The world needs new video games now more than ever! This is just one of the reasons why we founded the Xsolla Funding Club, our no-cost matching service for qualified video game developers and investors.
See how we're working to set developers and funding sources up for mutual success.
http://ow.ly/T54h50BmD18
What does every game developer have in common (besides serious coding skills)? The search for the right investors to fund their dreams!
Enter Xsolla Funding Club. Follow us here for Funding Club Fridays - weekly tips and info to help you find the right partner. See what XFC is all about at http://ow.ly/bejP50BmCYs
Expect 2.7 billion gamers by the end of 2020. Our free-to-play blog article has 5 strategies to help game developers ride the player wave:
https://xsolla.live/subs-f2p
Discover how to engage your game’s audience where they live -- across multiple platforms.
Watch and learn just how easy it is to set up your own cross-platform publishing ecosystem for your studio. https://youtu.be/Wsn8-Vn3yp4
Join Twitch, CreatorIQ, and Loaded for an Adweek panel on Monetizing Influencer Gaming Communities featuring Chad De Luca, Kat McCown, Nick Allen, Diana Pearl, and Xsolla’s Chris Hewish.
Learn about influencer marketing trends and best practices this Thursday, September 24 at 12:50 PM ET (9:50 AM PT).
https://events.adweek.com/mobile-gaming-2020/
Epic made waves when it announced it would waive fees on Unreal developers' first $1 million in gross revenue. Want help hitting that milestone? https://xsolla.live/sdk-ue4
With more developers than investors in the video game industry, missed connections are all too possible.
See what Xsolla Funding Club is doing to help connect in-demand investors with fully-vetted games.
http://ow.ly/epS850BmDbR
Busy developing your video game? Don't wait to get acquainted with all of your funding options. What you learn now can help you save time and stay motivated on your future forays into fundraising. http://ow.ly/3qVG50BKmYq
VentureBeat interviews Chris Hewish, president of Xsolla, about Unconventional (https://www.facebook.com/GoUnconventional):
“All of the real-world events were shut down due to the pandemic, and we saw a real opportunity to expand into the event side. We’ve spent a good part of this year working at features and tools that allow people to really re-create that real-world experience of going to events, and doing it on a high-fidelity platform online.”
Read more: https://venturebeat.com/2020/10/15/xsolla-launches-unconventional-for-game-like-virtual-events/
VENTUREBEAT.COM
Xsolla launches Unconventional for game-like virtual events
We are proud to announce Unconventional (https://www.facebook.com/GoUnconventional), a new entity that focuses on delivering in-person event and entertainment experiences from the safety and comfort of home. Xsolla is partnering with Pantera Entertainment, developer of the Your World game platform, where these events will be hosted.
The inaugural experience - Game Carnival Hosted by Unreal Engine - will be a two month-long virtual gaming industry showcase, supporting new indie game development. Unreal Engine held a contest and selected the top 60 projects that will be exhibited at booths in a massive virtual environment holding up to 500 concurrent users, exploring a world full of great new indie games. Finalists will show off their games and network with other industry insiders, publishers and investors — from the convenience of their homes or offices.
Learn more about Unconventional on VentureBeat:
https://venturebeat.com/2020/10/15/xsolla-launches-unconventional-for-game-like-virtual-events/
The White Nights Conference, a leading B2B game industry event in Europe, will run from October 26-30.
If you’re attending the event, book a meeting with an Xsolla expert! Learn how we can help you market your games worldwide:
https://xsolla.pro/wn-fall-2020
Does your vertical slice have what it takes to make the cut? Read our latest Funding Friday blog post for tips to create an impactful, fully-playable demo of your game to submit to potential investors and publishers.
http://ow.ly/hDIs50BUQzE
Taking the first step to distribute your own games isn't as scary as it sounds. Find out how you can self-publish while still using traditional platforms with the help of Xsolla Launcher and Login. https://xsolla.blog/platforms
Unconventional
October 19 at 3:01 PM ·
One week until Game Carnival opens its virtual doors to present the Unreal Engine showcase! Join this interactive online game convention to explore 60+ exhibitors.
Industry: 10/26-10/30
Everyone: Starting 10/31
Register now!
https://unconventional.social/gamecarnival
Interpersonal “soft” skills have become a focus for studios shifting to remote work.
Join Xsolla’s Ryh-Ming Poon & other industry voices this Thursday at 11:45 AM CET for a gamesweekberlin roundtable on the importance of soft skills.
https://qvconf.com/speakers-and-program/#schedule
Quo Vadis, gamesweekberlin's core B2B event, is this week!
Join Bastian Winterkemper, Martine Spaans, and Xsolla's Miikka Luotio this Thursday at 10:00 AM CET (2:00 AM PDT) to learn how to retain players and drive long-term success for your game.
https://qvconf.com/speakers-and-program/#schedule
Unconventional
October 23 at 3:02 PM ·
Miss game conventions? Experience them virtually at Game Carnival hosted by Unreal Engine opening Monday, October 26!
