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FPSC Classic Product Chat / to all indie developers looking to get published

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Johnski
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Distribution
Our ever-increasing list of distribution partners means that we can help you reach the biggest audience for your game.
Design and platform guidance
With considerable industry experience Blitz 1UP can offer impartial advice on how to maximize your game\\\'s appeal and target the best platforms.

PR
Our dedicated PR team can help you maxmise sales.

Development resources
We can help you with any discipline from programming, art and animation to audio & QA.

Networking
With a massive industry-wide network of contracts, we can introduce you to many partners, including outsourcers, developers, publishers and distributors.

Funding
Limited funding is available.

QA, compatibility & localisation
We can help to make your game rock-solid, compatible and localised into all major languages.
What is an indie game?

Independent games (often abbreviated to ‘indie games’) is used to describe independence from major videogame publishing companies and an autonomous, \\\'DIY\\\' approach to development and distribution.
What is an indie label?
Independent labels strive for minimal influence on the developers they represent, and generally aim to avoiding the commercial approach of many major publishers. Developers represented by Independent labels usually focus more on producing great games than satisfying share holders.
As one of the world\\\'s largest leading independent developers, Blitz Games Studios has launched the Blitz 1UP programme to help smaller teams get their game to market.
Blitz 1UP can offer support all the way from concept to submission. The scheme currently has limited availability for qualifying developers.
For more information on becoming a Blitz Games Studios partner, click below.
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Nilloc
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Posted: 16th Jul 2010 22:25
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Thats great ill publish my game when its done! just need 80 more bucks till i can work on everything

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Johnski
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Posted: 16th Jul 2010 22:26
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they do funding

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Posted: 16th Jul 2010 22:53
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I'm curious do you get any money if your game is sold?

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Johnski
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Posted: 16th Jul 2010 22:54
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yes.................................i think it is 50/50

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Nilloc
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Thats worth it cause its and fpsc game usually you dont even gt to sell your game

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Posted: 17th Jul 2010 00:46
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Sure that's not just for games made in the Blitz engine?

http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=171328&b=2&p=0#m2034524
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Marc Steene
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Quote: "Sure that's not just for games made in the Blitz engine?"


Obviously not if the OP is getting his game published by them. This was a good find, I may be contacting these guys soon.


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Johnski
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Posted: 24th Jul 2010 17:13
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yeah it is a very good program

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SpyDaniel
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Posted: 24th Jul 2010 17:49
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You only get funding if they select you, you are NOT guaranteed any kind of funding from them. I'm guessing they only give funding to clients that they know will make a profit, so basically your game has to be excellent to get funding.

Not to get your hopes down Syko, but I'm not sure what you currently have at the moment will succeed in getting funding, I suggest that you work on the level design and game play elements. Improve these and you might get funding, but what I have read on their site, it sounds tough to actually get what you're after.

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so what happens if 3 people buys it with 9.99$...

selling a fpsc game is a bad idea.

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Le Shorte
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Posted: 25th Jul 2010 01:56
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Quote: "so what happens if 3 people buys it with 9.99$..."

You get $15.

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Kalinka
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actually something like 14.98 or close

well, i'm trying to say our games will never be sold.

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Johnski
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Posted: 25th Jul 2010 02:09
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lol yeah or in £s:

£5 divided by 2 = £2.50 each

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Nilloc
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yes are games can be sold i have 10 friends wanting to buy mine when im done

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Le Shorte
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It's not 5 euro. It would be 7.74 euro. So...3.87 euro apiece.

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PW Productions
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Posted: 25th Jul 2010 08:21
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And when you get a lot of sales... That's when it starts to really pile up Don't give up so easily.

My website: http://pwp-games.com/
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Metal Devil123
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I think alot of games here could get sales. There is couple of games made with FPSC that I know, that are commercially released. Don't know how they are doing thou...

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Posted: 26th Jul 2010 20:40
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i reckon steam has a few FPSC games

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Posted: 26th Jul 2010 23:07
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guys if its 50/50 than divide it by 2 lol. and many games can be sold

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PW Productions
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Posted: 27th Jul 2010 05:26
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Quote: "i reckon steam has a few FPSC games"


It doesn't.

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Agreed

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Here is who I use to receive payments for other software projects I have worked on...

http://www.bmtmicro.com/

They accept a ton of payment options for your customers ..

