Your Game Needs to Be Everywhere: Distribution Channels
summary
Releases perform best when chosen by concrete tradeoffs: Steam and itch.io give low-cost launch and prototyping, then pursue ID@Xbox then staggered consoles to leverage acceptance; use Steam Deck for handheld demos and achievements as quick analytics. Expect engine fees, QA, localization and certification delays; Godot needs third-party exports or Rawr Lab for Switch, PlayFab handles cross‑platform backends, and Switch 1→Switch 2 edition upgrade can let one SKU hit two audiences while cutting dev complexity. Market numbers (3B mobile, 900M PC, Steam ≈75%) shape priorities.
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chapters (11)
- 0:00Introduction and speakers
- 2:15Where players are and market sizes
- 6:56Nintendo Switch dev kits and editions
- 15:03PC storefronts and their differences
- 23:33Hardware upgrades and handheld gaming
- 29:16Multi-platform strategy for indies
- 36:37Costs of multi-platform releases
- 44:00Physical media and preservation
- 46:07Coherent distribution strategy
- 48:12Q&A on exclusives and profitability
- 58:02Closing and birthday shoutout
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