This interactive, online event features 60+ exhibitors including Xbox, Raw Fury, Akupara Games, and Another Indie.
Learn more: https://unconventional.social/gamecarnival
Partners, including investors, can help you push your video game to its fullest potential. It all starts with a constructive agreement.
Brush up on some contract basics with our latest Funding Friday blog post:
https://xsolla.com/blog/funding/1857/5-contracts-that-every-game-developer-needs
Learn how you can drive pre-launch momentum with pre-order campaigns.
Join Xsolla’s Berkley Egenes on Thursday at 2:30 PM EST for a MEGAMIGS 2020 speaking session on generating buzz while creating multiple monetization opportunities.
https://megamigs.com/en/ticketing/
Are you preparing to pitch your video game to investors? Prepare yourself with the invaluable “What it Takes to Pitch a Game” article (part one of two) on VentureBeat by industry vet and Xsolla Funding Club GM Justin Berenbaum.
http://ow.ly/iN0850CfvHq
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What it takes to pitch a game
Want to work with influencers but aren't sure how compensation works? Our guide can help you pick the best strategy: http://ow.ly/r55A50C8URE
Congrats to our partner Team 17 on the #Worms25th anniversary! They are celebrating with a blowout sale, so head over to their website where they're offering up to 80% off Worms titles on Steam ... and use the code 'Worms10' at checkout, for an additional 10% off!
https://store.team17.com/
#team17 #worms
Congratulations to Yoozoo Games on the launch of MU Legend and welcome to the Xsolla Winners Circle!
This highly-anticipated action MMO is now open to players in the United States, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.
http://mulegend.gtarcade.com/
Preparing to pitch your video game to investors? Don't sleep on some of the most indispensable wisdom on the web. Learn the essentials of pitching with Xsolla Funding Club GM Justin Berenbaum's latest piece on VentureBeat.
http://ow.ly/SGhm50CkGtp
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Pitching your game: The essentials you need to know
Keep your browser based game thriving & growing by focusing on your HTML5, mobile, or indie game audience-building strategy. Read our blog to find out how monthly memberships and exclusive content can turn casual gamers into long-term subscribers.
https://xsolla.live/apf
Join @Xsolla experts Chris Hewish, Miikka Luotio & Ed Lin, as they talk about the opportunities for games jumping to new platforms, and what are the advantages for games that have true cross-platform strategies. Register for Nordic Game here: https://conf.nordicgame.com/
Join Xsolla's Justin Berenbaum at Africa Games Week, as he gives an overview on the current state of the global video game industry and potential funding tips, in this unprecedented year. He'll be on at 4:00 AM PST/2:00 PM SAST tomorrow.
Attend Africa Games Week: http://gamesweek.africa
It's no easy feat to find the balance between keeping players happy and keeping the lights on. Introducing subscriptions as part of your game can help you both reward your players and generate development revenue.
How to begin? We've got four things to consider as you start a subscription program.
https://xsolla.live/51t
SuperData found that virtual goods sales in video games generated about $15 billion in revenue around the world... 8 years ago! Find out what the new estimate is as of 2019 and learn all about the other less obvious benefits of using an in-game economy from our eBook about in-game stores.
Read more: https://xsolla.live/591
Xsolla Funding Club's 12 Days of Giving Day 2: We've gifted Primal Game Studio's Mandragora with an Xsolla solutions gift pack. Join XFC: http://ow.ly/SekW50CJukN
It's Xsolla Funding Club’s 12 Days of Giving: Day 1! Today we've gifted @thebreachstudios game The Harvest with an Xsolla solutions gift pack. Join XFC: http://ow.ly/BmWl50CJubp
At Xsolla Funding Club, we're celebrating the season by spotlighting 12 of our partners, with 12 Days of Giving. Get ready to discover incredible upcoming games, chosen randomly to receive Xsolla gift packs, every day beginning on Monday, Dec. 14! 🎁
Xsolla Funding Club’s 12 Days of Giving Day 8: We've gifted Under the Stairs Ltd.'s Light&Dark with an Xsolla solutions gift pack.
We’re excited to play this inventive rogue-like platformer!
Join XFC: http://ow.ly/8NtC50CNKiQ
Xsolla Funding Club’s 12 Days of Giving Day 7: We've gifted Decimated Videogame with an Xsolla solutions gift pack.
The upcoming third-person survival RPG will let you play as a cyborg cop or human citizen. Which would you choose?
Join XFC - http://ow.ly/aStk50CNEaI
Xsolla Funding Club’s 12 Days of Giving Day 6: We've gifted Clay Play Games title Tiny Money with an Xsolla solutions gift pack.
