Game Publishers

“Help take games to market”

Publishers are responsible for funding and promoting games.

Publishers act like investors, but with the skills and experience to help a game succeed.​

Not every developer needs a publisher, but every publisher needs a developer.

Benefits of having a Publisher

  • Helps check if your game has potential for success before it’s finished

  • Provides funding so you can afford to make the game

  • Supports advertising and boosts sales

Target

You should be able to identify the publisher of a game.

You should be able to describe the benefits of having a publisher.