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Episode Name:
Crafting Store Pages that Stand out
Episode Description:
Making a great game isn’t enough if players don’t understand why they should care in the first place. To today, we’re going to explore some of the many things that are commonly overlooked when setting up Steam store pages. : how to communicate your game’s value quickly, visually, and honestly. We break down common store page mistakes, discuss how players scan pages instead of reading them, and examine how developers can better showcase their game’s experience without relying on buzzwords or hype.
Q?Box Round Answers
What’s the most helpful or impactful advice you ever received? 1
Good Game Design is about all the elements feeling that they belong there and nothing is clashing.
What was your childhood favorite game?
Super Mario World
What game are you playing now?
Phoenix Point : Terror From the Void
TIPS and ADVICE
We covered quite a bit today. Could you list 3 suggestions or tips you would recommend to indie devs based on our discussion?
- Thumbnail art matters, especially if you’re game is in a showcase
- Follow good trailer design
- Don’t neglect your tags
RESOURCES and LINKS
How to get in touch with Josh Bycer
Website: https://www.game-wisdom.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/game-wisdom
E-mails:
josh@game-wisdom.com
gamewisdombusiness@gmail.com
Twitter: @GWBycer
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshbycer/
OTHER SOURCES:
https://www.routledge.com/Game-Design-Deep-Dive/book-series/CRCGDDD