I Regret Working With Game Publishers — What I’m Doing Instead

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If I were funding my game again today, I wouldn’t go with a publisher.

After working in games for over a decade, I’ve seen how publisher deals actually play out — not just when things go right, but when they quietly fall apart. In this video, I break down why publishers aren’t always the right default choice for indie developers, what those deals really cost, and what I’m doing instead.

This isn’t a rant, and it’s not anti-publisher. Publishers can make sense in specific situations. The problem is treating them as the automatic path forward without understanding the trade-offs.

If you’re an indie developer thinking about funding, pitching, or going full-time, this video is meant to help you make that decision with clear eyes.

Topics covered:
Why publisher deals fail more often than people think
What the pitching process actually looks like
How leverage disappears once funding is locked in
When working with a publisher does make sense
Alternatives to traditional publisher funding
The real cost of the wrong deal

If you’re at a crossroads with your game and want a second opinion, I do one-on-one calls. It’s a grounded conversation about your options — funding, publishers, or what to focus on next.
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Chapters:
00:00 - How I lost the $300.000 deals
00:25 - The Pitching Experience
01:33 - When It Goes Bad
03:11 - Do It Yourself
03:45 - What To Do Instead
04:45 - The Real Cost

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