VG247 highlights the Wishlisted editorial event focused on showcasing indie game demos. The article features insights from Kaizen Game Works about their game "Promise Mascot Agency". The developers emphasize the importance of participating in Next Fest amidst thousands of demos. They believe that allowing players to experience the game firsthand will effectively communicate its essence, particularly in the changing gaming landscape, where word-of-mouth plays a crucial role in indie game success.
Next Fest, the first couple I think were very successful for the ones who were in it, and these days, there's what? 14 [or] 15,000 demos in there? So, it's absolutely wild and we know that a few will float to the top.
I think it's gonna be a really important marketing beat, because it lets players see what it is they're in for, get a little slice of what it is, just properly understand what the game is.
For indies, we have to do this, because the landscape of gaming news and opinion has changed so much [and] so rapidly, over the years.
We want to let people try it out, and if they get to play it, then they understand what the heart of the game is.
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