Ever wonder what the various companies do that are listed on the packaging and websites of your favorite video game? The main contributors to a video game’s success are the developer and publisher. In this video we’ll take a look at the often complex relationship these two industry players have on one another and how they contribute to getting your favorite game onto your game console or PC.
- [Voiceover] The two parties most responsible…for a game's creation are the developer and publisher.…Video games are a product, a product that is in demand.…A bunch of different people and companies…rely on the income from games to stay in business.…Think of your local game retailer.…They need new games constantly to sell…to you and your friends, otherwise they wouldn't…have a product to sell.…Xbox and PlayStation need new games…for players to play on their systems,…otherwise they might get bored…and buy a different company's console system.…
Companies and brands you might not think of…like NASCAR, Major League Baseball, and LEGO,…need new games to ensure their brands…are introduced to new markets.…Factors like these put a lot of pressure…on game developers and publishers to make new games.…So, who are the developers and publishers?…A developer is the maker of the game.…A developer is usually a company…but can also be a single person.…It is common for large or online games…to have more than one developer.…
A publisher is the company, and it usually is a company,…
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Video: Developers and publishers