We're pumped for the claymation point-and-click adventure!
Join XFC - https://xsolla.com/funding
Xsolla Funding Club’s 12 Days of Giving Day 5: We've gifted Not A Number's Out of the Hat with an Xsolla solutions gift pack.
We can't wait for this hat-powered puzzle platformer with Tim Burton vibes.
Join XFC - http://ow.ly/zk6u50CJz5F
Xsolla Funding Club’s 12 Days of Giving: Day 4. We've gifted NOWWA's upcoming free-to-play parkour hero shooter BulletVille with an Xsolla solutions gift pack. We can't wait for launch!
Join XFC: http://ow.ly/IIbM50CJv4X
How should game devs consider partnership opportunities with larger publishers? What about strategic investments? Join experts Jeremy Horn from Jam City and Chris Hewish of Xsolla for the Game Industry Partnerships & Investments webinar tomorrow, hosted by Max Lowenthal (The Pause Button) and Joe Kim (GameMakers, LILA Games).
Register here - https://xsolla.pro/webinar-registration
Xsolla Funding Club’s 12 Days of Giving Day 11: We've gifted Splitgate: Arena Warfare with an Xsolla solutions gift pack. Get hyped for the game players have called Halo + Portal!
Join XFC - https://xsolla.pro/bc5
Xsolla Funding Club’s 12 Days of Giving Day 10: We've gifted Skymarch Entertainment's Zeal with an Xsolla solutions gift pack.
Get pumped for the upcoming online PvP ARPG.
Join XFC - https://xsolla.pro/bc5
Xsolla Funding Club’s 12 Days of Giving Day 9: We've gifted Petroglyph's Earthbreakers with an Xsolla solutions gift pack.
We’re stoked to experience FPS action in its RTS world!
Join XFC - http://ow.ly/pMIW50CNKth
Learn how to expand your mobile game business by developing a multi-platform launch strategy. Don't miss gaming veterans Michail Katkoff, Chris Hewish and Miikka Luotio as they discuss going beyond the traditional avenues with moderator, Steve Peterson.
Sign up for the @VentureBeat webinar this Wednesday, here: https://xsolla.live/VentureBeat
LIVESTREAM TODAY 12pm PT/8pm GMT
Xsolla Diamond Club's first-ever Speaker Session “Hindsight is 2020.”
**REGISTER & WATCH LIVE**
https://xsolla.live/bc8
Industry experts award-winning journalist Rebekah Valentine, @rawfury’s Jonas Antonsson, @Sega Europe’s Bobby Wertheim, @Kickstarter’s Anya Combs & GamDev.world’s Rami Ismail reflect on 2020 & discuss what 2021 has in store for the global games industry.
#gameindustry #gamedev #webinar
Join Xsolla Diamond Club’s first-ever Speaker Session “Hindsight is 2020” on Friday, January 29, 12:00pm PT/8:00pm GMT.
Industry experts including award-winning journalist Rebekah Valentine, Raw Fury's Jonas Antonsson, SEGA Europe’s Bobby Wertheim, Kickstarter’s @Anya Combs & Gamedev.world’s Rami Ismail reflect on 2020 & discuss what 2021 has in store for the global games industry. #gameindustry #gamedev #XsollaDiamondClub #webinar
Register today: https://xsolla.live/bc8
Is there a social network exclusive to #gamedevs and publishers? Answer: YES!
Xsolla Diamond Club, the industry’s most connected virtual collective, is where video game pros “meet,” get special pricing on trade show tickets and have access to SMEs offering tips on everything from keeping players coming back to monetization.
Check us out at https://xsolla.live/d2v
Are you looking to grow your mobile game business? Join Miikka Luotio at Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #5, where he'll present an analysis of web, PC and console audiences and how they correlate with mobile game consumers, to help you decide if you should take your mobile game to additional platforms. What are the benefits, opportunities, challenges and risks of cross-platform strategies?
Learn more when you attend his talk at #PGC5 - pgconnects.com/digital/
Hey mobile game devs ... we heard you loud and clear. You asked for better discoverability, more control, and additional ways to monetize your game. Introducing: the Mobile Game Commerce solution. #mobilegame #gamedev #XsollaSolution
https://xsolla.live/uz0
With powerful features, intuitive UI, and seamless integration capabilities, Xsolla Launcher gives developers of all sizes, everything they need to get players into their game. Discover how it can help you engage your audience for the long haul.
