Good Game Portal Web Sites
Hey all,
So, I made my first casual web game. It's completely free and playable through the browser (Flash) and I am trying to find game portal sites to host the game. I have a couple that are interested and I am wondering if anybody has some good/bad stories to share about these sites.
The first company I am working with is Shockwave.com. They seem really great! Just want to make sure that before I sign any contracts with them that there is nothing I need to be worried about.
The next company I am pitching the game to is MiniClip.com. So, far I am having a hard time communicating with them. They seem interested in my game, but are asking me to give them a quote on how much for my game non-exclusive. First, I have no idea what my game is worth. With Shockwave.com I will simply share some of the advertising revenue, I get paid when they get paid. But, I have no idea of a flat out fee. Additionally, MiniClip.com hasn't suggested how long the license would be for... so what's standard? A month? A year?
I have also found that many sites are willing to host the game, but all they will offer me in return is link to my web site. Seems pretty unfair as they will get to benefit from all of the traffic to their site by having my game. Since I don't have a "Gold" version of the game to sell, I don't see why traffic from their site would ever need to visit my site. Does anyone know of any sites that might simply list my game, but link directly to my site so people have to go to my site to play the game?
Many thanks for any and all advice!
-sc2071
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