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Sep 13, 2023

 

The Very Big Indie Pitch (PC+Console Edition) at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2023

Event information

Formats:
Switch + PS5 + PS4 + Xbox Series X|S + Xbox One + PC + Mac + Linux

Date:
Sep 13, 2023
(PGC Helsinki 2023 – Sep 12-13 2023)

Time:
10am to 1pm

Location:
Helsinki, Finland

Expected Size:
50 – 100 attendees

Ticket Cost:
FREE (with entry to PGC)

The Big Indie Pitch is back on the road, and next up is our return to our second home of Helsinki. Of course, with the return of Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki, that also means the return of our bumper Very Big Indie Pitch.

Taking place within Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2023, this unique speed dating format gives each developer five minutes (including Q&A) with each panel of experts, meaning all entrants will get feedback in real-time and post-event via email too. Think speed-dating for developers and experts, and you get the idea.

That’s not all though, as the top three will also be interviewed and get editorial coverage in PCGamesInsider, The Virtual Report and beyond, making this a great chance to get you, your studio and your game played by the world. There’s also free tickets and event space at a future Pocket Gamer Connects up for grabs to the winner too.

What? How? Who?

How it’ll work couldn’t be simpler. We’re inviting indie developers of all shapes and sizes along in order to pitch their games to our teams of tame industry experts, publishers, developers and media.

Approximately 15 teams will run the gauntlet, giving their all in quickfire 5-minute pitches to demonstrate that their title is worthy of the Big Indie Pitch crown and coverage in the games media.

Be a part of it

If you fancy the chance of winning the Big Indie Pitch, getting signed up couldn’t be easier.

The basic criteria:

  • You can pitch games for Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Mac and Linux
  • You can pitch your game even if you’ve pitched it at a previous BIP
  • We prefer to see unreleased games, though we’re happy to see games that are out too
  • We allow studios with a max of 12 members to enter the Big Indie Pitch (this includes the staff of any partners you are working with)

*****Please note that the sooner you enter the better a chance of being shortlisted you have. We advise not leaving it until the deadline to apply. If you enter early and wish to update your entry, please email Sophia Aubrey Drake ([email protected]).*****

NOTE – Shortlisted entries receive TWO FREE passes to PGC Helsinki 2023. Non-shortlisted entries qualify for a discounted Pocket Gamer Connects ticket.

Any questions then please contact the Big Indie Pitch lead Sophia Aubrey Drake at: [email protected]

All submissions will be notified if they are successful in their application to pitch at the event. Please note that all entrants must be able to attend the event and Steel Media will not cover costs associated with getting to the event.

SUBMIT YOUR GAME

The closing date for entries is Friday 1st September 2023.

*****Please note that the sooner you enter the better a chance of being shortlisted you have. We advise not leaving it until the deadline to apply. If you enter early and wish to update your entry, please email Sophia Aubrey Drake ([email protected]).*****

Just want to attend the event?

No problem.

The Very Big Indie Pitch PC+Console Edition is suitably placed inside Pocket Gamer Helsinki 2023, and we’re offering a great deal on indie developer tickets.

Check out the official site for more information…

ATTEND POCKET GAMER CONNECTS HELSINKI

Location

Wanha Satama

Pikku Satamakatu 3-5, Helsinki, Finland