What is gamepitch?
A game pitch is a short, clear presentation where a game idea is explained to people who might fund, publish, or help develop it. Think of it like a quick sales pitch, but for a video game concept.
Let's break it down
- Idea: The core concept of the game (genre, story, main mechanics).
- Target audience: Who will want to play it.
- Unique selling points: What makes the game different from others.
- Visuals: Sketches, mock‑ups, or a short video to show the look and feel.
- Team: Who is making the game and their experience.
- Budget & timeline: Rough estimate of money needed and how long development will take. All these parts are usually put together in a 5‑10 minute talk or a short document.
Why does it matter?
A good pitch helps convince investors, publishers, or partners that the game is worth their time and money. Without a clear pitch, great ideas can get ignored because people don’t understand the vision or see the potential profit.
Where is it used?
- Investor meetings: To get funding from venture capital or angel investors.
- Publisher submissions: When approaching companies like EA, Ubisoft, or indie publishers.
- Game jams or contests: Some events require a quick pitch to join.
- Team recruitment: To attract talent who want to work on an exciting project.
Good things about it
- Clarity: Forces the creator to think through the most important parts of the game.
- Speed: A concise pitch can be delivered in minutes, saving time for everyone.
- Opportunity: Opens doors to funding, publishing deals, and collaborations.
- Feedback: Early pitches often generate useful suggestions that improve the game concept.
Not-so-good things
- Oversimplification: Important details can be left out, leading to misunderstandings later.
- Pressure: Creators may feel forced to hype their idea, which can result in unrealistic promises.
- Bias: Some pitches succeed more because of presentation style than actual game quality.
- Rejection: Many pitches are turned down, which can be discouraging for new developers.