The Very Big Indie Pitch (PC+Console Edition) at Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle 2022

Hot off the heels of our amazing return to live in-person pitching at Pocket Gamer Connects London 2022 we are back on the road, and this time we’re heading back to Seattle for the first time since 2019, as we host our bumper Very Big Indie Pitch at Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle 2022.

Taking place within Pocket Gamer Connects Seattle 2022, 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 journalists.

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.

Judges

• Charlie Scowen – Steel Media
• Ty Taylor – The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
• Kay Grunwoldt – Walking Squid Consultancy
• Scott Prather – Rogue Games
• Tim Cullings – Seattle Indies
• Emily Rose – Rebind
• Joanie Kraut – Women In Games International
• Reine Abbas – Spica Tech / Wixel Studios
• Will Overgard – Broadcaster
• Patrick McGrath – Ten Square Games

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)

NOTE – Shortlisted entries receive TWO FREE passes to PGC Seattle 2022. Non-shortlisted entries qualify for a discounted Pocket Gamer Connects ticket.

Here is also a link to a helpful information pack about the BIP…

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.

The closing date for entries is Wednesday 4th May 2022.

*****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]).*****

Got a Mobile game you’re looking to pitch?

Submit your game to The Very Big Indie Pitch (Mobile Edition), our dedicated event for promoting Indie Mobile Games Developers.

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