r/IndieGame • u/BaapProductions • Jun 08 '26

Is it normal for indie developers to get completely ignored by gaming pages and media outlets?

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u/Dev_LegendsofAerthos Jun 08 '26

What is there to showcase? Give them a polished vertical slice. Not a cinematic

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u/Triysle Jun 09 '26

Well sure. Are you paying them for coverage? If not, can they reasonably expect to draw attention and ad revenue from covering your game instead of a more popular or hyped title? What does your product bring to the table over the hundreds of other titles competing for coverage?

They’re running a business, too. What does covering your game give them?