Shadow Publishing
Midwest Games introduces Shadow Publishing, a for-hire support model for video game publishing. Studios need comprehensive publishing support with accessible and flexible options. Shadow Publishing positions our team’s full publishing power behind your title or portfolio, all under a simple, work-for-hire agreement.
Shadow Publishing Services
Midwest Games offers a full suite of publishing services before, during, and after launch for PC and console games of all genres. We can cover the full needs of bringing a game to market or work with you à la carte as needed.
Business Strategy
Strategic planning for the full value of a game.
- Platform Evaluation
- Market Research
- Licensing & Distribution
- Partnerships
- And more...
Marketing
Ensuring your game and brand stands out to the right audiences.
- Social Media & Influencers
- Paid Media
- PR & Events
- Storefront Optimization
- And more...
Production
Milestone and production planning to, through, and past product release.
- Production Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Localization
- Release Management
- And more...
Developer Services
Providing a variety of dev support, at any given time.
- Console Porting
- Co-Development
- Cinematics, Art & Animation
- Game Design ,UI & UX
- And more...
Our work is credentialed and detailed, but we remain refreshingly accessible, by design, due to the low cost of operation in the Midwest. That allows more of your funds to go directly towards your game, not agency fees.
Benefits in the Shadow Publishing Model:
- Comprehensive white-labeled services: Midwest Games presents a full-service offering that aligns strategy, production, and marketing under one vendor for those that want to enlist full capabilities.
- Retained ownership: Game owners retain their full IP and future revenue while having the ultimate say over publishing decisions.
- Flexibility: Unlike traditional publishing partnerships, this model provides options to the studio in scaled support, pricing, and service timelines.