Session: The Role of the Modern Publisher

Several years ago, publishers were signing dozens of deals a year with independent developers; today, many publishers have shut down or limited their third party publishing initiatives. It has become increasingly challenging to land a meaningful commitment from a top-tier publisher, and many developers are confused about what is most attractive to potential publishers. In this session, we will discuss the modern games industry at large, what publishers are looking for, and how gamemakers can best evolve with them.