Christopher Dring from Gameindustry.biz shared the key factors and tactics that are worth considering if you want to release your game successfully.
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In the article, Christopher shared some tips on choosing the right time to release a game. He looked through release schedules of big gaming companies, such as Nintendo and Ubisoft, compared release strategies, gave an explanation on why certain dates for release were chosen.
" Deciding when to release a video game might be dictated by financial pressures, development schedules, distribution pipelines, or a need to get ahead of the competition. However, whether you're an indie developer or a AAA publisher, there are certain things to take into account when picking a video game release date."
Taking into account common release windows, festive periods, and sale patterns, the author gathered together 10 common tips on choosing when to release a game. Tips are followed by examples and explanations, so you could get a better understanding of the point.
Check out the tips on gamesindustry.biz.