Game Wise – The IGEA Educates Podcast: Episode Four: What are Publishers and VCs Looking for in Game Studios?

We released a new episode of our Game Wise: IGEA Educates podcast.

Game Wise is the podcast that brings together the best minds in and around the Australian games industry. Hosted by IGEA, this series is about unlocking industry knowledge to help you navigate the business of making games and building sustainable businesses.

In this episode of Game Wise, Jens and Andy sit down with Chris Wright (Fellow Traveller) and Tomas Rossel (Spawn Ventures) to explore what publishers and venture capitalists look for in game developers. Chris shares insights on the publishing side, from why niche focus matters to how early signals like wishlists and social buzz shape decisions. Tomas explains the VC perspective, highlighting the importance of the team, long-term vision, and how investors spread risk across multiple studios.

Whether you’re considering a publisher, seeking venture funding, or just curious about how investors think, this episode offers practical advice to help studios make smarter decisions.

You can listen to the episode via the below:

The podcast is also available on all major podcast platforms. Episodes will be released monthly.

For an overview of all released episodes, go here: Game Wise – The IGEA Educates Podcast. 

If you have any suggestions for future conversations, please let us know! 

(Post-production audio done by ‘Dark Half Studios: darkhalfstudios.com).