1st Edition
by Odile Limpach (Author)
Professor Odile Limpach gives independent developers everything they need to succeed in the world of video game publishing. The Publishing Challenge for Independent Video Game Developers: A Practical Guide defines
what game publishing means for the indie developer and offers a concise
framework to tackle the decision of whether to self-publish or not.
Furthermore, the text establishes a catalogue of current known
publishers with some salient characteristics and offers a list of useful
publishing tools. Along with showcasing testimonials from several young
and seasoned developers on their experiences with publishing and
partners and recommendations from renown experts of the industry, this
book offers tools, platforms, and guides to game publishing.
Key features:
- Provides a broad overview of the game publishing market
- Explores criteria for choosing between a publishing partner or self-publishing
- Offers case studies and testimonials from indie game developers and publishers about the process.
Professor Odile Limpach
teaches economics and entrepreneurship at the Cologne Game Lab, TH Köln
(Technical University of Cologne). She is also co-founder of the
Acceleration Program SpielFabrique 360° and works as a Strategic
Consultant for games and serious game projects. Between 2007 and 2014,
she was the managing director of the German entertainment software
studio Ubisoft Blue Byte. Before, she was the managing director of
Ubisoft GmbH. She graduated from business school Institut Commercial de
Nancy in France and completed her MBA in the United States. Odile
Limpach is also involved as a volunteer in the areas of vocational
training and acts as a German partner for Games for Change Europe.
Furthermore, she acts as an advisor (Conseiller du Commerce Extérieur)
for the French Ministry for International Business Development.
