[Ep573]  How does promo art help sell your game?

[Ep573] How does promo art help sell your game?

Author: Butterscotch Shenanigans May 20, 2026 Duration: 57:31

In episode 573 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers walk through the evolution of the How Many Dudes box art and what YouTube thumbnails taught them about what actually resonates with players. Turns out the answer wasn't to make something epic but to make something gloriously dumb. They close out with a look at trademarks, what they actually protect, and why registering one might matter more than you'd think.

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00:00 Cold Open
00:20 Introduction and Welcome
05:45 The Challenges of Building a Game Studio Reputation
08:46 Player Expectations and Game Content
11:46 Steam Controller's Scream
15:25 The Fragility of Gaming Hardware
17:22 Creating Effective Promo Art
22:00 The Evolution of Game Marketing
34:47 Learning from Community Engagement
39:31 (Listener Question) HaoteeHatooie: Do you trademark your game names? 
42:50 The Importance of Consumer Protection in Trademarks
45:46 Navigating Trademark Applications and Challenges
49:46 The Role of Trademarks in Game Development
54:49 The Legal Landscape of Copyright and Trademark


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