Members of the Steam Business Team answer developers’ questions about registering for and getting the most out of Steam Next Fest.
Topics covered in this presentation:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:55 How long does it take to approve submitted pages
00:03:44 Does your game have to be finished in order to participate in Next Fest
00:05:18 What is the best time to do a live stream and do you need to create an event for it
00:06:46 When is the best time to release a demo
00:08:28 Is there a specific Next Fest that gets more engagement than others
00:10:21 Tell me more about testing a game build
00:11:07 How do you get featured in Steam marketing material
00:12:56 How do prologues fit into Next Fest
00:13:57 Will the players playing your game in Next Fest be only on Steam or will they be outside of Steam as well
00:14:29 How do you make sure your game gets more visibility than others during Next Fest
00:18:44 Do livestreams show concurrent viewer counts
00:19:30 Are there any restrictions on release date
00:20:36 Recap of being included in Marketing Material
00:21:52 Is it possible to put analytics SDK into the demo in Next Fest
00:23:09 Will there be a section for AI games
00:24:09 Any tips on having an online multi-player demo be successful in Next Fest
00:25:33 Does a store page need a trailer or are screenshots sufficient
00:26:12 What is the deadline to be considered for inclusion in marketing material in the next Next Fest
00:27:00 How to be considered for inclusion in marketing materials
00:28:33 How are demos selected to showcase on the main store page
00:30:03 What are the restrictions around livestreams during Next Fest
00:32:13 Is it too late to submit a demo
00:33:14 When should the full game be released after Next Fest
00:33:36 Can a game be updated after the original build is approved
00:34:09 Is the store paged locked after a certain deadline, and does there need to be a trailer before that deadline
00:34:43 What are best practices for Next Fest
00:36:40 Can games in Early Access participate in Next Fest
00:37:35 Are there popular genres that seem to reoccur in various Next Fests
00:39:07 Is there an ideal length for a game demo
00:40:38 Can demos be tested before Next Fest outside of Steam
00:41:28 I signed up for a livestream slot but can’t find it in the schedule
00:42:14 Is a trailer required to participate in Next Fest
00:42:42 Can livestream slots be hidden until the start of Next Fest
00:43:23 How many games are participating in Next Fest
00:44:16 I there a time limit for a livestream
00:45:47 Is there a restriction around when a demo launches for Next Fest
00:46:16 What are some best practices when creating a trailer
00:48:00 Can a registration be cancelled before Next Fest begins
00:48:43 Can giveaways be done during a livestream
00:49:21 What are ways to build awareness for a game
00:51:22 Are there a maximum number of time slots for livestreams
00:51:54 Does Steam give feedback on a game before Next Fest
00:53:05 Five-minute warning
00:53:25 Is the Press Preview optional
00:54:05 What is the deadline for build review for Next Fest
00:54:58 Is there a preferred time slot for a livestream
00:55:28 What opportunities does Next Fest provide, how is it beneficial
00:56:27 How is traffic recorded
00:57:52 Wrap up
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