Read more in our blog: http://ow.ly/VPWZ50DijyX
Got pre-launch jitters? Check out our latest blog post that shines light on the murky world of game pre-launch sales & Wishlists and helps you launch your game with confidence! #steamsales #wishlists #gamesales #gamerevenue
https://xsolla.pro/zyf
We’re excited to announce that 1C Game Studios’ new title, Caliber, has joined the Xsolla Winners Circle! Will you play as a stormtrooper, support fighter, medic, or sniper? xsolla.pub/Caliber
#indiedev #gamedev #XsollaWinnersCircle #1CGames #Caliber
An incremental tower defense game? Yes, please! We're delighted to welcome Fire Sword Studios and their Early Access title into the Xsolla defense perimeter. Play The Perfect Tower II and explore 15 different regions with five unique modes, mini-games and incremental mechanics.
http://xsolla.games/TPTII
#indiedev #gamedev #xsollawinnerscircle
Thinking about growing your games business and going cross platform? Join experts Anton Reinhold of @Nexters, Max Fomichev from @Pixonic and @Xsolla's Chris Hewish, as they discuss what it takes to expand your player base by building out titles on multiple platforms. They'll be at #GDCShowcase next Monday, March 15 at 2:40pm PT/10:40pm CET.
For more information, visit https://xsolla.live/GDCshowcase
#indiedev #gamedev #mobilegames #crossplatform
We're excited to welcome Voicemod as the newest addition to the Xsolla family! Experience a real-time voice changer that works with your favorite games and can transform your voice into a robot, demon, chipmunk, or anything else you can imagine.
#voicechanger #voicemod
Take up the Techno-sword and defeat the Stallion threat! Join Team17 and Studio Koba, a legendary pixel hero, in their new action-adventure #platformer, Narita Boy.
Official release is March 30, 2021, but you can get your exclusive pre-order to save the Digital Kingdom here: xsolla.games/NaritaBoy
#indiedev #gamedev #XsollaWinnersCircle #NaritaBoy
An incremental tower defense game? Yes, please! We're delighted to welcome Fire Sword Studios and their Early Access title into the Xsolla defense perimeter. Play The Perfect Tower II and explore 15 different regions with five unique modes, mini-games and incremental mechanics.
http://xsolla.games/TPTII
#indiedev #gamedev #xsollawinnerscircle
Thinking about growing your games business and going cross platform? Join experts Anton Reinhold of @Nexters, Max Fomichev from @Pixonic and @Xsolla's Chris Hewish, as they discuss what it takes to expand your player base by building out titles on multiple platforms. They'll be at #GDCShowcase next Monday, March 15 at 2:40pm PT/10:40pm CET.
For more information, visit https://xsolla.live/GDCshowcase
#indiedev #gamedev #mobilegames #crossplatform
We're excited to welcome Voicemod as the newest addition to the Xsolla family! Experience a real-time voice changer that works with your favorite games and can transform your voice into a robot, demon, chipmunk, or anything else you can imagine.
#voicechanger #voicemod
We're excited to welcome Vaki Games to the Xsolla Winners Circle. They're now pros at working with our Partner Network to boost their audience reach and connect with their community.
Pre-order your founder's edition of Kingshunt here: xsolla.games/kingshunt
#indiedev #gamedev #XsollaWinnersCircle
Friday is here! And we’re doubly excited because our weekend plans include playing Rosh Online, a new addition to the #XsollaWinnersCircle !
Delve into the world of Asmara in this MMORPG from Feroz Games: xsolla.games/rosh-online
#indiedev #gamedev #RoshOnline
#GameCarnival is back and reimagined for 2021. Join us for this FREE event, with new and improved networking features, two stages of world-class speakers, and 1:1 meeting spaces. Available on both Mac and PC.
Industry: 5/11
Everyone: 5/12
Register for free today: https://gamecarnivalevent.social/rsvp
#ue4 #gamedev #indiedev #gamecarnival #videogames #virtual #conventions
Take up the Techno-sword and defeat the Stallion threat! Join Team17 and Studio Koba, a legendary pixel hero, in their new action-adventure #platformer, Narita Boy.
Official release is March 30, 2021, but you can get your exclusive pre-order to save the Digital Kingdom here: xsolla.games/NaritaBoy
#indiedev #gamedev #XsollaWinnersCircle #NaritaBoy
An incremental tower defense game? Yes, please! We're delighted to welcome Fire Sword Studios and their Early Access title into the Xsolla defense perimeter. Play The Perfect Tower II and explore 15 different regions with five unique modes, mini-games and incremental mechanics.
http://xsolla.games/TPTII
#indiedev #gamedev #xsollawinnerscircle
Thinking about growing your games business and going cross platform? Join experts Anton Reinhold of @Nexters, Max Fomichev from @Pixonic and @Xsolla's Chris Hewish, as they discuss what it takes to expand your player base by building out titles on multiple platforms. They'll be at #GDCShowcase next Monday, March 15 at 2:40pm PT/10:40pm CET.
For more information, visit https://xsolla.live/GDCshowcase
#indiedev #gamedev #mobilegames #crossplatform
