Top 5 things from Gen Con 2018.

 

1.) Swords

2.) Dual Wielding swords

3.) Swordcrafters Expanded Edition

4.) Sword

5.) No spoilers above, listen to find out!

The abstract game is a classic game that has the ability to stand the test of time. They are generally very light in theme if any is present at all and minimalist in design. A new rush of themed abstract games are emerging. We explore our own.

A pitch about a game called Skytear from Giacomo Neri.

 

The abstract game is a classic game that has the ability to stand the test of time.  They are generally very light in theme if any is present at all and minimalist in design.  A new rush of themed abstract games is emerging.  We explore our own themed abstract game, how we landed on a theme, and how we are incorporating themed aspects into component and product design.

Game design is challenging! One of the hardest things to know is when your game is actually finished. We've finished a few games and will shed some light from out experience.

A pitch from a designer named Zintis May-Krumins.

Game design is challenging!  One of the hardest things to know is when your game is actually finished.  We've finished a few games and will shed some light from out experience.

Marketing is always important! There are a ton of resources on how to market pre-release, but we'll go through our own thoughts about post-release marketing.

Today we here from Chris Backe with a cryptocurrency game pitch.  Thanks for sharing chris!  More information on Chris and his games are located here.  Entro Games 

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The topic of the week: How to market a game after release.

Marketing is always important!  There are a ton of resources on how to market pre-release, but we'll go through our own thoughts about post-release marketing.

 

How was your Gen Con? Ours was a blast. We chat through our top 5 things from Gen Con this year.

Convention season takes a ton of prep work. We think we have Gen Con down but always looking to improve. And our first pitch!.

This episode addresses the question - Should I Self-Publish or should I try to find a publisher?