Game Quote by Jason Schreier
“One of the successes of Kickstarter is that it takes the guesswork out of greenlighting games. Publishers of larger games have to carefully choose which titles they publish, lest they lose a bunch of money on a quirky game that doesn't sell. Kickstarter is all reward, no risk, since nobody has to pay if the project isn't completely funded.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Verge, 2023 on Kickstarter model
Kickstarter removes financial risk for developers by only charging if funding succeeds, unlike traditional publishers.
In simple terms: Kickstarter lets creators test ideas without upfront cost.
Key Takeaway
Use crowdfunding to validate concepts.
Themes
innovation
risk
crowdfunding
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
industry
advisory
When to use this quote
- indie game launch
- prototype testing
- marketing research
- budget planning
Key Concepts
business models
game development
Questions to Reflect On
- Is crowdfunding right for your project?
- How to handle partial funding?
A Different Perspective
Crowdfunding can still fail to meet expectations and may not guarantee quality.