The offer both electronic download and CD/DVD (which they package) version options for all software sold..

They have plans ranging from 20% - 9.5% depending on your needs..

They have a fully customizable Cart system that they tailor to any website...

What does this mean for you??

They handle all the distribution end of things.. All you need to do is advertise your Demo on some gamer sites etc... and they will handle all the sales, payments and shipping of your games..

Nice part of all this is no matter what plan you choose your guaranteed 80% of the money from your games and can get as much as 90.5%..
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Posted: 28th Jul 2010 00:04
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sqaulker: How much does it cost?

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what are you blind? Setup Fees : Free!

I might be wrong though - http://www.bmtmicro.com/developer-signup-plans.html

"Regardless of which program you choose, with BMT you will never be charged a setup fee, nor will you incur any mystery charges. Everything is up front and explained clearly. We have three fulfillment tiers structured to make it easier for you to choose which level of service is of most value to you or your company. Sign up is easy and there is no obligation to use our services!"

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Posted: 28th Jul 2010 00:13 Edited at: 28th Jul 2010 00:19
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ah sorry. i will make an account straight away! thank you it works amazing!!

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BMT actually seemed pretty good till I read in the small print:

Quote: "Question 4: How will I get paid?

Answer: Payments are made on the first of each month for the previous months transactions. There is a 30 day hold on your first payment only. Payments are not issued for less than $50.00."



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Posted: 28th Jul 2010 00:24 Edited at: 28th Jul 2010 00:30
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Quote: "sqaulker: How much does it cost?"


Like Gencheff said there no setup fees...

The 20% deal never cost anything except 20% of the take on sales...

The main reason I use them is I have complete control over how my software is presented to customers... I can set up my own website for a title .... designed how I want it to look... then the design my an order/cart page that suit my site design..

From there you only need to spread your demo around and link people to the projects website and they can order it right there..

Gives you more control over what happens with your titles..

@Marc

You present your product right and design a good game... and 50 Bucks a month won't be an issue... I never had an issue with other software titles in the past... and also all the games you make and sell are on the same account so they all add into that 50 dollar min.. if you don't make it... then the it carries over to the month and is paid out then if you hit 50 dollars..
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Posted: 28th Jul 2010 00:30 Edited at: 28th Jul 2010 00:41
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@ Marc

I think to be fair you need to quote the whole part-

Quote: "Payments are made on the first of each month for the previous months transactions. There is a 30 day hold on your first payment only. Payments are not issued for less than $50.00 ($300.00 for wire transfers) except in December when all vendors are paid regardless of the amount. Payment dates for wire transfers or direct deposit (ACH) may vary depending on banking hours."


So if you have less than $50, then you won't get it, but if you hit over $50 then you do. A payout happens in December, whether you only have $20 or $2000. From a company perspective, it saves them money from having to issue cheques for such small amounts. Only those of us in a business world understand some of these costs that are involved.

Some of us have used BMT with no issues at all. I think it's a great solution to distribution. Of course, if you have nothing to distribute, then there is no need to worry about it.

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Posted: 28th Jul 2010 00:31
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so if i sell one game at £10 i will have to wait until i get 5 sales to cash in the money?

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Posted: 28th Jul 2010 00:38 Edited at: 28th Jul 2010 00:39
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£10x5 is more than 50$...

if you sell 5x10$ then yes,but in pounds it would be less.

1 British pound = 1.5537 U.S. dollars according to google.

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Quote: "so if i sell one game at £10 i will have to wait until i get 5 sales to cash in the money?"


Yes like it says they pay every 30 days (once a month)... if you have more then 50 dollars on your account..
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Quote: "if you don't make it... then the it carries over to the month and is paid out then if you hit 50 dollars.."


In that case, fair enough. I just assumed that if you didn't reach $50, you wouldn't be paid.

Quote: "Of course, if you have nothing to distribute, then there is no need to worry about it."


While that may be the case right now, it may not be in the future, so it's always good to have some foresight and do market research.


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Quote: "yes are games can be sold i have 10 friends wanting to buy mine when im done"


Doesn't count, we're talking about people who aren't biased.

http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=171328&b=2&p=0#m2034524
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Doesn't count, we're talking about people who aren't biased."


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