While talking to developers and looking through their decks, I ran into the same problems over and over: developers who didn’t have their budgets in order, who lacked a good competitor and/or market analysis, and who in general – had a hard time proposing a solid business case around their game idea. A publisher, on the other hand, should be able to earn back their initial investment and any other costs they have. Where they will make a profit and preferably earn enough money to pay for their next game as well. What do you mean with a realistic business proposition?Ī realistic business proposition to me means one where developers will receive the funding they need to finish and release their game. One aspect I find really important is that it not only accurately communicates a great game concept, but also a realistic business proposition for both parties.
I highly recommend that you go download Guesstimator for Steam from the Dutch Game Garden Website.Īn important aspect of my job as a Business Developer at Dutch Game Garden is helping & advising game developers on what they should and should not put in their pitch decks. This tool pulls it together into one compact spreadsheet.
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What I like about it is that there are so many articles (mine included) out there showing you how to estimate future sales and plan your budget. It is really neat and I think it is vital to do this no matter what stage you are in. Today I am super excited to have Richie de Wit take over my blog to give you a personal demo of his new Steam game estimation tool.