Author: JonmNova
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Do Steam GIFs Increase Wishlists?
What 100+ Indie Horror Steam Pages Reveal About Animated Media Animated gameplay clips — often referred to as “GIFs” — are one of the most common recommendations for improving a Steam page. Developers see successful pages full of motion and assume: More animation = more wishlists. But Steam doesn’t make wishlist data public, so that
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Making a Low Budget Game Trailer
You don’t need thousands of dollars to make a game trailer. Indie developers often don’t have the funds to make a game, let alone enough for the price of a game trailer. This doesn’t mean that you can skip this step of the development process, though. A game trailer is one of the most important
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How to Make Your Game Trailer Stand Out
There are thousands of games released each month and it’s difficult to stand out from the crowd. Making a trailer for your indie game is a step in the right direction to making your game noticeable on store fronts like Steam. But you also don’t want to make your trailer seem boring. Here’s how you
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Where to Get Music for your Game Trailer
Before you put together a trailer for your indie game. First you’ll need to decide what type of music to use. Music is an extremely important part of making a game trailer. It needs to match the vibe of your game and have a good flow for your scene. Whether you’re making a trailer for
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Do All Indie Games Need a Trailer?
Game Trailers take a lot of time and can sometimes be costly, leading a lot of indie developers to skip the process entirely or at least ask the question; does every indie game really need a trailer? Short Answer: Yes.Long Answer: Definitely yes! I guarantee you, all of your favorite games have a trailer. A
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How Long Should a Game Trailer Be? (With Real-World Guidelines)
One of the most common questions developers ask before creating a trailer is:how long should a game trailer be? The short answer: as short as possible, but long enough to clearly show what your game is.The longer answer depends on what type of trailer you’re making and where your game is in development. Below is
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Best Indie Game Trailers of Summer Game Fest 2024
Summer Games Fest has essentially replaced E3 and while many people might be disappointed with this reality, It actually helps indie developers and players more than you think. We were able to see countless indie game trailers with this event that wouldn’t have a chance at E3. The more attention indie games get, the more
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Making GIFs for Your Steam Description (Step-by-Step Guide)
Aside from a strong game trailer, one of the most important parts of your store page is your Steam description. It’s often where players spend the most time deciding whether your game looks interesting or not. If your description is just text, your game can feel flat — even if the gameplay is great. That’s
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Tools You Need to Make an Indie Game Trailer (Complete Guide)
Creating a great indie game trailer isn’t about expensive software or Hollywood-level production — it’s about using the right tools the right way. If you’re wondering how to make an indie game trailer, or which tools actually matter, this guide breaks down everything you need to get started and improve conversion on platforms like Steam.
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What Makes a Good Game Trailer? 7 Proven Elements Indie Developers Need
First impressions matter! Making a good game trailer is difficult but if done right, your game will benefit from it tremendously. It’s the main thing people see when they click on your game on Steam and it’s what potential players look at before deciding to buy your game. With that being said, here’s how to
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