How much do you spend on making your games?

Braydon_SFXBraydon_SFX Member, Sous Chef, Bowlboy Sidekick Posts: 9,273
edited November -1 in Working with GS (Mac)
Hey guys,

I didn't see a thread for this already (chef can delete this thread if there is)
so I just wanted to start a thread where you can post how much money you spent on your game/if it was worth it.

Could be useful to other people. :)

Bray

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  • MagoNicolasMagoNicolas Member, PRO Posts: 2,090
    I Use to spend 100-200, but now that i do Awesome Trailers :D

    I Spend more than 500+.

    Cheers.
  • Braydon_SFXBraydon_SFX Member, Sous Chef, Bowlboy Sidekick Posts: 9,273
    MagoNicolas said:
    I Use to spend 100-200, but now that i do Awesome Trailers :D

    I Spend more than 500+.

    Cheers.

    Was it worth it? :-)

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  • JohnPapiomitisJohnPapiomitis Member Posts: 6,256
    Braydon_SFX said:
    Was it worth it? :-)

    his epig games just won 40 grand so i would say so ;)
  • Braydon_SFXBraydon_SFX Member, Sous Chef, Bowlboy Sidekick Posts: 9,273
    Indeed, I just saw that, congrats m8!

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  • MammothMammoth Member Posts: 640
    I try to spend as little money as possible. It's better to spend your time versus money.
  • Braydon_SFXBraydon_SFX Member, Sous Chef, Bowlboy Sidekick Posts: 9,273
    Mammoth said:
    I try to spend as little money as possible. It's better to spend your time versus money.

    Some wise words :-)

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  • quantumsheepquantumsheep Member Posts: 8,188
    I just saw this, and thought it might be of interest and related in some way ;)

    http://rizergames.com/blog/2011/09/24/create-value-dont-chase-money/

    QS :D

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  • Braydon_SFXBraydon_SFX Member, Sous Chef, Bowlboy Sidekick Posts: 9,273
    +1 nice post Sheep :-)

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  • v00d0v00d0 Member Posts: 143
    0$
  • quantumsheepquantumsheep Member Posts: 8,188
    v00d0 said:
    0$

    MEGA PROFITS FOR YOU!!!

    QS :D

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  • MagoNicolasMagoNicolas Member, PRO Posts: 2,090
    Braydon_SFX said:
    Was it worth it? :-)

    This great trailers worth on the long run because of my strategy of creating ePig Games (Games of the Same character). Otherwise, maybe don't.

    But, now that I achieve the 40k price, I think trailers help me a lot for that, because they see us a serious company.

    But I use to spend money just on music and sounds.

    Would love to be able to do all by myself, But I know great people that do things for me like music, sounds and trailer.

    Cheers.
  • BlackbirdStudiosBlackbirdStudios Member Posts: 493
    I try to spend as little as possible. I am working on a project now that I hope I won't have to spend any money on :)
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  • freon1200freon1200 Member Posts: 50
    i bought a macbook pro, ipod for testing, and apple dev acct. o yeah, and DeepBlue Apps platinum bundle, but tso far thats it, made everything myself besides a few sounds
  • liamoliamo Member Posts: 191
    Not including the Apple Dev Program, $0. There is always a free piece of similar software somewhere (Photoshop = GIMP, Maya, 3DS Max etc = Blender, Illustrator = Inkscape).
  • chicopchicop Member Posts: 263
    deepblue apps bundle, mac mini, iphone plus monthly bill to have the iphone gamesalad $99 before it was free, apple dev license 2nd year running...

    geesh time to get this game out the door!
  • LumpAppsLumpApps Member Posts: 2,881
    2 girlfriends, 1 job, $1036,- on coffee. In one year.

    On a serious note: I haven't spend much. Pro, apple developer fee and a big external drive.
    Some pencils and paper. And a notebook (I mean a real paper one).
    I have drawing skills and have interface skills as a graphic designer.
    I make my videos too and the ones I made where poor but that because I wanted too get the app in the store ASAP and have a video. In the future (or should i say now) I will take more time.
    So overall the most thing I spend is time. Lots if time I normally use for my design company.
    If I would count my hours I would have spent a fortune. But I have lots of fun and hope to have this as my main income so I am happy.

    Lump Apps and My Assets

  • v00d0v00d0 Member Posts: 143
    quantumsheep said:
    MEGA PROFITS FOR YOU!!!

    QS :D

    Ye! we are 5 in group so no! we don't spend nothing cause i've an artist a programmer , me, a designer and an animator/sound designer. I'am the boss with the designer so we take the money and they take the salary when we will make some money :) still nothing cause i'm stacked with my game and really.... android was just a waste of time, no money from there...
  • MammothMammoth Member Posts: 640
    Here are some reasons to spend money.

    1. Talent in your game. Let's say you want to work with a great programmer or a semi famous artist or musician. Most people who are worth their salt won't work for free.
    2. Advertising. If you want to build a brand with your game or studio you will have to spend about a new car's worth amount of money promoting your game. I wouldn't suggest this rout for one game but if you have a multi game strategy then this is the way to go.
    3. Assets, If you need sound, art, or sometimes even code or templates.

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