Access Government Funding Programs For Your Games

A curated list of government funds and programs for small- and medium-sized studios seeking funding opportunities. Last updated: September 2023.

Xsolla Accelerator helps independent studios kickstart their industry success

How Xsolla’s early-stage funding and education program supported up-and-coming developers with their launch.

5 Tips for Creating an Effective Video Game Trailer

Build a secret weapon to capture player attention and skyrocket your success.

How to Work With Investors: A Video Game Funding Guide

Finding an investor can be challenging, but once you do, our guide can help make sure you maintain a strong relationship with them as you develop your game.

How to Pitch Your Video Game to Publishers, Venture Capitalists, and Platform Holders

Get the information you need to create an investment-worthy pitch that will help you succeed.

What are Epic MegaGrants and how can you get them?

Learn how to find out if you're eligible for an Epic Games indie developer grant and how you can apply for one.

How to Successfully Crowdfund Your Video Game

Find out everything you need to know about running a crowdfunding campaign

Video Game Funding: Looking for Investors

Learn when to start looking for investors, where to find them, how to convince them, and how much money to ask for

Pitching Your Game: The Essentials You Need to Know – Part 2

Preparing a pitch may not be as exciting as game development, but the more work you put in up front, the more likely it is that you’ll reach your goals later. I suggest that your pitches contain the following...

Pitching Your Game: What It Takes to Pitch a Game – Part 1

Ultimately, the purpose of this piece is to provide some practical and applicable insights into the mind of an investor/publisher. This is done to enable you to better prepare your pitch and give you the best possible shot at getting money to work on your game.

Crowdfunding And Game Launch

5 Ways to Use Crowdfunding to Launch Your Video Game

Cheat Code In Video Game Funding

There’s no question about it: Making a video game is expensive

Expand Your Video Game Investment Portfolio

Investors can explore Xsolla Funding Club to discover unique investment opportunities found at trade shows worldwide...and much more

Funding 101: The Impact Of The Vertical Slice

Don't call it a demo

Introducing Xsolla Business Engine

Why Xsolla Funding Club Was Founded

Bridging the gap between underfunded developers and gaming investors

5 Contracts Every Game Developer Needs

What documents do you need when hiring a contractor, porting a game, or signing an exclusive deal?