Archangel Tyrael Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Publishers looks to support new crowd-funded PC titles EA has announced a new initiative that offers developers of crowd-funded PC games free distribution via Origin. Crowd-funded games such as those that have achieved funding via websites like Kickstarter can be published on Origin without the worry of distribution fees for 90 days after the game's launch. Origin has a reach of more than 12 million registered users worldwide, so that's a pretty sweet place to be for a small developer. EA's senior VP of Origin said, "The public support for crowd-funding creative game ideas coming from small developers today is nothing short of phenomenal." "It's also incredibly healthy for the gaming industry. Gamers around the world deserve a chance to play every great new game, and by waiving distribution fees on Origin we can help make that a reality for successfully crowd-funded developers," he added. "I have had a long relationship with EA and it is great to see them recognize and support the crowd-funded games model," said Brian Fargo, CEO of inXile Entertainment, who itself has raked in millions for Kickstarter project Wasteland 2. http://www.computerandvideogames.com/348332/ea-offers-free-origin-distribution-to-crowd-funded-games/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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