar with everything covered here. So,…
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Price matters little
One of the key issues you’ll need to address is determining the selling price of your game. You’ll quickly find that most indie games are priced very low. The reasoning…
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You need marketing
How many times have you heard it? Yes, it’s true: marketing is essential and works all too well. But first, what are we talking about? Essentially, it’s about strategies and…
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You want a publisher
In the previous article, we established that marketing isn’t as simple as many might believe—it requires a range of skills that can’t be learned overnight. So, you might be tempted…
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Passion role
It’s astonishing to wake up one day and realize you’re surrounded by people who don’t understand—perhaps not yet—what passion truly is. Passion isn’t just a casual interest but something much…