Publishing models and distribution strategy

    Publishers insights

    Publishing deals, distribution strategy, portfolio approaches and what publishers look for in a pitch.

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    Publishing coverage explains the models teams actually get offered: advances against revenue share, funded co-development, platform-first deals and self-publishing with marketing support.

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    What a publisher reads first in your pitch deck

    A practical walkthrough written for teams working inside the games ecosystem, with the trade-offs laid out plainly.

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    Editorial team · 1 Jan 2026 · 4 min read
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