Hi All,
I would appreciate any suggestions, comments or information regarding the following questions:
1) Besides Xtreme Games, Crystal Interactive and pcgamesforyou.com, I know of no other small publishers.
Does anyone know of any other small publishers? Is there a listing of small publishers to be found?
2) I am working on my first game. I know distributors deal with stores, but I don''t think I''m interested in dealing directly with distributors at this time.
How likely is it (being a newcomer) that I would be able to get my game into store shelves like Staples and Electronics Botique and such through a publisher?
3) I have read about successful games where the developer self-publishes in one way or another, usually via an internet site.
Is there a significant advantage to having a professional organization publish your game for a significant chunk of profits? Or is it, in your opinion, more worthwhile to do it alone, and retain full profits? What are the major things to do and costs accrued in doing it alone?
I am especially interested in responses from seasoned professionals experienced in these matters, but any help is... well, helpful.
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Thanks alot!