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A '''press kit''' or '''media kit''' is a digital asset that contains important information about a video game project. It is intended for use by members of the press and other media professionals to assist them in their coverage of the project.


A '''press kit''' or '''media kit''' is a compiled source of easily digestible information about your game and/or company that members of the press (including bloggers and podcasters) can use as assets for their articles. By gathering this information into an easily discovered place on your website (usually “press”, “press kit”, or “media kit”), you make press more likely to use the information you want them to, rather than incorrect, outdated (ex: alpha screenshots), or poor representations of your work or company.
The purpose of a press kit is to provide a centralized source of up-to-date, accurate information about the project. This ensures that any media coverage will be consistent with the game developer's messaging and reduces the risk of factual errors, misrepresentations, or use of outdated assets (eg. alpha screenshots).
 
Developers should regularly update their press kit as the project evolves to ensure that it remains relevant and useful to members of the media. This may include adding new screenshots or video footage, announcing new features or content, or providing updated release dates.


== Contents ==
== Contents ==
A press kit will typically include the following:
A well-designed press kit should include the following sections:
* Description of the game
 
* Information about the studio and developers
* An overview of the game, including a brief description, genre, target audience, and key features
* Links to the main website, social media accounts, emails, and other contacts
* Information about the development team, including their previous work and relevant experience
* Images such as screenshots, logos, and key art
* High-resolution images such as screenshots, logos, and key art that showcase the game's visual style and core gameplay mechanics
* Videos such as trailers, and opening videos
* Videos such as trailers, opening videos, and gameplay footage
* Social media links, including Twitter handles and Facebook pages where fans can engage with the development team and keep up to date with the latest news
* Press releases or blog posts that provide updates on the project's progress and milestones
* Contact information for the development team, including email addresses and phone numbers if needed
* A link to the game's website or online storefront
 
== Examples ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://dopresskit.com/ http://dopresskit.com/] (One of the many sites that will help you make a press kit)
* {{URL|dopresskit.com}} (One of the many sites that will help you make a press kit)




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Latest revision as of 10:44, 1 November 2024

A press kit or media kit is a digital asset that contains important information about a video game project. It is intended for use by members of the press and other media professionals to assist them in their coverage of the project.

The purpose of a press kit is to provide a centralized source of up-to-date, accurate information about the project. This ensures that any media coverage will be consistent with the game developer's messaging and reduces the risk of factual errors, misrepresentations, or use of outdated assets (eg. alpha screenshots).

Developers should regularly update their press kit as the project evolves to ensure that it remains relevant and useful to members of the media. This may include adding new screenshots or video footage, announcing new features or content, or providing updated release dates.

Contents

A well-designed press kit should include the following sections:

  • An overview of the game, including a brief description, genre, target audience, and key features
  • Information about the development team, including their previous work and relevant experience
  • High-resolution images such as screenshots, logos, and key art that showcase the game's visual style and core gameplay mechanics
  • Videos such as trailers, opening videos, and gameplay footage
  • Social media links, including Twitter handles and Facebook pages where fans can engage with the development team and keep up to date with the latest news
  • Press releases or blog posts that provide updates on the project's progress and milestones
  • Contact information for the development team, including email addresses and phone numbers if needed
  • A link to the game's website or online storefront

Examples

External links